Visit Blue Eye & Gjirokastra

History, heritage, and natural beauty — all in one unforgettable day.

Join us for a full-day tour exploring two of Albania’s most iconic attractions: the majestic city ofGjirokastërand the stunning natural spring of theBlue Eye (Syri i Kaltër).End your tour with a visit toLekursi Castle

🧱 Gjirokastër – UNESCO World Heritage Site

Begin your journey in the historic town of Gjirokastër, known as the "Stone City."

• Wander through cobbled streets lined with traditional Ottoman-era homes

• Visit the Old Bazaar, filled with handmade crafts and local flavors

• Explore Gjirokastër Castle, one of the largest in the Balkans, offering panoramic views over the Drino Valley

🔍 Optional add-ons (extra cost):

• Museum of Weapons inside the castle

• Skenduli House, a beautifully preserved Ottoman home

• Local guide (available upon request for a deeper experience)

💧 Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) – Natural Wonder

Next, unwind in the peaceful Blue Eye Natural Park, one of Albania’s most iconic natural sites.

• Take a short walk through the forest

• Marvel at the dazzling spring where turquoise water bubbles from over 50 meters deep

• Enjoy a refreshing moment by the river or grab a coffee at the nearby café

🕒 Stay: Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes

🏰 Lekursi Castle – Sunset Views & Scenic Moments

End your tour with a visit to Lekursi Castle, perched above Saranda.

• Take in 360° views of the Ionian Sea, Ksamil islands, and the town of Saranda

• Stop for photos and an optional drink on the castle terrace

🕒 Stay: Approx. 30 minutes

Highlights

• Blue Eye Natyral Park

• Visit to the Castle, build over the hills of the city.

• Visit Skenduli’s house, Ismail Kadare’s House

• Visit Ethnographic Museum 

✅ Tour Details

• Duration: Approx. 8–9 hours

• Group Size: Min. 3 / Max. 15 people

• Start Time: Check availability

• Meeting Point: Blue Line Travel Office, Saranda

• Pickup: Hotels in Saranda (Butrinti Street area) and Port

• Mobile Ticket: Accepted

🚐 What’s Included

• Air-conditioned round-trip transport

• All local taxes and fees

• Free time for shopping or lunch in the Old Bazaar

❌ Not Included

• Food and drinks

• Entrance tickets (available on request, extra cost applies):

  • Skenduli House

  • Museum of Weapons

• Entrance ticket to Blue Eye Park

• Local guide (available on request, additional fee)

🕒 Itinerary

• 08:30 – Departure from Blue Line Travel & Tours office in Saranda and drive through picturesque landscapes toward Gjirokastër

• 09:30 – Arrive in Gjirokastër and explore the Old Bazaar & city center

• 10:00 – Guided walk and visit to Gjirokastër Castle (optional: Museum of Weapons, Skenduli House – extra cost)

• 12:00 – Free time for lunch at a traditional restaurant

• 14:00 – Depart Gjirokastër and head to the Blue Eye

• 14:45 – Arrive at Blue Eye Natural Park and enjoy a nature walk

• 16:00 – Departure from Blue Eye

• 17:30 – Return to Saranda, ending at Blue Line Travel office

📝 Good to Know

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended

• Family-friendly & stroller accessible

• Not wheelchair accessible (due to terrain)

• Infant seats available on request

• Weather-dependent: rescheduling or full refund available

• Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance

📞 Book now or request custom details via WhatsApp: +355 697 997 299

Cancellation policy

• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• Cancellation by the traveler the same day date of the experience, there's no refund