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15 Best Blue Eye & Ksamil Day Trips

This list collects the long-haul day trips from Tirana to the Blue Eye spring and Ksamil’s beaches in the deep south. Be realistic about the ride: roughly four hours each way. The reward is the clearest water in Albania, and a spring so deep that divers have passed fifty metres without finding the bottom.

1.Tirana/Durres/Golem: Saranda, Ksamil, Blue Eye Day Trip

Explore Albania's stunning coastline, Blue Eye spring, and Ksamil Islands on this full-day trip from Tirana. Enjoy scenic drives, swimming, and expert guides.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“unreal trip the communication and transport was flawless and very comfortable. beni the guide was amazing so nice and full of information I couldn't recommend enough 👌”

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2.From Tirana/Durres: Gjirokastra UNESCO city & Blue Eye

Discover the historic charm of Gjirokastra UNESCO city and the natural wonder of Blue Eye with this full-day Albanian tour, offering culture, scenery, and authentic experiences.

★ 4.9

“it was a great day! we had a small group, perfect weather and our guide Bledi was amazing. he was helpful, funny, caring and respected our needs the whole way through a long day. definitely recommend taking the time and enjoying the day. Bledi is…”

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3.From Tirana/Durres/Shkoder: Theth & Blue Eye Tour (Smll Grp)

Discover Albania’s stunning natural beauty with this small group day trip from Tirana, Durres, or Shkoder, featuring Theth village and Blue Eye.

★ 4.7

“The day trip was amazing, and everything was so well organised from start to finish. Our small group experience made it even more enjoyable, and Kledis’ knowledge and clear explanations brought so much depth to the tour. It was both smooth and insightful! Highly recommended!”

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4.From Durres/Golem/Tirana: Saranda, Blue Eye and Ksamil Tour

Explore Albania’s highlights in one day with scenic drives, stunning beaches in Ksamil, the Blue Eye spring, and a knowledgeable guide. Perfect for curious travelers.

★ 4.9

“The drive was definitely long, but Reard and Saimir made the whole day so enjoyable. Reard shared so many interesting facts, helped us take amazing photos at every stop, and even recommended a lovely spot in Ksamil where we had the best seafood. Saimir was…”

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6.Gjirokastra UNESCO old town & Ardenica hill- From Tirana/Durres

Discover Albania’s highlights on a day trip from Tirana to Gjirokastra and Ardenica. Enjoy UNESCO sites, scenic drives, authentic cuisine, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Today we visited the Ardenica monastery and the UNESCO town Gjirokastra with this tour. It was wonderful. From Tirana to Gjirokastra we enjoyed the Albanian landscape and our guide told us interesting facts about the places, about the Ardenica Monastery and about Gjirokastra. In Gjirokastra…”

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7.From Tirana: Ksamil, Blue Eye & Saranda Tour with Boat Tour

Discover Albania's highlights on a full-day tour from Tirana, visiting the Blue Eye, Ksamil beaches, Saranda, and Lekursi Castle with a boat trip included.

★ 4.5

“Mirsad is great tour guide, tell us a lot of historical stories about Albania, helped us with all our problems, It was wonderful tour, I strongly recommend this for everyone.”

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8.From Tirana/Durres: To Saranda, Ksamil,Blue Eye,Hotel pickup

Explore Albania's stunning Riviera with a full-day tour from Tirana or Durres to Saranda, Ksamil, Blue Eye, and more. Authentic sights, guided insights, and breathtaking scenery await.

★ 4.8

“Orgest and our driver Vinnie were fantastic on which was the best day of my trip so far. It was a long but so worth it day. The places we visited, the connections everybody made and the fun we had made for a very memorable…”

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9.From Durres/Golem/Tirana: Saranda, Ksamil, Blue Eye Day Tour

Explore Southern Albania’s highlights in a full-day tour from Tirana, Durrës, or Golem, featuring Blue Eye, Ksamil beaches, and Sarandë with expert guides.

★ 4.9

“It was very lovely well organized today the beni tour guid try to make us very comfortable and very well give us all important tips he prepared everything for us and complimentary water and strawberry he gave us taste like heaven sooo nice i cant…”

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10.Full Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye From Tirana or Shkoder

Yearning for an unforgettable adventure? Join a full-day tour to Theth and Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder, and uncover hidden wonders beyond imagination.

