



Really nice trip with friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Have you ever been to Albania 🇦🇱? Now's your chance! After passport control at the international terminal, you'll cross by ferry. Buses will be waiting for you in Saranda. Our bus was with our German-speaking guide, Tomi. He led us conscientiously and knowledgeably through the fascinating archaeological site of Butrint, beautifully situated on a peninsula. Lunch was ample and delicious. Afterwards, we spent an hour exploring the Saranda promenade on our own – that was perfectly sufficient. The trip to Albania was well worth it.
Overall, a great experience with a few minor drawbacks. Despite the massive crowds at the port of Corfu (many different departures at once), we were directed to the right places efficiently, though it was a bit chaotic at times. The tour operator was Ionian Cruises. Hotel pick-up was punctual, and our German-speaking tour group was thankfully small that day. The boat trip to Saranda took about an hour, followed by a bus ride of over an hour to Butrint due to traffic. In Butrint, we had a guided tour of the archaeological park. Unfortunately, it was too short and rushed. Our guide meant well but talked too much, leaving little time for independent exploration. The buffet in Butrint was decent and good. After the boat trip back, we had about 45 minutes in the city, which was too short. But the ship was already heading back.





