Day trip

Experience the magic and mystery of Albania on a full-day trip from Corfu. Visit the modern town of Saranda and see the amazing ruins of the ancient city of Butrint with a professional guide.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Duration 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, French, German, Russian, Italian
Pickup optional: Pickup is from the nearest meeting point to your accommodation. After booking, the local partner will contact you by email to request for you to complete your check-in. The details that you provide in check-in allows the activity provider to issue your boarding card which is necessary to access the boat. Once they have this information, they will confirm your pickup location and time by email. Please remember to check your spam folder. You will need to click on 'Click Here' to get your boarding card. Please have your boarding card ready when you arrive at the port. Please note that embarkation starts from 08:10 AM and lasts until 7:00 PM. ***

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

JEFF – United Kingdom

A wonderful experience to see the ancient ruins and then the modern day Albania. Our guide was fantastic! Very informative and very helpful

Shannon O – Ireland

Aferdita was a brilliant guide, very knowledgeable and very funny. We had a great day, Butrint is definitely worth visiting if you can at all, and the lunch and time for drinks in Saranda was lovely! perfect day trip for anyone staying in Corfu for a few days :) I'd recommend bringing plenty of water and some snacks. For anyone that meets the group at the port rather than getting a pick up, make sure to pick up your physical boarding pass from the guide outside of the port building!

Highlights

Explore the ancient city of Butrint with a professional guide
Stroll the pretty streets of Saranda and enjoy lunch at a sea view restaurant
Enjoy breathtaking views of the coasts of Corfu and Albania

Full description

Explore the beauty of Albania on a guided day trip from Corfu. Step back in time at the ancient Greek and Roman city of Butrint. Visit an archaeological museum in a Venetian castle. Savor a delicious buffet lunch at a restaurant in Saranda. Board the airconditioned bus at your meeting point on the island of Corfu. Sit back and enjoy the ride to the port city of Saranda. Enjoy a 20-kilometer guided bus tour of the stunning southern coast and its virgin shores and islands. Pass through small villages and through endless fertile plains that lead to a great lake. Arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Butrint, where the ancient Greek city of Buthrotum disappeared under layers of silt and vegetation until its was found by archaeologists. Tour a Venetian tower and see the remains of the theater and Temple of Asclepius. Continue to the ruins of the ancient gymnasium and Roman Baths and admire a priceless mosaic floor in the Roman Baptistery. Travel back in time as you explore the Cyclopean walls and get panoramic views of the lake and plains from the top of the hill. Return to Saranda for a mouth-watering lunch, and then take a guided walking tour before sailing back to Corfu.

Includes

Boat transfer
Entry tickets for the ancient city of Butrint
Entry tickets for the archaeological museum in the Venetian castle
Bus tour with a professional guide
Buffet lunch at a restaurant in Saranda
Option to do some duty-free shopping at the port

Return ticket & fees (20€)
Personal expenses at the boat's
Drinks at the restaurant during lunch

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meet at the port in Corfu Town.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

There is a central meeting point and pickup time for each area of Corfu. The duration (20-120 minutes) of the coach transfer depends on your location. If you chose pickup, you will be informed via e-mail of your pickup time and location. Please check both your inbox and your spam box
Citizens of a non-European country with visa requirements in the Schengen zone will need a valid passport and residence permit or visa of the country belonging to a Schengen zone
Children under the age of 18 will not be accepted on board without being accompanied by 2 parents or an adult. For those accompanied by 1 parent only, the other parent must sign a written authorization
The guided part of the tour is conducted in English every day; in French Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday; in German every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; and in Italian every Thursday and Sunday

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Day Trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu