Top 6 Saranda Castle Tours

1.Saranda: Lekursi Castle, Blue Eye, Gjirokaster, & More Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 884 reviews · 9 hours · from $47Our pick

Travel from Saranda in a comfortable Mercedes Vito with English-speaking guide Ilir. In nine hours, you’ll see Lekursi Castle, Mesopotam Monastery, the Blue Eye, an Ottoman bridge, communist-era bunkers, and Gjirokaster, with time for photos and lunch.

“llir introduced a lot about the country which help me know more. The journey is happy and full of surprise. Personally, I think Gjirokaster is the most worthwhile spot to visit in Albania. So 100 percent recommend for other tourist.”

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2.Sarande: Blue Eye Spring and Lekursi Castle Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 798 reviews · 4 hours · from $30Best value

Join Ledjon, Anna, or Ludjine for a four-hour trip from central Sarande to the cold, clear Blue Eye spring and Lekursi Castle. You’ll have time for photos, a short walk, a seasonal tourist train ride, and sunset views over Corfu, Ksamil, Lake Butrint, and the Ionian Sea.

“Guide was lovely and very knowledgeable, gorgeous places to visit”

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3.Daily Trip To:Blue Eye,Monastery,Gjirokaster&Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 665 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

From Sarandë or Ksamil, a small group of up to eight people visits the Blue Eye, St. Nicholas Monastery, Gjirokastër, and Lëkurësi Castle in eight hours. English and Greek-speaking guides, including Ilmi, lead the day in a comfortable Mercedes minivan with time for both guided visits and independent exploring.

“The guide was excellent in communicating the travel itinerary and the details of the places that we visited. The car was big and comfortable during the journey. Worth the trip and this guided tour is highly recommended to the future travelers.”

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4.Best of Saranda: Blue Eye, Butrint, Ksamil & Lekuresi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 300 reviews · 6 hours · from $57

From Saranda, an English-speaking guide takes you to Lekuresi Castle, the Blue Eye Spring, Butrint National Park, and Ksamil in six hours. Expect a mix of ancient ruins, mountain roads, sea views, and a short chance to swim. Guides may include Elvis, Mara, Fedele, or Klajdi.

“Amazing trip! Our tour guide (Fendele) was very friendly, helpful and provided all requested info, the places we visited worthed every single secunde of our time and all in all our expectations were by far exceeded. We highly recommend the trio and the agency!”

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5.Sarande: Blue Eye Kayak and walking tour & Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 278 reviews · 4h 30m · from $45

Join Ledjon or Ana from OpenTour Albania for a half-day trip from Saranda to Lekursi Castle and the Blue Eye. You’ll kayak for about 80 minutes, swim or relax, then walk to the spring. Expect a comfortable van, clear history, free time, and cold water after kayaking.

“The tour was very informative and interesting, the kayaking was fun and something different for an excursion. We had plenty free time within the tour to do our own exploring and take pictures too.”

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6.1-Day Tour in Blue Eye, Monastery, Gjirokaster and Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $44Top rated

Travel from Saranda in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, visiting the Mesopot monastery, Blue Eye spring, UNESCO-listed Gjirokaster, and Lekursi Castle. Small groups of up to eight keep the day friendly and flexible, with free time at the main sights.

“Good value trip with friendly guide who gave a little information about each place we visited. Just the right balance of time allocated. Perhaps 30 minutes extra in Gjirokaster but still enough time to visit the castle, have some lunch and grab a souvenir.”

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