Cross borders and centuries with a full-day escape to Albania from Corfu. Start your day with a scenic cruise to Saranda, then step back in time at the ancient city of Butrint—one of the most important archaeological sites in the Mediterranean. With ruins from Greek, Roman, and Byzantine eras surrounded by lush nature, Butrint is a UNESCO World Heritage treasure. After your guided tour, enjoy a buffet-style lunch and take time to explore the coastal charm of Saranda before heading back to Corfu with unforgettable memories—and a new country checked off your list!
✅ Round-trip cruise from Corfu to Saranda with passport control
✅ Guided visit of the archaeological site of Butrint
✅ Explore ancient temples, theaters, and Venetian castles
✅ Buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Saranda
✅ Free time to walk, shop, or enjoy a coffee by the sea
✅ Coach transfers and professional guide included in Albania
✅ Port authorities taxes 20€ not included
✅ Full-Day Tour 08:45 – 18:00
✅ Hotel Pickup included if option selected
What to see:
Agia Saranda: ‘the City of the Forty Saints’. Once passports are checked you will enjoy the mixture of old and new buildings. This town is held to be the site of Albania’s first synagogue, which was built between the 4th/5th centuries. There are also traces from the Ottomans, and also the ancient medieval roads. The center and the beach area have been recently renovated and are really charming and comfortable to stay at. Stroll around the small streets or just have a seat, relax, and enjoy some drinks while admiring the Ionian Sea and Corfu in the background.
National Park & Ancien Town of Butrint: Over the centuries, the ancient town of Butrint had disappeared under layers of silt and vegetation – but archaeologists uncovered one of the best remains of a working town in the Mediterranean. At the edge of the lake where the ancient city of Vouthrota is situated, with its well maintained archaeological monuments and ancient theatre, and here the visitor is taken thousands of years back in time: the ancient gymnasium, the Roman buildings, the old temple with the priceless mosaic floor, and also the enormous stone walls surrendering the old acropolis (which date from the 7th century BC), will take you back in time. Upon reaching the top of the hill lies the castle of Ali Passa, an oddment of the Ottoman Empire, from where you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Ancient city, the lake, and the vast plains, a breathtaking sight of the National Park.
The tour to Butrint includes:
- The coaches from Saranda port to Butrint and return.
- The entrance to archeological monuments.
- The guided tour in English that will last 1 hour and 20 minutes on foot.
- Lunch at the restaurant in Saranda City.
Languages of Live Tour Guide in Butrint:
Monday: English – German (5 May 2025 – 20 Oct 2025)
Tuesday: English – French – German (6 May 2025 – 21 Oct 2025)
Wednesday: English – German (7 May 2025 – 22 Oct 2025)
Thursday: English – French – Italian (1 May 2025 – 23 Oct 2025)
Friday: English – German – Russian (2 May 2025 – 24 Oct 2025)
Saturday: English – French – German (3 May 2025 – 18 Oct 2025)
Sunday: English – French – Italian (4 May 2025 – 19 Oct 2025)
