

by Rei Tours
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€78This 6 to 7 hour day trip from Saranda includes hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off in Saranda, as well as pickup and drop-off in Ksamil from the Rei Tours office. Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a certified guide accompanies the group throughout the day. The tour starts with a one-hour visit to Gjirokastra Castle, a stone fortress where visitors can explore the historic site and learn about its role in the region. Next, the group spends one hour at the Gjirokastra Bazaar, observing traditional market activities and the local way of life. Afterward, there is a 30-minute stop at the Cold War Tunnel, an underground site connected to Albania’s Cold War history. The final stop is the Blue Eye, a natural spring known for its clear blue water and surrounding natural park, where visitors spend about 30 minutes enjoying the nature. Bottled water and all entrance fees are included. Meals and the train ticket required to access the Blue Eye are not included.
Gjirokaster Castle
Spend about one hour exploring Gjirokaster Castle. The visit includes time to walk around the fortress and learn about its historical significance in the region.
60 min
Gjirokastra Bazaar
Stop for one hour at the Gjirokastra Bazaar to observe the traditional market environment and local trade.
60 min
The Cold War Tunnel
A 30-minute visit to an underground tunnel used during the Cold War era.
30 min
The Blue Eye
A 30-minute stop at the Blue Eye natural spring, known for its clear blue water and natural setting.
30 min
Rei Tours Port Office, rruga Mitat Hoxha, inside Saranda Ferry terminal
End point
Rei Tours Port Office, rruga Mitat Hoxha, inside Saranda Ferry terminal


by Rei Tours
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€78This 6 to 7 hour day trip from Saranda includes hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off in Saranda, as well as pickup and drop-off in Ksamil from the Rei Tours office. Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a certified guide accompanies the group throughout the day. The tour starts with a one-hour visit to Gjirokastra Castle, a stone fortress where visitors can explore the historic site and learn about its role in the region. Next, the group spends one hour at the Gjirokastra Bazaar, observing traditional market activities and the local way of life. Afterward, there is a 30-minute stop at the Cold War Tunnel, an underground site connected to Albania’s Cold War history. The final stop is the Blue Eye, a natural spring known for its clear blue water and surrounding natural park, where visitors spend about 30 minutes enjoying the nature. Bottled water and all entrance fees are included. Meals and the train ticket required to access the Blue Eye are not included.
Gjirokaster Castle
Spend about one hour exploring Gjirokaster Castle. The visit includes time to walk around the fortress and learn about its historical significance in the region.
60 min
Gjirokastra Bazaar
Stop for one hour at the Gjirokastra Bazaar to observe the traditional market environment and local trade.
60 min
The Cold War Tunnel
A 30-minute visit to an underground tunnel used during the Cold War era.
30 min
The Blue Eye
A 30-minute stop at the Blue Eye natural spring, known for its clear blue water and natural setting.
30 min
Rei Tours Port Office, rruga Mitat Hoxha, inside Saranda Ferry terminal
End point
Rei Tours Port Office, rruga Mitat Hoxha, inside Saranda Ferry terminal