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Special Tour "Wine Tasting - Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle"

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Saranda, Albania

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4 to 5 hours (approx.)
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Start Point: Saranda (Pickup at 9:00AM or 4.00 pm )
Pickup from your hotel or a central meeting point in Saranda by a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

Stop 1: Blue Eye Spring
Drive time: ~45 minutes
Explore the famous Syri i Kaltër (Blue Eye) – a deep, crystal-clear natural spring surrounded by lush forest.Enjoy a short guided nature walk, learn about the spring’s geology and local legends.

Stop 2: Local Winery Experience
Drive time: ~30-40 minutes.
Guided tour of the vineyard and wine cellar.
Wine tasting session: sample 3–5 types of local wines (red, white, and raki), paired with Albanian cheeses, olives, and homemade bread.Learn about Albania’s ancient winemaking traditions and grape varieties.

Stop 3: Lekursi Castle & Sunset View
Drive time: ~30 minutes
Arrive at Lekursi Castle for a guided historical tour.Enjoy free time to explore, relax, and take in breathtaking sunset views over Saranda, Corfu, and the Ionian coast.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Snacks €17 – Basic tasting: 3 wines, 3 rakis, brandy, small food platter • €25 – Medium: more drinks, extra food variety • €35 – Full experience: 6 wines, 5 rakis, brandy, large food platter with meats
  • Train Ticket to Blue Eye (one way)
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The Blue Eye

The Blue Eye is a natural spring in southern Albania. It holds the bluest, clearest water imaginable. Looking at it from above, the Blue Eye spring forms a swirling vortex that’s hypnotic to watch.The layers of the spring range from clear, colourless shallows to azure waters that border the intense, deep blue centre of the eye.The park around the Blue Eye includes a lake, a bridge, a rocky path and mountain scenery. The beautiful spring lies at the top end of the park, and is the source of the lake and the clear blue river that flows from it.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Kantina E Veres Isak

Experience an exclusive taste of local wine, traditional raki and some delicious Albanian snacks at a local wine producer, Kantina Isak.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lekuresi Castle

You cannot say that you saw Saranda without having visited the Lekuresi Castle. The castle was built in 1537 by the Ottoman sultan Suleiman I the Magnificent, who owed a period of particular expansion of the Ottoman influence on the area. Suleiman I attacked Corfu and had a manor built on the highest hill inland from Saranda to be able to control the entire valley below. From Corfu and Ksamil to Saranda and beyond, towards Butrint. All around the fortress of Lekuresi are the ruins of the homonymous village. The square plan of the castle forms a large open space in the center, a sort of terrace from which it is possible to have an extraordinary view.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Special Tour “Wine Tasting – Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle”?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Snacks€17 – Basic tasting: 3 wines, 3 rakis, brandy, small food platter • €25 – Medium: more drinks, extra food variety • €35 – Full experience: 6 wines, 5 rakis, brandy, large food platter with meats
  • Train Ticket to Blue Eye (one way)

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