The 15 Best Albanian Riviera Trips

Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay - Speeding toward Haxhi Ali Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $87Our pick

Review of Vlore’s speed boat tour to Haxhi Ali Cave, Blue Cave, secluded beaches, and Grama Bay, with honest advice on value, music, and safety.

“There were 20 of us on the boat... it’s not a small boat like the pictures, it’s a great speed boat. The music was so loud that we couldn't talk. We had to ask to lower because it would last for 6 hours. Otherwise the landscapes are breathtaking and the water is amazing. I recommend this experience for people who want to party.Auto-translated”

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Blue Cave & Grama Bay Full Day Guided Boat Tour

2.Blue Cave & Grama Bay Full Day Guided Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $76Top rated

Explore Albania’s Haxhi Ali Cave, Blue Cave, wild beaches, and Grama Bay on a fast-paced full-day boat tour from Vlore.

“We had great tour with Elio and Vini. There were not a lot off boat around ! The view and branche were nice”

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Albanian Riviera Trips, Blue Eye Tours, Butrint National Park Tours, Castle & Fortress Tours, Castle & Fortress Tours in Sarandë, Lekursi Castle Tours, Sarandë Tours, Tour Reviews

Butrint, Ksamil, Blue Eye, Lekuresi Castle. All-in-one daytrip.

3.Butrint, Ksamil, Blue Eye, Lekuresi Castle. All-in-one daytrip.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 125 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $71

Review of Saranda’s Butrint, Ksamil, Blue Eye, and Lekuresi Castle day trip, with honest advice on timing, value, guides, and what to expect.

“I usually give constructive reviews. So, please take this positively. All well went except at Butrint. Butrint was supposed to be the highlight of my trip but it was disappointing. There was so much rush by the guide from one point to another. We didnt get enough time to walk on our own inside the complex, or take pictures. We were just running from one spot to another. Undoubtedly, the guide was very knowledgeable but wish he could give us some free time to enjoy the complex on our own.”

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Gjirokastra UNESCO & Ksamil Beach – From Tirana/Durres/Golem

4.Gjirokastra UNESCO & Ksamil Beach – From Tirana/Durres/Golem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $58

Review of the Gjirokastra and Ksamil day tour from Tirana, with practical advice on timing, beaches, costs, guides, and what to expect.

“A great trip. Antonio guided us throughout the trip and explained very eloquently. We visited Gjirokastra + Bazaar, and Monastery of Ardenica, and a stop at Vjosa River. He also briefed us on history and other noted places we saw along the way. We had also sometime on our own to explore. On his recommendation, I visited Skenduli House and Museum of Ethnography, and tried local cuisine, oshaf (fig dessert) is so good. Weather was great too!”

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From Durrës/Golem: Saranda, Ksamil, and Blue Eye Day Trip

5.Golem: Saranda, Ksamil, and Blue Eye Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 113 reviews

Review of Albania’s 12-hour day trip from Durrës or Golem to Saranda, Ksamil, Lekursi Castle, and the Blue Eye spring.

“Kristina was such an awesome guide! So friendly, warm, happy, she really made it a great day. We got to see everything that we planned to and I liked that we didn’t feel like we were being rushed to fit it all in. Long day of travel but it was definitely worth it !! The waters at blue eye and Ksamil were unreal :). Thanks so much!”

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From Durrës or Golem: Ksamil, Saranda and Blue Eye Tour

6.From Durrës or Golem: Ksamil, Saranda and Blue Eye Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 14 hours · from $52Best value

Review of the 14-hour Ksamil, Saranda, Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle tour from Durrës or Golem, with practical tips and honest value advice.

“Brilliant trip, we may not of had the weather, but we had Beni, such an amazing guide and nothing was too much trouble. Regular stops, lots of talks about the locations and mountains around us, even stopped for strawberry’s. Highly recommend Beni, such a nice guy and so caring about all his customers.”

