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15 Best Blue Eye & Ksamil Day Trips

The southern day trips: the Blue Eye spring, which runs deeper than divers have measured, Ksamil’s Caribbean-grade beaches and Gjirokastra’s stone-roofed old town. One long day, three reasons to return.

1.Tirana/Durres/Golem: Saranda, Ksamil, Blue Eye Day Trip

Discover Albania’s stunning coastline, Blue Eye, Ksamil Islands, and Saranda on a full-day trip with expert guides, crystal-clear waters, and scenic views.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Defrim is a fantastic guide who showed us some amazing sights. His passion for Albania was contagious and I really enjoyed my day. The trip is long but you see some amazing views, and have plenty of exercise and time to admire Albanias beauty. Defo…”

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2.From Tirana/Durres: Gjirokastra UNESCO city & Blue Eye

Discover Albania's beauty with this full-day tour exploring UNESCO Gjirokastra, its ancient castle, lively bazaar, and the stunning Blue Eye spring for $68.

★ 4.9

“Klajdi is an absolutely amazing guide!!! So knowledgeable with a great sense of humor, and always went the extra mile to make sure everyone was comfortable on the long trip. The trip itself was amazing, and we were given a good amount of free time…”

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3.From Tirana/Durres/Shkoder: Theth & Blue Eye Tour (Smll Grp)

Discover Albania’s stunning landscapes on the Theth & Blue Eye tour. Small group, expert guides, panoramic views, and authentic village experiences.

★ 4.7

“Amazing day trip into the mountains, really well paced, Jeffrey was a fantastic guide who explained the history of Albania really well and was generally really easy to spend the day with. We had a great time!”

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4.From Durres/Golem/Tirana: Saranda, Blue Eye and Ksamil Tour

Discover southern Albania on a full-day tour from Tirana, exploring Ksamil, Saranda, and the Blue Eye spring with expert guides and stunning scenery.

★ 4.9

“This tour was a phenomenal way to see a lot of the beautiful country of Albania in a single day. The drive follows mountains and rivers to the scenic Ksamil and Blue Eye. Our tour guy was Reard, who was informative, funny and super willing…”

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5.From Tirana/Durrës: Saranda,Ksamil islands and Blue Eye Tour

Experience the best of South Albania with this full-day tour visiting Sarandë, Ksamil Islands, and Blue Eye, led by expert guides in a comfortable setting.

★ 5.0

“Tour guide Beni was outstanding, very friendly and inviting. Bathroom/rest stops were carefully planned out to include clean bathrooms and places that took credit cards . Tour was still enjoyable even in the off season. Would still recommend tour even in cold or rainy weather.”

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6.Gjirokastra UNESCO old town & Ardenica hill- From Tirana/Durres

Discover Gjirokastra’s UNESCO old town and Ardenica hill on this full-day Tirana trip, featuring historic sites, scenic drives, and authentic Albanian cuisine.

★ 5.0

“Today we visited the Ardenica monastery and the UNESCO town Gjirokastra with this tour. It was wonderful. From Tirana to Gjirokastra we enjoyed the Albanian landscape and our guide told us interesting facts about the places, about the Ardenica Monastery and about Gjirokastra. In Gjirokastra…”

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7.From Tirana: Ksamil, Blue Eye & Saranda Tour with Boat Tour

Discover Albania’s highlights on a full-day tour from Tirana. Visit the Blue Eye, relax on Ksamil’s beaches, and enjoy panoramic views from Lekursi Castle.

★ 4.5

“This amazing tour with Klod to Ksamil, Blue Eye & Saranda was a truly memorable experience that I highly recommend! Klod's passion for Albania shone through as he shared fascinating facts, from the ancient roots of the language to the natural wonders like Skoholder Lake.…”

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8.From Tirana/Durres: To Saranda, Ksamil,Blue Eye,Hotel pickup

Discover Albania’s stunning Riviera on this full-day tour from Tirana or Durres, visiting Ksamil, Saranda, Blue Eye, and Lekursi Castle with expert guides.

★ 4.8

“It was a long drive, but we’re so happy we did this tour. Even though the drive was long, it was very nice to see the beautiful landscape on the road down south. Eris was such a nice guide. Very kind and patient and didn’t…”

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9.From Durres/Golem/Tirana: Saranda, Ksamil, Blue Eye Day Tour

Discover Southern Albania's highlights in a 16-hour day trip visiting Saranda, Ksamil, Blue Eye, and Lekursi Castle with expert guides and stunning scenery.

★ 4.9

“i really enjoyed the tour, especially the views from Ksamil and Blue Eye. Experiencing Saranda was nice as well. Our guide Beni was very kind and took good care of us!”

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10.Semi-Private Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana / Shkoder

Discover the stunning Albanian Alps on this semi-private day tour from Tirana, featuring hikes, Blue Eye, historic sites, and breathtaking mountain views.

