Blue Eye, Butrint and Lëkurësi Castle
Start the tour from Saranda.
Depart from your hotel or port in Saranda.
Drive through the scenic countryside of southern Albania to your first destination.
Visit the Blue Eye.
Arrive at Blue Eye, also known as Syri i Kaltër.
Walk through the forest path leading to the spring.
Observe the vibrant turquoise water emerging from the deep natural source.
Learn about the underground river system that feeds the spring.
Enjoy free time for photographs and to admire the peaceful surroundings.
Explore Butrint Archaeological Park.
Continue to Butrint Archaeological Park.
Discover the ancient ruins dating back to the Greek and Roman periods.
Visit the Roman theatre, baptistery, city walls, and temples.
Walk through the archaeological layers reflecting Greek, Roman, and Byzantine civilizations.
Admire the natural landscape surrounding Lake Butrint.
Stop at Lëkurësi Castle.
Drive back toward Saranda and ascend to Lëkurësi Castle.
Explore the historic fortress built during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent.
Take in panoramic views of Saranda, the Ionian coastline, Butrint Lake, and the island of Corfu.
Capture photographs from the 360-degree viewpoint.
Return to Saranda.
Descend from the castle.
Transfer back to your hotel or port in Saranda.
Conclude the 7-hour tour.
