Albania Cruise from Corfu

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Itinerary

1. Saranda is a modern town on the south east coast of Albania. Saranda is situated in the Albanian Riviera, known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and picturesque landscapes. When boat arrives in the port in case that clients do not get part to the optional tour to Butrint they can have free time for about 6 hours in town or to do their own program. Attractions: Beaches: Saranda is renowned for its beautiful beaches, including Mirror Beach, Pasqyra Beach, and Ksamil Beach, offering opportunities for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. Lekuresi Castle: Perched on a hill overlooking the town, Lekuresi Castle offers panoramic views of Saranda and the surrounding area. It's a popular spot for visitors to enjoy sunset views. Blue Eye Spring: A natural spring located near Saranda, Blue Eye Spring is known for its crystal-clear blue waters and unique underwater features.

   6 h

2. On supplement ( payable on the boat) is offered a guided tour from Saranta to Butrint by coach. Butrint is an ancient city located in present-day Albania, near the southernmost tip of the country, close to the city of Saranda. It was originally a Greek colony, later becoming a Roman city and eventually an important Byzantine city. Butrint is known for its archaeological significance, boasting ruins and structures dating back to various periods of history, including Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman periods. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its well-preserved remains, including a theater, temples, baths, an agora (marketplace), and defensive walls. Visitors to Butrint can explore the ancient city's streets, buildings, and monuments, gaining insight into its rich history and cultural significance. Later return in Saranda and q lunch is offered in restaurant.

   1.7 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 170 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Worth a Visit

  Pleasant day out. Minibus took us from outside Ora Restaurant, Corfu Old Town to the ferry heading to Saranda. Ferry ride was about an hour. V busy. Then we were taken by coach to Butrint. Guide was very informative re Albania generally and Butrint’s history. We had a buffet lunch at Livia’s Butrint and then headed back for about 1.5 hours freetime in Saranda. Then walked back to catch ferry to Corfu.

  Angela_HOctober 2026via Viator

• 4Good but not great

  Excellent day overall in Albania with an excellent guide. A snapshot of the country and a pleasant cruise either way. Two downside points - we were mixed with a German party and the guide dominated the briefing on the bus - too loud and takes too much. Secondly we opted for the bus collection from our hotel - although early pick up we didn’t mind but when we returned (which was after 6pm) we still were waiting for the other boat to come in and we gave up and got a taxi

  AlistairBroomeSeptember 2026via Viator

• 4Beautiful Albania

  This a lovely tour and well worth doing. Everything rolled smoothly to plan and was a good lunch spot

  Andy_FSeptember 2026via Viator

• 3Great Guides but Better Logistics Needed

  The guides in Albania were great - very knowledgeable and kept the group moving on time. The tour of Butrint was excellent. Lunch was very nice (although served very early - it’s a long day with not much time built in for food). We opted for hotel transfers but it’s not clear in the description that this could mean a very early pick up and an extra hour of travel in the morning. On the way back the transfer took an hour and a half for what should’ve been no more than a 40 minute trip - if that was explained we would have just used a taxi. It put a really poor end to the day. I would recommend the trip but without the hotel transfer.

  Lynsey_GSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Great

  Great experience. Excellent guide and views.

  761glebbSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Fantastic way to see Butrint . Greet opportunity to visit Saranda

  Great day out. Well organised and good value for money . The pick up from the hotel was on time, the buffet lunch was good and we had an informative guide

  Alan_BSeptember 2026via Viator

Know before you go

How it compares in Corfu

• Its from-price is 64% below the median of the 125 day trips we list in Corfu.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 125.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Corfu

Corfu is a green Ionian island off north-west Greece, with a Venetian old town, olive groves, rocky coves and a taste of French and British history.

Corfu Town, on the east coast, is listed by UNESCO for its Venetian, French and British layers, with narrow lanes of tall pastel houses between two Venetian fortresses. The Liston arcade, modelled on a Parisian street, runs along the Spianada, a huge square where cricket is still played, and the old British palace there now holds a museum of Asian art. The tiny islet of Vlacherna and Pontikonisi, Mouse Island, sit off the airport runway.

Top-ranked sights in Corfu: Old Fortress (Palaio Frourio), Kanoni, Paleokastritsa.

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