Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil & Lekuresi Castle Small-Group Tour.

Name: Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil & Lekuresi Castle Small-Group Tour.
Price: 59 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.49 (134 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

Mobile ticket

This daytrip provides you an unforgettable experience, mixing history and culture with relax and beauties of nature. All-in-one tour that would make you pass through the most important destinations of Sarande area.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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

Butrint National Park

A visit to the ruins of Butrint.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

A coffee break or lunch time(optional) by the sea. A quick walk, photo shooting in the most beautiful beaches of the south of Albania

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Pick-up/drop-off at your adress

WiFi on board

Entrance tickets in Blue Eye Park

Proffesional tour guide

Entrance ticket in Butrint(10euro)

Air-conditioned vehicle

Meals.

Train ticket in Blue Eye(6euro)

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Pickup from SARANDA

Minivan, Minibus Pickup included

Pickup from KSAMIL

Duration: 7 hours Minivan, Minibus Pickup included

Reviews

4.49

134 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Did not get the tour we paid for
Stephanie H,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00
This excursion was quite disorganized. For example, we were first put on a black Mercedes van for this excursion. Then, they later told us to get out of the van and go to the red bus, as we were put on the wrong tour. So then we sat in a red van and waited. Another couple joined, and then they told us to get out of the red van and go to the white one. Not a good customer experience at all, as we were bounced to 3 different vehicles - very chaotic! So on the white van I specifically spoke to two different tour guides to confirm the tour and that the one we booked had 4 stops/destinations. They said yes. We did the Blue Eye, then Lekuresi and then she said they’re switching guides. Another guide led the Butrint tour. I asked again about the stop at Ksamil to see the beaches and get lunch. She said no. Two other couples also said the same thing. However, she said she didn’t know what we were talking about, and there wasn’t time at this point anyway. So we never did get to have lunch or see the beach. It was a very frustrating experience, despite numerous efforts to ensure they had us on the correct tour. We paid for a tour with 4 stops, and time for lunch, and only saw 3 stops, with no lunch. No apologies or acknowledgment by the tour guide, or the company.
Sarande
Michelle Z,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
All sites were stunning & well worth the $60. Kella was an amazing guide! She knew multiple languages making everyone comfortable, very knowledgeable of Albania & the sites. She made the tour 20/10!
Chaos at the Eye
O3644CIcharlied,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
All in all the tour was okay. This is and getting to the pickup, even though says cruise port, is quite a hike. This is a tendered port and since the tour is indecent of cruise line excursions can take time to get onto tender. The views from the castle were pretty amazing but did not have adequate time to explore. Following the castle stop we proceeded to the Blue Eye. To get to the actual eye you could either walk approximately 1 mile or purchase ticked for the tram to take you there. Unfortunately there ins only 1 tram shuttling people back and forth and the organization to get guests on is complete chaos almost to the point of fights breaking out. We chose to walkup to the site and take tram back. On the return trip several older friends of ours were shoved and literally thrown to the ground by inconsiderate guests fighting to get on. The tour never went to Ksamil and only stopped for about 10min at the entrance of Butrint park before heading back to port. The tour would have been excellent if it was better unorganized but unfortunately was not what we expected.
Was ok
Audrey L,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Should have been a small group. When our van was full, we should have left instead of waiting for other vans to be full. Other than that it was fine.
Not really a small group.
Darrel T,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
The sites were nice but what was supposed to be a small group tour ended up with a 20 passenger mini-bus and three vans with only one guide. Because everyone didn’t get off the ship together because it is a tender port, we had to wait quite a while for the rest of the group. Many in the group weren’t aware of all the walking that needed to be done and weren’t up to it. Our guide did give information as best as possible at each stop but it would have been nice to have some narration on the drive.
Not as expected
Shannon J,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
This was not a small group as advertised. 43 people 1 tour guide Our 8am tour started at 9am Because we had to wait for all 43 to show up.
Too many people-not small group
Diane S,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00
We booked a small group specifically- we ended up with 45 people among two minibuses, a small bus and a private car with ONE English tour guide. He was nice but I paid for a small group!! Check out the photo-all 45 were our small group!
Not Small Group, Limited Content
Mark H,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00
We booked as a small group. However there were about 40 in our group. Apparently they convert to very large groups when a cruise is in port. No narrative during long car rides or at Blue Eye.
Albania is worth a visit!
Tracy H,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Butrint is fascinating!! Our guide was friendly and very knowledgable. Blue Eye is more beautiful in person than in the photos. I love combining ancient history and natural beauty. We enjoyed a beautiful spot for a coffee and a brief wade in the Ionian Sea.... stunning!!! Views of the city from Lekursi Castle did not disappoint. Albania was a special stop on our cruise itinerary.
Lovely experience
AnnikaB170,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Knowledgeable and nice guide who piloted us in a good way. The group was small so it was easy to talk to everyone and to ask questions.