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Ksamil: Mussel Sailing Tour with Food and Drink in Albania

7.Mussel Sailing Tour with Food and Drink in Albania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $68

Sail Butrint Lake from Ksamil, learn mussel farming, enjoy fresh mussels, local wine, and a quiet lakeside meal in Albania.

“We had a great time! It was just us and another couple and it was perfect (think the vibe was also influenced by them!) the guide was knowledgable and very nice! Overall lovely experience, mussels were tasty too”

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Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle Tour From Saranda

8.Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle Tour From Saranda

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 102 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $82

Review of Saranda’s Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle tour, with practical advice on timing, costs, guides and value.

“Albania is just absolutely beautiful. I loved every place we went. My favorite was the Blue Eye. Absolutely magnificent. Really blue with cristal clear waters. Our vote was late to arrived to port and then we had to wait forever to get in a te ser boat. Elvis our tour guide was magnificent. Very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. Particularly, he was very attentive and considerate to my 77 year old mom who cannot walk very well. He help us get a car to go see the Blue Eye. We really had such a wonderful time in Albania with Elvis. I really recommend this tour. Fantastic. Thank you Elvis!”

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Stand Up Paddle-boarding around Ksamil islands (3 times a day)

9.Stand Up Paddle-boarding around Ksamil islands (3 times a day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $67

Paddle the clear waters of Ksamil with patient guide Ari, island views, sunrise or sunset departures, and beginner-friendly instruction.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable a friendly. He taught us how to paddle and the islands he showed us were so beautiful it was a highlight of my holiday. Would definitely do again if I come back to Ksamil. Highly recommend.”

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Secret Blue Gem Cave & Grama Bay Boat Tours Vlore

10.Secret Blue Gem Cave & Grama Bay Boat Tours Vlore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Review of Vlore’s Blue Gem Cave and Grama Bay boat tour, with swimming stops, historic caves, practical advice, price details, and itinerary tips.

“It was an excellent day and a wonderful trip!! The captain of the boat was awesome as was his first mate Cize. Our entire boat had a blast. We. Were. Thee. Party. Boat. In the best way possible. Great music and food. The 20 euros for drinks and food is well worth it. My only minor constructive feedback would be to keep more snorkel gear for the patrons who want to use them. Other than that it was a real blast!!”

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From Tirana/Durrës: Saranda, Ksamil, and Blue Eye Tour

11.Durrës: Saranda, Ksamil, and Blue Eye Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 49 reviews · 12 hours · from $56

Review the 12-hour Saranda, Ksamil, and Blue Eye tour from Tirana or Durrës, with beaches, castle views, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“Beaucoup d'heures de route pour peu de temps sur place, notamment deux heures à Ksamil où nous avons été déposés dans une crique excentrée entourée de club lounge privés avec musique a fond et eau pas limpide sans doute a cause du vent fort. Toutefois, une partie de la plage, bien remplie, était, heureusement, publique. L'oeil bleu était envahi de touristes, pas toujours respectueux du site. L'Albanie souffre déjà du surtourisme... Point positif : on a pu admirer de beaux paysages et se rendre compte de la vie locale au cours des trajets.”

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

12.Semi – Private Tour of Saranda, Ksamil & Blue Eye from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $236

Review of the Saranda, Ksamil, and Blue Eye day tour from Tirana, with route details, costs, beach time, guides, and practical advice.

“Ksamil beach is very crowded. I swam to one of the islands then walked across and found a nice private place amongst the coral”

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Gjirokastra, Blue Eye, Ksamil & Saranda – Day Tour from Tirana

13.Gjirokastra, Blue Eye, Ksamil & Saranda – Day Tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $198

Review this long day trip from Tirana to Gjirokastra, the Blue Eye, Ksamil, Saranda, and the Albanian Riviera.

“It is a long way to Blue Eye but the views are definitely worth the drive. You got the chance to visit different parts of southern Albania. We also got one hour of lunch break at a very nice restaurant which offered traditional Albanian food. Highly recommend.”

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