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Saranda & Ksamili: Hidden Gems of Albania
4.1
103 Ratings
Saranda
Discover Saranda, a hidden gem on the Albanian Riviera, with tailor-made private tours, Butrint archaeological site, and Ksamil’s paradise beaches. Explore the Castle of Lekuresi and the Blue Eye spring.
Discover Saranda, a hidden gem on the Albanian Riviera, with tailor-made private tours, Butrint archaeological site, and Ksamil’s paradise beaches. Explore the Castle of Lekuresi and the Blue Eye spring.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lekuresi Castle - Perched on a hill above Saranda, Lekuresi Castle provides stunning panoramic views of the town, the sea, and nearby islands, including Corfu. It is an ideal spot to unwind, capture memorable photos, and appreciate the scenery from above.
- The Blue Eye - Explore the Blue Eye, a renowned natural attraction in southern Albania,…
- Lekuresi Castle - Perched on a hill above Saranda, Lekuresi Castle provides stunning panoramic views of the town, the sea, and nearby islands, including Corfu. It is an ideal spot to unwind, capture memorable photos, and appreciate the scenery from above.
- The Blue Eye - Explore the Blue Eye, a renowned natural attraction in southern Albania, celebrated for its crystal-clear blue waters and picturesque surroundings. Visitors can stroll around, enjoy the tranquil nature, take photos, and explore this unique location up close.
- Butrint National Park - Stroll through the ruins of Butrint National Park and discover significant sites such as the theater, basilica, and city walls. This visit provides an opportunity to soak in the park’s atmosphere while exploring one of Albania’s most significant historical landmarks.
- Ksamil - In Ksamil, visitors can enjoy the stunning coastline, crystal-clear waters, and views of the small islands just offshore. This stop is perfect for relaxation, photography, and, if desired, spending additional time by the sea.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Admission fees
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Admission fees
What's Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Join a small group tour crafted to provide a more comfortable journey. With Joel Travel, participants will appreciate a leisurely pace, extended time at each location, and enhanced interaction with the guide throughout the day.
This tour seamlessly blends some of the area’s most stunning and significant highlights into a well-structured itinerary. From…
Join a small group tour crafted to provide a more comfortable journey. With Joel Travel, participants will appreciate a leisurely pace, extended time at each location, and enhanced interaction with the guide throughout the day.
This tour seamlessly blends some of the area’s most stunning and significant highlights into a well-structured itinerary. From natural wonders to historical landmarks and coastal vistas, experience the finest of southern Albania in a smooth and enjoyable manner.
Pickup is convenient and adaptable, and the team is always on hand to support you during the tour, ensuring a stress-free and unforgettable experience.
Location
Joel Travel And Tours Sarande, Albania
Rruga Abedin Dino
Our office is located a 2-minute walk from the Saranda Port.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(103 Ratings)
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Caroline
Feb 22, 2026
A Wonderful Day - I came down to Sarandë for a couple of days from Tirana and wanted to explore. We were very lucky with the weather - beautiful sunshine. It was fantastic to visit the beautiful sites without the thongs of tourists that will descend in peak season.
It was also great as there were only myself and one other guest, so it was a good price for what turned out to be almost a private tour.
I would definitely recommend it even in higher season.
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Karen_h
Oct 24, 2025
So glad we picked this excursion - We really enjoyed the day - and being a group of about 15 gave our guide the ability to modify our schedule as needed (some wanted lunch, others were worried about time). Mara (I think) was great. I would have loved more time in Butrint but people were nervous about getting back to the on time - turns out we had more than enough. They even dropped us off at a drug store where I could find the makeup I forgot to pack !
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Kevin_o
Oct 22, 2025
Great tour and great service - This is a great day tour from the ship. Great communication met us right outside the cruise drop off with a sign holding my name. It was small group of 6 people and we went at our own pace. The tour guide I think her name was Casey was absolutely awesome and explained each area and answered all questions. I didn’t realize how beautiful Albania is. The drive got us to our locations safe. I would do this tour again if, not if when I come back.
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Serena_g
Sep 25, 2025
Amazing tour with the best guide - A slow start with trouble confirming pick up over multiple calls and texts however from pickup went very smooth.
