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The 15 Best Blue Eye Tours from Saranda

35 tours  ·  from $22

From Saranda the spring is twenty minutes inland, which leaves most of the day for whatever is chained onto it. The 15 below differ mainly on what else is included and how early they get you to the water.

Saranda: Lekursi Castle, Blue Eye, Gjirokaster, & More Tour - Lekursi Castle and Saranda from above
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Saranda: Lekursi Castle, Blue Eye, Gjirokaster, & More Tour

1.Lekursi Castle, Blue Eye, Gjirokaster, & More Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 884 reviews · 9 hours · from $47Our pick

Travel from Saranda in a small Mercedes Vito group with English-speaking guide Ilir Shehu. Visit Lekursi Castle, Saint Nicholas Monastery, the Blue Eye, an Ottoman bridge, communist-era bunkers, and Gjirokaster, with free time for photos, food, and exploring.

“I would highly recommend this amazing tour. Out guide Ilir was so patient and thoughtful with answering all the questions we had on Albania, the southern geographical terrain, the food, culture, recent events, the history of the region. Being the front seat, we never missed any story or fact associated with each place. Ilir kept the trip alive with his great jokes and fun chatter throughout the trip. His restaurant recommendation were on point as he advised us where we would get an authentic Albanian cuisine. Add to that he was a great photographer and some of the best clicks were the outcome of us handing him the camera to…”

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Sarande: Blue Eye Spring and Lekursi Castle Sunset Tour - The drive inland from Sarande
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Sarande: Blue Eye Spring and Lekursi Castle Sunset Tour

2.Blue Eye Spring and Lekursi Castle Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 798 reviews · 4 hours · from $30

Join OpenTour Albania for a four-hour trip from central Sarande to the Blue Eye spring and Lekursi Castle. Guides such as Ledjon, Anna, and Ludjine provide local history, transport you in an air-conditioned van, and leave time for photos, a drink, and sunset views over Sarande, Ksamil, Corfu, and the Ionian Sea.

“Thoroughly enjoyed this trip, really well organised (including a WhatsApp message before confirming the time/location). A great way to see the blue eye and the incredible sunset! Go and book!!!”

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Daily Trip To:Blue Eye,Monastery,Gjirokaster&Lekursi Castle - The Blue Eye and its remarkable clear water
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Daily Trip To:Blue Eye,Monastery,Gjirokaster&Lekursi Castle

3.Daily Trip To:Blue Eye,Monastery,Gjirokaster&Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 665 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Travel by comfortable Mercedes minivan with an English or Greek-speaking guide to four Albanian highlights. See the Blue Eye spring, visit St. Nicholas Monastery, explore Gjirokastër, and finish at Lëkurësi Castle. Expect guided visits, free time, mountain roads, and moderate walking.

“Illmi was our guide and he was great. Each location was more beautiful than the one before. I would highly recommend this tour”

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From Tirana, Durrës & Golem: Saranda, Blue Eye & Ksamil Tour - The road south from Tirana, Durrës, and Golem
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From Tirana, Durrës & Golem: Saranda, Blue Eye & Ksamil Tour

4.From Tirana, Durrës & Golem: Saranda, Blue Eye & Ksamil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 652 reviews · 1 day · from $56

Travel from Tirana, Durrës, or Golem to southern Albania with an English-speaking guide such as Orgest, Beni, or Ervin. Spend 2.5 hours around Ksamil, visit Saranda and the Water Cooled Hill, then walk to the Blue Eye for 40 minutes. Transport and entry fees are included.

“It was a very great experience. Please r tour guide Orgest was really friendly and organized. We get t to learn about the history of Albania. Lovely experience, I recommended. Be prepared for a long day (but lovely)”

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Best of Saranda: Blue Eye, Butrint, Ksamil & Lekuresi Castle - Lekuresi Castle gives you the big picture
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Best of Saranda: Blue Eye, Butrint, Ksamil & Lekuresi Castle

5.Best of Saranda: Blue Eye, Butrint, Ksamil & Lekuresi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 300 reviews · 6 hours · from $57

Travel from Saranda with Klajdi Travel to Lekuresi Castle, the Blue Eye, Butrint, and Ksamil. English-speaking guides such as Elvis, Mara, Fedele, and Klajdi lead the day. Expect air-conditioned transport, guided walks, free time, and a possible swim, but bring snacks and allow extra time for beach stops.

