Day tour to Albania

Albania is only a short cruise away but a visit to this emerging nation really is like entering another world. The port of Saranda is being developed to welcome its first holidaymakers, and here you’ll have lunch (included) and the chance to have a look round.

But the highlight of your day will be the excursion to Butrint, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 1997. Over the centuries, the ancient town had disappeared under layers of silt and vegetation but archaeologists have uncovered one of the best remains of a working town in the Mediterranean. The Greeks, Romans and Ottomans all left their mark on Butrint, once a thriving port and centre of trade, and you walk in their footsteps during this special tour.

You will see remains of the amphitheatre, school, pharmacy and temple as you walk through the woodland and up the hill to the fort, where there are spectacular views into mainland Greece.

Unlike some tour operators, we fully guide this tour, and all your entrance fees (except the Port Tax) are included.