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4.49

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Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil & Lekuresi Castle Small-Group Tour.

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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

Butrint National Park

A visit to the ruins of Butrint.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

A coffee break or lunch time(optional) by the sea. A quick walk, photo shooting in the most beautiful beaches of the south of Albania

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Pick-up/drop-off at your adress

WiFi on board

Entrance tickets in Blue Eye Park

Proffesional tour guide

Entrance ticket in Butrint(10euro)

Air-conditioned vehicle

Meals.

Train ticket in Blue Eye(6euro)

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Pickup from SARANDA

Minivan, Minibus Pickup included

Pickup from KSAMIL

Duration: 7 hours Minivan, Minibus Pickup included

Reviews

4.49

134 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Did not get the tour we paid for
Stephanie H,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00
This excursion was quite disorganized. For example, we were first put on a black Mercedes van for this excursion. Then, they later told us to get out of the van and go to the red bus, as we were put on the wrong tour. So then we sat in a red van and waited. Another couple joined, and then they told us to get out of the red van and go to the white one. Not a good customer experience at all, as we were bounced to 3 different vehicles - very chaotic! So on the white van I specifically spoke to two different tour guides to confirm the tour and that the one we booked had 4 stops/destinations. They said yes. We did the Blue Eye, then Lekuresi and then she said they’re switching guides. Another guide led the Butrint tour. I asked again about the stop at Ksamil to see the beaches and get lunch. She said no. Two other couples also said the same thing. However, she said she didn’t know what we were talking about, and there wasn’t time at this point anyway. So we never did get to have lunch or see the beach. It was a very frustrating experience, despite numerous efforts to ensure they had us on the correct tour. We paid for a tour with 4 stops, and time for lunch, and only saw 3 stops, with no lunch. No apologies or acknowledgment by the tour guide, or the company.
Sarande
Michelle Z,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
All sites were stunning & well worth the $60. Kella was an amazing guide! She knew multiple languages making everyone comfortable, very knowledgeable of Albania & the sites. She made the tour 20/10!
Chaos at the Eye
O3644CIcharlied,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
All in all the tour was okay. This is and getting to the pickup, even though says cruise port, is quite a hike. This is a tendered port and since the tour is indecent of cruise line excursions can take time to get onto tender. The views from the castle were pretty amazing but did not have adequate time to explore. Following the castle stop we proceeded to the Blue Eye. To get to the actual eye you could either walk approximately 1 mile or purchase ticked for the tram to take you there. Unfortunately there ins only 1 tram shuttling people back and forth and the organization to get guests on is complete chaos almost to the point of fights breaking out. We chose to walkup to the site and take tram back. On the return trip several older friends of ours were shoved and literally thrown to the ground by inconsiderate guests fighting to get on. The tour never went to Ksamil and only stopped for about 10min at the entrance of Butrint park before heading back to port. The tour would have been excellent if it was better unorganized but unfortunately was not what we expected.
Was ok
Audrey L,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Should have been a small group. When our van was full, we should have left instead of waiting for other vans to be full. Other than that it was fine.
Not really a small group.
Darrel T,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
The sites were nice but what was supposed to be a small group tour ended up with a 20 passenger mini-bus and three vans with only one guide. Because everyone didn’t get off the ship together because it is a tender port, we had to wait quite a while for the rest of the group. Many in the group weren’t aware of all the walking that needed to be done and weren’t up to it. Our guide did give information as best as possible at each stop but it would have been nice to have some narration on the drive.
Not as expected
Shannon J,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
This was not a small group as advertised. 43 people 1 tour guide Our 8am tour started at 9am Because we had to wait for all 43 to show up.
Too many people-not small group
Diane S,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00
We booked a small group specifically- we ended up with 45 people among two minibuses, a small bus and a private car with ONE English tour guide. He was nice but I paid for a small group!! Check out the photo-all 45 were our small group!
Not Small Group, Limited Content
Mark H,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00
We booked as a small group. However there were about 40 in our group. Apparently they convert to very large groups when a cruise is in port. No narrative during long car rides or at Blue Eye.
Albania is worth a visit!
Tracy H,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Butrint is fascinating!! Our guide was friendly and very knowledgable. Blue Eye is more beautiful in person than in the photos. I love combining ancient history and natural beauty. We enjoyed a beautiful spot for a coffee and a brief wade in the Ionian Sea.... stunning!!! Views of the city from Lekursi Castle did not disappoint. Albania was a special stop on our cruise itinerary.
Lovely experience
AnnikaB170,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Knowledgeable and nice guide who piloted us in a good way. The group was small so it was easy to talk to everyone and to ask questions.