Corfu to Saranda

Make the most of your time in Corfu by visiting Albania, just across the Straits of Corfu. Take a ferry to Saranda and enjoy free time to stroll, relax, and get to know this beach town. Alternatively, opt for a side trip to Butrint to see its UNESCO World Heritage–listed Greco-Roman ruins. Your tour includes return ferry tickets; hotel pickup and drop-off are optional.

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 2500 years till the 3rd century.(OPTIONAL)

Venture away from Corfu for the day on a full day excursion to neighboring Albania. Cruise to Sarandë, a resort town on the Albanian Riviera. The city is home to the site of Alabania's first synagogue, built in the 5th century. Tour the archeological relics, take photos in the horseshoe-shaped bay, do some duty-free shopping, and sample Albanian food in the town. An optional excursion to the ancient town of Butrint includes lunch.