Guided tours Saranda

We will walk through the historical center of the city, we will go to the well-preserved ancient city of Butrint, we will stop for a cup of coffee in the Albanian Maldives, or rather in the tourist village of Ksamil, optionally we will have lunch at the mussel and oyster farm , relax at the Blue Eye spring, and at the end of the hike we will climb to the top of the hill to Lekursi Castle, which was built by no one but, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent!

This tour is specifically designed for cruise ship travelers! So that in just a few hours the liner remains in the port of Saranda, you will be able to get acquainted with the history, culture, traditions of this magical city, and in general the amazing and original country of Albania!

After meeting at the port, without wasting time, we headed to the ancient city of Butrinto, in whose territory the history of civilizations as different as Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, Byzantium and the Republic of Venice intertwined.

Today, Butrint is a place that is often called the hallmark of Albania! We will walk through the shaded eucalyptus alleys of the Park, we will see the Greek amphitheater and the Roman baths, the Byzantine basilicas and the Venetian castle... and we will also visit the archaeological museum and look at the treasures found during the excavations in the Park.

Next, we will go to the resort village of Ksamil, which is often called the Albanian Maldives, because the water of the Ionian Sea here is so clean and transparent blue, and the sand is as snow-white and warm as in the real Maldives! ! Optionally, a short break on the beach, a coffee and a photo session.

Optionally, we go for lunch at Lake Butrint, where the only mussel and oyster farm in Albania is located, which you definitely have to try!

After lunch, we go to a magical place that will definitely amaze you with its beauty - we go to the Blue Eye spring. The water temperature in this spring does not exceed +10 degrees even on the hottest days, but the most daring tourists do not miss the opportunity to bathe in this spring in order not only to charge themselves with vivacity and good mood, but also to rejuvenate, because, according to local residents, the water from this spring is truly magical and has a rejuvenating effect!

Well, at the end of the walk, we will climb to the top of the hill, on which the Lekursi castle is located, which was built in the 16th century by Sultan Suleiman.

Today, on the territory of the castle there is a restaurant with beautiful panoramic views, as well as an observation deck from which we will see the fascinating views of the city of Saranda, admire the Greek island of Corfu, which is located only 10 nautical kilometers from Albania, admire the endless Ionian sea.

Then they will return to the port.