Særlig tur "Vinsmagning - Blue Eye og Lekursi Castle"
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Startpunkt: Saranda (afhentning kl. 9:00 eller 16:00) Afhentning fra dit hotel eller et centralt mødested i Saranda med et komfortabelt, airconditionet køretøj. Stop 1: Blå øjne forår Køretid: ~45 minutter Udforsk den berømte Syri i Kaltër (Blue Eye) - en dyb, krystalklar naturlig kilde omgivet af frodig skov.Nyd en kort guidet naturvandring, lær om forårets geologi og lokale legender. Stop 2: Lokalt vingårdserfaring Køretid: ~30-40 minutter. Guidet rundvisning i vingården og vinkælderen. Vinsmagningssession: Prøv 3-5 typer af lokale vine (røde, hvide og raki), parret med albanske ost, oliven og hjemmelavet brød.Lær om Albaniens gamle vinfremstillingstraditioner og druesorter. Stop 3: Hoteller i nærheden af Lekursi Castle & Sunset View Køretid: ~30 minutter Kom til Lekursi Castle for en guidet historisk tur.Nyd fritid til at udforske, slappe af og nyde en betagende udsigt over solnedgangen over Saranda, Korfu og den joniske kyst.
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Det blå øje er en naturlig kilde i det sydlige Albanien. Den rummer det blåste, klareste vand, man kan forestille sig. Når man ser på det fra oven, danner Blue Eye-kilden en hvirvlende hvirvel, der er hypnotisk at se på. Forårets lag spænder fra klart, farveløst lavvandet til azurblåt vand, der grænser op til det intense, dybblå centrum af øjet. Parken omkring det blå Eye omfatter en sø, en bro, en stenet sti og bjerglandskab. Den smukke kilde ligger i den øverste ende af parken, og er kilden til søen og den klare blå flod, der løber fra den.
Oplev en eksklusiv smag af lokal vin, traditionel raki og nogle lækre albanske snacks hos en lokal vinproducent, Kantina Isak.
Man kan ikke sige, at man så Saranda uden at have besøgt Lekuresi-slottet. Slottet blev bygget i 1537 af den osmanniske sultan Suleiman I den Storslåede, som skyldte en periode med særlig udvidelse af den osmanniske indflydelse på området. Suleiman I angreb Korfu og fik bygget en herregård på den højeste bakke inde i landet fra Saranda for at kunne kontrollere hele dalen nedenfor. Fra Korfu og Ksamil til Saranda og videre mod Butrint. Rundt om fæstningen Lekuresi er ruinerne af den homonyme landsby. Slottets firkantede plan danner et stort åbent rum i midten, en slags terrasse, hvorfra det er muligt at få en ekstraordinær udsigt.
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- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
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A very nice activity. An excellent guide who is attentive and highly invested in ensuring that everyone enjoys their experience to the fullest.
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The staff were so lovely and shared so much knowledge of the wine and the history of Albania. We did a wine pairing with 3 courses and 3 wines. The pairings were excellent and the food was so good!
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It's well worth it. Beautiful views and interesting history. Our tour guide, Faye, was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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I booked the Wine Tasting - Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle Sunset Option (16:00) via TripAdvisor for Wednesday, at a cost of £89.26 for two people. Unfortunately, the overall experience was far from what was advertised, and I left feeling misled and disappointed. On Tuesday morning—the day before the scheduled tour—I was contacted by Visit Saranda and asked to reschedule because other guests had cancelled and I was told it was “impossible” to run the tour with only two participants. This was very frustrating, as I had booked well in advance and carefully planned my itinerary around this experience. My only option was to move the tour to Friday, and even then the start time was changed from 16:00 to 15:00. Communication regarding pickup was also unclear. The TripAdvisor listing specifies hotel pickup or a central meeting point in Saranda, but I was asked to provide a private address since I was not staying in a listed hotel. Fortunately, our guide, Mariglen Lici, arrived punctually (in fact, early), and throughout the tour he was polite, knowledgeable, and accommodating. His professionalism was the highlight of the day. The Blue Eye was a beautiful stop, but access involved an additional and unexpected cost. Visitors must either walk 25 minutes or take a road train at 300 LEK per person each way (approximately €3). For two people, this was a further outlay on top of the advertised tour price. Additionally, while our guide encouraged swimming, it was apparent from signage and from observing conflicts between staff and tourists that swimming was not permitted, which created confusion and discomfort. The visit to Kantina E Veres Isak was particularly disappointing. The description of the tour suggested that wine tasting was included, yet upon arrival I was informed there would be an additional charge of €15–€35 per person, depending on the package and timing. This felt misleading and contrary to the expectations set by the booking. Communication during the winery visit was also difficult, and the guide did not accompany us inside, leaving us feeling more like unsupervised customers than participants in a guided cultural experience. Furthermore, we were rushed in order to reach Lekursi Castle before sunset. The sunset at Lekursi Castle was indeed beautiful, and Mariglen ensured we returned safely to our accommodation. However, despite his efforts, the overall experience did not reflect what was advertised when I booked. Between the forced rescheduling, additional costs, lack of clarity about inclusions, and rushed pacing, I cannot recommend this tour in its current form. Summary: Positive: An excellent guide (Mariglen), punctual and professional. Negative: Misleading description of inclusions, last-minute rescheduling, unexpected extra costs, and poorly structured itinerary. For the price paid, I expected a much higher standard of organization and transparency.