“The local agent, Mara was fantastic from start to finish. In contact with us day before to make sure plans were still good for us. We got ferry from Corfu to Sarande. Mara met us from the port and straight to car - our driver Clyde was brilliant - very knowledgeable about the area. Blue Eye is amazing- definitely needs to be seen. Ksamil Island is beautiful.. nice beach, nice bars and nice cocktails !! Thoroughly recommend this trip if, like us, it’s the first time visiting Albania. (Sarandë and Ksamil a must). This area will be visited more when the airport nearby bus completed (within the next 2 years…”

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Sarande: Blue Eye Kayak and walking tour & Lekursi Castle - Lekursi Castle gives the trip a strong opening
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Sarande: Blue Eye Kayak and walking tour & Lekursi Castle

6.Blue Eye Kayak and walking tour & Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 278 reviews · 4h 30m · from $45

Join Ledjon from OpenTour Albania for a half-day outing from Saranda to Lekursi Castle and the Blue Eye. You will kayak for about 80 minutes, enjoy free time by the spring, and learn about Albanian history. Bring sturdy shoes, swimwear, cash, and a waterproof bag.

“Great experience and Ledjon was a lovely guide! Kayaking around the blue eye lake was definitely preferred compared to only going down to see the spring. Ticket for the train inside the blue eye park was also included. Would recommend!”

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Gjirokastra- The Stone City & Blue Eye- The monument of Nature. - Walking Gjirokastër Bazaar one way, then back again
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Gjirokastra- The Stone City & Blue Eye- The monument of Nature.

7.Gjirokastra- The Stone City & Blue Eye- The monument of Nature.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 180 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $71

Travel from Saranda with a guide such as Marsia, Marisa, or Sunny to explore Gjirokastër Castle, the bazaar, Skenduli House, and the Cold War Tunnel before visiting the Blue Eye. Hotel pickup, transport, WiFi, and entrance fees are included, but the Blue Eye train costs €6.

“The castle is not that interesting. The Blue Eye was a let down. The most interesting part of the tour was going inside the Cold War bunker. Also we were jammed into 3 mini vans for the tour and everyone was very uncomfortable.”

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Saranda Jeep Safari 4x4 a Castle, Secret Beach and Blue Eye - Lekuresi Castle gives you the right first view
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Saranda Jeep Safari 4×4 a Castle, Secret Beach and Blue Eye

8.Saranda Jeep Safari 4×4 a Castle, Secret Beach and Blue Eye

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $72Top rated

Ride an open-top Land Rover from Saranda with an English-speaking guide and professional driver. Visit Lekuresi Castle, Porto Palermo, Qeparo, Piqeras, a 4x4-only beach, and the Blue Eye. Hotel or port pickup is available, with optional family lunch and train transport at the spring.

“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…”

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Day tour from Saranda/Ksamil:Gjirokaster +Blue Eye & Lekursi - Starting from Saranda or Ksamil
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Day tour from Saranda/Ksamil:Gjirokaster +Blue Eye & Lekursi

9.Day tour from Saranda/Ksamil:Gjirokaster +Blue Eye & Lekursi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 150 reviews · 8 hours · from $45

Ledjon and Ana of OpenTour Albania take you by air-conditioned van from Saranda or Ksamil to Lekursi Castle, the Blue Eye, Gjirokaster Castle, and the old bazaar. Expect clear explanations, scenic drives, free time, and a fair $45 price, with Gjirokaster Castle admission extra.

“I loved this day trip, the blue eye was especially worth it. It would have been nicer to spend longer in gjirokastra, I think we only got an hour and a half there and they included having lunch. He recommended us a good place to eat though. The guide was very nice and knowledgeable about albania and the places we visited. I had a fantastic day! I would have said it was worth the money until my friend went on a similar longer tour for 35 euros.”

