Saranda, Ksamil, Blue Eye and Gjirokaster 3 Days Tour

The best tour to explore the highlights in South Albania, combining the visits to Unesco heritage sites with the best monuments and nature attractions. It offers many activities in 3 days, planned well with stops and the propper time to enjoy beaches, food and sceneries.

Itinerary

1. The Blue Eye · 2 h

   The Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër in Albanian) is a water spring and initial water source of the Bistricë, a 25 km long river which ends in the Ionian Seat just south of Saranda. The source is a natural phenomenon with a depth of at least 50 meters, the deepest any diver has been able to go, so the actual depth is even unknown.

2. Gjirokaster · 2 h

   Gjirokastër is a town and a UNESCO world heritage site in Southeastern Albania. Known as the City of Stones It is an old Ottoman-era city, famous for its traditional stone houses that are built upon a hill. It’s a cultural city and was declared a UNESCO site in 2005, stating that the town’s architecture is one of the most representative of the Ottoman era.

3. Ksamil Beach · 5 h

   Ksamil is a small town resort known specialy for the nice beaches and the night life in the bars and clubs. It is a place with a clear blue water, white sand and next to 3 small islands you can reach by boat.

4. Butrint National Park · 2 h

   Butrint, located in the south of Albania approximately 20km from the modern city of Saranda, has a special atmosphere created by a combination of archaeology, monuments and nature in the Mediterranean. With its hinterland it constitutes an exceptional cultural landscape, which has developed organically over many centuries. Butrint has escaped aggressive development of the type that has reduced the heritage value of most historic landscapes in the Mediterranean region. It constitutes a very rare combination of archaeology and nature.

5. Lekuresi Castle · 1 h

   Lekursi Castle (Kajala e Lëkurësit) is a castle on Lekursi Hill, just behind Saranda with an amazing view over the town and bay, making this the most popular and iconic viewpoint of Saranda.

6. Saranda · 10 h

   Sarandë is a city in the Republic of Albania and the seat of Sarandë Municipality. Geographically, the city is located on an open sea gulf of the Ionian Sea within the Mediterranean Sea. Stretching along the Albanian Ionian Sea Coast, Sarandë has a Mediterranean climate with over 300 sunny days a year.

7. Saranda: Boat Tour to Kroreza and Hidden Beaches · 6 h

   Itinerary: Krorez Beach, Solder Bay, Turtle Cave, Kakome (2 hours) and Gremina bay. Lunch is possible in Kakome, there are small restaurants. Sunbeds and Ombrellas in the beach included in price. The boat is big with tables and chairs, everybody has a place to seat.

What's included

• All the visits mentioned in the programme
• 2 night accommodation in 3-4 star hotel in Saranda (Single, Double/Twin or Triple Rooms)
• Breakfast
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• 4-5 hours free time in Ksamil
• Driver/Guide

What's not included

• Lunches and dinners
• Entrance to Butrint Archeological Park (10 Eur/person)
• Single Room Supplement
• Boat Tour in Saranda (25 Eur/person)

Meeting point

Start time

07:30

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English

Travellers

• Child (2–11)
• Adult (12–80)

Options

• Saranda, Ksamil, Blue Eye and Gjirokaster 3 Days Tourfrom €230

  Start time: 07:30

  In-person guide: English

Additional information

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The remaining hours is traveling time to reach destination and return back to the starting point.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.