Gjirokaster Old Town, Blue Eye & Lekursi Castle Day Tour
Overview
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Discover southern Albania on a guided full-day tour from Saranda and Ksamil.
Start your journey with a visit to Lekursi Castle, where you will enjoy panoramic views over Saranda, the Ionian Sea, and the surrounding coastline.
Continue to the famous Blue Eye, a natural wonder with crystal-clear water and unique deep springs.
Next, explore the historic city of Gjirokastër. Visit the castle and enjoy free time in the Old Bazaar, where you can walk, shop, and experience local culture.
This tour combines nature, history, and culture in one comfortable day trip with transportation and a local guide.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
From there we can create an idea how big is the city of Sarande. Great view for pictures.
The Blue Eye
We have an option betwen taking a small train or walking around 20 min to arrive at the spring. Once we arrive there our guide will show us around and after that we have free time to explore the area individually or olso having a cup of coffe near crystal fresh water.
What‘s Included
In-person guide: English
Entry fee on Blue Eye
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Meals
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Gjirokaster Old Town, Blue Eye & Lekursi Castle Day Tour
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour experience
A5234TZkarolinaa,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour guide! Very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. The tour was interesting, well organized, and enjoyable from start to finish. They shared great information and made the whole experience fun and memorable. Highly recommended!
Exploring Sarandë with friends
D1656MEthomasc,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour of Lëkurësi Castle, the Blue Eye, and Gjirokastër. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and allowed lots of free time at each location to explore at our leisure. The van was air conditioned and water was provided. Overall a lovely way to spend the day, and would highly recommend. Thank you!
Perfect Tour with an Amazing Guide
xhoil993,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience from start to finish! Everything was perfectly organized, and Ledion was an excellent guide professional, friendly, and full of positive energy. Every stop was breathtaking, from historic Gjirokaster to the Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to explore the beauty of Albania in the best way! 👌
Amazing trip!
418eraldh,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a pleasure seeing the city of Gjirokastër. We had so much fun. I would definitely recommend!
Recommended!
Tourist50550807034,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect day with beautiful views, nature walk, history and plenty of time to explore.
Our guide, Gino, was...
MOHAMMAD Q,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Gino, was great. Thanks to the whole team as well. From pick up to drop off was a joyful experience
RECOMMENDED
598armelaz,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour.The guide was really knowledgeable and made sure at every moment to make the experience as comodrtable and interesting as possible.
Excellent tour!!
Angela D,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun, informational, and very nice. Highly recommend!! The tour guides went above and beyond. Family friendly.
An amazing day exploring nature. Having fun with friends
72armindad,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing trip! A great experience having fun with friends. Exploring nature, new places etc Highly recommended!!!!!!
Cool.
vjosanam2025,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would definitely recommend this. The places we went to were fantastic, and we were just not enough places to get bored. It allowed us to see a lot, and it was a super rewarding trip. I would definitely recommend this one. Lejdon is a great guide!
From €32.00
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