Albania · BUTRINT TRIPS IN SARANDA
The good butrint trips in Saranda fill up first and the best of them go weeks ahead. Below are 15 to book early, what each includes, and where they differ.
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.”
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 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…”
Saranda tour to UNESCO Butrint, Ksamil, Blue Eye, and Lekuresi Castle. Guided, tickets, transport included for $69, 6 hours.
“This trip stands out by how varied it is - from a natural wonder to an ancient ruined metropolis to the perfect sunset spot. Before the tour I had felt a bit lukewarm towards the Blue Eye, but that‘s because I did not suspect how beautiful it is - it‘s literally an oasis in the middle of the barren mountainside, the contrast is so promounced it‘s almost unreal. Next, the beach at Ksamil is a placid enough stop. Then Butrint, an Unesco-listed archeological site, which I had to say I even preferred to Pompeii (heresy, I know!) on account of its lovely location, at the point between the sea and…”
Private Saranda day tour with Blue Eye spring, Lëkurësit Castle views, UNESCO Butrint ruins, and a quick Ksamil beach stop.
“All three stops were beautiful. Tour Guide was more or less just a driver, he didn't explain much. Communication skills made us understand something different from what he said at the Blue eye and we ended up taking a 30 min walk thru the woods by ourselves around the lake and then waiting at his car for 30 min until he got there. He was waiting for us at the Blue eye. We all say he shouldn't of left us and the incident wouldn't of happened. The 3 stops were worth the visit though.”
Small-group private-style tour to UNESCO Butrint National Park from Saranda, with guide-led ruins, pickup options, and bottled water.
“Unfortunately the tour company did not pick me up as arranged in booking and I had to cancel the excursion.”
7-hour tour from Saranda and Ksamil to Butrint UNESCO ruins, the Blue Eye spring, and Lekuresi Castle viewpoints, with a smooth minivan ride.
“Increíble Klajdi was an amazing guide, very polite and he explained everything. 5 star excellent service”
Butrint, Blue Eye, and Lekuresi Castle in one 5 to 6 hour Sarandë day, with an English guide and key entrances included.
“Even in winter conditions, the tour was smooth and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend booking with them if you want a peaceful and well-guided experience.”
See Butrint, Ksamil, the Blue Eye and Lekurësi Castle in one guided 6-hour day from Sarandë or Ksamil, with fees and transport included.
“The guide Gert was amazing, his knowledge and passion about the places we visited was a highlight. The car was comfortable and we enjoyed hearing about life and culture in Albania. Fantastic day!”
Private tour from Saranda to Lekursi Castle, Butrint National Park, and Blue Eye, with hotel pickup, a guide, and stunning natural color.
“It was a bit chaotic when we got there but our driver knew how to get us to the front. The water colour is just breathtaking . There are a few short walks along the banks of the water too, which are so peaceful, even with the people there. The water is very cold!”
Sarandë day trip to UNESCO Butrint and Ksamil Ionian pearl beaches, live guide in small group, and about 1 hour of sand.
“Our guide was amazing, on time, informative, friendly and fun! Butrint was beautiful and the beaches at Ksamil were stunning. Be warned - you only stay in Ksamil for an hour and they charge around 15-20 euro for a sunbed, but we sat in a cafe/bar just off the beach and took turns to go for a swim which worked really well.”
5-hour small group tour from Sarandë or Ksamil to Lekursi Castle, Ksamil, and Butrint National Park, with transport and paid tickets.
“Toni ( la nostra guida) è stato davvero bravo, professionista, simpatico, coinvolgente e disponibile. Chiara e Kevin”
Explore UNESCO-protected Butrint with a guide, then unwind at Ksamil beaches near Saranda on a 5-hour, pickup-friendly tour.
“Wasn’t exactly as I expected, driver had no english which is fair and understandable, and the guide at butrint did, however he drove kind of erratically and dangerously. Also no air con but the tour never stated that it did, so that was just a bit unfortunate for us. Got our tour of butrint which was quick but informative and good, ( you don’t get time for pictures though unless you can take very quick snaps as you go) then only got an hour and a half at ksamil. The times stated half 9 to half 4, however we were finished by half 1. Maybe I didn’t read the fine…”
Full-day Saranda tour with pickup: UNESCO Butrint, Ksamil beach, the Blue Eye spring, and Lekuresi Castle, with small-group comfort.
“Todos os locais visitados são fantásticos! Adorámos! Foi um dia cheio, mas não foi cansativo. E a nossa Guia, a Neida, foi 5 estrelas! Obrigada Neida.”
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