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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$52 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Immerse yourself in Albanian culture and nature on a full-day tour
    • Discover 4 fascinating locations in just 1 day with your local guide
    • Admire the spectacularly clear waters of the natural Blue Eye spring
    • Pause for reflection at the St. Nicholas Monastery Church, Mesopotam
    • Step back in time on the streets of Gjirokastër and at Lëkurësi Castle

Activity location

    • Gjirokaster
    • Gjirokaster, Gjirokastër County, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Gjirokaster
    • Gjirokaster, Gjirokastër County, Albania

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Private 1-Day Tour: Blue Eye, Monastery, Gjirokastër and Lëkurësi

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

This product option is a private 1-day tour

Price details
AU$121.71 x 2 TravellersAU$243.42
Total
Price is AU$243.42

1-Day Tour: Blue Eye, Monastery, Gjirokastër and Lëkurësi Sunset

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$51.93 x 2 AdultsAU$103.86
Total
Price is AU$103.86

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional driver-guide
  • Inclusions
    Transport in a new Mercedes minivan
  • Inclusions
    Insurance (during transport)
  • Inclusions
    Free Wi-Fi is available during transport
  • Exclusions
    Blue Eye entry (50 cents per person)
  • Exclusions
    Gjirokastra Castle entry (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Tips for the guide and driver (optional but appreciated)
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pick up

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Pets, Smoking in the vehicle
    • Not suitable for: People over 95 years, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Visit 4 different places in 1 day on this tour from Sarandë and Ksamil. Explore the St. Nicholas Monastery Church, marvel at the Blue Eye, stroll through the city of Gjirokastër, and admire the views from Lëkurësi Castle.

    After pickup at a pickup point in Sarandë or Ksamil, drive in air-conditioned comfort to the serene and historic St. Nicholas Monastery, Mesopotam. Soak up the tranquil atmosphere and beautiful surroundings in a place of spiritual reflection and cultural significance.

    Next, continue to the Blue Eye, a stunning natural wonder. Marvel at a spring whose crystal-clear waters offer visibility to depths of over 50 metres.

    From the Blue Eye, venture to the charming city of Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its well-preserved Ottoman-era architecture, the fascinating Gjirokastër Castle, and more.

    Afterwards, visit Lëkurësi Castle to enjoy breathtaking views of Sarandë and the Ionian Sea. The tour concludes with drop-off in Sarandë or Ksamil.

Location

Activity location

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    • Gjirokaster
    • Gjirokaster, Gjirokastër County, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Gjirokaster
    • Gjirokaster, Gjirokastër County, Albania