Day Trip to Saranda, Ksamil & Blue Eye from Tirana

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Duration15h–17h

GroupUp to 55

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Three coastal stops in one day: a freshwater spring, white-sand beaches, and a lively seaside town

This full-day tour from Tirana covers the Albanian Riviera's most-visited stops—the Blue Eye spring, Ksamil beaches, and Saranda's waterfront—with a professional English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and hotel pickup included. The itinerary runs 15 to 17 hours, with free time at each stop to swim, walk, photograph, or rest. Pickup details and timing are confirmed via WhatsApp one day before departure; a short walk may be needed at some points due to vehicle access.

15h–17h

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Saranda, Ksamil, Blue Eye

Travel to Vjosa River National Park
Walk and relax at Vjosa River
Visit Blue Eye spring
Walk along Blue Eye wooden paths
Visit Sarandë coastal city
Walk promenade and enjoy sea views
Visit Ksamil beaches
Relax, swim, and have lunch at Ksamil

The Experience

You start with hotel pickup in Tirana in the early morning, confirmed the night before. The drive south takes you through changing landscape toward the coast, and the guide provides context as you travel. The route includes a stop at Vjosa River National Park, one of Europe's last wild rivers, where you walk briefly among untouched landscapes before continuing toward the three main destinations.

The Blue Eye comes first—a powerful freshwater spring known for its deep blue center and crystal-clear water, ringed by wooden paths and lush vegetation. You have free time to walk the paths, photograph the colors, and listen to the guide explain how the spring works. From there, the tour moves to Ksamil, part of the Albanian Riviera and often called the "Albanian Maldives" for its white-sand beaches and turquoise water. You can swim during warmer months, relax on the sand, eat lunch at a seaside restaurant, or simply sit and watch the sea. The guide offers local tips on where to eat and what to see.

The final major stop is Saranda, a coastal city on southern Albania's edge. You walk the promenade, enjoy the sea views, sit at a café, or explore the town's lively atmosphere while the guide shares the city's history. The return to Tirana happens in the late afternoon or evening, depending on traffic and border crossings. Throughout the day, the air-conditioned vehicle and professional guide handle the logistics—you move between stops without arranging transport or navigating on your own.

What’s included

Professional English-speaking guide throughout the day.
air-conditioned vehicle for all transport between Tirana and the three coastal stops.
pickup and drop-off at your Tirana hotel (time and location confirmed via WhatsApp the evening before).
road taxes and tolls.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by EPIC TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Tirana and want to see the Albanian coast's most-visited highlights without arranging transport or navigating between stops yourself. The fixed itinerary and included guide mean the day holds together—you move from the Blue Eye to Ksamil to Saranda without building the schedule or finding your own way.