Castles! Castles! Castles!

Are you a castle aficionado?

Here at Tea Tours, we tour…

Lëkurësi Castle, built in 1537 by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, who controlled the harbor of Saranda. The views from Lëkurësi Castle are truly spectacular!

Gjirokastër Fortress, a UNESCO site, strategically and prominently placed, overlooking the river valley below. It contains five towers and houses, a clock tower, two teqe, a stage and a military museum.

Venetian Castle of Butrint National Park, home to many archaeological items. Across the water channel, from the entrance of Butrint National Park, you will also see Ali Pasha’s Castle located there.

Berat Castle, is a fortress overlooking the town of Berat. It actually has many residences, within its walls, with current inhabitants inside!

Castle of Krujë, was the center of Skanderbeg’s rebellion against the Ottoman Empire. Inside the castle is a Teqe, the National Skanderbeg Museum, an ethnographic museum and a Turkish bath.

So, whether you’d love to visit some castles, or build one on the beach, you can check out all of our tour possibilities, here.