Rundtur Gjirokaster, Blue Eye & Lekursi slott
Beskrivning
Den fascinerande gamla stadskärnan i Gjirokaster finns med på UNESCO:s världsarvslista. Till stor del medeltida, med en del härlig arkitektur att beundra, som återspeglar stadens rika förflutna, är det byggt på en kulle med utsikt över en dal och bergen. Detta intressanta museum kommer att ge ett gott intryck av levnadssättet i Albanien under den ottomanska perioden. På vägen tillbaka till Saranda passerar vi från nationalparken Syri I Kalter. I denna fridfulla skog går vi (15 min) till den kristallklara källan Blue Eye, där 900 m3 vatten per minut kommer djupt ner från jorden. Om tiden tillåter blir det en kort fikapaus på restaurangen bredvid den snabba strömmande floden i parken, innan du beger dig tillbaka till hamnen i Saranda.
Turalternativ
Resplan
Första stoppet är i Gjirokaster (Gamla stan) Gjirokastra definieras av sitt slott, vägar belagda med grov kalksten och lerskiffer, imponerande hus med skiffertak och utsikt ut mot Drinadalen. Gjirokastra är en magisk bergsstad som beskrivs vackert av Albaniens mest kända författare, Ismail Kadare (f 1936), i Chronicle in Stone. Det har funnits en bosättning här i 2500 år, men nuförtiden är det de 600 "monumentala" ottomanska husen i staden som lockar besökare. För albaner är staden också synonym med den tidigare diktatorn Enver Hoxha, som föddes här och såg till att staden bevarades relativt väl under hans styre, även om han inte är minnesmärkt på något sätt här idag.
Andra stoppet: Blue Eye. Albaniens berömda blåöga (Syri i kaltër) är en vattenkälla och ett naturfenomen som varje besökare bör bevittna. Den vackra ljusturkosa floden är en populär turistattraktion och bedövar med sin skönhet. Beläget nära Muzinë i Albaniens Vlorë County, vill du hyra en bil för att komma till den berömda Blue Eye. Efter att ha följt skyltarna och korsat bron (där du betalar en liten avgift), kommer du att stöta på en parkeringsplats och en gångväg som leder till Blue Eye. Du kommer först att förtrollas av den omgivande täta skogen och den vackra ljusblå floden som rinner genom detta naturliga paradis. Blue Eye ligger under en liten metallbalkong som byggdes så att du kan få en närmare titt. Även om simning har förbjudits via skyltar, hindrar det egentligen inte människor från att hoppa rätt i det iskall vattnet.
Tredje stoppet: Lekuresi slott Slutligen kan du utforska Lekuresi slott med panoramautsikt över den omgivande landsbygden.
Höjdpunkter
Vad som ingår
Upphämtningsplatser och tider
Om kunderna finns i Sarande kan vi hämta dem på plats.
Resenärers betyg
Viktig information
- Spädbarn måste sitta i knät på en vuxen
- Servicedjur tillåtna
- Lämplig för alla fysiska konditionsnivåer
Recensioner(111)
The tour was very well organized. Our guide and chauffeur were very reliable and all meet-ups were on time which is something I value a lot. Our guide Jona knew a lot not just about history but of the Albanian society and the nation’s livelihood in general. It was a pleasure listening to her and she also offered some valuable insights into what the new (post-Communist) generation of Albanians are like and what they think about society and politics. The itinerary was as had been chosen by us (three stops) but by the time we got to Lekuresi castle, our family (two adults and two under aged children), was exhausted. The weather was very warm that day so that played a major role. I can warmly recommend this tour!
Everything perfect with this tour, Jona's kindness and his clarity in explaining every detail of everything we were seeing, beautiful places and adequate time for everything, excellent everything
It was really a top experience! Both the tour guide and the bus driver were incredibly friendly and helpful. They took their time for everyone, were very patient and gave clear explanations. The atmosphere in the group was super cozy, partly thanks to our tour guide Jonah, who really made it something special. Everything was well organized and you immediately felt welcome. This tour is definitely recommended. If you are in Sarandë, you really can't miss this! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nice combination of activities. Great transport with AC. Tourguide Jonah does this every day, but still remains enthusiastic. The time in Gjirokaster is a bit short if you want to go to the fortress and quite long if you don't.
The tour was great. Jona was a very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide and made the experience very interesting. There was a good amount of free time to explore the sites within the overall itinerary, and we managed to fit a lot into the day.
Very nice tour , well worth way to spend the day a must
If you are in Sarande I would recommend Leka Tours. They took me to Gjirokaster, Blue Eye, and Lekursi castle. The tour guide was very friendly and welcoming. She is extremely knowledgeable. I learnt a lot about the history, geography and culture of Albania from her. The tour was educational and informative. Also the customer service is very good. I made the booking last minute, Leka Tours responded quick and was able to give me a tour the next day. Thank you Leka Tours for making this trip memorable. Also a special big thank you to the lovely Tour Guide for showing me the beauty of Albania. I will always remember this trip and remember your great hospitality.
The duration of the tour is 7 hours or more not 5 to 6 as advertised. This makes it difficult to use as a shore expedition unless your ship is staying very late. The tour itself is fine but the van rides are quite long and the tour guide says little during these. The stops are enjoyable but far from outstanding. Our tour guide was friendly and helpful when we needed special arrangements for drop off.
Super nice day with beautiful views, plenty of time and great guiding 🙏 The tour took about 7 hours and we had time for both city, nature and castle.
We had an amazing day on the Gjirokastra, Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle tour. Our guide, Jona, was incredibly kind, friendly and knowledgeable. She shared a lot of interesting information throughout the day and made sure everyone felt comfortable and enjoyed the experience. Gjirokastra is absolutely beautiful and definitely worth visiting. The Blue Eye is a must-see, with its stunning crystal-clear water, and the panoramic view from Lekursi Castle is truly unforgettable. Everything was well organized, and the whole day was a lot of fun. Thank you, Jona, for making this tour such a special experience. We highly recommend it!
