Visit Ancient Butrint The Fortress of Lekuresi & The National Park of Blue Eye
Overview
On this tour we will explore the Ancient Site of Butrint, The Fortress Lekuresi and the National Park of “Blue Eye.” All three sites are attractive tourist places, both rich in history and beauty.
Inclusions
- Entry fee
- Live Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Butrint National Park
- Entry/Admission - The Blue Eye
- Entry/Admission - Lekuresi Castle
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Blue Eye, Vlore Albania
We will explore the National Park of “Blue Eye” - an attractive tourist place, located in the village of Muzinë, near the national road Delvinë - Gjirokastër.
It’s a very picturesque area, where crystal clear water gushes out from within the mountain Mali i Gjërë. This actual spring is the largest and a most interesting source among the other 18 springs that flow from Mali i Gjërë. It has been declared a Natural Monument and has oval shape similar to the shape of an eye.The spring has great depth, which goes up to 50m, and it’s surrounded by dense and lush vegetation. All in all, the area offers a great time out for adults, as well as for children.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Lekuresi Castle, Saranda Albania
On this tour we will explore The Fortress of Lekuresi, believed to have been built in 1537, when Sultan Sulejmani attacked Corfu.
The castle is located within the ruins of Lekuresi village, on the top of the hill, above the city of Saranda. It really is a strategic position where you can see the entire bay of Saranda, the road that leads to Butrint and the islands of Ksamil. In addition, you can also see the Island of Corfu.
A place rich in history, and a fantastic view.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Butrint National Park, SH81, Butrint Albania
The Ancient Site of Butrint was declared a museum town in 1961, thereafter, in 1992, it was inscribed on the National Heritage list of protected monuments under protection of UNESCO.
During the tour you will see the well-preserved Greek/Roman theater in honor of Asclepius (God of Medicine), the Byzantine Basilica, the Museum within the Castle, and many other antique objects.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Blue Eye, Vlore Albania
We will explore the National Park of “Blue Eye” - an attractive tourist place, located in the village of Muzinë, near the national road Delvinë - Gjirokastër.
It’s a very picturesque area, where crystal clear water gushes out from within the mountain Mali i Gjërë. This actual spring is the largest and a most interesting source among the other 18 springs that flow from Mali i Gjërë. It has been declared a Natural Monument and has oval shape similar to the shape of an eye.The spring has great depth, which goes up to 50m, and it’s surrounded by dense and lush vegetation. All in all, the area offers a great time out for adults, as well as for children.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Lekuresi Castle, Saranda Albania
On this tour we will explore The Fortress of Lekuresi, believed to have been built in 1537, when Sultan Sulejmani attacked Corfu.
The castle is located within the ruins of Lekuresi village, on the top of the hill, above the city of Saranda. It really is a strategic position where you can see the entire bay of Saranda, the road that leads to Butrint and the islands of Ksamil. In addition, you can also see the Island of Corfu.
A place rich in history, and a fantastic view.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Butrint National Park, SH81, Butrint Albania
The Ancient Site of Butrint was declared a museum town in 1961, thereafter, in 1992, it was inscribed on the National Heritage list of protected monuments under protection of UNESCO.
During the tour you will see the well-preserved Greek/Roman theater in honor of Asclepius (God of Medicine), the Byzantine Basilica, the Museum within the Castle, and many other antique objects.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- 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.
Erika_P
August 2022
Erald was an amazing guide!! Butrint is worth the whole experience, and although the blue eye was crowded, that and the fortress were good to see too. 2k walk for the blue eye but didn’t feel it while chatting with guide. Worth it tour to see the highlights of Sarandë.
Erald was an amazing guide!! Butrint is worth the whole experience, and although the blue eye was crowded, that and the fortress were good to see too. 2k walk for the blue eye but didn’t feel it while chatting with guide. Worth it tour to see the highlights of Sarandë.