Day trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu
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Day trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu

Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, German, Russian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 10 hours to 12 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore the ancient city of Butrint
  • Enjoy free time in the city port of Saranda
  • Admire amazing views along the Albanian coastline
  • Lunch at a sea view restaurant in Saranda
What to expect

Enjoy a one-day adventure in Albania with a cruise from Corfu, a guided walk in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Butrint, a buffet lunch, and a 20-kilometer highlight bus tour.

Depart from the Port of Corfu and follow the Albanian coast to the city port of Saranda. Enjoy a 20-kilometer guided bus tour of the southern coast and its virgin shores and islands. Pass through small villages and gaze in awe at the endless fertile plains that lead to a great lake. At the edge of the lake, you will find the ancient city of Vouthrota.

The highlight of your day will be a visit to Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Admire the ancient theatre, the Temple of Asclepius, the gymnasium, and the Roman Baths. The Roman Baptistery with its priceless mosaic floor, the Lion Gate, and the enormous Cyclopean walls will transport you back in time from 2,500 years till the 3rd century AD.

Return to Saranda for lunch, and then take a walking tour before sailing back to Corfu.

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What's included
  • check Boat service
  • check Entrance to the Ancient City of Butrint
  • check Entrance to the archaeological museum in the Venetian Castle
  • check A professional guide
  • check Coach tours in Albania
  • check Buffet lunch at a restaurant in Saranda
What's not included
  • x_not_included Coach transfer to and from the hotel and the Port of Corfu (optional)
  • x_not_included Items purchased from the on-board bar
  • x_not_included Drinks at the restaurant during lunch
Where

Corfu Port Authority Company, Ethnikis Antistaseos, Corfu, Greece

Meeting point:
Enter the port main gate and turn left for approximately 100 meters. You will see on your right-hand side the boats and the Ionian Cruises representative. Please be at the port at least 40 minutes before the scheduled boat departure time.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Please be aware that due to the limited passport and customs control facilities and due to the lack of personnel for passport control, there might be a delay in the control process at the port of Corfu, from 30 to 90 minutes upon arrival or departure for all the summer itineraries
  • Port taxes not included (20€‎)
  • You'll need a current valid passport or valid EU ID
  • In case there are children under 18 years old travelling with one parent, the second parent must give a declaration that allows the child to travel to Albania and back in the same day
  • The cruise schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions
  • There is a parking area in the Port of Corfu (€3.00 for 24 hours)
  • On-board facilities include 2 open decks with seated viewing areas, an air-conditioned main hall, TV, DVD player, a music system, a self-service bar, toilets, showers, cabins
  • The bar offers a variety of coffees, alcoholic beverages, refreshments, juices, toasts, sandwiches, pizzas, croissants, and several other snacks

Remember to bring:

  • Sunglasses, a hat, comfortable shoes or sandals, a small bottle of water, high-factor sunscreen, a camera, a mask
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Provider
Ionian Cruises
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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