The one day trip to Albania gives you the wonderful opportunity of exploring another country in just a day. The departure is from the port of Corfu and the destination is Saranda, the beautiful seaside town at the south of Albania.
The highlight of your day will be a visit to Butrint – a 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 towns remains in the Mediterranean. At the edge of the lake is the ancient city of Vouthrota. 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. At the top of the hill stands the Venetian Castle, offering breath-taking, panoramic views of the ancient city, the lake and the vast plains below. Lunch is served upon your return to Saranda. In the afternoon, there will be a walking tour of Saranda, after which we finally depart this land that time forgot.
Coach transfer to and from the port of Corfu is available. Kindly note that this excursion shall be booked at least 2 days in advance as it depends on availability.
AVAILABLE DAYS & LANGUAGES
Monday: English – German
Tuesday: English – German – French
Wednesday: English – German
Thursday: English – French – Italian
Friday: English – German – Russian
Saturday: English – German – French
Sunday: English – French – Italian
PROGRAM OF THE EXCURSION
- 08:00 Terminal gate open, for Passport control and duty free shopping
- 09:00 Ending Boarding and on-board check in
- 09:20 Departure from the main Port of Corfu
- 10:45 Arrival at the main Port of Albania (Saranda). Passport control and coach boarding
- 11:00 Departure from the port
- 11:30 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.
- 13:20 Departure from Butrint
- 13:50 Arrival at the restaurant in Saranda for a buffet-style lunch.
- 15:00 Departure from the restaurant
- 15:10 Free time to stroll around the city
- 16:40 Coach boarding and departure from the Saranda city centre
- 16:50 Arrival at the Port of Saranda. Passport control, boarding
- 17:00 Departure from the Port of Saranda
- 18:30 Arrival at the main Port of Corfu. Disembarkation and passport control
