Saranda: all 13 tours and excursions for your cruise

Explore Sarande at your leisure during your full-day (8-hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Saranda, Lekursi Castle, Gjirokastr, Butrint, National Park of...

Explore Sarande at your leisure during your half-day (4-hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Saranda, Lekursi Castle, Gjirokastr, Butrint, National Park of...

Explore Sarande at your leisure during your full-day (8-hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Saranda, Lekursi Castle, Gjirokastr, Butrint, National Park of...

Explore Sarande at your leisure during your half-day (4-hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Saranda, Lekursi Castle, Gjirokastr, Butrint, National Park of...

Experience authentic Albanian life in the mountain-nestled village of Dhoksat. Join shepherds and villagers, participate in seasonal farming, and join a traditional lunch with your hosts, sharing dishes such as byrek pastries and local cheese. Crown your day in UNESCO-listed Gjirokaster, where Ottoman architecture and bazaar life transport you through centuries of history. Dhoksat, Walking Tour, Local GuideFrom the port, your journey begins with an hour-and-a-half drive to Doksa, an enchanting...

Explore the culture and flavours of historic Albania during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion.Saranda, Lekuresi Hilltop and Castle, Panoramic Views, Albanian Folkloric & Dancing PerformanceDepart the pier for the short drive to the Lekuresi Hilltop and a visit to the 17th-century Lekuresi Castle, which offers panoramic views of the vast field of Vourgu, Butrint Lake, the Ionian and Adriatic Seas, and island of Corfu. Upon arrival, enjoy a refreshment whilst taking in a performance...

Enjoy a rare glimpse into a well-preserved Ottoman town during this half-day tour to the medieval city of Gjirokastra. Depart the pier for the approximately 100-minute drive through the Albanian countryside. Once in Gjirokastra, board local taxis to go uphill to the historic fortress of Gjirokastra - one of the best-preserved sites in Albania. This imposing and well-positioned fortress has protected the city for over 700 years. Here, guides will lead you through the castle, explaining the various...

Depart the pier to Lekuresi Hilltop. With its strategic location overlooking the harbour of Sarande and protecting the road to Butrint, this castle was of great Depart the ship to embark on a tour focusing on the natural beauty of Albania with a visit to one of its loveliest beauty spots, the Blue Eye Spring. Leaving the port your journey takes you through stunning mountainous landscapes to the source of the River Bistritsa. The freshwater spring at the head of the river bubbles from a beautiful...

Explore ancient Greek ruins and marvellous mosaics during this tour to the ancient city of Butrint.Depart the pier for the approximately 45-minute drive to Butrint National Park. Dating back to the 3rd century BCE, these ruins remained uncovered until 1928 when they were discovered by Italian archaeologists. Experts spent years uncovering the secrets of Butrint, or Buthrotum as it is known in Latin and English. Once undiscovered, these ruins are now known for being one of the best-preserved examples...

Your morning journey begins with a one-hour drive along Albania's stunning southern coast, where the Ionian Sea's azure waters guide you to the pristine shores of Ksamil. As your comfortable, air-conditioned transport descends toward the coastline, the first glimpse of Ksamil's white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters reveals why this hidden gem is often called the “Albanian Riviera.” The heart of your day unfolds beneath the Mediterranean sun, where you’ll enjoy...

Dive into the food and history of Albania during this half-day cultural tour. Lekuresi CastleDepart the pier for the approximately 15-minute transfer to Lekuresi Castle. With its strategic location overlooking the harbour of Sarande and protecting the road to Butrint, this castle was of great importance to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. While much of the castle has been damaged by war and weather, it was revived for tourists to enjoy its unmatched views overlooking the harbour - which, if conditions...

Lekuresi CastleDepart the pier for the approximately 15-minute transfer to Lekuresi Castle. With its strategic location overlooking the harbour of Sarande and protecting the road to Butrint, this castle was of great importance to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. While much of it has been damaged by weather and war, it has been revived for tourists to enjoy its unmatched views overlooking the harbour - which, if conditions permit, may provide views of your Silversea ship. Folk PerformanceInside...

Explore ancient Greek ruins and marvellous mosaics during this half-day tour to the ancient city of Butrint.Butrint National ParkDepart the pier for the approximately 45-minute drive to Butrint National Park. Dating back to the 3rd century BCE, these ruins remained uncovered until 1928 when they were discovered by Italian archaeologists. Experts spent years uncovering the secrets of Butrint, or Buthrotum as it is known in Latin and English. Once undiscovered, these ruins are now known for being one...