“The reason you chose to block us after the tour was because you saw the clear proof that every point you complained about – such as the €15 fee at the winery and the small train at the Blue Eye – was already listed transparently on our TripAdvisor page at the time you booked. You also had no reason to pressure us by saying you would complain on TripAdvisor, because we never said anything offensive; we only sent you the screenshot of your booking confirmation, where everything was written clearly – not the false claims you later made. It is also important to note that in over 7 years of experience, you are the only guest who from the very first communication was extremely impolite, refusing to understand our explanation. Because another couple cancelled that day, and since our policy requires a minimum of 4 people, we kindly offered you the chance to join the tour on another day. You were the one who chose to reschedule, and this was done purely to accommodate you, not because we had an obligation. For future travelers, here are the facts: • The Blue Eye site has an optional small train (approx. €3) or a walking path – clearly noted in our product description. • Wine tasting at Kantina Isak is optional and charged directly by the winery (€15–€35), exactly as described online. • Start times can vary with the season and sunset, also explained on our listing. Regarding the price: it is visible before booking. Out of more than 120 guests this year, you are the first to claim it was “too high,” even though the tour covers three major attractions (Blue Eye, Lekursi Castle, and the winery) in a single day. If the price does not suit, the honest choice is simply not to book. Finally, our guide picked you up directly from your Airbnb address, despite your attempt to present the pickup location as confusing. We prefer guests to be sincere about such details, rather than acting as victims. We are glad you at least acknowledged the professionalism of our guide, Mariglen. Our goal remains to deliver transparent, high-quality experiences, and we encourage all future guests to read the full product description before booking
Great day trip! The Blue Eye is beautiful and the wine tasting and sunset were unexpected highlights! The wine tasting was at a cute vineyard with a lovely patio. You have 4 different wines and more rakia with great local tapas. The sunset at the castle was beautiful!
Thankyouu so much🙏🏻
We didn’t know what to expect of this tour however from the hotel pickup to the visit to the Blue Eye then the local Winery and lastly, the Castle for a sunset view….simply Lovely. Klajdi’s knowledge about his village/town/country was perfect for us since we knew very little. A wonderful experience.
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Klajdi is a great guide, told us quite a lot of interesting things about Saranda and took us to all places without any problems. The wine tasting was the part we have been looking forward to the most and the one that disappointed us more as well, so don’t expect amazing wines there. Otherwise the Blue eye was gorgeous, and the view from the castle is breathtaking. Get ready to take some pictures!
A besutiful part of southern Albania we were glad to see with our exceptional guide Klajdi. The drive to it was a beautiful glimpse into the Albanian landscape. Blue Eye is fascinating; the only sad part: not all tourists follow the signs of this beautiful but fragile ecosystem. The tasting was great and we got a hint how raki and local products are made. The castle has truly a nice view especially at sunset but it can get crowdy.
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This was a perfect way to experience The Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle! The guide was very nice and helpful. We had a really nice trip and the trip has good value for money! We warmly recommend this tour.
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We had an amazing time and with such a diverse itinerary, we were able to experience a lot of the area in a limited time. I would highly recommend booking this tour for anyone wanting to taste and see all that the southern Albania has to offer!
