Albania · BLUE EYE TRIPS IN SARANDA
The good blue eye trips from saranda fill up weeks ahead in July and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.
Explore Gjirokastër Castle, Ottoman streets, Cold War tunnels, and Albania’s Blue Eye on a guided day trip from Saranda.
“Loved all aspects of the tour, from the castle to the Blue Eye. Marsia was our tour guide, she did a great job. She was friendly and knowledgeable.”
Review of Saranda’s Butrint, Ksamil, Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle day trip, with honest advice on timing, guides, transport and value.
“The guide’s knowledge was extensive and he could answer any questions we had. He was able to impart historical information in an engaging way”
Explore Ksamil, Saranda, Lekursi Castle, and Albania’s Blue Eye on a scenic 14-hour day trip from Durrës or Golem.
“A very long trip (14 hrs) but great value for money. Our guide was friendly and organised and we thoroughly enjoyed our day out. Highly recommend.”
Review of Saranda’s Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil, and Lekuresi Castle tour, with practical advice on timing, costs, guides, and group size.
“I was so excited to go on this tour and fortunately another person booked so we were able to go as there is a two person minimum. Elvis was our guide/driver for this tour and he the experience absolutely memorable. As a local resident, his knowledge of the area is such that he can explain the history as well share lifetime experiences. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Explore the Blue Eye, Gjirokaster, two castles, and a Byzantine monastery on a small-group day tour from Saranda.
“It's really great experience ! Nice places, great road, different views, unforgettable experience😍 I like that you have free time to walk and visit different places. I'm ready to recommend it without any doubts ☺️”
Review of Saranda’s Blue Eye tour, with clear springs, forest walks, central transfers, cash tips, and honest advice about swimming.
“Guide and other staff were great. Guide did double duty speaking in both French and English to meet the language preferce for everyone on the trip. I was impressed. Beautiful location”
Explore southern Albania from Saranda with a private guide, visiting the Blue Eye, Gjirokaster Castle, Ottoman homes, and Lekuresi Castle.
“Absolutely great trip, our guide Ari was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We went to some great spots and the sights were amazing. Ari answered all our questions and gave us great detail about the history and culture of Albania and surrounding parts, all was very interesting. The lunch Ari provided for us was one of the best lunches I have ever eaten, truly delicious. I would highly recommend Ari and his trips. His local knowledge is vast and he also told us about some places near our hotel to visit which were brill.”
See Butrint, the Blue Eye, Lëkurësit Castle, and Ksamil on a flexible private tour from Saranda with hotel or port pickup.
“Klajdi was a great tour guide! Everything in the tour was exactly as advertised. We loved how easy going and knowledgeable he was. He accommodated what we to do wanted to do such as walking instead of taking the train to the Blue Eye and making an unplanned stop for water along the way. Highly recommend if visiting Sarande!”
Explore Gjirokaster, the Blue Eye, and Lekursi Castle from Saranda on a small-group day tour with pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle.
“The driver was very nice and drove safely! Spoke good english and told us about Albania and the places we drove by. Would recommend this tour if you want to visit Blue eye and Gjirokaster. We were very happy with the tour :)”
Visit Albania’s Blue Eye spring and Lekuresi Castle from Saranda on a short private tour with mountain, sea, and island views.
“We truly enjoyed our visit and tour of the national Park of Blue Eye & Lekuresi castle. Our guide, Jona and the company were fabulous. Jona was very informative and was a delight to spend our day with. She had a great suggestion to include Butrint National Archeological Park which was very interesting to see and truthfully the highlight of our day. We highly recommend this company and Jona….they were both most professional and informative. It was about a 5 hour tour, but for us the private tour was the way to go. Enjoy!”
Visit Albania’s Blue Eye spring and Lekursi Castle on a half-day tour with clear timing, sunset views, transport, and practical tips.
“Well planned good guide Blue eye lovely settings About right time spent at locations Castle at sunset very busy traffic”
See the Blue Eye, Butrint, Ksamil and Lekursi Castle on a guided Saranda day tour with hotel pickup and local insight.
“Truly, an amazing tour with Linda! We highly recommend her as a guide in the Balkans. She is local and has a beautiful depth of history of the area she shares. We found her knowledgeable of the areas we went to and she provided local stories and insight beyond what was written plaques in the museums and online. Absolutely a must tour to go and choose Linda when you visit the Balkans.”
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