Taste of Mussels - Private tour
Overview
This is a particular and amazing experience collecting and taking your mussels from the mussel beds in Butrinti Lake. You can see closely how to cultivate and grow mussels in natural environment.
Taking fresh mussels personally, clean them up and enjoy a really healthy and tasty lunch.
Taking fresh mussels personally, clean them up and enjoy a really healthy and tasty lunch.
Inclusions
- Lunch - included 1 glass of local wine or water
What to expect
A boat tour in Butrinti lake and a personal touch directly at the mussel beds.
A short photo stop at one of the most beautiful ottoman castles, An amazing sea view and all the region around Saranda.
A short photo stop at one of the most beautiful ottoman castles, An amazing sea view and all the region around Saranda.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Kristen_W
September 2023
We did the Mussels tour as a private shore excursion from Sarande. Mario was both our driver and guide and did a fantastic job! We were picked up directly from the port and it was easy to locate the meeting spot. We then drove about. Half an hour to the lake, during which Mario explained the his...
We did the Mussels tour as a private shore excursion from Sarande. Mario was both our driver and guide and did a fantastic job! We were picked up directly from the port and it was easy to locate the meeting spot. We then drove about. Half an hour to the lake, during which Mario explained the history and culture of Albania. At the lake we took a small boat out to take a closer look at the mussel growing operation. We then headed back to the dock, where a traditional Albanian meal was prepared for us in a small restaurant. Lunch consisted of wine, bread, soft cheese/yogurt dip, Greek style salad, French fries, sardines, a marinaded block of feta, and mussels. Everything was local and delicious. After the meals we proceeded to the castle and took some pictures. Afterwards, Mario took a stool through Sarande with us pointing out local products and letting us taste some Albanian specialities before waling us back to the port. This tour was well worth the money and I would highly recommend to other travelers.Lacey_R
May 2023
Amazing experience!! We arrived to Sarandë late Tuesday and decided last minute to do this tour Wednesday. The tour organizer, Linda, was so helpful and organized everything for us the night before the tour! She provided us with an itinerary and was very communicative. Our tour guide, Mario, arri...
Amazing experience!! We arrived to Sarandë late Tuesday and decided last minute to do this tour Wednesday. The tour organizer, Linda, was so helpful and organized everything for us the night before the tour! She provided us with an itinerary and was very communicative. Our tour guide, Mario, arrived right on time. As he drove us to the lake, he answered all of our questions about Sarandë and Albania (we had many). When we arrived at the lake, we were met by The Captain. He is a character (see photo) and is very knowledgeable. He took us on the boat and showed us how the mussels are farmed. He then retrieved the mussels and prepared them for us on the boat!! They were so delicious. The view from the lake is amazing as well. Next we went to the restaurant by the lake where we had Albanian red wine, salad, more sautéed mussels, and mussel stew. The mussel stew was one of the most delicious things I have had while in Albania! Next, Mario took us to stop for coffee is Ksamil and to the look out at Lekursi castle which was beautiful! All in all amazing experience. Cannot recommend this tour, the guides, or this company enough!Griselle_S
August 2023
The tour was very good. Gert our tour guide spoke great English. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Lunch was very tasty and the homemade wine was delicious!
The tour was very good. Gert our tour guide spoke great English. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Lunch was very tasty and the homemade wine was delicious!