1-Day Tour in Blue Eye, Monastery, Gjirokaster and Lekursi Castle
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Visit 4 different places in I day on this tour from Sarande and Ksamil. Explore the St. Nicholas Monastery Church, marvel at the Blue Eye, stroll through the city Gjirokastër, and admire the views from Lekuresi Castle.
Immerse yourself in a Albanian culture and nature on a full-day tour.Discover 4 fascinating locations in just 1 day with your local guide.Admire the spectacularly clear waters of the natural Blue Eye spring.
Pause for reflection at the St. Nicholas Monastery Church, Mesopotam.Step back in time on the streets of Gjirokastër and at Lëkurësi Castle.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Monastery of Saint Michael
One of the oldest and largest churches of the Byzantine era and one of the world’s pearls of Byzantine architecture, St. Nicholas Monastery is located in the south of the Mesopotam village in the outskirts of Saranda, very close to the ancient city of Finiq. The monastery is thought to have been built in 1224 or 1225. It was once enclosed by a circular wall which is today only partly preserved. Its double apse makes it unique in its genre, and some researchers have advanced the hypothesis that this was due to the monastery being used by two religious rites (Catholic and Orthodox).
The Blue Eye
The "Blue Eye" (Albanian: Syri i Kaltër) is a water spring and natural phenomenon occurring in the village of Muzinë in Finiq municipality, southern Albania.[3] A popular tourist attraction, the clear blue water of the river can be seen from a depth of more than fifty metres. Divers have descended to fifty metres, but it is still unclear what the actual depth of the karst hole is
What‘s Included
In-person guide is licensed or certified
Air-conditioned vehicle
Insurance (during transportation)
Free Wi-Fi is available during transportation.
Lunch
enternerace to blue eye
enternerace to gjirokastra castle (optional)
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1-Day Tour in Blue Eye, Monastery, Gjirokaster and Lekursi Castle
Reviews
87 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
kirstiesmith8956,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing experience on this tour! Our guide Gino was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire day fun and engaging. He shared so many interesting facts and answered every question with patience, and made sure everyone felt included and comfortable. The tour was well organized, relaxed. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable experience. Thank you for such a fantastic time!
Absolutely Terrific! Would do again!
Angela D,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00**BRING CASH AND IN SMALL DENOMINATIONS** Highly recommend this tour! Our guide and driver were both great. Our bus was nearly full but we were all punctual. Our guide gave us a brief explanation at all 4 sites and turned us loose to enjoy ourselves. You must wear your best walking shoes - you will walk a lot! I recommend sunglasses and bringing a bottle of water.
Great tour
Abdullah A,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour I enjoyed so much and i recommend it big time .Beautiful and magical landscapes and historical sites worth visiting. Many thanks to our tour guide
A great way to see the...
gerry m,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great way to see the countryside outside Sarande and learn something of it's history. A very enjoyable day.
Nice and pleasant tour
Mounika k,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The host was very pleasant and took good care of us and explained everything patiently including local stories of the place and actuall truths and beliefs of local people. It was a good experience with good English speaking tour guide. I highly recommend the tour covering the 4 major places near saranda.
Very good
Eduardo Andres R,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide knew a lot about all the places we visited had very good willingness to answer all the questions and very goodwill waiting for us after each trip. I absolutely recommend this tour.
Ilmi was a lovely driver...
Jolin W,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ilmi was a lovely driver and guide. At each location, he gave us an insightful, informative, yet concise talk about the history of the place. He was also a skillful driver and made everyone feel welcome. We definitely recommend!
Great trip with excellent guide
debbie o,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good day with an informative guide. Good value for money and saw some lovely scenery. The guide was friendly
These were interesting...
Tracy O,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00These were interesting places and the coach was very comfortable, it ran in an organized fashion and the guides were very nice. Perhaps an issue with my hearing, I had a hard time discerning a lot of what was said.
Blue eye
Brian W,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic trip, sights you see are amazing, our guide was Ilmi he was fantastic, very knowledgeable, patient and truly nice guy, he gave lots of information at sights, gave recommendations for things to eat to try but left you to decide. I really recommend this trip and hope you get Ilmi.
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