Blue Eye Experience & Lekursi Castle Sunset from Saranda
Overview
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3 hours 40 minutes
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Discover the natural beauty of southern Albania on a full-day experience from Saranda, combining Blue Eye National Park and Lekursi Castle in one seamless tour.
Start your journey from a central meeting point in Saranda and travel comfortably through scenic landscapes to the Blue Eye. Enjoy a unique one-way panoramic train ride that takes you closer to the spring, offering a relaxed and scenic approach to one of Albania’s most famous natural wonders.
At the Blue Eye, you’ll have free time to admire the crystal-clear waters, take photos, enjoy a coffee, or simply relax in nature. Afterward, return at your own pace with a short walk back to the parking area.
The experience continues to Lekursi Castle, where you can enjoy breathtaking sunset views over Saranda, Ksamil, Corfu, Lake Butrint, the Bistrica River, and the Ionian Sea.
Return to Saranda with unforgettable memories of Albania’s most iconic coastal and natural highlights.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
The Blue Eye
Our guide will wait you on our meeting point and then we will drive to Blue Eye Spring, during the road we will see the Bistrica river with its clear water, a lot of different trees, nature forest. After we will arrive on the parking lot we should walk around 12 min to the Blue Eye Spring(optional going by train-3€ each way).We will have time for photos, trying the cold water of Blue Eye, break time for a coffee.
Last location will be Lekursi Castle, we will be on time to catch an amazing sunset from the castle, one of the highest place of the city. From here we can see Ionian sea, Bistrica River, Butrinti Lake, Sarande City, village around Corfu and Ksamil.
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Blue Eye Experience & Lekursi Castle Sunset from Saranda
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
One way by train on Blue Eye(Train is not operating from November to April)
Blue eye entry fee
Meals
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible day! Highly recommend
S3384KF ,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was wonderful! A huge thank you to the guides for their great work and professionalism. We had an amazing time. Highly recommend!
Great tour
S1127EP,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very well-organized tour! The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared many interesting stories and facts. Everything was well planned, and we enjoyed every moment of the experience. We highly recommend this tour.
Great family afternoon out!
jodieleec2026,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We found this tour on Booking.com, and it seemed like the perfect fit for our family. We were really impressed by the price for the four of us, especially for a 3–4 hour afternoon excursion. The meeting point was very easy to find, and we were transported in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus, which was much appreciated in the heat. Our tour guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful throughout. They were especially wonderful with our boys, particularly our 5-year-old, who loves getting involved in everything! The Blue Eye was absolutely spectacular. It’s such a beautiful place to spend a few hours, and it was fascinating to learn more about it from our guides. The little train ride was a fun addition too! We did pay to take the train back to the parking area as the walk was a bit too long for the boys (and me 🤣). On the way back to the van, everyone was given a cold bottle of water, which we thought was a lovely, thoughtful touch. Our final stop at the castle was the perfect way to end the afternoon. Watching the sunset there was beautiful, and we’ve already decided we’re going to return for dinner. Overall, we were extremely happy with the tour and thought it offered excellent value for money. We’d definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Excellent experience
FarAway49342231262,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was great, timing was spot on, and the blue eye together with the castle are great places to be seen and experienced,
Super!!!
mattiarJ7663JP,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was very kind and helpful, providing quick but super effective and interesting explanations.
Great trip, beautiful even in rain
sebastianaB7030YX,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice guide, great excursion! Beautiful places and comvinient bus with good AC. The guide was really good at explaining the history of Albania in 5 minutes. Great!
Overall good experience !
stephanietJ5526SS,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour was nice; the guide was very helpful! We were a little late and they kindly waited for us. It was also raining thar that but they came prepared and had umbrellas for everyone. Not much to see at the Blue Eye but the castle was very nice.
Loved the Blue eye lagoon and castle at sunset! Well organised tour with a fantastic guide! Albania is wonderful
Courtney B,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005 out of 5!! Amzing location and super friendly and knowledgeable tour guide!! Thankyou
Comfortable way to see two most popular attractions in Sarande
Mari R,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour is very well organized! Bus is comfortable with AC, water and umbrellas are offered. There is plenty of time look around yourself. It’s a deal for this price!
Comfortable way to see two most popular attractions in Sarande
930marir,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organized tour! Bus was comfortable with AC, water and umbrellas were offered. There is plenty of time look around yourself. It’s a very good deal!
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