Special Tour "Wine Tasting - Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle"

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US$50.53 per guest

Adult x2

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Sarande

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

2 - 15 guests

Language

English

Other

Vegetarian, Family-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Start Point: Saranda (Pickup at 9:00AM or 4.00 pm )

Pickup from your hotel or a central meeting point in Saranda by a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

Stop 1: Blue Eye Spring

Drive time: ~45 minutes

Explore the famous Syri i Kaltër (Blue Eye) – a deep, crystal-clear natural spring surrounded by lush forest.Enjoy a short guided nature walk, learn about the spring’s geology and local legends.

Stop 2: Local Winery Experience

Drive time: ~30-40 minutes.

Guided tour of the vineyard and wine cellar.

Wine tasting session: sample 3–5 types of local wines (red, white, and raki), paired with Albanian cheeses, olives, and homemade bread.Learn about Albania’s ancient winemaking traditions and grape varieties.

Stop 3: Lekursi Castle & Sunset View

Drive time: ~30 minutes

Arrive at Lekursi Castle for a guided historical tour.Enjoy free time to explore, relax, and take in breathtaking sunset views over Saranda, Corfu, and the Ionian coast.

What You Get

All Fees and Taxes

In-vehicle air conditioning

Air-conditioned vehicle

Snacks

€17 – Basic tasting: 3 wines, 3 rakis, brandy, small food platter • €25 – Medium: more drinks, extra food variety • €35 – Full experience: 6 wines, 5 rakis, brandy, large food platter with meats

Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)

Train Ticket to Blue Eye (one way)

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

The Blue Eye

The Blue Eye is a natural spring in southern Albania. It holds the bluest, clearest water imaginable. Looking at it from above, the Blue Eye spring forms a swirling vortex that’s hypnotic to watch.The layers of the spring range from clear, colourless shallows to azure waters that border the intense, deep blue centre of the eye.The park around the Blue Eye includes a lake, a bridge, a rocky path and mountain scenery. The beautiful spring lies at the top end of the park, and is the source of the lake and the clear blue river that flows from it.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Kantina E Veres Isak

Experience an exclusive taste of local wine, traditional raki and some delicious Albanian snacks at a local wine producer, Kantina Isak.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Lekuresi Castle

You cannot say that you saw Saranda without having visited the Lekuresi Castle. The castle was built in 1537 by the Ottoman sultan Suleiman I the Magnificent, who owed a period of particular expansion of the Ottoman influence on the area. Suleiman I attacked Corfu and had a manor built on the highest hill inland from Saranda to be able to control the entire valley below. From Corfu and Ksamil to Saranda and beyond, towards Butrint. All around the fortress of Lekuresi are the ruins of the homonymous village. The square plan of the castle forms a large open space in the center, a sort of terrace from which it is possible to have an extraordinary view.

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.8

based on 26 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Fantastic!

September 01, 2026

Fantastic! We had an amazing time and the guide was really committed

(TripAdvisor)

Lovely friendly tour company

August 14, 2026

Lici tours were really friendly and accommodating we enjoyed the tour. Thank you for a great experience.

(TripAdvisor)

Très beau programme, option sunset qui vaut le coup

June 13, 2026

Une très belle activité. Un guide au top à l’écoute et super investi pour que tout le monde profite au mieux de son expérience.

(TripAdvisor)

So good

January 28, 2026

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...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Amazing experience

November 24, 2025

It's well worth it. Beautiful views and interesting history. Our tour guide, Faye, was very knowledgeable and friendly.