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

    Enjoy hillside views and olive groves.

    30 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Butrint archaeological park 

    Walk through ancient theatre, baptistery and basilica; hear about Greek, Roman and Byzantine history

    60 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Travel 20 min to Lëkurësi Castle

    Drive up a winding hill.

    20 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Lëkurësi Castle 

    Explore square fortress; touch 7‑metre walls and climb towers for panoramic views

    30 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Travel 30 min to Blue Eye

    Pass through villages and pine forests.

    30 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Blue Eye Natural Monument 

    Stroll through oak forest; watch turquoise spring and feel cold spray

    45 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.