Albania · SARANDA TOURS
Saranda is the base for the whole Albanian south: Butrint below it, Ksamil ten minutes down the coast, the Blue Eye inland and Corfu across the strait. These 15 are the days worth booking from the harbour, priced, timed and clear about how much of it is driving.
Cross from Corfu to Sarandë, explore ancient Butrint, enjoy coastal views, and sample Albania on a well-organized 10-hour day trip.
“Great Trip ! Professional local guide and always helpful support by GYG”
Explore Gjirokastër Castle, Ottoman streets, Cold War tunnels, and Albania’s Blue Eye on a practical day trip from Saranda.
“We joined the Gjirokastra – The Stone City & Blue Eye tour as a group of seven and, while we appreciated the chance to see these beautiful places, the experience did not meet our expectations. The tour was scheduled to start at 8:30am, but we didn’t leave until 9:00. Although advertised as a maximum of 16 people, there were 19 in the van, which made the journey uncomfortable. The vehicle itself struggled on the mountain roads, moving very slowly and making the drive feel longer than it should have. Time at the stops was quite limited. We often felt rushed and didn’t have enough time to enjoy the sites or…”
Review of Saranda’s Butrint, Ksamil, Blue Eye, and Lekuresi Castle day trip, with honest advice on timing, guides, transport, and value.
“This day trip was well worth the money! Tony our guide was so knowledgeable. He made this experience so memorable and gave us information that we won’t forget. Not sure what we expected but was far better than we had imagined. Top tip - cover yourself in mozzy repellent before you leave for the ruins.”
Review of the 12-hour Albania day trip from Durrës or Golem to Saranda, Ksamil, Lekursi Castle, and the Blue Eye spring.
“The day was great! We went to the castle, spent some time at Ksamil, then went to the blue eye in the afternoon. I also suggest the boat ride in Ksamil.”
Review of the 14-hour Ksamil, Saranda, Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle tour from Durrës or Golem, including costs, timing, stops and practical tips.
“This day trip to Ksamil, Sarandë, and the Blue Eye was the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and stunning scenery. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommend if you’re looking to see some of Albania’s most beautiful spots in one day!”
Sail Butrint Lake from Ksamil, learn mussel farming, and enjoy fresh local dishes, vegetables, bread, wine, and a quiet lakeside meal.
“What an amazing tour! If you’re in Ksamil, I highly recommend taking this tour. Learning about the mussel process was fascinating, and the dishes prepared with the mussels were absolutely delicious. Our guide was fantastic and made the experience even more memorable.”
Review of Saranda’s Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle tour, with practical advice on value, timing, guides and extra costs.
“With a good guide this could have been a nice day. Our guide spoke excellent English, but that’s where it ended. She was a poor communicator and caused our group of 20 to spend the day confused and ill informed. This tour was certainly not what we’ve come to expect from Viator over the many years we have used them.”
Paddle crystal-clear Ksamil waters with guide Ari at sunrise, sunset, or daytime. A beginner-friendly SUP tour with island views and coffee.
“This experience was great! We really enjoyed the sea and the islands…the best way to enjoy the wonderful sea there! Ari was really nice! Actually we had to postpone the tour to the day after, because of bad weather, but it was worth! Remember: don’t book the tour on your last day of holidays, the weather might be bad!”
Review of Saranda’s Blue Eye, Gjirokaster, monasteries, and Lekursi Castle tour, with practical advice on timing, value, stops, and costs.
“We had a fantastic experience on our tour in Albania! Traveling with our 9-month-old, we were so impressed with how professional and well-organized everything was. The tour guide made everything smooth and stress-free, and we truly appreciated the thoughtful balance between planned activities and free time to relax and explore on our own. It was the perfect combination for our young family – we especially liked Gjrokaster, a very beautiful place with great food. Highly recommend!”
Review of Saranda’s six-hour Prince Ennio yacht tour, with clear-water swimming stops at Kakoma, Krorez Bay, and Soldier’s Beach.
“This trip was great! This is my second time in Albania and the weather was perfect. The crew was very nice and helpful. The spots we went to were so pretty and the water was so clear. There was a tanning bed for everyone to lay down on and good music.”
Review of the Blue Eye tour from Sarandë, including transport, costs, swimming rules, walking conditions, guides, and practical booking tips.
“Gute Organisation, war v. Korfu allein angereist für die Tour. Treffpunkt gut gefunden. Guide kam auf die Teilnehmer zu. Interessante Erklärungen, sehr schöne entspannte führung u. Freizeit vor Ort. Hat sich voll gelohnt. Danach sogar bis zum Hafen gebracht statt zum Treffpunkt zurück. Waren wenig Leute vor Ort, sehr gut.”
Ride a 450cc 4x4 ATV through Saranda’s olive groves, villages, rivers, and mountain roads with an English-speaking guide.
“I’ve never ridden a quad & was very nervous. Marco is an excellent guide - he coached each person through the obstacles & made it an unforgettable experience! I had a smile on my face the entire time ☺️”
Visit Saranda, Ksamil, Lekursi Castle, and the Blue Eye on a long but scenic Albania day tour from Tirana or Durrës.
“Atrakcja super. Warto jechać. Trwa 15 h ale opłacało się dla pięknych krajobrazów.”
Review of the Saranda, Ksamil and Blue Eye day tour from Tirana, with practical advice on timing, beaches, guides, price and long drives.
“A great tour! It was small and intimate and Sam was the BEST tour guide. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Would highly recommend”
Review the long but rewarding day from Tirana to Gjirokaster, the Blue Eye, Ksamil and Saranda, with practical advice on time and value.
“This trip needs to be re-planned because you basically don't see the essence of what is mentioned, you're just constantly running to catch up with the clock. We had half an hour in each city and a little more in Ksamil, so you don't have time. Suggestion to remove Sarandë or Ksamil and give more time to one destination. We were in the car for about 10 hours, very tiring. Fortunately our guide was excellent and tried very hard to make us have a good time, giving us lots of information about what we asked for, always willing to help us. Very good guide and very knowledgeable about the area…”
Water, mountains, stone towns, and the table at the end of the day.
