4x4 Safari
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Port
Sarande, Albania
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$199.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Hop into a 4x4 vehicle for a drive to the famous Lekuresi Castle. The castle, built in 1537 by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, is located on a strategic hill overlooking the town of Saranda. Great views of Corfu and Ksamil islands dominate the landscape.
Continue with a drive out of town to the Foinike ruins.
Phoenice (also called Phoenike or Φοινίκη in Greek) was the capital of the Greek tribe of the Chaonians and was once the wealthiest city in the Epirus. Due to its strategic location and economic development the city played an important strategic role from a political and administrative perspective.
Under the Byzantine influence in the 5th and 6th centuries more religious buildings were erected, including a baptistery and a basilica and fortifications were built on the adjacent hill. After the 6th century the city got in decline when the urban city was moved to nearby Mesopotam.
Your adventure continues through Muzine Pass -- the old road to the villages of Delvina and Karahaxh. It's a 90-minute drive to discover these idyllic and traditional villages of South Albania with stunning views along the way. This area is well known for its warm, sunny climate, beautiful villages and the unwavering hospitality of the locals. Muzine Pass provides spectacular views of the Drinos Valley.
Relax over a refreshment, including sampling local wines and a traditional Albanian pie, in the pretty village of Karahaxh.
Notes:
The vehicles accommodate 3-4 guests each. Large parties may be separated. Wear comfortable walking shoes.