How long do we spend at each location during the tour?

Estimated times spent at each location can vary slightly, usually around 1-2 hours, ensuring you ample time to enjoy each site.

Is there a possibility to be picked up from Durrës for the tour?

We can pick you up in Durrës with no additional charge, ensuring a convenient start to your tour.

Is there an option for a customized package covering specific locations in one day?

Visiting multiple specific locations in one day might not be feasible due to geographical constraints.

is there availability for tomorrow or Sunday

we can organize a tour for you. For tomorrow we have the following tours: Day tour of Montenegro; Budva & Kotor from Tirana, Local food experience & walking tour of Tirana, Tour of North Macedonia; Ohrid & Struga from Tirana, Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder, Tour of Saranda, Ksamil & Blue Eye from Tirana

Are there any additional tours available in the Balkans region?

Yes, we offer a variety of tours throughout the Balkans, each designed to showcase the best of the region.

I would love to book this tour but your system isn't allowing me unless I also book accommodation which I do not require?

Please disregard the wording 'Select accommodation' on step 2, this is an automated text on the platform. Step 2 only requires you to select how many travelers you are booking for on the day tour. Accommodation is not included in our day tours so not to worry. For a solo traveler this tour day is 276 Euro and you will get to visit some really amazing sites along the riviera within the day.

Are vegan food options available during the tour?

Vegan options are available, please make sure to request them when booking.

What are the start and end times of a day tour?

Day tours usually start early in the morning around 07:00 AM and conclude by late evening around 19:00.

I require special assistance during the tour, who should I contact?

You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for any special requests or assistance needed during your tour.

What should I bring with me on the tour?

It's advisable to bring necessities such as sunscreen, a hat, and water. If the weather permits, bringing a swimsuit is also a good idea.

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Semi - Private Tour of Saranda, Ksamil & Blue Eye from Tirana

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Platinum Operator: Choose Balkans
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tirana - Blue Eye - Ksamil - Sarande - Tirana
Tirana - Blue Eye - Ksamil - Sarande - Tirana
Start point
Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Hotel pick up in Tirana, 07:00)
End point
Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Hotel Drop off in Tirana)
Included Activities
- Visit Blue Eye natural spring
- Beach time at Ksamil with views of four islands
- Explore Saranda promenade by the Ionian Sea
Optional Activities
- Swim or dive in Ksamil's turquoise waters
- Coffee or ice cream by the seaside in Saranda
Landmarks
Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër)
Ksamil Beaches
Saranda Promenade

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Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër)
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Saranda Promenade

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Rating: 4.9 (632 reviews)
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4.9

Carlos5.0•April 2025
It was a really good tour. I felt that I was traveling with a friend, Oltion, my guide, explained to me a lot of...
It was a really good tour. I felt that I was traveling with a friend, Oltion, my guide, explained to me a lot of things about history, nature and showed me the better landscape to do pics in south Albania. Oltion managed the tour and it was not the classic tour that gave you 10 min here, 20 min there.... That's why I felt that I was traveling with a friend. Also, Choose Balkans allowed me to add Gjirokaster to have a diverse tour, the historical part with gjirokaster; the nature in the blue eye; the European Caribbean in Ksamil and a lovely place in Saranda.Show more
Traveled in April 2025
Reply from: Choose Balkans
Dear Carlos, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience touring South Albania with our guide Oltion. It means a lot to us that you felt like you were traveling with a friend—that’s exactly the kind of experience we aim to create. Thank you for choosing Choose Balkans—we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Warm regards, Choose Balkans Team
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lilycrist5.0•February 2024
This tour was great, Idir my guide was very knowledgeable about the environment and the history of the places I...
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Traveled in November 2023
Reply from: Choose Balkans
Dear Lily, Thank you so much for your wonderful review or Tour of Saranda, Ksamil & Blue Eye from Tirana! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyedthe visit in the southern Albania. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Best Regards, Choose Balkans Team
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Pableco
Asked on January 11th, 2025
How long do we spend at each location during the tour?
Tour Details
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written January 2025
  Estimated times spent at each location can vary slightly, usually around 1-2 hours, ensuring you ample time to enjoy each site.
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Joyce
Asked on October 11th, 2024
Is there a possibility to be picked up from Durrës for the tour?
Transport
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written October 2024
  We can pick you up in Durrës with no additional charge, ensuring a convenient start to your tour.
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Henry
Asked on August 25th, 2024
Is there an option for a customized package covering specific locations in one day?
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- Choose BalkansOperator•Written August 2024
  Visiting multiple specific locations in one day might not be feasible due to geographical constraints.
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Antonio
Asked on June 28th, 2024
is there availability for tomorrow or Sunday
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Tour Details
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written June 2024
  we can organize a tour for you. For tomorrow we have the following tours: Day tour of Montenegro; Budva & Kotor from Tirana, Local food experience & walking tour of Tirana, Tour of North Macedonia; Ohrid & Struga from Tirana, Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder, Tour of Saranda, Ksamil & Blue Eye from Tirana
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written July 2024
  How are your travel plans coming along? Do you have any other questions about your potential adventure in the Balkans? Booking in advance ensures that we can secure our top tour leaders/drivers, preferred hotels, and available cars for your travel dates.
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Louis
Asked on June 14th, 2024
Are there any additional tours available in the Balkans region?
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- Choose BalkansOperator•Written June 2024
  Yes, we offer a variety of tours throughout the Balkans, each designed to showcase the best of the region.
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Raymond
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I would love to book this tour but your system isn't allowing me unless I also book accommodation which I do not require?
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- Choose BalkansOperator•Written June 2024
  Please disregard the wording 'Select accommodation' on step 2, this is an automated text on the platform. Step 2 only requires you to select how many travelers you are booking for on the day tour. Accommodation is not included in our day tours so not to worry. For a solo traveler this tour day is 276 Euro and you will get to visit some really amazing sites along the riviera within the day.
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Mirian
Asked on May 3rd, 2024
Are vegan food options available during the tour?
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- Choose BalkansOperator•Written May 2024
  Vegan options are available, please make sure to request them when booking.
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Audrey-Laure
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What are the start and end times of a day tour?
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- Choose BalkansOperator•Written March 2024
  Day tours usually start early in the morning around 07:00 AM and conclude by late evening around 19:00.
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Becky
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I require special assistance during the tour, who should I contact?
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- Choose BalkansOperator•Written December 2023
  You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for any special requests or assistance needed during your tour.
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Javier
Asked on November 22nd, 2023
What should I bring with me on the tour?
Tour Details
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written November 2023
  It's advisable to bring necessities such as sunscreen, a hat, and water. If the weather permits, bringing a swimsuit is also a good idea.

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- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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- For any tour departing before October 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Choose Balkans. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 67 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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