Ksamil Blue Eye and Saranda Day Tour from Tirana Durres Golem
Overview
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Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Tirana Durrës or Golem. Hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle and relax as you start your adventure with a scenic drive to your first destination. From Saranda, travel to Ksamil, known as the pearl of the Albanian Riviera. Explore white sandy beaches with a view of four islands. Enjoy the fine sandy beaches, dive into the crystal-clear waters, and soak up the atmosphere. Visit Saranda to take in the stunning panoramic view of Corfu and Saranda Bay. Continue to the Blue Eye later in the afternoon. Marvel at the stunning freshwater source surrounded by evergreen trees.
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
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
Ksamil
Head to Saranda to enjoy the perfect natural bay of the Ionian Sea with a stunning view of Corfu Island. Experience the charm of rocky beaches, numerous bays, rich flora and fauna, citrus plantations, olive groves, and vineyards. Visit the vital port of Saranda, a connecting point with Mediterranean countries. Stroll along the promenade by the Ionian Sea, savoring the view. Enjoy an optional coffee or ice cream by the seaside. From Saranda, travel to Ksamil, known as the pearl of the Albanian Riviera. Explore white sandy beaches with a view of four islands. Enjoy the fine sandy beaches, dive into the crystal-clear waters, and soak up the atmosphere.
The Blue Eye
Continue to the Blue Eye later in the afternoon. Marvel at the stunning freshwater source surrounded by evergreen trees. Learn about its mysterious depth and chilly water temperature. Witness the mesmerizing crystal-clear blue water straight out of a fairy tale.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tirana, Golem, or Durrës
Tour Guide in English
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry tickets to visited sites
gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
From Tirana
Pickup included
From Durres or Golem
Pickup included
Reviews
34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Horrible and never ever wil go bak to them. In this new eea, communication is everything which this company has no clue
Pradeesh K,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Trip cancelled without any communication. Waiated at the bus stop for pik up.. No bus turned up Then tried calling the cobtact number which is of Philadelphia. No one picked up. Then tried in whats app. No response. Then messaged in whatsapp. Responded after 30 minutes or so saying its cancelled. Extremely poor service.
Worthy trip
Biola O,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a memorable and enjoyable trip for me and my family. Even though it took us to return to our hotel late in the night, we had fun seeing the beautiful places
Gorgeous Ksamil
Bill C,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful day out , sun was out early October. A long trip but worth it . Blue eye was a good walk but worth getting train back if you struggle.
Excellent tour but prepared it might take longer. Still worth it though.
V1185PXkevina,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00If your pick-up location is in Tirana, be prepared that most of the time goes to picking up other people in Dürres as well as other locations along the way. The same procedure is true on the way back once the tour is over. I'd say around 1/3 of the time goes to that. I'm a patient guy and I travel solo, so I can handle this well. If you're travelling with small children, I can imagine this could be an issue. That being said, I still think the tour is worth it as it covers many beautiful spots and attractions. The tour is also well-organized. You get clear instructions where to meet and when. Moreover, the tour gives you ample of time to actually explore and see the places you visit.
Very Long Day 12 hours
Safari12338095221,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Picked up from Golem. Spent 8 hours on the coach. 1 hour at the Blue Eye which included 40 minutes traveling up and down walking. 1/2 hour at Castle again walking up and down as coach too big for hill and road and 2.5 hours in Ksamil. Coach travel very laborious and the rest of tour seemed rushed. Whole day was 12 hours and pretty monotonous
Not entirely as expected or stated
Shirleyee19,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Overall the scenery and the attractions and were worth the visit. But, be warned, the price of the entrance to the blue eye and the train were not included in the price,as stated in booking. Whilst not expensive,it was an added cost that we weren't expecting. All felt a bit rushed when we stopped, not allowing for the full experience. Is was a long day 13hrs,instead of the advertised 9-10. Much of this was spent on the coach.
The tour could have been good…
Vacation708008,,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Note: We were going to give this trip a 4 star review, but the trip home made it go down quite a bit. Our tour guide for the day, Mirsad was a really kind, funny and punctual guy. He was serious about respecting other people’s time and told us in advance that if we didn’t show up on time, they would have to leave us behind and would need to take a taxi to meet at next stop. A little stressful, but understandable. (No one were left behind). We saw a lot of different things in one day, and he told us interesting facts about Albania on the way. There are also beautiful landscape to look at during the drive. The view at the Castle was stunning, but not much to do there, so I wish we had more time on the Blue Eye and in Ksamil instead. We only got 2,5 hours in Ksamil and it’s already heavy touristy, so the restaurant was very busy and we had to wait a while for food to arrive. We took the boat ride (10€ ekstra). It was crowded at the twin island, but very, very beautiful. I’m happy we went. The tour went almost… smoothly, but we had some issues with the bus from the start. We had to stop and start a couple of times, and it went slowly uphill. On the way home, the bus malfunctioned at the mountain, and we got delayed quite a bit. It would have been nice if they told us what was wrong, instead of «it happens». After that we had to stop a couple of times to check the engine, but didn’t get the opportunity to eat anything. We have to add that we felt extremely uncomfortable with the driver always looking at his phone while driving, scrolling trough pictures and stuff. The tour was supposed to last for 9-10 hours, but we started 7am and got home 11pm. And we only had one meal during the 16 hour trip. Good to know: - Traffic, pick ups and possible issues will make the busdrive longer, so be prepared. - Make sure to pack plenty food/drinks/snacks for the drive. - Walk instead of waiting for the train to Blue Eye. - You will not have (a lot of) time to sunbathe in Ksamil. - The tour will never be 9-10 hours. All in all; Happy about what we got to see and learn, but I wish we had more time… and better communication. Things can happen, but let people get the chance to eat if things don’t go as planned.
Terrible experience
Maria A,,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Don’t book this tour. It lasted 16 hours and 13 of them we were on a bus with 53 people. The only 3 ours in land were in places full of crowds. It isn’t worth it. Such a pity because the tour guide was nice and the places are pretty just there is no organization so in the end you don’t enjoy anything at all. My recommendation for the beach: book private transportation and try to find a good place to stay.
See Southern Albania and have Fun !!!!!
Andy B,,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide Andreas was a five star, very knowledgeable, very good at getting the group to know each other and great fun. The trip takes in the beautiful blue eye, you get time on the beach at Ksamil and the chance to add a boat trip for €10 if you want. The speedboat was great fun, we went round a few islands, then tied up on a sandbank between two islands where we got the chance to swim, the water was beautiful. We went to a castle with an amazing view of the islands and the coast it was breathtaking. Great day, our driver Albani was a good safe driver, he took no risks and kept us safe. Do not hesitate to book, you will meet new friends see some great sights. Thank you Andreas and Albani you are both 5 Stars ***** 👍👍👍👍👍
A beautiful day at the Albanian Riviera
Connector423922,,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The views were amazing! We experienced so many beautiful things in nature and creation that were so inspiring, Albania is so much to offer, it is such a beautiful country. It was long day, but we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. Our tour guide Klodi was exceptional and was very informative of the different locations that we went visited. I would definitely recommend this trip!
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