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

4.8
(16 reviews)

4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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
€15 – 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)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    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.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Visit Saranda

Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Wine Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Spring Break
Additional fees
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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