About this trip
Discover southern Albania's three most iconic sights on this classic 2-day private guided tour from Tirana. Walk through 2,400 years of UNESCO-listed history at Butrint, gaze into the mesmerizing turquoise depths of the Syri i Kaltër spring, swim at a hidden beach between Sarandë and Ksamil, and end with a sunset at Lëkurësi Castle with panoramic views across the bay to Corfu. A beautifully bal...
Itinerary
Day 1 – Tirana → Butrint → Sarandë
- Early morning departure from Tirana (approx. 4.5–5h drive)
- Arrival at Butrint National Park in early afternoon – 2,400 years of layered history
- Guided tour of the ancient theatre, Roman baths, Baptistery mosaics, Venetian castle and Byzantine basilica
- Late afternoon swim at Pulëbardha Beach between Sarandë and Ksamil
- Check into your accommodation in Sarandë
- Sunset drive up to Lëkurësi Castle for panoramic views across the bay toward Corfu
- Fresh seafood dinner on Sarandë's seafront promenade
- Overnight stay in Sarandë
Day 2 – Blue Eye & Sarandë Exploration
- Morning walk along Sarandë's seafront promenade
- Departure for the Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër)
- Walk along the landscaped path to the natural turquoise spring bubbling up from 50+ meters below
- Lunch
- Afternoon departure toward Tirana
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