Albania · CASTLE TOURS IN SARANDA
A trip here runs out of days before it runs out of country. These 15 castle tours in Saranda justify the slot they take, priced and timed so the choice takes minutes.
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”
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…”
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 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…”
Small-group day trip from Saranda combining Byzantine monastery, Blue Eye springs, UNESCO Gjirokaster, and a panoramic Lekursi Castle viewpoint.
“A huge thanks to our guide ilmi hasani for a great experience. He is very friendly and knowledgeable, and ensured that we had enough time at all of the tour destinations. Thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Blue Eye, Gjirokaster town & castle. Also stopped at the monastery, Lekursi castle and to view one of the infamous war bunkers. Managed to see & learn so much in one day! Would definitely recommend this tour. Excellent value for money too. Thanks again”
Sunset tour from Saranda or Ksamil to the Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle, with forest nature, golden-hour views, and easy transport.
“It was really good for value and the sounding nature at the blue eye wall was amazing! I would have liked the guide to be more informative and have more knowledge of the area.”
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.”
A small-group day trip from Sarandë to Gjirokastër, the Blue Eye, and Lekuresi Castle, with Blue Eye entry included and paid optional add-ons.
“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 :)”
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