Elvis is a great guide - the view points and visit to blue eye a must! Loved the view from Lekursi castle too.
Tip: Bring food for the trip as lunch wasnt until after 4pm that day.
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Mike_s
Aug 9, 2025
Brilliant day, fascinating experiences and super cool guide. - A fascinating tour and Katie was such a passionate, frindly, flexible, professional and well informed guide - give her a raise. The highlight was definitely which was so interesting - thanks to Katie.
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Emil_b
Jun 30, 2025
Lovely day in Albania - The tour had a rough start since we went to the address mentioned on Viator (Rruga Mitat Hoxha 152) and there was nothing there. Fortunately, the travel company called us on WhatsApp and picked us up (their office was at another number on the same street).
We got a private tour, which we didn't expect based on previous reviews. We had a lovely day with our driver and guide, Mara. We could decide on the order and time spent at each location. She gave us alternatives and suggestions. Mara could answer questions related to all the attractions and about the country. She particularly gave us a guided tour of Butrint. We are very satisfied with our booking of this tour. The company did its best to give us a great experience.
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Paula_g
Oct 24, 2025
Disappointing day. - With a good guide this could have been a nice day. Our guide spoke excellent English, but that’s where it ended. She was a poor communicator and caused our group of 20 to spend the day confused and ill informed. This tour was certainly not what we’ve come to expect from Viator over the many years we have used them.
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Cillian_c
Sep 13, 2025
Terrible driving, bad tour - The locations themselves are lovely but the scheduling and pacing of the tour were terrible. If you just want to get to the location and see them, fine, but be prepared for the driving. I am aware that driving in Albania can be somewhat lawless, but this was beyond belief. The driver was doing 80km/hr in a 30 zone and 120km/hr in a 60 zone, constantly.
He overtook a trail of 6 people while on a blind bend. There were multiple extremely dangerous overtakes and when there were no cars in front, the driver would drive firmly in the middle of the road.
All of this extremely dangerous driving just to arrive before the rest of the tour and have us stand and wait for the guide to arrive.
Due to the limited time in each place, you had the choice of either going to see the attraction or get food at each place. We had to request a pit stop and we got a 5 minute stop at a bakery in Ksamil, where again, we were rushed by the driver only to end up waiting at the location on arrival for the rest of the group.
Overall, a very uncomfortable experience and extremely expensive for what it is even if you ignore the horrendous driving
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122cillianc
Sep 13, 2025
Extremely Dangerous Driving - The locations themselves are lovely but the scheduling and pacing of the tour were terrible. If you just want to get to the location and see them, fine, but be prepared for the driving. I am aware that driving in Albania can be somewhat lawless, but this was beyond belief. The driver was doing 80km/hr in a 30 zone and 120km/hr in a 60 zone, constantly.
He overtook a trail of 6 people while on a blind bend. There were multiple extremely dangerous overtakes and when there were no cars in front, the driver would drive firmly in the middle of the road.
All of this extremely dangerous driving just to arrive before the rest of the tour and have us stand and wait for the guide to arrive.
Due to the limited time in each place, you had the choice of either going to see the attraction or get food at each place. We had to request a pit stop and we got a 5 minute stop at a bakery in Ksamil, where again, we were rushed by the driver only to end up waiting at the location on arrival for the rest of the group.
Overall, a very uncomfortable experience and extremely expensive for what it is even if you ignore the horrendous driving.
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Joseph_l
Jul 21, 2025
Con job - When you get to the starting point of the blue eye unless your ok to walk 2km in 34 degrees they offer u a train at 6euro each ,, absolutely shocking company to deal with I booked a private tour ended up on a bus with 16 other people had to get off the bus due to the poor air con only seen two places ,, I got the ferry over from Corfu wasted tickets on this plus wasted a day the maddening thing about it they knew full well what was ahead of me .they could have easily have told me before I left the port if Corfu as they were in touch re the pick up point,, they now offered me a partial refund which won’t be accepted it’s not about the money it’s the complete incompetence and unprofessional standard s avoid this company
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