The 12 Best Butrint Tours near Sarandë

1.Day Trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 847 reviews · 10 hours · from $68Our pick

Cross from Corfu by boat, then ride Albania’s southern coast to Butrint National Park. With the guided option, local guides such as Lea, Aferdita, or Dori explain the theater, Roman baths, Venetian castle, and Albanian life before lunch and free time in Saranda. The unguided option gives you a slower day by the promenade.

“Fantastic day out. Amazing sights, so much history at Butrint.”

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2.Butrint, Ksamil, Blue Eye, Lekuresi Castle. All-in-one daytrip.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 125 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $71

Travel from Saranda to Butrint, Ksamil, the Blue Eye, and Lekuresi Castle in 6 to 7 hours. Tony is often the guide, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, Butrint and Blue Eye entry included, and a group capped at 16. Bring snacks and about €6 for the Blue Eye train.

“I usually give constructive reviews. So, please take this positively. All well went except at Butrint. Butrint was supposed to be the highlight of my trip but it was disappointing. There was so much rush by the guide from one point to another. We didnt get enough time to walk on our own inside the complex, or take pictures. We were just running from one spot to another. Undoubtedly, the guide was very knowledgeable but wish he could give us some free time to enjoy the complex on our own.”

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3.Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle Tour From Saranda

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 102 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $81

This six-hour Saranda outing links Lekuresi Castle, the Blue Eye spring, Butrint National Park, and Ksamil. You get air-conditioned private transport, onboard Wi-Fi, and pickup in central Saranda, at your hotel, or the port. Guides such as Mara, Elvis, Katie, and Marjela have led strong outings, but confirm whether your booking is truly private or a small-group trip.

“The guide and driver were so helpful and caring. I recommend this tour for everyone. There is just so much to see. Albania is so cheap and has great mountains and scenery”

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4.Tour to Butrint Antic City/Blue Eye Spring/Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $86Top rated

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Saranda, Ksamil, Delvine, or the port to the Blue Eye, Lëkursi Castle, Butrint, and Ksamil. Guide Klajdi is often available, with flexible timing for private groups. Plan for a 30-minute walk to the Blue Eye and an extra €10 Butrint entry fee.

“Excellent guide and driver. Kind and attentive to pace of walking. Very sweet and thoughtful. Thank you.”

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5.Private Day Tour of Saranda Gjirokaster and Butrint from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $251

Travel privately from Tirana, Durres, or Golem to Gjirokaster, Saranda, and Butrint in one long day. You’ll walk Gjirokaster’s Ottoman bazaar, visit its hilltop castle, pause by the Ionian Sea, and explore ancient Butrint. Guides such as Ilir, Giulio, Skerdi, and Xhuljano are known for sharing Albanian history, culture, music, and everyday life.

“Long trip, nice place, good driver, interesting Castle and Museum. Guide was know everything about places which we visit.”

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6.Ancient City of Butrint, UNESCO World Heritage site – A Must

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $63Best value

Visit Butrint National Park from Saranda in about two to three hours, with hotel or port pickup, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and a professional guide. Guides such as Toni, Alban, Gert, and Gerdi are praised for bringing the ancient ruins to life. Entrance tickets are normally extra, so confirm the arrangement before you go.

“Butrint is an incredible historical site. It’s also a beautiful national park. The combination is unbeatable.”

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7.Buthrotum, Blue Eye Springs, Ksamil and Lekursi Castle from Saranda

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $180

From Saranda or Ksamil, visit Blue Eye Springs, the ancient ruins of Butrint, and Lekursi Castle in 4 to 6 hours. A local guide such as Irena or Linda Haska can add useful context, while hotel and port pickup, bottled water, snacks, and an air-conditioned minivan keep the day simple.

“Truly, an amazing tour with Linda! We highly recommend her as a guide in the Balkans. She is local and has a beautiful depth of history of the area she shares. We found her knowledgeable of the areas we went to and she provided local stories and insight beyond what was written plaques in the museums and online. Absolutely a must tour to go and choose Linda when you visit the Balkans.”

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8.Visit The Ancient City of Butrint and the Beaches of Ksamil

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $77

From Saranda, travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a live English-speaking guide to UNESCO-listed Butrint, where you’ll see the theater, Byzantine Basilica, castle museum, and ancient objects. Then spend about an hour at Ksamil’s beaches. Hotel and port pickup are offered, though the €10 Butrint entry fee is extra.

“Bella visita con guida preparata e gioviale. Ksamil, spiaggia fantastica com acqua cristallina. Anche l'autista ha guidato bene, nonostante le curve temute”

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9.Full Day Tour: Butrint National Park, Ksamil, Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $132

See four of southern Albania’s top sights in one air-conditioned day from Saranda. Visit the ruins of Butrint, stop at Ksamil, walk to the Blue Eye spring, and finish above town at Lekursi Castle. Pickup and drop-off are included, groups are limited to 10, and guide Neida may be available.

“Todos os locais visitados são fantásticos! Adorámos! Foi um dia cheio, mas não foi cansativo. E a nossa Guia, a Neida, foi 5 estrelas! Obrigada Neida.”

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10.Private Full Day Tour of Butrint, Saranda & Gjirokaster from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $246

Leave Tirana by private air-conditioned vehicle for Gjirokaster Castle, the old bazaar, Butrint National Park, and Saranda. Your English-speaking driver-guide provides local context, with hotel pickup available. The route includes views from Llogara Pass and Albania’s southern coast. Guides Andy and Julio have earned special praise for their friendly, informed approach.

“My guides, Andy and Julio were amazing - very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable! Definitely recommended!”

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11.Tour in South of Albania (Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $195

From Saranda, guide Ari takes you through southern Albania’s essential sights in about five and a half hours. Walk among Butrint’s ancient ruins, see the Blue Eye spring, take in the Ionian coast from Lëkurësi Castle, and finish in Ksamil. Pickup, private transport, drinks, snacks, entrance fees, and English guiding are included.

“This amazing tour guide, Ari, took me to the most breathtaking spots in Albania, including Lake Bovilla, Kruje, Petrela Castle, and the Albanian Riviera. At Lake Bovilla, Ari provided a comprehensive overview of the history of the region and was able to easily answer my questions.”

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12.“Two-Day UNESCO Heritage Tour: Berat, Gjirokastra & Butrint”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $288

Travel from Tirana with an English-speaking guide such as Adi to three UNESCO sites, a cold-water spring, and the Ionian coast. Your private group rides in an air-conditioned vehicle, stays one night with breakfast, and covers Berat, Gjirokastra, Butrint, Ksamil, and Saranda in two very full days.

“They should ask for Adi as their guide!!!! He is a “Caballero “ a real gentleman “ like they don’t make them today. He is knowledgeable, caring, and very wise. He has a great love for his country and enjoys sharing it with others. I felt safe and pampered. We have been pleasRead more”

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