Day Trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu
- Live Guide
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- Day Trip
- Pickup Service
- E-Ticket
- 10 hr
Our single-day cruise to the fascinating country of Albania is aimed at adventurous travellers seeking something out of the ordinary. From the Port of Corfu, we follow the Albanian coast to the city port of Saranda. A 20 km guided coach tour of the south coast’s virgin shores and scattered islands is available. We pass small picturesque villages and endless fertile plains that lead to a great lake. The highlight of your day will be a visit to Butrint – an UNESCO World Heritage site. Over the centuries, the ancient town had disappeared under layers of silt and vegetation. In recent years, however, archaeologists have uncovered some of the finest working town remains in the Mediterranean. The Venetian Tower near the entrance, the ancient theatre, the Temple of Asclepius, the ancient gymnasium, 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 A.D.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Ionian Cruises
Pass By: Corfu Old Town
Admire the scenery of the Old Town of Corfu
Stop At:
Arrival at the main Port of Albania (Saranda). Passport control and coach boarding
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Agios Saranda
Short coffee break in Saranda City
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Butrint National Park
Arrival at the archaeological area of Butrint. Tour lasts between 90-110 minutes depending on age. The tour for elderly or disabled guests will include 70% of the archaeological area (with a separate guide when necessary). There is a small bar/ kiosk at the entrance to the site. Public bathroom facilities are available at the end of the tour in the Venetian Castle on the Acropolis hill.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Stop At: Agios Saranda
Lunch at a sea view restaurant in Saranda Guided walking tour of Saranda and free time
Duration: 2 hour 30 minutes
