Blue Eye, Gjirokaster & Lekures | Private & Small Group Tours

4.9 (43 reviews) 6 h 20 min – 8 h 20 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Planning your holidays by your own selves makes it harder for you to visit the whole highlights of a country.

The reason I choose to offer different types of CUSTOMIZED experiences is to show you the best of my beautiful country from a local's perspective.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 20 min – 8 h 20 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Private Tours Albania

Ages: Infants (0–11 years) · Children (12–18 years) · Youth (19–26 years) · Adults (27–60 years) · Seniors (61–72 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Local guide
Included: Pickup and drop off
Included: Bottled water
Included: All entrance fees
Included: Snacks

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses.

Itinerary

Experience Gjirokastra

4 hours Admission included

The ancient Ottoman town of Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will be our next stop. We will go to the castle, which looks over the whole town and the rest of the Gjere mountains. visit the museum and listen to the history of this marvelous city.

After some photography of the landscape, we will proceed to the 17th century Ottoman bazaar, which offers the perfect opportunity to buy some locally-inspired souvenirs. Another 18th/19th Ottoman structure, Skenduli house, has been preserved ever since it was taken from the wealthy Skenduli family at the start of communism in Albania. A 10th generation family member will show us around and explain all of its quirks.
Lekuresi Castle

1 h 15 min

The final stop is back in Saranda where I will take you to my favourite place to enjoy the breathtaking landscape as the sunsets. If you like, this can include swimming or eating locally grown fruits with some drinks, making for an unforgettable day.
The Blue Eye

50 min Admission included

Join me for a journey that goes beyond the ordinary sights and experiences that most tourists can find in Albania. My guided tour offers the perfect opportunity to become acquainted with the culture and traditions of my country, and to see for yourself the wild nature of the lonian land. Just as importantly, I can be your photographer so that every special moment of your adventure is captured.

The journey starts from your accommodation, taking you along the scenic route amongst the mountains to the Blue Eye spring, a famous natural monument here, you have the pleasure of exploring the forest and finding the crystal clear source of the Bistrica river. Rebellious tourists may jump into the icy water but that is only for the brave! Maybe I can tell you about the most interesting legends about Blue Eye's origins instead.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Evelina Ernild Rooms
Hotel Europa
Guest House "de Rada"
Hotel Boutique Vila 135
SR99 HOTEL
Suite Idea Hotel
Privilege Hotel & Spa
Sweet Hotel
Hotel Vila D
Vila Leonard
Hotel Baron
Elite Palace

and 249 more pickup points

We can pick you up at your hotel and drop you off there too. After booking the experience, you will be contacted by us in order to arrange the pickup.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler must have their own facemasks and gloves due to the risks of Covid-19

Options

Tirana -Sarande | Private Tour

Duration: 9 hours 10 minutes

Transfer and Tour: Beside the tour this is also a transfer. The tour starts from Tirana and it ends in Sarande or Gjirokaster.

SUV 4X4 | AC & Music on board

Pickup included
Saranda-Saranda | Private Tour

Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes

Round trip: 1-Saranda 2-Gjirokaster 3-Sarande

SUV 4X4 | AC & Music on Board

Pickup included
Small Group Tour

Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes

Round Trip: Pick up Ksamil or Sarande

Blue Eye

Gjitokaster

Lekursi Castle

Drop off Ksamil / Sarande

SUV 4x4 | AC & Music on Board

Pickup included
Tirana - Tirana | Private Tour

Duration: 12 hours: Due to the large distance we will have to drive 2.5hours until the first stop and 2.5hours from the last stop to Tirana.

Round Trip: 1-Tirana 2-Gjirokaster 3-Sarande 4-Tirana

SUV 4X4 | AC & Music on Board

Pickup included