Blue Eye, Gjirokaster & Lekures | Private & Small Group Tours

4.9
(44 reviews)

6 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Planning your holidays by your own selves makes it harder for you to visit the whole highlights of a country.
The reason I choose to offer different types of CUSTOMIZED experiences is to show you the best of my beautiful country from a local's perspective.

What's Included

Private transportation
Pickup and drop off
Local guide
Bottled water
All entrance fees
Snacks
Personal expenses.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick you up at your hotel and drop you off there too. After booking the experience, you will be contacted by us in order to arrange the pickup.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Experience Gjirokastra

    The ancient Ottoman town of Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will be our next stop. We will go to the castle, which looks over the whole town and the rest of the Gjere mountains. visit the museum and listen to the history of this marvelous city. After some photography of the landscape, we will proceed to the 17th century Ottoman bazaar, which offers the perfect opportunity to buy some locally-inspired souvenirs. Another 18th/19th Ottoman structure, Skenduli house, has been preserved ever since it was taken from the wealthy Skenduli family at the start of communism in Albania. A 10th generation family member will show us around and explain all of its quirks.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Lekuresi Castle

    The final stop is back in Saranda where I will take you to my favourite place to enjoy the breathtaking landscape as the sunsets. If you like, this can include swimming or eating locally grown fruits with some drinks, making for an unforgettable day.

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Blue Eye

    Join me for a journey that goes beyond the ordinary sights and experiences that most tourists can find in Albania. My guided tour offers the perfect opportunity to become acquainted with the culture and traditions of my country, and to see for yourself the wild nature of the lonian land. Just as importantly, I can be your photographer so that every special moment of your adventure is captured. The journey starts from your accommodation, taking you along the scenic route amongst the mountains to the Blue Eye spring, a famous natural monument here, you have the pleasure of exploring the forest and finding the crystal clear source of the Bistrica river. Rebellious tourists may jump into the icy water but that is only for the brave! Maybe I can tell you about the most interesting legends about Blue Eye's origins instead.

    50 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Supplied by Private Tours Albania

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
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Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Nature Walks
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rating

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