Curated Experiences
Our Day Tours
Immerse yourself in Albania's breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture — all in a single unforgettable day.
1 Day Tour: Blue Eye, Monastery, Gjirokastër & Lëkurësi Castle
Visit 4 iconic locations in one full day from Sarandë — marvel at the crystal-clear Blue Eye spring, explore the St. Nicholas Monastery, wander the UNESCO-listed streets of Gjirokastër, and admire panoramic Ionian Sea views from Lëkurësi Castle.
⛪ St. Nicholas Monastery
💧 Blue Eye Spring
🏰 Gjirokastër UNESCO
🗼 Lëkurësi Castle
📍 Pickup — Sarandë
Meet your guide in Sarandë for a comfortable pickup in an air-conditioned van.
🚐 Van — 25 minutes
Scenic drive through the Albanian countryside toward your first stop.
⛪ Monastery of Saint Nicholas — 1 hour
Explore this beautiful historic monastery with a guided tour, free time, a relaxing break, and a short class on the monastery's history and traditions. Plenty of photo opportunities throughout.
🚐 Van — 25 minutes
Continue through lush southern Albanian scenery to the famous Blue Eye spring.
💧 Blue Eye, Albania — 2 hours
Marvel at the mesmerising Blue Eye spring with crystal-clear water of stunning depth. Enjoy a guided tour, free exploration, a break, shopping at local vendors, a scenic walk through the surrounding forest, and a self-guided tour. The drive there offers breathtaking scenic views.
🚐 Van — 1 hour
A comfortable scenic drive through the mountains to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Gjirokastër.
🏰 Gjirokastër — 3 hours
Immerse yourself in this remarkable "city of a thousand windows." Take a guided tour, shop for local crafts, stroll the cobblestone streets, and explore at your own pace. Includes a scenic drive through the historic quarter.
🚐 Van — 1 hour
Head back toward the coast with sweeping mountain views on the way to Lëkurësi Castle.
🗼 Lëkurësi Castle — 1 hour
End the day at this hilltop Ottoman fortress with panoramic views over Sarandë, the Ionian Sea, and Corfu. Guided tour, free time, and a short walk along the ramparts.
🚐 Van — 15 minutes
A quick scenic final drive back down to Sarandë.
📍 Arrive Back — Sarandë
Drop-off in Sarandë, completing a full and unforgettable day across southern Albania.
Ksamil/Sarandë: Sunset at Lekursi Castle with Views of Sarandë & Corfu
A perfect afternoon escape combining the natural wonder of the Blue Eye spring with a golden-hour sunset from the hilltop fortress of Lëkurësi Castle. Sweeping views of Sarandë, Ksamil, Lake Butrint, and Corfu bathed in warm evening light.
💧 Blue Eye Spring
🌅 Lëkurësi Castle Sunset
🏝️ Views of Ksamil & Corfu
👥 Max 6 People
📍 Starting Point — Market Gjordeni 2
Meet your guide at Market Gjordeni 2, your central and easy-to-find starting location in Sarandë.
🚌 Bus / Coach — 30 minutes
Enjoy a scenic 30-minute ride up through the hills as you make your way to the historic hilltop fortress.
🏰 Lëkurësi Castle — 1.5 hours
Experience the castle to the fullest — break time, photo stops, guided tour, free time, the breathtaking Ionian sunset over Sarandë and Corfu, self-guided tour of the ruins, and sweeping scenic views on the way.
🚌 Bus / Coach — 30 minutes
Relax on the return journey back down to Sarandë, golden-hour memories fresh in mind.
📍 Arrive Back — Market Gjordeni 2
Drop-off at your original meeting point, rounding off a perfect Albanian evening.
4 Gems of Sarandë — Blue Eye, Butrint, Ksamil & Lëkurësi Castle
The ultimate full-day highlights tour from Sarandë. Visit four of Albania's most iconic destinations in one seamless journey — a hilltop Ottoman fortress, a mesmerising natural spring, an ancient UNESCO World Heritage city, and the turquoise paradise of Ksamil.
🗼 Lëkurësi Castle
💧 Blue Eye Spring
🏛️ Butrint National Park
🏝️ Ksamil Islands
📍 Starting Point — Port of Sarandë
Meet your guide at the Port of Sarandë and begin your full-day adventure across southern Albania's greatest highlights.
🗼 Lëkurësi Castle — 40 minutes
Kick off the day at the 16th-century Ottoman hilltop fortress. Guided tour, stunning photo stops, and sweeping panoramic views over Sarandë, Corfu, and Lake Butrint.
💧 Blue Eye, Albania — 2 hours
Discover the legendary Blue Eye spring. Guided tour, sightseeing along the forest trail, and a peaceful walk through the lush surroundings. Marvel at the impossibly vivid turquoise water.
🏛️ Butrint National Park — 100 minutes Extra Fee
Explore this extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk through layers of Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian civilisation with an expert guided tour. Entrance fee payable on site.
🏝️ Ksamil — 1 hour
End the day in paradise. Relax on the white sand of Ksamil, swim in the crystal-clear Ionian Sea, enjoy free time to explore, and take in the views of the famous Ksamil islands just offshore.
📍 Arrive Back — Port of Sarandë
Return to the Port of Sarandë, sun-kissed and full of memories from one of Albania's finest full-day experiences.