★ 5.0

“I had Toni as my guide, he was professional and made me feel so welcome and comfortable. He couldn’t have done more. The trip itself was breathtaking, the views were unbelievable. Definitely the highlight of my trip.”

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11.From Tirana/Durrës: Saranda, Ksamil, and Blue Eye Tour

Explore the stunning Albanian Riviera with this full-day tour from Tirana or Durrës, featuring Saranda, Ksamil, the Blue Eye, and panoramic castle views.

★ 4.6

“Beaucoup d'heures de route pour peu de temps sur place, notamment deux heures à Ksamil où nous avons été déposés dans une crique excentrée entourée de club lounge privés avec musique a fond et eau pas limpide sans doute a cause du vent fort. Toutefois,…”

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12.Tour of Saranda, Ksamil & Blue Eye From Tirana

Prepare for an unforgettable adventure through Saranda, Ksamil, and Blue Eye, where a hidden world of wonders beckons – are you ready to explore?

★ 5.0

“Good trip but it was too long and involved too much driving and less of sightseeing. By the time we arrived at the Riviera it started raining so couldn't enjoy the beauty of it. Our guide Erik was great, kept us informed and attended to…”

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13.Private Tour of Riviera From Tirana – Ksamil Saranda and Blue Eye

Get ready to uncover the hidden treasures of the Riviera on a private tour from Tirana to Ksamil Saranda and Blue Eye...

★ 4.5

“On the Go certainly gave us the best experience in Albania. They are punctual and have good coomunication skills. Our Tour guide, Daniel was exceptionallly good, warm and knowledgable. He gave us the history of each place that we found ourselves becoming Albanians. Driving from…”

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5.0Day Tour of Gjirokastra UNESCO City and Blue Eye From Tirana11 hours (approx.)$65.60 4.0Ksamil Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle Day Tour from Durres or Tirana14 to 16 hours (approx.)$60.01 4.7From Tirana/Durres: Riviera, Ksamil, Saranda & Blue Eye Tour13 hours$194 5.0Tour of Albanian Riviera: Vlora, Dhermi, Himara, Saranda and Ksamil in 3 Days3 days (approx.)$1,213.85 5.0Semi-Private Full Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana12 hours$284 4.3From Tirana: Full-Day Trip to the UNESCO-Listed Gjirokastra1 day$129 4.5Tirana: Day Tour of Gjirokastër and Blue Eye$114.09 5.0Hiking Tour of Theth & Blue Eye in 2 Days2 days (approx.)$501.72 4.5Saranda Ksamil Day Tour From Tirana,Durres or Golem.10 to 12 hours (approx.)$155.33 5.02 Day Tour of the Riviera, Gjirokastra UNESCO City and Blue Eye,$391.81 5.0Private Full Day Tour of Butrint, Saranda & Gjirokaster From Tirana8 to 10 hours (approx.)$246.84 5.0Private Day Tour of Gjirokastra From Tirana10 to 11 hours (approx.)$154.13 5.0Private Day Tour of Gjirokastra & Blue Eye From Tirana or Durres10 to 12 hours (approx.)$162.56 5.0Private Tour from Tirana, Gjirokastër , Saranda and South Riviera8 hours (approx.)$156.29 4.5Full Day Shared Tour to Saranda, Ksamil and Blue Eye$63.67 3.1From Tirana: Tour to Butrint, Saranda & Gjirokastër15 hours$197 5.0Small Group Tour of Saranda, Ksamil & Blue Eye from Tirana12 hours$284 5.0Albanian Riviera and Blue Eye Day Tour of From Tirana15 hours (approx.)$72.10 5.0Hiking Tour of Theth and Blue Eye in 3 Days3 days (approx.)$808.76 5.0Full Day Tour to Albanian Alps Theth, Grunas Waterfall, Blue Eye7 hours 40 minutes (approx.)$192.25 5.0Private Day Trip to Gjirokastra From Tirana W/Lunch10 to 12 hours (approx.)$178.71 5.0Tour of Southern Albania Vlore Butrint and Gjirokaster4 days (approx.)$1,327.01 5.0Tour of Komani, Valbona, Thethi, Blue Eye in Three Days3 days (approx.)$591.46 5.0Private Transport From Tirana to Saranda4 to 5 hours (approx.)$165.61