Ksamil & Saranda & Blue Eye Day Tour From Tirana or Durres

  • 18 Hours
  • Max People : 55
  • Pickup: 07:30 AM
Description

Ksamil & Saranda & Blue Eye Day Tour From Tirana or Durres

This is a single-day, 16-to-18-hour coach tour to Albania's southern coast, with pickup from Tirana, Durrës, or Golem. It covers the white-sand beaches of Ksamil, a photo stop in the coastal city of Saranda, and the Blue Eye spring, all from around US$48.79 per person (lunch, snacks, the Blue Eye entry ticket, and the optional train up to the spring are not included). It's rated 4.4 out of 5 across 193 reviews and runs daily, with a maximum group size of 55 travelers.

Who This Tour Is For

This is the trip for travelers based in Tirana, Durrës, or Golem who want a taste of the Albanian Riviera without committing to an overnight stay in the south. In a single long day, it covers three of the region's signature stops the turquoise beaches of Ksamil, the seafront promenade of Saranda, and the deep-blue underground spring known as the Blue Eye with all transport and a guide included.

It suits nature lovers, beach-goers, and travelers short on time who'd rather see the highlights in one packed day than organize transport and entry tickets themselves. Given the length of the day (commonly starting between 5:15 and 7:00 AM and finishing late at night), it's a better fit for travelers comfortable with a long stretch of driving than for those wanting a relaxed pace.

Tour Highlights

        Swimming and beach time at Ksamil, the “pearl of the Albanian Riviera”

        A scenic stop in the coastal city of Saranda, with views toward Corfu

        The Blue Eye spring, one of Albania's best-known natural landmarks

        Round-trip pickup and drop-off from Tirana, Durrës, or Golem

Good to Know Before You Book

Duration

18 hours (approx.)

Starting price

From €42 per person

Group size

Minimum 10 travelers, Maximum 55 travelers

Pickup

Available from Tirana, Durrës, or Golem

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour

Best for

Beach lovers, nature lovers, and travelers short on time

 

Group Size

Price

Per

10 Persons

€42

Per person

Group Rates

Prices may vary depending on the final group size, date, availability, and booking conditions. The current published website price should therefore be used as the reference starting rate.

Children Policy

Children aged 0–2 years travel free of charge.

Children aged 6–12 years pay 50% of the applicable tour price.

Children aged 12 and above are charged the full adult price.

Payment and Booking

Full payment is required when confirming the booking. Payment can be made by credit or debit card through a secure payment link provided during the booking process. Once the booking is confirmed, travelers receive a tour voucher containing the final confirmation, tour manager and customer care contact details, as well as other useful information for the trip.

Cancellation Policy

Liberty Travel does not charge a cancellation fee for tours and excursions cancelled due to force majeure or circumstances beyond the traveler’s control. For standard cancellations, the tour can generally be cancelled up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund, minus any applicable administrative fees.

Price Includes
Parking Fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry ticket to the Blue Eye
Tour guide/driver
Pickup and dropoff
Price Excludes
Lunch
Breakfast
Snacks
Train ticket to the Blue Eye
Coffee and/or Tea
Anything not mentioned in the Included part

Travel Styles

Nature & Adventure
Marine
Itinerary

The day begins with pickup from your hotel in Tirana, Durrës, or Golem in an air-conditioned van or coach, with passengers asked to be ready 60 to 90 minutes before the scheduled time. The route heads south with a pass-by stop at Tepelenë before continuing toward the coast.

Pickup and Drive South

The longest stop of the day, with around 3 to 4 hours of free time in Ksamil, known for its white sand and turquoise water framed by small islands just offshore. This is the main swimming and lunch stop; food and drink are not included, so most travelers eat at one of the beachfront restaurants.

Ksamil Beach

From Ksamil, the tour continues to Saranda for around an hour, with time to walk the seafront promenade, take photos of the bay, and catch views across the water toward Corfu. The guide shares background on the city's Greek, Roman, and Ottoman history along the way.

Saranda

The final stop is the Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër), a deep freshwater spring in a forest setting whose true depth has never been confirmed by divers. There's around 2 hours here, reached via a short walk or an optional paid mini-train; the entrance ticket itself is not included in the tour price.

The Blue Eye

The coach retraces its route north, with drop-offs in Golem and Tirana to close out the day. Given the distances involved, many departures don't return until late evening or close to midnight, depending on the pickup point and time of year.

Return
Location
FAQs

Approximately 16 to 18 hours door to door, including the long drive south from Tirana, Durrës, or Golem and back. Many departures start as early as 5:15 AM and return late in the evening.

The price covers round-trip pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned vehicle, a tour guide/driver, parking fees, and a mobile ticket. Meals, the Blue Eye entrance fee, and the optional train to the spring are not included.

No. Transport and guiding to the Blue Eye are included, but the entry ticket to the spring itself is paid separately on site, along with the optional mini-train if you'd rather not walk.

No. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and coffee or tea are all excluded, so most travelers plan to buy food in Ksamil or Saranda during the stops.

It's generally suitable for most travelers, but it's not wheelchair accessible and isn't recommended for travelers with back problems, heart conditions, motion sickness, or for pregnant travelers, given the length of the drive.

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