1-Day Tour in Blue Eye, Monastery, Gjirokaster and Lekursi Castle, Ksamil

About this activity

Visit 4 different places in I day on this tour from Sarande and Ksamil. Explore the St. Nicholas Monastery Church, marvel at the Blue Eye, stroll through the city Gjirokastër, and admire the views from Lekuresi Castle.

Immerse yourself in a Albanian culture and nature on a full-day tour.Discover 4 fascinating locations in just 1 day with your local guide.Admire the spectacularly clear waters of the natural Blue Eye spring.

Pause for reflection at the St. Nicholas Monastery Church, Mesopotam.Step back in time on the streets of Gjirokastër and at Lëkurësi Castle.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: sunny_rungalbania tours&rental

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-person guide is licensed or certified
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Insurance (during transportation)
Included: Free Wi-Fi is available during transportation.

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: enternerace to blue eye
Not included: enternerace to gjirokastra castle (optional)

Itinerary

Monastery of Saint Michael

one hour

One of the oldest and largest churches of the Byzantine era and one of the world’s pearls of Byzantine architecture, St. Nicholas Monastery is located in the south of the Mesopotam village in the outskirts of Saranda, very close to the ancient city of Finiq. The monastery is thought to have been built in 1224 or 1225. It was once enclosed by a circular wall which is today only partly preserved. Its double apse makes it unique in its genre, and some researchers have advanced the hypothesis that this was due to the monastery being used by two religious rites (Catholic and Orthodox).
The Blue Eye

2 hours Admission not included

The "Blue Eye" (Albanian: Syri i Kaltër) is a water spring and natural phenomenon occurring in the village of Muzinë in Finiq municipality, southern Albania.[3] A popular tourist attraction, the clear blue water of the river can be seen from a depth of more than fifty metres. Divers have descended to fifty metres, but it is still unclear what the actual depth of the karst hole is
Gjirokaster Castle

3 hours Admission not included

Gjirokastra, is also known as the stone city, and has been protected by UNESCO since 2005. It is one of the last Ottomans -style cities left in the Balkans
Lekuresi Castle

one hour

Lekursi Castle (Kajala e Lëkurësit) is a castle on Lekursi Hill, just behind Saranda with an amazing view over the town and bay, making this the most popular and iconic viewpoint of Saranda.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

ATTENTION!

Please provide your accommodation address and correct WhatsApp number in Special Requests.From Oct 12 to Nov 20 we offer nearby hotel pick-up

We’ll contact you 1 day before the tour with details check your message or you contact us to avoid any confusion

Pick Up Time: Cuni Luxury 8:40AM
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Please provide your accommodation address and correct WhatsApp number in Special Requests.From Oct 12 to Nov 20 we offer nearby hotel pick-up

We’ll contact you 1 day before the tour with details check your message or you contact us to avoid any confusion

Pick Time: Liro market 8:40-9:05Am
ATTENTION!

Please provide your accommodation address and correct WhatsApp number in Special Requests.From Oct 12 to Nov 20 we offer nearby hotel pick-up

We’ll contact you 1 day before the tour with details check your message or you contact us to avoid any confusion

Time: Fresh fish shop 8:40-9:05Am
ATTENTION!

Please provide your accommodation address and correct WhatsApp number in Special Requests.From Oct 12 to Nov 20 we offer nearby hotel pick-up

We’ll contact you 1 day before the tour with details check your message or you contact us to avoid any confusion

Pick Time: Pizza Nepsi 8:40-9:05Am
ATTENTION!

Please provide your accommodation address and correct WhatsApp number in Special Requests.From Oct 12 to Nov 20 we offer nearby hotel pick-up

We’ll contact you 1 day before the tour with details check your message or you contact us to avoid any confusion

Time: Dead luxury residence 8:50AM
ATTENTION

Please provide your accommodation address and correct WhatsApp number in Special Requests.From Oct 12 to Nov 20 we offer nearby hotel pick-up

We’ll contact you 1 day before the tour with details check your message or you contact us to avoid any confusion

Pick up time Unik Restaurant 8:45
ATTENTION!

Please provide your accommodation address and correct WhatsApp number in Special Requests.From Oct 12 to Nov 20 we offer nearby hotel pick-up.

We’ll contact you 1 day before the tour with details check your message or you contact us to avoid any confusion.

Time:Fast food beshiku 8:35AM.
ATTENTION!

Please provide your accommodation address and correct WhatsApp number in Special Requests.From Oct 12 to Nov 20 we offer nearby hotel pick-up

We’ll contact you 1 day before the tour with details check your message or you contact us to avoid any confusion

Ksamil pick up 8:30AM Fish Place.

End point

ATTENTION!

Please provide your accommodation address and correct WhatsApp number in Special Requests.From Oct 12 to Nov 20 we offer nearby hotel pick-up

We’ll contact you 1 day before the tour with details check your message or you contact us to avoid any confusion

Pick Up Time: Cuni Luxury 8:40AM
ATTENTION!

Please provide your accommodation address and correct WhatsApp number in Special Requests.From Oct 12 to Nov 20 we offer nearby hotel pick-up

We’ll contact you 1 day before the tour with details check your message or you contact us to avoid any confusion

Pick Time: Liro market 8:40-9:05Am
ATTENTION!

Please provide your accommodation address and correct WhatsApp number in Special Requests.From Oct 12 to Nov 20 we offer nearby hotel pick-up

We’ll contact you 1 day before the tour with details check your message or you contact us to avoid any confusion

Time: Fresh fish shop 8:40-9:05Am
ATTENTION!

Please provide your accommodation address and correct WhatsApp number in Special Requests.From Oct 12 to Nov 20 we offer nearby hotel pick-up

We’ll contact you 1 day before the tour with details check your message or you contact us to avoid any confusion

Pick Time: Pizza Nepsi 8:40-9:05Am
ATTENTION!

Please provide your accommodation address and correct WhatsApp number in Special Requests.From Oct 12 to Nov 20 we offer nearby hotel pick-up

We’ll contact you 1 day before the tour with details check your message or you contact us to avoid any confusion

Time: Dead luxury residence 8:50AM
ATTENTION

Please provide your accommodation address and correct WhatsApp number in Special Requests.From Oct 12 to Nov 20 we offer nearby hotel pick-up

We’ll contact you 1 day before the tour with details check your message or you contact us to avoid any confusion

Pick up time Unik Restaurant 8:45
ATTENTION!

Please provide your accommodation address and correct WhatsApp number in Special Requests.From Oct 12 to Nov 20 we offer nearby hotel pick-up.

We’ll contact you 1 day before the tour with details check your message or you contact us to avoid any confusion.

Time:Fast food beshiku 8:35AM.
ATTENTION!

Please provide your accommodation address and correct WhatsApp number in Special Requests.From Oct 12 to Nov 20 we offer nearby hotel pick-up

We’ll contact you 1 day before the tour with details check your message or you contact us to avoid any confusion

Ksamil pick up 8:30AM Fish Place.

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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.