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Albanian Coast Cruise: An Extraordinary Adventure from Corfu to UNESCO Butrint
3.6
76 Ratings
Kerkira
Embark on an extraordinary Albanian Coast Cruise from Corfu to UNESCO Butrint. Explore ancient ruins, picturesque villages, and stunning landscapes. Book your adventure now.
Duration:
9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Corfu Old Town - Our Cruise to Albania from Corfu 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.
- Port of Saranda - Our Cruise to Albania from Corfu 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.
- Agios Saranda - Short coffee break in Saranda City (drinks not included)
- 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
- Agios Saranda - Arrival at the same restaurant in Saranda for a buffet-style lunch.
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Agios Saranda - Departure from the restaurant
Free time to stroll around the city 1.5 hours -
Albania - Coach boarding and departure from the Saranda city centre
Arrival at the Port of Saranda. Passport control, boarding
Departure from the Port of Saranda
What's Included
- Explore the ancient city of Butrint
- Guided walking tour of Saranda and free time
- Lunch at a sea view restaurant in Saranda
- Short coffee break in Saranda (drinks not included)
What's Not Included
- Any Private Expenses
- Port Taxes (15.00 euros per person)
- Private transportation
Additional Information
Our Cruise to Albania from Corfu 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. After a short coffee break in Saranda, a 20 km guided coach tour of the south coast’s virgin shores and scattered islands is available for those who want it. Leaving the mainland again, 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. At the edge of the lake is the ancient city of Vouthrota.
Lunch is served upon your return to Saranda.
In the afternoon, there will be a walking tour of Saranda, after which we depart for Corfu.
- French: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- German: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
- Russian: Wednesday and Friday
- Italian: Thursday and Sunday
Location
Corfu Port Authority Company
Ethnikis Antistaseos
You must be at the main port of Corfu at 08:30 am for the embarkation
As you enter the main gate you have to go left to the very end directly to the international passenger terminal.
In front of the main gate of the Albanian check point sector you will meet our representative.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.6
(76 Ratings)
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Susan_e
Feb 13, 2024
Fab trip - It was a fabulous day. There is lots of walking and the terrain at seranda is rough. Wear trainers definitely no flip flops. The restaurant we went to food was lovely but watch the way they charge for drinks. We used Euros and were charged a slightly diff price tha if we paid in. Lev. All in all a great day.
Review provided by Viator
Jeanettetennant
Oct 22, 2023
One of the best guided trips we have done - Our guide was not only very informative but funny as well .
He took the time to answer any questions our group had and was a complete gentleman.
Thank you for an enjoyable time.
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Jonathan_h
Sep 25, 2023
Enjoyable day trip - A well guided tour that delivered all it promised.
Met at the port in Corfu and guided onto the ferry.
Met at the port in Albania and well guided at the site at Butrint
Good direction and good timing
No wasted time waiting.
A good lunch well organised.
Well organised.
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Louise_t
Jun 26, 2023
Fabulus day in Albania - We had a fabulous day out to Albania from Corfu. The trip itself was so much better than advertised and surpassed or expectations. The boat trip over was not overcrowded with plenty of shade for thhose who wanted it, a great trip arounf Butrint, gorgeous group meal with fresh Sea Bass, Mussels and Greek salad, and all finished with an hour in Saranda. Our guide was brilliant - she was intersting friendly and managed our day fabulously.
We made our own way to the port as we had a hire car and did have a little trouble in passport control as we hadn't recieved our boarding pass from the rep, so if in the same situation, hunt out your Ionian Cruises rep. My last advice is you really do need to be at the port at least an hour before you sail to accommodate all thats required for passport control.
Enjoy - it was fabulous!!
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Sandy
Jul 16, 2023
Great day out - An excellent day trip and well run. Albania is a fascinating country, having the opportunity to explore one of their cities was great. Butrint was a brilliant visit too, the partially submerged ruins have loads of little turtles which we loved.
Only downside is the waiting times at the start and end of the trip. Because you're crossing boarders, you have to go through passport control. Since the boat has a lot of people, it can take a while to grt through everyone.
Overall, would absolutely recommend it.
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Tonyln968ne
Jun 23, 2023
Wonderful trip to Butrint - Well organised, pick-up and drop off were on time. Boat trips were comfortable while the bus trip to Butrint and the guided tour was very special. A nice lunch was served in a good local restaurant and staff were very pleasant.
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Adam_f
Jun 14, 2023
Nice trip - Went with my partner to explore some of Albania, the tour in Albania was very good and our guide was very knowledgeable. Lunch was nice but didn't realize drinks weren't included and they don't take card. Everything else was fine my reason for the 3 stars is because of the rudeness of the staff at Ionian cruises. We didn't find them welcoming and they just seemed fed up.
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Adamfasoli
Jun 13, 2023
Nice day trip - Went with my partner on this day trip to Albania and had a lovely time, tour guide was very knowledgeable and the country was beautiful and lunch was great. My only problem was the rudeness of the staff for Ionian cruises who worked on the ships. I would of given this a 5 star if they weren't rude. Everything else was fine.
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Tanya30032018
Sep 2, 2023
Total waste of time and money - Don’t bother … we booked hoping would be much improved from a review from 2019. From leaving hotel @ 07:20 no time for breakfast was told by TUI rep to walk down steep hill to meet Albanian transport bus, got a phone call to say to meet at hotel trxwption by phone call:( transport collected is then 40 min drive to harbour, then waited 40 mins to go through customs, then 20 min wait for boat (grotty with broken seats) to leave then 55 minute transfer to Albania, another bus to the ruins - these were enjoyable to see, baby turtles and some history but also don’t go if you have a bad back or knee/leg injury as you have to climb 150 steps to church ruins before leaving - toir takes about 40 min then back on bus to restaurant for a rubbish buffet of potatoes mini kebab meat sausage lettuce tomatoes aubergine and hard sliced bread. The restaurant did have a lovely rooftop pool but not allowed to use a d whacked off to town to shop !? 45 mins of a few shops on the front selling same things - don’t waste your money !!!! Don’t waste your time … how eat the bus driver and the tour guide was so lovely x. All in all we didn’t get back till 7:20 so 12 hours away with 3/4 of that time travelling. :(
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Tracey_h
Oct 17, 2023
If this were Eurovision then Viator nil point - Albania 12 points/douze points - Viator you suck bigger than the suckiest sweet ever!
Ionian travel, your instructions for meeting your representative and the rep not having anything that identified her as your rep other than the small logo on her jacket as she stood in a throng of towering people was ridiculous.
BUT the boat trip to Albania after embarkation was Amazing and thoroughly recommended.
DO NOT waste your money booking via Viator, they take €50 per person for being the middleman. Instead, go to your local tour shop and save yourself money and, whilst viator did not include a pick up/return for us, a local tour provider will.
Albania 5 stars
Boat crossing 5 stars
Ionian tour guides - 5+ stars
Ionian Rep on port - 1 star for being there but zero for clear communication
Viator minus points for taking money as a useless middleman.
Definitely worth the visit just not via Viator!
Review provided by Viator
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