Private Sarandë Tour by Car: Butrint, Lëkurësi Castle & Blue Eye

Discover Albania’s southern coast on a scenic drive from Sarandë. Arrive at UNESCO‑listed Butrint and walk through ancient ruins. Hear cicadas and feel warm stone beneath your sandals. See the Hellenistic theatre and mosaics of the baptistery. Learn how Greeks, Romans and Byzantines shaped this microcosm. Next drive to Lëkurësi Castle atop a hill shaped like a pyramid. Touch its thick 7‑metre walls and climb towers for a view. Feel breezes while gazing at Sarandë, Butrint lagoon and Corfus. Continue to the Blue Eye spring with crystal water. Watch turquoise bubbles rise and feel the 10‑degree chill. This four hour tour includes entry tickets and private transport. You return with ancient legends and images of blue depths.

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Highlights

  • Walk through Butrint’s Greek and Roman ruins amid Mediterranean nature
  • Touch the 7‑metre walls of Lëkurësi Castle and enjoy hilltop views
  • See turquoise water bubbling at the Blue Eye natural spring
  • Feel cool mist and hear stories of Ottoman battles and Albanian legends

Included

  • Professional local tour guide
  • Licensed local guide
  • Entry to Butrint archaeological site
  • Entry to Lëkurësi Castle
  • Entry to Blue Eye Natural Monument
  • Transportation by air‑conditioned car

Excluded

  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Transport to meeting point

Route & Duration

Duration
Duration
3 hours 45 minutes
  • 1

    Drive to Butrint

    Journey through scenic hillsides dotted with olive groves, where the scent of the Mediterranean air and glimmers of the Ionian Sea set the mood for adventure.

    30 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Butrint archaeological park 

    Step into a living timeline at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through the grand Roman theatre, intricate baptistery, and ancient basilica as your guide unveils tales of Greek gods, Roman emperors, and Byzantine bishops who shaped this timeless city.

    60 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Travel to Lëkurësi Castle

    Ascend a winding hill lined with cypress trees and traditional stone houses, watching the coast unfold below you.

    20 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Lëkurësi Castle 

    Explore this 16th-century fortress built by Ali Pasha, its massive stone walls still echoing with history. Climb the towers for sweeping views of Sarandë Bay and the distant Greek island of Corfu.

    30 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Travel to Blue Eye

    Enjoy a tranquil drive through rustic villages and whispering pine forests, where nature grows more vivid at every turn.

    30 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Blue Eye Natural Monument 

    Walk beneath ancient oaks to discover one of Albania’s most mesmerizing natural wonders — a crystal-clear spring bubbling up in shades of turquoise and deep blue. Feel the cool mist on your face as you gaze into its mysterious, seemingly bottomless depths.

    45 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Travel back to Sarandë

    Relax on your return journey, watching the Ionian Sea shimmer under the afternoon sun — a perfect ending to your Albanian escape.

    30 minutes
    Admission ticket included

Meeting Point

We’ll meet outside the Sarandë ferry terminal. Our guide will hold a “Vexperio” sign. Cruise passengers should meet 30–45 minutes after docking. See Map

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.