Discover the authentic side of Albania aboard an open-top 9-seat Defender 4x4 jeep. Meet your guide at Saranda Port or your selected Pickup Point and enjoy a scenic drive along the Albanian Riviera, passing unspoiled landscapes, beautiful beaches, and traditional coastal villages.

Visit the UNESCO site of Butrint, the Blue Eye springs, the beaches of Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle on a guided day trip from Saranda and Ksamil.

The fascinating old centre of Gjirokaster is on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Largely medieval, with some lovely architecture to admire, reflecting the town’s wealthy past, it is built on a hill overlooking a valley and mountains. This interesting museum will give a good impression of the way of living in Albania during the Ottoman period. On our way back to Saranda, we will pass from the national park Syri I Kalter. In this peaceful forest, we will walk (15 min) to the crystal clear spring called Blue Eye, where 900 m3 water per minute is coming from deep down the earth. If time permits, there will be a short coffee break at the restaurant next to the fast streaming river in the park, before heading back to the port of Saranda.

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.

Enjoy a small group tour designed to offer a more comfortable experience. With Joel Travel, you will enjoy a relaxed pace, more time at each stop, and better interaction with your guide throughout the day. This tour combines some of the most beautiful and important highlights of the area in one well-organized itinerary. From natural attractions to historical sites and coastal views, you will experience the best of southern Albania smoothly and enjoyably. Pickup is easy and flexible, and our team is always available to assist you during the tour, ensuring a stress-free and memorable experience.

On this tour we will explore The National Park of “Blue Eye,” and The Fortress Lekuresi. Both sites are attractive tourist places, both rich in history and beauty. It’s a very picturesque area, where crystal clear water gushes out from within the mountain Mali i Gjërë. This actual spring is the largest and a most interesting source among the other 18 springs that flow from Mali i Gjërë. It has been declared a Natural Monument and has an oval shape similar to the shape of an eye. The spring has great depth, which goes up to 50m, and it’s surrounded by dense and lush vegetation. All in all, the area offers a great time out for adults, as well as for children.