Buthrotum, Blue Eye Springs, Ksamil and Lekursi Castle from Saranda

Recommended by 91% of travelers

Saranda, Albania

4 to 6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The attractions of Buthrotum, Blue Eye Springs, Ksamil, and Lekursi Castle dot the Albanian coast, but visiting all can be tricky without hiring a car. On this tour, travel in an air-conditioned minivan with a guide. Travel to Buthrotum and snap photos of the town from a scenic lookout point. Spot a fish harvesting reservoir in the sea at Ksamil. Explore the Roman ruins at Butrint National Park and visit Blue Eye Springs. Take in the views from the hilltop perch of Lekursi Castle.

Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Saranda accommodation
Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan
Learn about the area from a guide
Snap photos of the view from Lekursi Castle

What's Included

Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Bottled water
Snacks
Local guide
Professional guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Hotel/port pickup
Hotel/port drop-off

Entrance fee at the Butrint antic Town
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up from any hotel in the area of Sarande or Ksamil.

Itinerary

The Blue Eye

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Butrint National Park

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Lekuresi Castle

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Dress code is smart casual
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
Not wheelchair accessible. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
A maximum of 12 people per booking
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.4

based on 23 reviews

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Knowledgeable guide and wonderful experience

Kari_B, Apr 2024

Leo was extremely knowledgeable and patiently answered all our questions. He helped to bring the history and background of the area to life. He was punctual and flexible for how we wanted to spend our time. He introduced us to a wonderful restaurant for lunch with an incredible view and fabulous food!

Irena is the most wonderful guide and Butrint a must see

jennifersarah_b, Aug 2021

My mom and I booked a private tour, that way we got to decide how long to stay where, when to stop in between etc. Our guide Irena was the most wonderful guide you could ever hope for. Our driver added great information in Albanian which Irena translated for us. Butrint is a very unique experience I would recommend for anyone, the blue eye has many tourists but kind of feels like a must see of the area and the castle has a spectacular view! Best day of our trip, thank you!!!

Excellent Tour Guide - Linda Haska

Jim-Shawnna, Mar 2021

Truly, an amazing tour with Linda! We highly recommend her as a guide in the Balkans. She is local and has a beautiful depth of history of the area she shares. We found her knowledgeable of the areas we went to and she provided local stories and insight beyond what was written plaques in the museums and online. Absolutely a must tour to go and choose Linda when you visit the Balkans.

Good Tour with a few small area of improvement

Maciej_O, Jul 2019

So first off stefanie our guide was very knowledgeable and our driver I think his name was Cicio was good as well. The car was kind of old and air conditioning was weak. The ancient city was a real surprise sort of a hidden gem. It said snacks were included which they were not. Also no water. We barely stayed at Ksamil beach we actually sort of requested to stop so we can swim for maybe 20 minutes. We also didn't actually see that much of ksamil at least what was in the photos on the website. Blue eye was great a little bit crowded maybe they can organize and control the amount of people visiting at a time. Lekursi castle had great views but didn't offer much else. Overall good and we got to see a lot for so many stops but as mentioned above can use a few improvements.