Tour Gjirokaster,Blue Eye & Lekursi Castle

Duration

6-7 hours

Country

Albania

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. On our way back to Saranda, we will pass from the national park Syri I Kalter. In this peaceful forest, we will walk (15 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.

• 6-7 hours out in Albania, guided throughout

• Walking led by guides who know the ground

• Viewpoints that are not on the road map

• Time inside the places, not just photographs of them

• UNESCO World Heritage sites on the route

• Small groups, so the guide can answer you