コルフ島発サランダ＆ブトリント国立公園日帰りツアー（オプショナル）

Butrint was a great trip with an excellent guide, very knowledgable and informed. Travel in and out of ports fairly chaotic. More staff on hand would be helpful. Ferry snack bar basic not enough supplies or staff. Coach driver refused to return us to our arranged pick up: drop off place - restaurant Ora, he said traffic was bad. He left us in an unfamiliar part of town. We got a public bus to Liston Square and there appeared to be no traffic issues!

We were very happy to book at relatively short notice (2 days), and also to have a pick up close to our Corfu accommodation. This meant we were guided from the time we boarded the coach, so didn't have to search out where to go at the port. After passport control we boarded the ferry and paid the €20 per person Albanian tourist tax. At Saranda, we walked right on to the coach to take us to the Butrint National Park. We had an excellent Albanian English speaking guide, and so we enjoyed our visit to that amazing archaeological site, full of ruins and history from many eras. Buffet lunch was provided, which embraced gluten free provision. Back in Saranda we had some time to explore before taking the ferry back to Corfu. A memorable day.

Knowledgeable guides (available in multiple languages), well-planned itinerary, the lunch is a bit light on protein for non meat eaters but I still left full :) Saranda isn't too interesting but Butrinti was excellent, totally worth it!

I really enjoyed all the information and looking at the ruins. Although disapointed not to see the big mosaics advertised in the description of the trip and my main purpose in going. The lunch was a buffet style and Although it was good I expected something traditional. As for the time left to look around Sarandra, we found it to be pointless unless you want more food and drink we saw two shops selling junk items, and we did walk up and down the tiered streets as recommended. Would not do again unfortunately.

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A fantastic day of Antiquity, and a very very enjoyable buffet. Great guide and driver, also relaxing cruise there and back.

Very nice day with our myra guide who spoke French very well. Beautiful argeological site to see absolutely. I recommend this excursion.

The day was very well organised. We opted for the pick up which was prompt, professional and comfortable. When we arrived at the port, we were clearly directed as to where we should be and what to do, there were plenty of staff to assist. The boat was comfortable and the journey to Sarandë took about 1 hr 15 minutes, it was very smooth for most of it, around 10 minutes on the approach to Sarande was a little choppy. Once we arrived, we were professionally guided to the correct coach by language and greeted by our guide who stayed with us for the remainder of the day. He gave us great information as we toured the site of Butrint which was amazing. If you are unsteady in your feet the paths here can be a little difficult, there were some people with strollers on our tour and I think it was very hard for them. The included lunch was really good and in a nice location, we then returned to Sarande for around an hour of free time before heading back to Corfú. We were are party of 3 - couple of 55 and one 70+ year old - and we all had a great day and thought it to be exceptionally good value.

From our hotel in Messonghi, 50 minutes by coach to reach the city of Corfu departure from the boat. Then 50 minutes by boat to Albania where we discover the city of Saranda: concrete and buildings. The guide offers us from the arrival a break in a bar-restaurant (10 minutes by bus) to rest 30 minutes 🙄... And we leave by coach to the site of Butrint (35 minutes by bus), although classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site but where visitors are free to walk anywhere, no limits or protection!? The site is of little interest to us... ruins, mosaics that are on the guides but not visible because covered with sand to protect them. Then back to the restaurant included in the price of the exit (35mn bus), a simple buffet with apple for dessert 🥴. Re-bus (20 minutes) towards the castle Lekuresi where we are offered a 15 minutes stop for the view + photo, we take the bus (20 minutes) for a free time in Saranda 50 minutes but not much to see, new constructions, bars, restaurants and few shops... Finally: Back, it's gone for 1 hour boat to Corfu and 50 minutes bus to the hotel... balance 5h30 transport..😕 It may be worth visiting Butrint if you are already in Albania, but the excursion from Corfu is disappointing...

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Pretty organized and a well planned day to Sarande and Butrint. So many of the ruins are still standing and in decent shape. Bus driver managed to navigate a difficult detour due to construction. Lunch was delicious and included in my package.