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Butrint National Park: Explore Ancient History and Experience Breathtaking Views

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Embark on a journey through ancient history at Butrint National Park in Albania. Discover breathtaking views, visit Lekursi Castle, and explore the hidden gem of Blue Eye spring.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

The Blue Eye - Albania’s famous Blue Eye (Syri i kaltër) is a water spring and natural phenomenon that each visitor should witness. A popular tourist attraction, the beautiful light turquoise river stuns with its beauty.You’ll first be enchanted by the surrounding dense forest and the beautiful light blue river that flows through this natural paradise. The Blue Eye is located beneath a small metal balcony that was built so you can get a closer look.The Blue Eye is a water spring with extremely light blue water bubbles in a more than 50-metre deep pool. You’ll be mesmerized by how clear the water is, to the point that you’ll be able to see straight to the bottom.Divers have attempted to descend into the Blue Eye to calculate its actual depth but it’s still unclear how far the mysterious hole really goes.
(We have to walk by foot for 30 min to reach the destination so take any bottle of water )

What's Included

Air conditioning onboard

What's Not Included

Lunch
Snacks
Breakfast
Dinner
Entrance fee at Butrint Antic City wich costs 1000 lek / person

Additional Information

The journey begins in the morning from your designated pick up spot (be it hotel, port etc). We then depart from Ksamil to our first stop, Butrint. The Butrint National Park, acclaimed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a popular archaeological park in the southern part of Albania and is the region’s top tourist attraction. This guide provides all necessary information you require prior to visiting Butrint.

Upon return to the city, we will briefly visit the Lekursi Castle for about 30 min. Erected by Sultan Suleiman the Great, it offers a panoramic 360-degree view of the surrounding areas, including, a large island (Corfu), a city (Saranda), and a lake (Lake Butrinti).

This is followed by an enchanting trip to the Blue Eye natural spring. Tucked away between the mountains, it boasts a spectacular view of crystalline water, the depth of which remains undiscovered. (Please note, a 20-minute walk is necessary to reach this destination)

Location

The Blue Eye

Cancellation Policy

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

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Peyton_i

Apr 8, 2024

Stress-free tour to visit all the must-see sites around Saranda! - Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating to our special requests. The drive was pleasant and all sites were incredible! Would definitely recommend this activity.

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Maxsj8827nm

Mar 24, 2024

Good day out - A nice day out if you are staying in the Saranda area. Klajdi was really nice and informative. Would recommend this tour if you are planning on visiting these attractions!