Albania · BLUE EYE TOURS IN SARANDA
Here are the 15 blue eye tours in Saranda worth putting on an itinerary — what each costs, how much of the day it eats, and who it suits. Work down the list until one fits your free day.
9-hour Saranda tour to Lekursi Castle, Blue Eye, and Gjirokaster, plus Mesopotam Monastery and Ottoman Bridge. Small group, comfy transport.
“It was very informative and Ilir gave us chance to take photos as much as we can. He’s very accommodating and funny tooo.”
Saranda half-day tour: see the Blue Eye spring walk and seasonal train, then watch Lekursi Castle sunset over Corfu and Ionian Sea.
“Traffic out of the castle was poor and it took a very long time to get back to Sarandë due to this, however I understand that’s nothing to do with the guide. Overall very good experience and would recommend if you want to visit both those places.”
Full-day tour from Sarandë or Ksamil featuring the Blue Eye, Saint Nicholas Monastery, UNESCO Gjirokastër, and Lëkurësi Castle.
“Illmi was our guide and he was great. Each location was more beautiful than the one before. I would highly recommend this tour”
One long day from Tirana or Durrës: Saranda, Ksamil beaches, and the Blue Eye spring. Swim, walk, and cool off at Syri i Kalter.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wonderful day trip — highly recommended! We had a fantastic day on this tour with our guide, Ervin. The morning started at the Blue Eye, which was absolutely stunning and felt really peaceful. Then we headed to Sarandë for lunch — a nice chance to enjoy some local food by the coast. The highlight for me was Ksamil in the afternoon, where we had time to relax and enjoy the beautiful clear water and beach views. Ervin was friendly, informative, and kept everything well-organized without rushing us. A great mix of nature, sightseeing, and relaxation — definitely worth it!”
A 6-hour Sarandë day trip with round-trip transport to Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil swim time, and Lekuresi Castle views.
“The trip was very good, our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, the van we were in was air-conditioned and though full of people, it wasn’t uncomfortable and worked just fine.”
Half-day Saranda tour with Lekursi Castle views and Blue Eye kayaking plus big free time for photos, swimming, and relaxing.
“The best part of the trip was the kayaking, hands down. That does not mean that the rest was boring or not good, but for me the kayaking is what makes this trip special. You get to enjoy the crystal clear, but cold waters which is particularly nice on a hot day. If I had just gone to Blue Eye for the spring, without the kayaking, I might have even been disappointed. Overall, this is a well-rounded tour. Ledjon as a guide knows exactly how much historical and political background information is needed, but can always provide more. As others have mentioned, parking near the starting point is difficult, so…”
See Gjirokastër Castle, the Ottoman bazaar, Skenduli House, Cold War tunnels, and the Blue Eye on a guided day trip from Sarandë.
“This is a full day but an excellent way to get to know Southern Albania. Our guide Marisa was absolutely amazing, giving us loads of information on Albania and available to answer all our questions. Both Blue Eye and Gjirokaskra are great places to visit. Gjirokaskra was the highlight of our visit to Albania, fabulous town with plenty of time to explore and have a great lunch in one of the local restaurants. Clean, comfortable mini van and we were dropped off at our hotel on the way back to Saranda. Highly recommended.”
4x4 Jeep safari from Saranda to Lekuresi Castle, Porto Palermo Secret Beach, Qeparo, Piqeras and Albania’s Blue Eye, with English guide.
“The tour was amazing! Albania is so welcoming and coming from America we didn’t expect to love Albania so much. The staff was so kind and picked/drop off at the perfect location. My favorite part was probably the off road jeep experience which was a lot of fun! We all stayed together in a large group with 6 jeeps total. The Albanian family style lunch was very good and it was all homemade. We passed by and stopped at multiple places where it is important to go see. It is a very long day but it’s filled with a lot of fun! When I come back I will be doing…”
From Saranda or Ksamil, ride to Lekuresi Castle, the Blue Eye, and Gjirokastër. Add bunkers and bazaar time in one 8-hour day.
“Super super super! The guide, Ledjon, is a 5 star person!!!! Places are wonderful, time is very we’ll managed. Strongly recommended :))(”
Saranda day tour with Lekuresi Castle views, Blue Eye springs, UNESCO Butrint ruins, and swimming at Ksamil. Private van, 6 hours.
“It was a brilliant day out. Got to see loads of amazing places. Highly recommend. So cheap for what you get.”
One all-in-day trip from Saranda to Butrint ruins, Ksamil beaches, Blue Eye springs, and Lekuresi Castle, with hotel pickup.
“You get to see all the main sights in one trip. Our guide, Tony, spoke super English and was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great driver Jesse, he was needed on some of those roads!”
Saranda day trip: Gjirokastra Castle, Old Bazaar, Cold War Tunnel, Skenduli House, then Blue Eye’s 1.2 km walk.
“The guide Marsia was amazing and speak so good english and was very interesting to listen to . The whole tour was so fun and good . I can really recommend this tour”
Blue Eye, Sarandë, Ksamil and Lekursi Castle in one long day from Durres or Golem. Swim, Corfu views, guided stops.
“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.”
3 hour guided trip from Saranda to Albania’s Blue Eye with forest walk, English guide, and air conditioned van.
“We visited the Blue Eyes with a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. She explained everything clearly and with passion, which made the visit both enjoyable and informative. We learned a lot and had a wonderful time. I highly recommend this activity”
Saranda day tour to Lëkurësi Castle, the Blue Eye, UNESCO Butrint and Ksamil. WiFi onboard, small groups, private transport.
“Our group required assistance with mobility issues, and so we chose to take a private custom tour of Saranda, Albania through Viator that included The Lëkurësi castle, Blue Eye, the Albanian countryside, and a fabulous lunch on the coastal restaurant that has incomparable food and staff. Our guide, Costadina, was a lovely, accomplished young woman who gave us lots of insights into to history and culture that we were looking for on our trip. She and the driver went out of their way to help us with mobility issues and made it possible for us to maximize our time while visiting the most beautiful places we could have asked to…”
Pick a coast, a canyon, a castle or a kitchen.
