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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.

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

“Emanuel was amazing he took us everywhere showed us around and made sure we didn’t miss anything. Gave us the history behind Everything and was very good with communication and making it as fun as possible!”

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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 amazing from start to finish! Our guide was so friendly and thoughtful — he even surprised us with fresh local strawberries along the way! The drive to Saranda had stunning views, and every stop was perfectly timed. The Blue Eye was breathtaking,…”

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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

“A long drive from Tirana but very worthwhile. I'm so pleased that I did this trip during my stay in Albania. Gjirokaster town and castle were beautiful and very interesting to visit and the mountains of southern Albania were very impressive too. I also enjoyed…”

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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

“Don't miss out on this experience! The views we got to see during this tour were truly stunning! But what made the tour even more special was our guide Toni. He is a great conversationalist and is more than willing to share his knowledge on…”

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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

“Mi edad no me permite que a estas alturas de la vida algo me resulte memorable. Lo siento mucho pero no hubo nada que me llamara la atención especialmente.”

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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

“The tour guid is kind & speaks English very well He is welling to stop at anytime The places we visited was really amazing The one star lost because the trip was very long Was is almost 4 hours going & another 4 hours coming…”

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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

“The whole trip was absolutely amazing! The scenery was magnificent and I will never forget the hike up to the Blue Eye. It was one of our best experiences in Albania. Our guide Fassi was fantastic and as we were the two oldest participants on…”

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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

“This was an amazing experience! I was traveling on my own and the pace of the day accommodated my interests and comfort. The route to Gjirokaster was spectacularly scenic! After an opportunity to enjoy the fort, we continued to Butrint. In the exploration of these…”

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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