Blue Eye & Butrint Tour from Saranda

The Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) is a karst spring of unreal blue rising from over 50 metres deep: the water is icy (10°C all year) but the sight is worth the trip. Butrint, a UNESCO site, is a Greco-Roman city suspended between lagoon and forest: theatre, baptistery and ancient walls.

The combined tour from Saranda joins both stops in a half or full day, with transfer, guide and visit times optimised to avoid peak crowds. Entrance fees generally not included (Blue Eye ~€0.5, Butrint ~€8).

At a glance

• Blue Eye spring (Syri i Kaltër)
• Butrint, UNESCO site
• Transfer from Saranda included
• Great off-season too

What's included

• Return transfer from Saranda
• English/Italian-speaking guide
• Optimised visit times
• Panoramic photo stops
• Water on board

Good to know

• Swimming is forbidden in the Blue Eye spring itself, but you can swim in the nearby river.
• Comfortable shoes for the Butrint trails.
• Available all year round: perfect in spring and autumn too.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Blue Eye & Butrint tour?

From €30 per person for the half-day tour with transfer; the full day with dedicated guide starts from €55. Entrance fees not included. Exact price on WhatsApp.

How far is the Blue Eye from Saranda?

About 35 minutes by car (22 km). Butrint is 25 minutes south. The combined tour connects both comfortably.

Can you swim in the Blue Eye?

Not in the main spring, but a few metres downstream you can swim in the river (10°C water: only for the brave!).

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