The 12 Castle Tours in Saranda That Earn Their Price

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.Sarande Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $31Best value

Travel from Saranda to the Blue Eye spring, walk through forest beside the Bistrica River, and pause for photos, coffee, and a quick touch of the icy water. Finish at Lekursi Castle for sunset views over Saranda, Corfu, Ksamil, Butrint Lake, and the Ionian Sea. The tour lasts about three and a half hours and carries no more than 15 people.

“The tour was as described. There is enough time to see both attractions and everyone was incredibly friendly.”

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5.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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6.Tour to Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle from Saranda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

Travel from Saranda or Ksamil to the brilliant Blue Eye spring, then climb to Lekursi Castle for broad views toward Corfu and Ksamil. Lici Tours uses an air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guides such as Klajdi and Mariglen, and groups of no more than eight. The four-hour trip includes admission fees but not lunch.

“Our tour guide Mariglen was great. We booked a tour at the last minute (the night before). He even accommodated us early since we disembarked the cruise ship early. Mariglen was super kind and accommodating. He pointed out many points of interest as we drove to the three locations on the tour. He was very knowledgeable about Albanian history, culture and the area. Mariglen is very well spoken and his English was great. I was hesitant to book since the tour company only had 1 review (5 stars). I am very grateful I did. We visited the Blue Eye which was neat to see, the Lekursi castle which he spoke…”

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7.Half-day Tour in South Albania (Blue Eye, Lekursi Castle, Ksamil)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $118

From Saranda or Ksamil, guide Ari takes you to the Blue Eye spring, hilltop Lekursi Castle, and a favorite Ksamil beach in about four hours. You get private transportation, bottled water, snacks, entrance fees, and local history, with pickup and drop-off arranged at your hotel. The group can include up to 12 people.

“A great trip! We had a limited time being cruise ship guests to the area and our friendly tour guide was great at making sure we were back in plenty of time as indicated on the tour timings. A really nice potter about 3 lovely spots and well worth it for us to make the most of our short time docked in Sarandë. Absolutely loved the blue eye, worth the journey out - it was stunning and our guide kindly bought us a drink in the cafe at the site. Would recommend, you'll be in good hands! (Picture of us and our guide in the blue eye photo).”

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8.Experience Blue Eye , Lekuresi Castle and Taste Traditional Albanian Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Travel from Saranda to Lekuresi Castle, the Blue Eye spring, and Kantina E Veres Isak in about four hours. You get private transportation, Wi-Fi on board, and included entry fees, though vehicle size, guiding, and the wine tasting can vary. Pickup is available in central Saranda, at hotels, or at the port.

“We had a great time doing to the trip as first we went to lekuresi castle and enjoyed the amazing view from there. Then we went to the blue eye wich was beautiful. Our guide Klajdi was the best. He could tell us alot about the sightseeings and surroundings. Also you can have a good laugh with him. Definitely recommend.”

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9.Blue Eye And Lekuresi Castle, 4 Hour Nature and Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

From Ksamil, an English-speaking guide such as Fatjon or Denis takes you to the Blue Eye spring and Lekuresi Castle. Expect a 17-minute walk to the spring, time for swimming or wading, castle views over the Ionian Sea, and transport for up to six people.

“What a fantastic excursion!! Denis arrived at our hotel, he messaged to say he had arrived. He was so friendly and helpful from the start. He shared his knowledge of the sites and Albania in general. I have travelled a lot and can say he was best guide I have come across. You could see his passion for making sure we had best experience possible.”

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10.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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11.Visit The National Park of Blue Eye and The Fortress of Lekuresi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Saranda to the Blue Eye National Park, where clear water rises from a deep mountain spring, then visit Lekuresi Castle above the bay. Tea Tours includes transport, entry fees, and an English-speaking guide. Pickup is available from the port, local hotels, or the Tea Tours office. One listed guide is Marsildo.

“This is a great tour to do off a cruise ship. Just the right amount of time to get great photos. Perhaps stay away from politics.”

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12.Day Tour From Tirana : Ksamil (3h), Blue Eye Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $72

Travel from Tirana to the Blue Eye spring, spend free time beside the Ionian Sea in Ksamil, and finish at Lekursi Castle above Saranda. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, parking, pickup, and English service. Guide Giulio is praised for answering questions, but expect 6 to 7 hours on the road.

“The guide was the best ever. Guilio He knew the answer to every question asked. And we asked about 1000.”

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