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The Albania Guide.
The 10 saranda tours worth booking in Albania, with what each one involves, who runs it and what you will pay.
Sarandë day trip to Gjirokastër Castle, bazaar, Skenduli House, Cold War tunnel, and Blue Eye with pickup and tickets.
“We had a wonderful and interesting tour with Marsia who is a local. I highly recommend this tour. Book it.”
Sarandë all-in-one daytrip to Butrint ruins, Ksamil beach, Blue Eye springs, and Lekuresi Castle with pickup and expert guide.
“This was the ships first time in Saranda Albania. It was a tad bit confusing because you had to “tender” to port, meaning the boat is too big to get close to the dock and you would need to take a smaller boat to reach. Nevertheless, I got my tender ticket early so that I…”
Saranda day tour to UNESCO Butrint, the Blue Eye and Ksamil, with Lëkurësi Castle views and onboard Wi‑Fi. From $81.70.
“Very expensive for what it is. Was actually cheaper to get a private taxi so you can see everything at your own pace in a more comfortable vehicle.”
A small-group day from Saranda to the Blue Eye, a Byzantine monastery, UNESCO Gjirokastër, and Lekursi Castle, with free entry stops.
“I didn’t expect to fall in love with this region so much. The views, the food, and especially the people made this tour unforgettable. Our guide shared local stories that you won’t find on Google it felt like discovering a secret side of Albania”
A 6-hour Sarandë yacht tour with anchored swimming stops, sheltered bays like Qefali and Kakoma, plus long time at Krorez Bay.
“A nice excursion that was just long enough. Nice staff and great places to swim from the boat.Auto-translated”
A 3-hour Blue Eye day trip from Saranda with air-conditioned transfers and park admission included. Small group, easy pace.
“Sani was lovely and the blue eye was absolutely gorgeous! Would definitely recommend if you’re in the area”
Private day trip from Saranda to Gjirokastër UNESCO sites, Lekuresi Castle sunset views, and Blue Eye spring with guide, transport, and fees.
“Ari is a wonderful tour guide. He picked us up from our accommodation and tailored the tour to what we wanted to see. The communication ahead of the tour was amazing and we can’t wait to come back and do it again”
Private tour from Saranda to the Blue Eye, Lëkurësi Castle, UNESCO Butrint, plus a quick Ksamil island break.
“All three stops were beautiful. Tour Guide was more or less just a driver, he didn't explain much. Communication skills made us understand something different from what he said at the Blue eye and we ended up taking a 30 min walk thru the woods by ourselves around the lake and then waiting at his…”
Catamaran day from Saranda to Krorëza, Kakome, Soldier’s and Qefal beaches. Lunch included, small-group comfort, clear warm water.
“Excellent day on the water! The boat was not full so it was easy to find a spot - pro tip don’t get the bean bag chairs… get yourself a spot near the bar for later (shade that you will want after a lot of sun) and then use the nets as all the people…”
From Gjirokaster Old Town to the Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle views, a Sarandë pickup tour with included tickets.
“Orlando was brilliant, couldn’t asked for more. Very knowledgeable and any questions we had and was great company. He made the trip so much better. Would love to do another tour with him”
