Private Tour to Butrint Park , Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle

5.0 (21 reviews) 5–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Lekursi Castle — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Butrint — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Tour Itinerary

1️⃣ Lekuresi Castle

Our first destination is the Lekuresi Castle, a striking fortress dating back to the 16th century. Built in a square shape with two round towers positioned diagonally, the castle offers panoramic views of Saranda, the Ionian Sea, and the nearby Greek island of Corfu.

2️⃣ The Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër)

Next, we’ll visit the Blue Eye Spring, one of Albania’s most captivating natural wonders. The crystal-clear water bubbles up from deep within the earth, creating a mesmerizing deep blue “eye” surrounded by lush greenery.

3️⃣ Butrint National Park

Our final stop is the Butrint National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases layers of history from ancient civilizations. Here, you’ll explore:

The Roman theatre

The Temple of Asclepius

The aqueduct

The Byzantine church

Strolling through the park feels like traveling through time — from the Hellenistic period to Roman and Byzantine eras — all set amidst tranquil natural scenery.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Visit Saranda

Ages: Children (2–12 years) · Adults (13–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: Private tour
Included: Round-trip private transfer
Included: Entrance fee at Blue Eye
Included: Hotel pickup

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Entrance fees at Butrint National Park (1000 Lek or 8.3 euro per person )
Not included: All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

Lekuresi Castle

30 min Admission included

The castle is on a strategic hill point overlooking the town of Saranda, southeast of the town centre. From here one can control the whole town as well as the islands of Ksamil.
Butrint National Park

2 hours Admission included

Buthrotum was an ancient Greek and later Roman city and bishopric in Epirus. Inhabited since prehistoric times, Buthrotum was a city of the Greek tribe of the Chaonians, later a Roman colony and a bishopric. Inhabited since prehistoric times, Butrint has been the site of a Greek colony, a Roman city and a bishopric. Following a period of prosperity under Byzantine administration, then a brief occupation by the Venetians, the city was abandoned in the late Middle Ages after marshes formed in the area. The present archaeological site is a repository of ruins representing each period in the city’s development.
The Blue Eye

one hour Admission included

The beauty of a dense green forest mixed with the crystal waters of the springs. Also very interesting the presence of a rare insect called "The Blue Dragonfly"

The Blue Eye (Albanian: Syri i kaltër) is a water spring, natural phenomenon occurring in Sarande, Albania. A popular tourist attraction, the clear blue water of the river bubbles forth from a stunning, more than fifty-metre-deep pool. Divers have descended to fifty metres, but it is still unclear what the actual depth of the karst hole is.