★ 5.0

“I had Toni as my guide, he was professional and made me feel so welcome and comfortable. He couldn’t have done more. The trip itself was breathtaking, the views were unbelievable. Definitely the highlight of my trip.”

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11.From Tirana/Durrës: Saranda, Ksamil, and Blue Eye Tour

Discover Albania’s highlights on a full-day tour from Tirana or Durrës, exploring Saranda, Ksamil, and the Blue Eye spring with stunning views and cultural sights.

★ 4.6

“Beaucoup d'heures de route pour peu de temps sur place, notamment deux heures à Ksamil où nous avons été déposés dans une crique excentrée entourée de club lounge privés avec musique a fond et eau pas limpide sans doute a cause du vent fort. Toutefois,…”

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12.Small Group Tour of Saranda, Ksamil & Blue Eye from Tirana

Explore Albania’s highlights in a single day with this small-group tour visiting Saranda, Ksamil, and Blue Eye, led by knowledgeable guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Ksamil beach is very crowded. I swam to one of the islands then walked across and found a nice private place amongst the coral”

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13.Tour of Riviera from Tirana / Durres Ksamil Saranda and Blue Eye

Experience the stunning Albanian Riviera with visits to the Blue Eye, Ksamil, Saranda, and Porto Palermo on this full-day guided tour full of scenic views and cultural highlights.

★ 4.5

“This trip needs to be re-planned because you basically don't see the essence of what is mentioned, you're just constantly running to catch up with the clock. We had half an hour in each city and a little more in Ksamil, so you don't have…”

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14.Day Tour of Theth & Hike to Blue Eye from Tirana, Durres/Shkoder

Discover the stunning Albanian Alps on a full-day tour from Tirana, visiting Theth, the Blue Eye, and traditional villages with expert guides.

★ 4.0

“It was a long journey from Tirana to Theth, Albania with my family, but it was absolutely worth it. We had a nice rest along the way and enjoyed a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, where we tasted Byrek—an authentic Albanian pie that was…”

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15.Private Day Tour of Saranda Gjirokaster and Butrint from Tirana

Discover Albania’s highlights on a private day tour visiting Gjirokastra, Saranda, and Butrint from Tirana. Experience history, scenery, and culture in one day.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Guilio, was great. As there are many hours of driving on this tour, it’s important the driver/guide is personable and he definitely was. He was excited to share Albanian culture and traditions and was knowledgeable about the sites. My only warning about this…”

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More Blue Eye & Ksamil Day Trips

5.0Gjirokastra UNESCO Day Trip from Tirana Waterfalls & Canyon Views11 hours (approx.)$65.60 4.0Ksamil Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle Day Tour from Durres or Tirana14 to 16 hours (approx.)$60.01 4.7From Tirana/Durres: Riviera, Ksamil, Saranda & Blue Eye Tour13 hours$194 5.0Tour of Albanian Riviera: Vlora, Dhermi, Himara, Saranda and Ksamil in 3 Days3 days (approx.)$1,213.85 5.0Semi-Private Full Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana12 hours$284 4.3From Tirana: Full-Day Trip to the UNESCO-Listed Gjirokastra1 day$129 4.5Tirana: Day Tour of Gjirokastër and Blue Eye$114.09 4.5Blue Eye Ksamil Beach, Saranda day tour from Torana Durres golem.$153.10 5.0Small Group Hiking Tour of Theth & Blue Eye in 2 Days$494.52 5.0Private Tour from Tirana, Gjirokastër , Saranda and South Riviera$114.09 5.0Private Day Tour of Gjirokastra from Tirana$147.51 5.02 Day Tour of the Riviera, Gjirokastra UNESCO city and Blue Eye,$391.81 5.0Small Group Tour of Albanian Riviera; Saranda, Ksamil & Dhermi$1,292.76 5.0Day Tour of Gjirokastra & Blue Eye from Tirana or Durres$160.09 5.0Private Full Day Tour of Butrint, Saranda & Gjirokaster from Tirana$236.24 4.5Tirana/Durres: Full Day Shared Tour to Saranda, Ksamil & Blue Eye$63.67 3.1From Tirana: Tour to Butrint, Saranda & Gjirokastër15 hours$197 5.0Full Day Tour to Albanian Alps Theth, Grunas Waterfall, Blue Eye$167.74 5.0Small Group Hiking Tour; Theth & Blue Eye in 3 Days$717.24 5.0Private Day Trip to Gjirokastra from Tirana w/Lunch$173.47 5.0Small Group Tour of Southern Albania; Vlore, Butrint &Gjirokaster4 days (approx.)$1,327.01 5.0Tour of Komani, Valbona, Thethi, Blue Eye in three days3 days (approx.)$591.46 5.02 Days Tour of Theth & Blue Eye$289.11 3.6Tirana/Shkodra: Theth, Blue Eye & Boge 1Day Trip10 hours$70