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From Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun Speedboat Tour

1. From Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun Speedboat Tour

First we visit the natural cave of Haxhi Ali. The trip to the cave lasts about 30-40 min.We will enter the cave where we will stay for about 15-20 min for some swim,diving in the underwater world and exploring the cave. After visiting the cave we go to one of the wonderful beaches of the Karaburun peninsula at “Saint Vasil beach” where you will have the possibility to swim,snorkel and enjoy the blue crystal waters and the beautiful nature around the beach. You aslo will have the oportunity to visit and explore the wild beaches on Saint Koli bay.You will have to do a 15 min walk to reach this wild beautiful beaches. Then we return to the departure point in the city of Vlore.

Day Trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu

2. Day Trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu

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.

From Vlorë: Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun Speedboat Trip

3. From Vlorë: Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun Speedboat Trip

The departure time is from 09:00 am and at 1:30 pm. You will meet the guide at Vlora Touristic Port, make sure to be 10 minutes before the departure time. We jump on Board and the trip's first stop is Haxhi Ali Cave, the journey takes about 30 minutes. We enter the cave where we stay to snorkel and explore the cave, snorkel gear can be requested from the guide free of charge. Next to the exploration of the cave, we continue the journey and stop at a wonderful beach inland of the Karaburun Peninsula, it is an equipped beach, where you will find a small tavern, serving local food and drinks, where you can have a bite. After enjoying the crystal clear waters and the amazing view, we jump on board and head back to the Vlora Touristic Port, about 30 minutes ride. End of the journey.

Clare: Sazan Island & Karaburun Speedboat Trip & Snorkeling

4. Clare: Sazan Island & Karaburun Speedboat Trip & Snorkeling

The departure time is from 9:30 AM. You will meet the guide at Vlora Touristic Port, make sure to be 10 minutes before the departure time. We jump on Board and the trip's first stop is Sazan Island the journey to the island lasts about 40/50 min. We stay on the island for about an hour, the guide will bring you to visit Sazan Island Old inhabited Town, telling the history and interesting anecdotes around, back off the tour you can spend the rest of the time lying on the crystal waters beach of the island, drinks will be served to cool off from the heat. We board again and head to Haxhi Ali Cave, the journey from Sazan Island to the cave takes about 15 minutes. We enter the cave where we stay to snorkel and explore the cave, snorkel gear can be requested from the guide free of charge. Next to the exploration of the cave, we continue the journey and stop at a wonderful beach in the inland of the Karaburun Peninsula, it is an equipped beach, where you will find a small tavern, serving local food and drinks, where you can have your lunch. After enjoying the crystal clear waters and the amazing view, we jump on board and head back to the Vlora Touristic Port, about 30 minutes ride. End of the journey.

Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave and Dafina Cave Speedboat Tour

5. Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave and Dafina Cave Speedboat Tour

Join us for a thrilling speedboat trip to Haxhi Ali Cave and Dafina Cave. Feel the wind in your hair as you speed around the stunning coastal area. Marvel at the panoramic views from the top of the two limestone caves. Explore the interiors, filled with fascinating rock formations. Our experienced guide will ensure your safety and maximum fun throughout the adventure. Book now for a unique and unforgettable experience! The departure time is at 10:00 am, at the Tourist Port of Vlora, where you will meet the guide, who will spend the whole day with you, telling you about the history, the fauna, and the flora of the beaches you will visit and certainly curious and amusing anecdotes. First, we visit Haxhi Ali cave, the journey to the cave takes about 30-40 minutes, we enter the cave where you can dive, snorkel and explore the cave. The journey will carry on and stop on the Boat of Bay and will take a closer visit to the cliffs of Karaburun Peninsula, where you discover local marine life while taking a dip in the crystalline waters. Will continue the ride, we will stop at Dafina Bay, a virgin bay where we will have the opportunity to see the wilderness of the Karaburun peninsula, also, just next to the beach, we will visit Dafina cave, a small cave with a small beach inside. We will stay in Dafina Bay for about 2 hours to snorkel and swim in the crystal clear waters and drinks and snacks will be served. Will continue towards Brsitan Bay, with a perfect combination of mountain and sea, here we will stay for about 1 hour and you can relax, dive, snorkel, and swim exploring the clear water and deep blue sea, and just a few minutes walking in the Innland of Karaburun, here you will find an abandoned military unit of the Communist period. Back off will jump on board and enjoy the way back along the Ionian Sea and the cliffs of Karaburun Peninsula.

