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Day tour from Saranda/Ksamil:Gjirokaster +Blue Eye & Lekursi

By OpenTour Albania
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €39 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Marvel at views of the city, the Ionian Sea, and Greek islands from Lekuresi
  • Expereince seeing clearly to the bottom of the 50-meter deep Blue Eye Spring
  • Visit the ramparts of Gjirokastra Castle for views of the town of Gjirokastër
  • Shop for handcrafts, antiques, and souvenirs at the Gjirokastra Bazaar
  • Enjoy the convenience of return van transfers from central Sarande

Activity location

    • Gjirokaster
    • Gjirokaster, Gjirokastër County, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Gjirokaster
    • Gjirokaster, Gjirokastër County, Albania

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Day tour from Saranda/Ksamil:Gjirokaster +Blue Eye & Lekursi
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€39.00 x 1 Adult€39.00
Total
Price is €39.00
Until Thu, 19 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Lekursi Castle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit Bunkers from Comunism area
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Blue Eye
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Old Bazar of Gjirokaster
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Van transport(full air-conditioned)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Blue Eye entrance
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off outside the designated meeting points.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gjirokaster Castle Entrance(optional)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Food in the vehicle, Pets, Smoking in the vehicle
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Start with pickup in Saranda or Ksamil and relax in a comfortable and air-conditioned van on the transfer to the hilltop Lekuresi Castle. Have free time to explore its Ottoman architecture and enjoy panoramic views of the Ionian Sea, the surrounding countryside, and the nearby Greek island of Corfu.
Relax on the scenic drive to the Blue Eye, a deep karst spring characterised by its vivid blue colour, which contrasts sharply with the surrounding greenery. Go on a short hike to the spring or buy a ticket for the train. Spend some time soaking up the tranquility of this unique spot.

Next, discover one of the largest and best-preserved castles in Albania with a stop at Gjirokastra Castle. Buy a ticket to explore this imposing fortress that offers a blend of rich history, stunning architecture, and panoramic views of the UNESCO-listed town of Gjirokastër and the Drino Valley.

Continue to the Gjirokastra Bazaar, a vibrant and historically rich market located in the heart of Gjirokastër that dates back to the 17th-century. Shop for local handicrafts like traditional clothing, textiles, and pottery, and enjoy its traditional Ottoman architectural style.

Return to your meeting point at the end of your day trip with unforgettable memories of your time in Albania.

Location

Activity location

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    • Gjirokaster
    • Gjirokaster, Gjirokastër County, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Gjirokaster
    • Gjirokaster, Gjirokastër County, Albania