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Saranda: Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle Tour - Lekuresi Castle: Saranda from above
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Saranda: Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle Tour

10.Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 6 hours · from $53

From Saranda, follow an English-speaking guide such as Elvis, Klide, or Kai to Lekuresi Castle, the Blue Eye, Butrint, and Ksamil. Transport, water, and Blue Eye entry are included. Bring snacks, comfortable shoes, and cash for Butrint admission.

“Good tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and punctual. The tour was good. At times felt like maybe we could of used another 10 mins at a spot but otherwise very good tour”

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Butrint, Ksamil, Blue Eye, Lekuresi Castle. All-in-one daytrip. - Ksamil: beautiful coast, limited beach time
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Butrint, Ksamil, Blue Eye, Lekuresi Castle. All-in-one daytrip.

11.Butrint, Ksamil, Blue Eye, Lekuresi Castle. All-in-one daytrip.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 125 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $71

Travel from Saranda with a guide such as Tony to ancient Butrint, seaside Ksamil, the Blue Eye spring, and Lekuresi Castle. Hotel pickup, transport, park entries, and WiFi are included. Plan for walking, limited lunch time, and an optional €6 Blue Eye train ride.

“Tony was a great guide. Interesting stops , don’t expect much from Sarande as a tourist destination. It is definitely not developed for tourism. The van we were sent was incredibly uncomfortable and had seen better days and had minimal to no air conditioning. At times felt like we would pass out from the sweat and elevated temperature. Also it might be good to warn guests about what is not included such as the train and lunch at blue eye which only accepted cash Lets or Euros - so if you had no cash you are forced to walk 20 Minutes uphill under the blazing sun or sit at the…”

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From Saranda: Gjirokastra Stone City & Blue Eye Day Trip - Riding north in an air-conditioned van
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From Saranda: Gjirokastra Stone City & Blue Eye Day Trip

12.Gjirokastra Stone City & Blue Eye Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Travel from Saranda with local guide Marsia to Gjirokastra Castle, the Old Bazaar, Cold War Tunnel, and 300-year-old Skenduli House. After guided sightseeing and free time for lunch, walk 1.2 km through Blue Eye Nature Park. Air-conditioned transport, tickets, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“She was amazing and explained really well all the history. Also made great recommendations and was really flexible with the group's requests and asks. The only issue was that we had to wait another couple to start the trip but she took us to an extra place and that was a nice addition.”

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From Durrës or Golem: Ksamil, Saranda and Blue Eye Tour - Pickup from Durrës, Golem, or Lalëz
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From Durrës or Golem: Ksamil, Saranda and Blue Eye Tour

13.From Durrës or Golem: Ksamil, Saranda and Blue Eye Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 14 hours · from $52

Travel from Durrës or Golem by air-conditioned coach to Ksamil, Saranda, Lekursi Castle, and the Blue Eye. English-speaking guides such as Mirsad, Andrew, Beni, and Mario add local stories, photo help, and regular breaks to a 14-hour day.

“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.”

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From Saranda: Explore Blue Eye- The Monument of Nature - The 30-minute ride from Saranda
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From Saranda: Explore Blue Eye- The Monument of Nature

14.Explore Blue Eye- The Monument of Nature

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 3 hours · from $22Best value

Travel from Saranda to Albania’s Blue Eye with Rei Tours Sarande in a comfortable, air-conditioned van. Your English-speaking guide leads you through the forest to the spring, explains its unusual blue color and rare blue dragonfly, and leaves time to walk or take the small train.

“Amazing and friendly guide, good transportation and great trip”

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Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle Tour From Saranda - Ksamil for Sea Views, Lunch, or a Swim
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Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle Tour From Saranda

15.Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle Tour From Saranda

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 102 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $81

This six-hour Saranda tour links Lekuresi Castle, the Blue Eye, Butrint, and Ksamil in an air-conditioned vehicle. You may travel privately or in a small group, with guides such as Elvis, Mara, Katie, and Marjela reported on different departures. Bring cash, snacks, and good walking shoes.

“A slow start with trouble confirming pick up over multiple calls and texts however from pickup went very smooth. Elvis is a great guide - the view points and visit to blue eye a must! Loved the view from Lekursi castle too. Tip: Bring food for the trip as lunch wasnt until after 4pm that day.”

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