Albanian Riviera Private Tour: Exploring Ksamil, Saranda and the Blue Eye

Embark on a private tour of the Albanian Riviera, exploring the breathtaking beauty of Ksamil, Saranda, and the Blue Eye. Discover pristine beaches, historical sites, and stunning nature on this day tour.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Blue Eye - After around 3:30 hours of driving, we will arrive at the Blue Eye in southern Albania. Situated in a village near Finiq, the Blue Eye, or Syri i Kaltër, is a water spring that epitomizes Albania’s stunning natural beauty. The water is so clear you can see all the way to the bottom, and the sunlight creates a magical atmosphere,…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance Fees
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tour Guide
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Private Expenses & Souvenirs
Additional Information

Embark on our Riviera Day Tour to discover the most picturesque parts of Albania. As we journey across Llogara, you’ll be treated to a stunning view of the entire coastline, paving the way to unspoiled beaches, including Dhermi, Himare, Porto Palermo, and Ksamil. This Day tour is a fusion of History, Culture, and breathtaking natural beauty. Step into…

Location
The Blue Eye
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Estherap3431je
Sep 28, 2024
Beautiful experience - It was the most scenic drive I’ve ever been on. It was a long tour but we stopped regularly for pictures and to take in the view. My tour guide, Engjell, was very knowledgeable, warm and friendly. I definitely recommend this tour
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654manara
Aug 28, 2024
Erjon - The tour is super nice,, special thanks to the wonderful and best of the best to have such a long trip with Mr. Erjon.. very very recommended. Thanks 🙏
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Krystalr273
Aug 27, 2024
Unforgettable Views - The tour guide was very friendly and informative and also attentive on needs like bathroom and eating breaks. You get a lot done and the views are amazing. It is well worth the price and convenience. It's their longest tour and you leave fulfilled in memories.
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Jassimhasan
Aug 19, 2024
A short fast trip to south Albania - Although the trip was long, the guide made it fun end enjoyable. Mr. Erjon is very friendly, helpful, and a great tour guide. It was a marathon if places to visit, but we were able to see a lot in a short time and enjoyed it. This a great trip for people who have limited time and want to see as many places of the beautiful South of Albania.
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Amy_s
Aug 13, 2024
Wonderful day in Ksamil! - We loved this experience! We had been planning on trying to take the bus down to the Riviera for a few days on our own but had seen some horror stories on the reliability of Albanian buses. Then we found this tour! Sold. We booked a private tour and am so glad we went this route! We got a great overview of the area and now I know what I would want to do if we go back to explore more (and would definitely opt for private transport/ taxi down instead of the bus!) Daniel was great. He took us to the Blue Eye (honestly, so touristy I could have skipped it) but then he took us to Rilinda Restaurant in Ksamil where we got a beachfront table for lunch - such great views of such a gorgeous beach! After lunch he let us customize the plan a bit - our focus was wanting to spend time at the beach so we cut out a stop and paid for beach chairs on the part of Ksamil beach right in front of Rilinda. Got cocktails and went for a swim. Spent a few hours there. Then went to Sarande for a stop to walk the boardwalk and do some shopping and see the town. Stopped at just one castle for a view on the way back (we opted to ditch the second castle for more beach time). Such a wonderful day!
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Matteosalva2rec
Aug 13, 2024
Crazy experience - I waited a few days before writing this review to avoid the risk of easy enthusiasm. Yet days pass and happiness for what we have experienced grows. Erjon, on a mini goes in very good condition, led us admirably to places we will hardly forget. He made us discover Albania with great competence (he holds two degrees and speaks perfectly in English), professionalism and sympathy. Returning from ksamil we laughed, sang together and sealed these wonderful moments with souvenir photos. Experience absolutely recommended
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353ihsano
Jun 16, 2024
The best agency in Tirana - The best agency in Albania that does not cancel at the last minute, you can count and trust on them. They saved me from an excursion canceled at the last minute by another agency. The guides are on time and very professional. They are serious, concerned about your well-being and bring you lots of anecdotes about the country. Albania is an underestimated destination that is worth visiting. These excursions are convenient and save time. You'll be amazed in a minimum of time. I highly recommend. I booked severals excursions : berat, riviera, Montenegro, shkoder… all of them was magical !
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Altinb2024
Aug 28, 2024
I love Albania riviera - The Albanian Riviera is one of the most beautiful trips in Albania. From Vlora to Saranda is a beautiful panoramic view road through the mountains and old villages. From different points of view, you will find stops for photos
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L_s
Jun 24, 2024
Relatively good experience seeing the coastal areas and the Blue Eye. - This tour is a long one as it starts at 7.30am and ends at about 9.30pm as these places are in the southern tip of Albania where the roads are not so good. But our guide had 3 years experience and was reasonably good. He just seemed a little tired due to the long day. He gave good recommendations for road stops and was flexible enough to allow us time in Seranda to meet a friend for lunch. I think the Blue Eye was worth a visit and Saranda is a touristy seaside town with good restaurants. But I cannot say Ksamil was worth visiting as it is a small crowded beach! I wish I skipped some parts of this tour and just visited Butrint, the UNESCO park instead of Ksamil. Albania does not have such fantastic beaches compared to other countries in Europe like Greece, Croatia, Spain or Portugal. But what it has is a unique history and complex blend of culture with so many stories to tell. It also has good affordable food, wines and beautiful northern mountains. I hope tourism can develop in a way which Albanians can talk about their culture and history with confidence and pride and that is what they can offer to tourists. If you charge a premium for a private tour make sure you deliver the appropriate service as world travellers will have higher expectations.
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Vippinkumar_j
Aug 26, 2024
Could have been better - I knew it was a long trip, but the vehicle could have been more comfortable, air conditioning was as per the requirement of the driver cum guide and he had to be told again and again to make the cabin cooler
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From $120
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).