Ksamil or Saranda: Gjirokaster Old Town, Blue Eye & Lekursi
Overview
Discover southern Albania on a guided full-day tour from Saranda and Ksamil.
Start your journey with a visit to Lekursi Castle, where you will enjoy panoramic views over Saranda, the Ionian Sea, and the surrounding coastline.
Continue to the famous Blue Eye, a natural wonder with crystal-clear water and unique deep springs.
Next, explore the historic city of Gjirokastër. Visit the castle and enjoy free time in the Old Bazaar, where you can walk, shop, and experience local culture.
This tour combines nature, history, and culture in one comfortable day trip with transportation and a local guide.
What's Included
- Entry fee on Blue Eye
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- In-person guide: English
- Meals
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Kalaja e Lëkurësit
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Blue Eye
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Gjirokaster
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Entry fee on Blue Eye.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- In-person guide: English.
- Meals.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ksamil or Saranda: Gjirokaster Old Town, Blue Eye & Lekursi is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ksamil or Saranda: Gjirokaster Old Town, Blue Eye & Lekursi will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entry fee on Blue Eye
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- In-person guide: English
- Meals
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
