Explore Saranda: Tailor-Made Private Tours, Butrint Discoveries, and Ksamil Beach Hoping
4.3
66 Ratings
Sarandë
Discover Saranda, a hidden gem on the Albanian Riviera, with tailor-made private tours, Butrint archaeological site, and Ksamil's paradise beaches. Explore the Castle of Lekuresi and the Blue Eye spring.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Synagogue Complex - These old ruins represent what was once a community center and old school used for bible studies. During the 6th Century the buildings were converted into a basilica but later destroyed either by an earthquake or by Slavic invasion.
- Butrint National Park - Here we will examine the Trionch Palace, the Baptistery, the Basilica, the City Walls and Gates, the Acropolis and lots of other spots.
- Ksamil - Here we will experience a breathtaking view of the sea, sun and islands. According to the request of the customer we may also stay more time here for swimming.
- The Blue Eye - It is a water spring with clear blue water of the river bubbles forth from a stunning, more than fifty-meter-deep pool. Divers have descended to fifty meters, but it is still unclear what the actual depth of the karst hole is.The immediate area (180 ha) is a nature reserve and is characterized by oak and sycamore trees.
- Lekuresi Castle - The castle is on a strategic hill point overlooking the town of Saranda, southeast of the town center. From here one can have a view of the whole town as well as the islands of Ksamil and Corfu in Greece.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Relish in a personalized, exclusive tour that encapsulates the true essence of the local culture.
Saranda, a quaint town boasting an enchanting horseshoe-shaped bay and an ideal climate with approximately 290 sunny days each year. Ksamili, a hidden treasure nestled in the Albanian Riviera, is undoubtedly among the premier beach destinations in Europe. Once there, pristine beaches with white sands and crystal-clear waters await you. Butrint, with its complex structures dating back 2500 years, holds universal appeal. Regardless of your interest in archaeology, you will surely appreciate the tranquil ambiance, fragrant eucalyptus, and other wild trees interspersed among the ruins. The Blue Eye, a unique underwater spring, gushes forth crystal clear water from a breathtaking pool deeper than fifty meters. The 16th-century Lekuresi Castle, distinguished by its commanding round towers and panoramic views.
Location
Rruga Mitat Hoxha 152
Rruga Mitat Hoxha
Our office is located at Saranda Port
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(66 Ratings)
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Muhammad_r
May 19, 2024
Saranda weekend escape 👌 - We had an amazing time exploring Saranda. All places were equally beautiful and blue eye was the best. Our tour guide Arbër was very friendly and he guided us at every place in a perfect way to make the most of our time and he clicked some amazing photos as well. He was very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour. Just a little suggestion please do add Ksamil beach as well as we were expecting to see it as well but we just had a lunch break in Ksamil and didn't see the beach. Otherwise the tour was excellent.
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Steven_s
May 17, 2024
Wonderful Albania - The guide and driver were so helpful and caring. I recommend this tour for everyone. There is just so much to see. Albania is so cheap and has great mountains and scenery
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Aleriverag
May 2, 2024
Great! - The views in every spot were amazing! Very complete tour, can only recommend. Our guide was very nice, overall great experience to discover a bit of Albania
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446maritb
Apr 25, 2024
Day trip from Saranda - We had a great day trip from Saranda with Mara. We enjoyed seeing the castle, the Blue Eye, Butrint, and Ksamil. We booked via WhatsApp the day before, it was very easy. Thanks!
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Erisav2024
Mar 24, 2024
Best tour ever! - It was a wonderful trip! The girls of the staff were very helpful by giving us information about this miracle in the southern Albania ... absolutely loved it!
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Heriberto_s
Nov 19, 2023
Albania is beautiful and it’s people are very friendly - Albania is just absolutely beautiful. I loved every place we went. My favorite was the Blue Eye. Absolutely magnificent. Really blue with cristal clear waters. Our vote was late to arrived to port and then we had to wait forever to get in a te ser boat. Elvis our tour guide was magnificent. Very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. Particularly, he was very attentive and considerate to my 77 year old mom who cannot walk very well. He help us get a car to go see the Blue Eye. We really had such a wonderful time in Albania with Elvis. I really recommend this tour. Fantastic. Thank you Elvis!
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Lorrie_m
Nov 5, 2023
Wonderful guide and beautiful places to visit in Albania - Marjela was an excellent guide! Several of us were unable to walk the distance to the blue eye and she arranged to drive us to the location. Everywhere we went was very beautiful and very interesting, we had a great tour.! We even went to lunch at a very good restaurant Marjela recommended when we asked her to do so. We had a lovely day!
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Kimberly_e
Oct 7, 2023
Another adventure I will always remember. - I was so excited to go on this tour and fortunately another person booked so we were able to go as there is a two person minimum. Elvis was our guide/driver for this tour and he the experience absolutely memorable. As a local resident, his knowledge of the area is such that he can explain the history as well share lifetime experiences. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Julianamc1539er
Sep 27, 2023
Amazing!!! - Our day was absolutely perfect! Clydie was absolutely the best. He was very tinder, helpful, funny and friendly. Literally the best tour ever. I can’t recommended enough! If you’re not sure book it. We were 3 black girls and a white girl and he made us all feel extremely comfortable and welcome. People in Albania are very nice! 100/10
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Joe_g
Apr 24, 2024
Beautiful! Not a ‘guided’ tour - The locations on this tour are 5 star! Butrint, Ksamil and the Blue Eye are beautiful. The reason my score is not 5 star is that this is not a well organised tour. I think they need to make a few things clearer on the listing. 1. This is not a ‘guided’ tour, our driver did not offer any additional information about the locations or Albania in general. 2. Entry to Butrint is 1000 lek or 10 euro (cash, no card) and entry to the Blue Eye is not free as stated, it is 50 lek per person so make sure you have some cash! Our driver rushed us around Butrint and became impatient when we tried to read all the information boards. He said we would have an hour at Ksamil but we only stayed 30/40 mins. And also note this tour is much better when the weather is sunny, something you may not be able to control. On the positive side, Butrint is a fascinating ancient city with some impressive ruins, Ksamil has some of the nicest beaches I’ve ever seen and the Blue Eye is an amazing sight!
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