Private Tour from Saranda: Gjirokastra & Lekursi Castle

Description

Private Tour from Saranda. Walk on Gjirokastra’s network of cobbled streets, visit the castle, and see traditional-style houses built 300 hundred years ago. Archaeologists believe that the site of the castle has been inhabited since the Iron Age with the first fortifications, block-built stone walls – probably being erected from the 5th century. From a feudal stronghold to the Ottoman invasion, to an Italian colony, the city has known many rulers and has inspired poets, authors, and artists alike. On your way back, you will stop to visit Blue Eye and the Lekursi Castle.

Private Tour from Saranda: Gjirokastra & Lekursi Castle

• The Blue Eye. Our guide will accompany you around, but you are free to explore this natural beauty on your own.
• Gjirokaster Castle. Our guide will tell you about the history of the castle as you walk around it, and you may take pictures of the old town from the tops of the walls.
• Gjirokastra Bazaar. Spend some time wandering the cobblestone lanes of Gjirokastra, where you may buy handcrafted stone and wood souvenirs as well as other artisanal goods.
• Lekursi Castle. With views of Saranda from the highest point, this is a fantastic location for photos and recollections of your journey.

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate in the Private Tour from Saranda.

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