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Day trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu

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$67.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian, French, German, Russian

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Duration: from 10 hours to 12 hours

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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.

What's included

Boat service
Entrance to the Ancient City of Butrint
Entrance to the archaeological museum in the Venetian Castle
A professional guide
Coach tours in Albania
Buffet lunch at a restaurant in Saranda

What's not included

Coach transfer to and from the hotel and the Port of Corfu (optional)
Items purchased from the on-board bar
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

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.

What people say about this experience

Britta
From Germany - July 2024

Traveled with a group of friends

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Leider etwas zu kurz...durch Stau auf dem Hinweg nach Butrint war es viel zu kurz und es wurde zum Rennen durch den Park...
Anonymous
From United States of America - June 2024

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Reiseleiter Thomas sehr gut! Organisation bis zum Hafen nicht so gut
Susanne
From Germany - December 2023

Traveled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Es war ein wundervoller Tag mit einem sehr kompetenten Guide und sehr freundlich, gutes Mittagessen.
Paul
From United States of America - October 2023

Traveled as a couple

55 - 64 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

The history was very interesting, the guide was knowledgeable and explained everything clearly
Kathi
From Germany - October 2023

Traveled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Was war gut: -Transfer (pünktlich und angenehm) -Kontakt mit Ionian Cruises (die Leute die da arbeiten haben immer uns geholfen und unsere Fragen bean ...
Sofie
From Belgium - September 2023

Traveled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Het overtrof enorm mijn verwachtingen! Albanië is echt een prachtig land. De gids wist enorm veel en je zag dat ze het met volle passie deed. Butrint ...

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