Tour of Saranda
We will tour and explore Saranda, a city with more than 2000 years of history (also known as Onhezmi).
Saranda is on the southern coast of Albania, rich in rare values of Albanian and European cultural and archaeological heritage.
We will explore The Incoming Gate of Onhezmi (a monument); an Archaeological Museum; The Museum of Heritage; an Art Gallery; The Orthodox Church; The Castle of Lekuresi and The V-VI Synagogue Complex (within the Castle).
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Tour of Saranda
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What's included in Tour of Saranda
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Lekuresi Castle
On this tour we will drive up to (and 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. We will also visit the V-VI Synagogue Complex, located within the castle on its eastern side - that in the final phase, the Jewish cult complex was transformed into a Christian cult building: the Paleochristian Basilica.
Saranda Embankment
We will visit the Monument: The Incoming Gate of Onhezmi; the Albanian Numismatic Exhibition; the Archaeological Museum; The Museum of Heritage, the Art Gallery and the Orthodox Church
Inclusions
- Live Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
We will depart from the Saranda Port / your local Hotel / or the Tea Tours Main Office (Lagjia no:1, Rruga – Skënderbeu, No: 3) Note: This tour requires a minimum of 2 people. We reserve the right to change or cancel your booking should this minimum guest requirement not be met.
