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A visit into the most important and beautiful, natural and historical sites of Gjirokastra county. The profesional guide will make this experience unforgettable, mixing history and culture( Gjirokastra Castle, bazaar, traditional Houses and their way of life) with beauties of nature( Natural Park of Blue eye).

On this tour we will explore The National Park of “Blue Eye,” and The Fortress Lekuresi. Both sites are attractive tourist places, both rich in history and beauty.

We will tour and explore Saranda, a city with more than 2000 years of history (also known as Onhezmi). Saranda is on the southern coast of Albania, rich in rare values of Albanian and European cultural and archaeological heritage. We will explore The Incoming Gate of Onhezmi (a monument); an Archaeological Museum; The Museum of Heritage; an Art Gallery; The Orthodox Church; The Castle of Lekuresi and The V-VI Synagogue Complex (within the Castle).

A unique city-tour that gives you important pieces of the history, culture and tradition of Saranda.

Enjoy a flexible itinerary and personalized attention on this tour of Gjirokastra and Lekuresi Castle from Saranda. With the company of your dedicated guide, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gjirokastra and its surrounding cobbled streets, then stop by Lekuresi Castle and Blue Eye during the return journey to Baku.

We shall drive over the mountains to the scenic Drinos valley to see Gjirokastra, the austere stone city perched on the Wide Mountain. One of the most famous mediaeval towns of the region the city dates back to the 3rd century BC. We shall visit the mighty fortress, the old Bazaar and the 300 years old Skenduli house as one of the best representatives of the original architecture of Gjirokastra. We shall visit Benja thermal baths..A stone bridge arcs over a winding stretch of brilliantly blue-green water. Built-in the Middle Ages, it has been letting people cross the sulfur-rich river since the days of the Ottoman Empire. Warm water rushes beneath it, providing a relaxing treat for those who visit. Near the bridge, you’ll find the the Benja Thermal Baths, born from the geothermal waters near Përmet, Albania. The heated water flows down the river unless it gets diverted into one of the several human-made pools. They’re a splendid spot for a hot soak on a crisp, cool day.

This daytrip provides you an unforgettable experience, mixing history and culture with relax and beauties of nature. All-in-one tour that would make you pass through the most important destinations of Sarande area.

The Albanian riviera may prove to be a source of great surprises and Saranda is one of the cities that can better meet the expectations of young people. The nightlife that beautiful town on the coast offers is really varied: Here's a quick guide to get an idea of how to have fun at night. Brace yourselves because you'll be spoilt for choice on how to organise your tour of the nightlife of Saranda ... but if you have no desire to organize and want to play it safe, join our tour. The classic promenade where young people spend the whole evening strolling. Thousands of people and a great chance to make meetings enjoyable and, Why not, tow. The road is very wide and the entrance to the machines is forbidden; is, in addition to, lined with many places where drinking by spending little money.

From Greco-Roman ruins to Byzantine churches and the incomparable Ionian Sea, discover the highlights of Albania’s Saranda region in just a half-day. This small-group tour begins when you meet your guide at the port or other destination of your choosing. Hop aboard a comfortable vehicle and set off for Buthrotum, St. George’s Monastery, Lekuresi Castle, and more. As you go, learn all about the region’s ancient history from your guide.

Experience private, tailor-made tour with authentic local flavour. Saranda is a little town with a lovely horseshoe bay and a perfect climate, averaging around 290 sunny days a year. Ksamili, this hidden gem is located on the Albanian Riviera, and it sure is one of the best beach destinations in Europe. Once there, you can enjoy Paradise beaches offering white sand and crystal clear water. It is almost impossible not to like Butrint. The site is so complex, with remains dating from different periods covering 2500 years that everyone is sure to find something which they will remember forever. Even if you are not interested in archaeology, you will enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, the scent of eucalyptus and other trees among the ruins. The Blue Eye is an unusual underwater spring where the clear blue water of the river bubbles forth from a stunning, more than fifty-meter-deep pool. Castle of Lekuresi which dates back to the 16th century features imposing round towers and sweeping views.

The fascinating old centre of Gjirokaster is on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Largely medieval, with some lovely architecture to admire, reflecting the town’s wealthy past, it is built on a hill overlooking a valley and mountains. This interesting museum will give a good impression of the way of living in Albania during the Ottoman period. For lunch we will leave town and drive to a nearby lake, where some specialties of the area can be tasted. On our way back to Saranda, we will pass from the national park Syri I Kalter. In this peaceful forest, we will walk (5 min) to the crystal clear spring called Blue Eye, where 900 m3 water per minute is coming from deep down the earth. If time permits, there will be a short coffee break at the restaurant next to the fast streaming river in the park, before heading back to the port of Saranda.

The beauty of a dense green forest mixed with the crystal waters of the springs. Also very interesting the presence of a rare insect called "The Blue Dragonfly"

The beaches of Krorez and Kakome are among the few virgin beaches that still remain in Albania. Here upon this bay you will find crystal clear water with an amazingly stunning view. Cruises to these two beaches take place on daily basis.

Into the land of tangerines closer to the ancient city of Butrint we organise the Mandarina Tour, a truly individually guided experience with local farmers and local dishes. Farmers will give us some basic information on how to collect the fruit, how to respect the processes involved and then take part in an age old tradition of picking the delicious fruit. After the wooden crates are full we'll stop and rest, in an idyllic spot where farmers will prepare a sumptuous lunch with traditional fayre: byrek, tava, feta cheese, two kind of petulla, vegetables, three kind of jam, olives, orange juice, water and red wine. The taste of our land is on the table prepared with smiles. The head farmer will then address us with a talk all about tangerines, the history of our village, the productivity of the business and about his passion for the sun blessed fruit.

I am a local guide and i know very well every interesting spots that turists may look for. I have designed three unique experiences together which guests cannot do it by their own in such a price. Join me for a journey that goes beyond the ordinary sights and experiences that most tourists can find in Albania. My guided tour offers the perfect opportunity to become acquainted with the culture and traditions of my country, and to see for yourself the wild nature of the Ionian land. Just as importantly, I can be your photographer so that every special moment of your adventure is captured.