Grama Bay: Small Group Caves & Beaches Speedboat Guided Tour

6. Grama Bay: Small Group Caves & Beaches Speedboat Guided Tour

The departure is at 9:00 first we visit the cave of Haxhi Ali.The trip to the cave takes about 30-40 minutes.We enter the cave where we stay for about 15-20 minutes to explore the cave and do some diving. After the visit to the cave,we head towards the magical beach of Dafina Bay.We will enjoy the deap blue and crystal water of Dafina Bay.We will have the opportunity to visit and explore the fabulous Dafina Cave as well full of magic colors and amazing underwaterworld.We stay on Dafina Bay for 60 min. Then we continue the journey to the beach of Bristan Bay.A wild and quiet beach where we will stay for a swim and snorkel for 20 min. Then we head towards the Secret Bay where we will stay for about 20-30 minutes to explore the bay and his wild nature that this bay offers.In this bay,we will have the opportunity to dive and explore the underwater world of the Secret Cave. Then we head towards the Englishman Bay.Where we will have the opportunity to dive and explore this wonderful secret bay. After we finish our visit to this bay we head straight to the wonderful Bay of Lloviz.Where we will have opportunity to visit and explore the magical Cave of Lloviz.We are sure that you will be amazed by the beauty and magical colors that this cave offers.We stay on Llovizi Bay for 60 min. Then we head to the Grama Bay.Where we will dive,swim and explore the wild nature that this bay offers.For a stunning landscape of the Grama Bay we will have to hike up in the mountain for about 20 minutes.Its not at all a difficult terrain. In the end we return to the starting point in the city of Vlora. During this tour,you will have the opportunity to see and visit the wild and amazing nature of the Karaburun peninsula full of masive rocks,lot of natural caves and wild,magical beaches.You will also see the magical underwater world of this Peninsula.

From Sarandë: The Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle

7. From Sarandë: The Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle

Venture into the lush greenery of South Albania to discover the natural phenomenon of the Blue Eye. visit the ancient Lekursi Castle on the hillside and get a stunning panorama of Saranda, Butrint Lagoon, and the Greek island of Corfu. Depart in the morning from Saranda. Your guide will lead you to one of the most breathtaking views in south Albania, the Blue Eye to admire its uniqueness. Be enchanted by the surrounding green forest and all its freshwater. At the center of the tarn source, you will understand why it is named the ‘Blue Eye’. Be mesmerized by how crystal clear the water is as you get a clear view of the bottom of a pool that is over 50 meters deep. Continue to the Lekursi Castle. located only half an hour away from the Blue Eye, on a hill that offers you a panoramic view of Saranda, Butrint Lagoon, and the island of Corfu. See the ruins of the homonymous village.

Vlore:Haxhi Ali Cave Visit & Karaburun Peninsula highlights

8. Vlore:Haxhi Ali Cave Visit & Karaburun Peninsula highlights

In this tour, we will make a journey of about 50 minutes to the natural cave of Haxhi Ali,where we will enter the cave and stay for 20 minutes where you will have the opportunity to enjoy her blue crystal water.You will admire her beautiful,natural shapes and learn about the cave history.After our visit to the cave, we will make a trip along the attractive coastline of the Karaburun peninsula with a few short stops where you will have the opportunity to admire the wild coastline of the peninsula.After this trip,its the end of the journey and we will turn back to the meeting point.This tour is ideal for those who do not want to spend a lot of time on the beaches of Karaburun.

Sarandë: Butrint Archaeological Park and Ksamil Day Trip

9. Sarandë: Butrint Archaeological Park and Ksamil Day Trip

Departing from Saranda, your first stop will be Butrint where you will learn the ancient history of this site. Full of archeological monuments, Butrint has been part of the national heritage of UNESCO.You will see the old Roman theatre, watchtowers and numerous and splendid well-preserved monuments. After taking in what represent some history of the area it will be time for your next stop. In about 30 minutes you will reach Ksamil. One of the most wonderful beaches in Albania, well known for the clear waters and a mix of white sandy beaches and white cliffs What is special about this place, is it’s three small islands around which you can reach by swimming, by kayak or by boat. With its excellent position this place is known as "the Ionian pearl".

Vlore:Sazan Island & Haxhi Ali Cave Speedboat Tour

10. Vlore:Sazan Island & Haxhi Ali Cave Speedboat Tour

The Sazan Karaburun National Marine Park is a marine park in the Vlorë County of southwestern Albania. Explore and have a wonderful experience both the boundaries of the Peninsula of Karaburun and the Island of Sazan. Enjoy the vast array of landforms, including mountains, caves, islands, bays, cliffs, beaches, and rocky coasts. First, we visit the Sazan island where we stay for about 1 hour which you decide how to spend it.Stay on the beach of Sazan or have a 30 min walk to visit the old town of Sazan island. Then we head to Haxhi Ali Cave.We enter the cave,where we stay for 20 min to have some diving snorkeling and exploring the cave. After the visit to the cave of Haxhi Ali we go to one of the most beautiful beaches of Karaburun peninsula to Dhim Kushta Bay where we stay for 3 hours or more. Once we are at Dhim Kushta Bay we can access to the small and wonderful beach of Saint Koli by walking for 20 min.We can go to the beach of Saint Koli by boat but it depends on sea conditions. In the end, get back to the port of Vlore where we start the tour at Olympia Bar.

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The tour is definitely to be recommended! Interesting destinations including characteristic villages that can hardly be reached and visited optimally with your own or local means. Note on the organization of the trip: they moved and reorganized the stages of the tour in advance to meet our need to end the trip in a different destination from the one planned (we basically left as a group of 7 friends). Mimi, our guide (from 110 and praise!), Told us many curiosities about the history of Albania and tried to satisfy us as much as possible by giving us a truly unique experience. Happy tour future travelers !!

It wasn't easy to find a tour guide as the Saranda port is quite busy to meet (full of Taxi drivers). The guide was very nice and lead us to all the locations and let us decide how long we want to stay where. While we got some information about the different places we visited, it was very minimal and I had expected the guide to talk and share more.

It was interesting journey trought the Albania. We like hotels where we stay. Our guide was very nice young men and tell us lot of Albania. We recomend the trip.

Very nice excursion. Herald, the guide, very courteous and knowledgeable. Highly recommended

Interesting destinations but perhaps too busy considering the distance to be covered.