Albania · GJIROKASTRA DAY TRIPS IN SARANDA
A trip here runs out of days before it runs out of country. These 15 gjirokastra day trips 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.”
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”
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.”
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 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”
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”
Private day trip from Saranda to Gjirokastër, Lekuresi Castle, and Blue Eye spring, with local guide, pickup, and entrance fees.
“We went on this beautiful day trip on July 12 with our wonderful guide Ari! It was exactly as it was described. Moreover, Ari was very accommodating as he picked us up from Gjirokaster and dropped us back there instead of Sarande! We visited both enchanted castles of Sarande and Gjirokaster, we also were amazed with the wonderful Blue Eye, and spend amazing time by the magical Ksamil beach! We had a nice sea food lunch in one of the nice Ksamil beach restaurants!! Our guide Ari was very knowledgeable and we had a good time with him, he is also an excellent driver. He took very good care of…”
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 :)”
Take a 5-hour Gjirokastra day trip from Saranda with a live English guide, museum stops, castle time, and free exploration.
“Gjitokaster is a true matvel and so rich in history from the narrow alleys to the statues to the castle. And the views are breathtaking. Albania is such an underappreciated country. Its still so natural in many places and the landscape is fantastic. Our driver Sula was great and our tourguide Dennis was very knowledgeable all along the way to Gjirokaster and when visiting the town.”
Blue Eye spring and Gjirokaster’s castle and bazaar in one focused half day from Saranda or Ksamil, with lunch and tickets included.
“Denis was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and we had a great time! He catered the tour to our request kind, ensured we were given history as we traveled, and took us to the best places for pictures at each stop.”
8-hour south Albania tour from Saranda: Blue Eye, Lëkurësi Castle views, and UNESCO Gjirokastër, with pickup and tickets included.
““Lovely visit to Gjirokastër! Beautiful old town, amazing views and rich history. A very charming and authentic experience.””
A half-day Albania tour from Saranda combining Kalaja e Lëkurësit, Gjirokastër Castle, and the Blue Eye spring with pickup and included entries.
“The castle is incredible, make sure to go with enough time to explore everything calmly. It has a beautiful view and a fascinating history. Definitely worth a visit!”
Private 5.5-hour tour from Saranda to Gjirokastra and the Blue Eye, with castle, Ottoman houses, and round-trip pickup.
“We travelled more three weeks across Albania with a caravan and decided to try this private trip, as we wanted to spare us the parking stress. Well we received the most of these sites i believe ! We had a private tour, our guide was young, speaking fluently english, studied. He could answer us all the questions we've gathered through our travels. He gave us great historical description as well as natural description from the places we've visited. We could plan and adjust the trip, we even drove slowlier so we could enjoy the picturesque scenery ( the whole trip is really nice! ) our driver brought us safe to…”
Saranda and Ksamil day tour with Blue Eye, Lëkurës Castle, and Gjirokaster. English guide, A/C ride, great photo stops.
“Amazing trip! A great experience having fun with friends.”
Sarandë day trip to UNESCO Gjirokaster, the Blue Eye spring, and Lekuresi Castle, with van pickup and included entry fees.
“Beautiful day trip from Saranda A great combination of culture and nature. Gjirokaster’s old town was impressive, the Blue Eye crystal clear, and Lekursi Castle offered amazing views over the coast. The guide was friendly and informative, and the whole day felt smooth and enjoyable. Definitely worth it!”
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