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Tour to Butrint Unesco Site - Blue Eye-Ksamil and Lekursi Castle

By Visit Saranda
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $90 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Discover the best of southern Albania on this carefully planned day tour from Saranda, combining history, nature, and stunning coastal views in one unforgettable experience. Travel in comfort with a professional local guide as you visit the region’s top highlights.

Explore Butrint National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), where ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine ruins blend within a rich natural landscape.

Continue to the famous Blue Eye Spring, known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and peaceful forest surroundings. Walk the scenic path or take the optional train for easier access.

Enjoy a panoramic stop at Hartë Bay, where your guide introduces the small Ksamil islands and their stories, followed by free time in Ksamil to admire its crystal-clear waters.

End at Lekursi Castle with breathtaking views over Saranda, the Ionian Sea, and Corfu. This well-organized tour is ideal for cruise visitors, with guaranteed on-time return.

Activity location

  • Lëkurësi Castle
    • Sarandë, Vlorë County, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lëkurësi Castle
    • Sarandë, Vlorë County, Albania

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Tour to Butrint Antic City/Blue Eye Spring/Lekursi Castle
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Group Tour
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
CA $89.51 x 2 AdultsCA $179.02
Total
Price is CA $179.02
Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Private
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
CA $175.82 x 2 AdultsCA $351.64
Total
Price is CA $351.64

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Parking Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Snacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee at Butrint Antic City wich costs 1000 lek / person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Train Tickets to Blue Eye(one way ticket)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Lëkurësi Castle

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
If you visit Saranda, you should make a stop at Lëkursi Castle. This fortress construction dates back to the 16th century and is in a square with two round towers sitting diagonally. Its tricky position on a hill of about 300 metres in height and its picturesque views of Saranda, the Butrint Lagoon, and even the island of Corfu make this destination a tourist preference. Besides that, inside the fortress, you will find one of the best-known bars and restaurants in Saranda, which also offers the sunset’s most beautiful view.

The Blue Eye

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Albania’s famous Blue Eye (Syri i kaltër) is a water spring and natural phenomenon that each visitor should witness. A popular tourist attraction, the beautiful light turquoise river stuns with its beauty.You’ll first be enchanted by the surrounding dense forest and the beautiful light blue river that flows through this natural paradise. The Blue Eye is located beneath a small metal balcony that was built so you can get a closer look.The Blue Eye is a water spring with extremely light blue water bubbles in a more than 50-metre deep pool. You’ll be mesmerised by how clear the water is, to the point that you’ll be able to see straight to the bottom.Divers have attempted to descend into the Blue Eye to calculate its actual depth but it’s still unclear how far the mysterious hole really goes. (We have to walk by foot for 30 min to reach the destination so take any bottle of water )

Ksamil

  • 15m
A scenic stop at the stunning Hartë Bay, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views over the Ionian Sea. From this panoramic point, your guide will introduce the small islands just off the coast of Ksamil, explaining their formation, history, and local stories. It’s the perfect moment to relax, take photos, and appreciate one of the most beautiful coastal landscapes in southern Albania.

Butrint National Park

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Butrint is an important UNESCO site in Albania which is also incredibly popular. It’s one of the biggest and best places to see while on your holiday to Albania. If you’re staying in the nearby city of Saranda, or maybe even closer in Ksamil , then you simply cannot leave without making a stop here! Within Butrint National Park you will see very well-preserved ancient buildings, such as the Butrint theatre which seats over 2500 people. It is still used today from time to time for events. There’s also the Temple of Asclepius as well as an Acropolis, columns, a beautiful floor mosaic (includes medallions of 69 churches), a 6th-century basilica, Lions gate and even a Castle. These Butrint ruins will provide you with an incredible view of Lake Butrint, Butrint beach and the surroundings. You will see when wandering around Butrint National Park that some of the buildings are still deep underground. Some locals believe that Butrint was actually the sunken city of Atlantis.

Location

Activity location

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    Lëkurësi Castle
    • Sarandë, Vlorë County, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Lëkurësi Castle
    • Sarandë, Vlorë County, Albania

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