6-Hour Blue Eye Butrint and Lekursi Castle Tour from Saranda
Highlights
Sarande, Butrint National Park
nature, photography, sightseeing
Group Tour
6 Hours
Medium
English
Description
Experience the best of southern Albania on this 6 hour guided tour from Saranda, featuring the Blue Eye, Butrint National Park and Lekursi Castle. Discover the vibrant Blue Eye Spring with its crystal clear turquoise waters, explore the UNESCO listed ancient city of Butrint with its Greek, Roman and Byzantine ruins, and enjoy sweeping panoramic views of Saranda and Corfu from historic Lekursi Castle.
Itinerary
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6-Hour Blue Eye Butrint and Lekursi Castle Tour from Saranda
Stop 1: Pickup from Saranda (15 minutes)
Meet your guide at your hotel or at the cruise port.
Begin a scenic drive through the Albanian countryside toward the Blue Eye Spring.
Receive a brief introduction to the region, its history, and the highlights of the day.
Stop 2: Visit the Blue Eye Spring (40–50 minutes)
Arrive at the Blue Eye, one of Albanias most beautiful natural springs.
Walk along wooden pathways surrounded by lush forest.
Observe the vibrant turquoise pool created by an underground water source more than 50 meters deep.
Enjoy time for photographs and peaceful views before returning to the vehicle.
Stop 3: Explore Butrint National Park (1.5–2 hours)
Continue the journey to Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site.
Explore the ancient city with your guide and learn about its Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian history.
Visit major highlights including the Roman Theatre, Lion Gate, Basilica, Venetian Tower, and the acropolis viewpoints.
Walk along forested pathways with views of the lagoon and surrounding wetlands.
Stop 4: Lekursi Castle (30–40 minutes)
Drive to Lekursi Castle, a 16th century hilltop fortress overlooking Saranda.
Admire panoramic views of Saranda Bay, the Ionian Sea, and the island of Corfu.
Enjoy time for photographs or choose to have a relaxing drink while enjoying the scenery.
Stop 5: Drop Off in Saranda (15 minutes)
Return comfortably to your hotel or to the cruise port.
End the tour with beautiful memories of the Blue Eye, Butrint, and Lekursi Castle.
What's Included
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What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 2 | /person |
| 3 to 10 | /person |
| 11 to 20 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 20 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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