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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

“We visited Ksamil, SarandĂ«, and the Blue Eye today and had a very good experience. The transport was well organized and comfortable, although it did get a little cold when the door was left open. The tour was not crowded, which made it feel calm…”

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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

“Long trip, but the places you visit are worth the effort. Astrit, our guide was very helpful person who got good relation with people and tries that everyone feels comfortable. Small group helps the people to know each other.”

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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

“it was amazing and nice way to explore Theth... thanks for fast responses through WhatsApp for questions that I had about the trip 🤩 keep it up and recommend for anyone looking for a tour for theth and blue eye”

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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

“The drive was definitely long, but Reard and Saimir made the whole day so enjoyable. Reard shared so many interesting facts, helped us take amazing photos at every stop, and even recommended a lovely spot in Ksamil where we had the best seafood. Saimir was…”

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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

“This was our favourite tour and we booked 5 in 5 days which was too much travelling. The travelling time and distance covered made this a very long day. Plenty of rest/toilet breaks there. This place was beautiful and we had enough time to explore…”

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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

“Wonderful day trip out of the city (Tirana). The trip and journey was long but we saw some incredibly breathtaking views. Tour guides were really lovely and very helpful. Have to say, you can't leave the group and go off on your own during the…”

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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

“Orgest and our driver Vinnie were fantastic on which was the best day of my trip so far. It was a long but so worth it day. The places we visited, the connections everybody made and the fun we had made for a very memorable…”

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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

“A great experience in south Albania. It took us a whole day but it was totally worth jt . The tour guide explained everything on the way and also he took care of us and make sure that everyone was comfortable. Ksamil was a fairytale…”

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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

“My friends and I had an amazing time. Our guide was great, explained everything to us and was super friendly. The hike wasn’t too hard and the swim at the end was fabulous”

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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

“Good trip but it was too long and involved too much driving and less of sightseeing. By the time we arrived at the Riviera it started raining so couldn't enjoy the beauty of it. Our guide Erik was great, kept us informed and attended to…”

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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

“Het was een dag, die ik me nog lang zal herinneren. Wat een indrukken, wat een prachtige tour. AlbaniĂ« heeft veel te bieden! Hoogtepunt van de dag vond ik Sarande en Ksamil. Plaatjes! Speciale dank aan Daniel en zijn inzet! Minpuntje? Met 15 uur is…”

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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

“We took this tour with our guide Renato. Everything went well and I recommend taking this trip to Theth and the surroundings because the landscapes and the nature are incredible.”

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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

“Long trip, nice place, good driver, interesting Castle and Museum. Guide was know everything about places which we visit.”

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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