Sarande, Lekuresi Castle & Wine Tasting
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Isak Winery
Set amidst oak trees and a vine-covered veranda, the winery is the ideal setting to sample Albanian brandy known as "raki" plus two kinds of wine accompanied by cheese, fruit and water.
Sarande
Due to its location and warm weather, Sarande is one of the most attractive tourist towns on the Albania Riviera. Its history stretches back 2,500 years with the establishment of an Illyrian city called Onchesmos whose ruins stand in the city center. Excavations reveal remains of dwellings, water cisterns and an early Christian Basilica from the 5th and 6th centuries that contain a beautiful multi-colored floor mosaic.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
A stop at Lekuresi Castle offers commanding views sought after by photographers. Built in 1537 by the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, the castle's strategic hilltop location offered protection against the Venetians and others. Set 300 meters (984 feet) overlooking the town of town of Sarande, you have panoramic views of Corfu and Ksamil islands.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
As you make your way from Lekuresi Castle to the winery, you'll be surrounded by vineyards, farms and the Ceraunian Mountains off in the distance.
Points of interest
Castle of Lekuresi
Schedule
Special Notes
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, bring Euros for purchases, hat, sunglasses. This tour includes moderate walking on different and uneven surfaces, including steps. Guests need to negotiate approximately 50 meters (164 feet) uphill from the parking place to the entrance to Lekuresi Castle. This tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using mobility devices. The minimum age to taste alcohol is 18.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Isak Winery
Set amidst oak trees and a vine-covered veranda, the winery is the ideal setting to sample Albanian brandy known as "raki" plus two kinds of wine accompanied by cheese, fruit and water.
Sarande
Due to its location and warm weather, Sarande is one of the most attractive tourist towns on the Albania Riviera. Its history stretches back 2,500 years with the establishment of an Illyrian city called Onchesmos whose ruins stand in the city center. Excavations reveal remains of dwellings, water cisterns and an early Christian Basilica from the 5th and 6th centuries that contain a beautiful multi-colored floor mosaic.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
A stop at Lekuresi Castle offers commanding views sought after by photographers. Built in 1537 by the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, the castle's strategic hilltop location offered protection against the Venetians and others. Set 300 meters (984 feet) overlooking the town of town of Sarande, you have panoramic views of Corfu and Ksamil islands.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
As you make your way from Lekuresi Castle to the winery, you'll be surrounded by vineyards, farms and the Ceraunian Mountains off in the distance.
Points of interest
Castle of Lekuresi
Schedule
Special Notes
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, bring Euros for purchases, hat, sunglasses. This tour includes moderate walking on different and uneven surfaces, including steps. Guests need to negotiate approximately 50 meters (164 feet) uphill from the parking place to the entrance to Lekuresi Castle. This tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using mobility devices. The minimum age to taste alcohol is 18.