Albania · Boating

6-Day South Albania Coastal Tour with Speedboats and Butrint

6 Days Round trip from Ksamil Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover hidden beaches and sea caves along the southern Albanian coast
02 Enjoy speedboat trips in Karaburun, Gjipe, Grama Bay, and Kakome-Krorëz
03 Visit unique ancient and medieval castles, including Himara and Ali Pasha Castle
04 Explore UNESCO-protected Butrint and relax in beautiful Ksamil
05 Taste the flavorful food of southern Albania

Explore the most beautiful places in southern Albania on this 6-day tour, combining stunning coastal scenery, hidden beaches, ancient sites, and exciting speedboat trips. Travel from Tirana to Vlora, Dhërmi, Sarandë, Ksamil, Butrint, and the Blue Eye while discovering caves, bays, castles, and UNESCO-protected heritage. This journey is ideal for travellers looking for beautiful emotions, seaside relaxation, and a mix of adventure and culture during their holidays in Albania.

Explore the most beautiful places in southern Albania on this 6-day tour, combining stunning coastal scenery, hidden beaches, ancient sites, and exciting speedboat trips.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Sarande, Tirana, Vlore, Butrint National Park, Himarë

Languages Albanian, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

From Tirana to Karaburun and Dhërmi

06:00: Departure from Tirana.
Coffee break.
Arrival in Vlorë.
Speedboat ride around the Karaburun Peninsula, including Haxhi Ali Cave and St. Jani's Bay.
Free time at St. Vasili's Beach.
Arrival and accommodation in Dhërmi.

Free time for dinner.

Day 02

Speedboat Excursion to Gjipe

Have breakfast.
Enjoy sightseeing by speedboat at the Caves of Pirates and Gjipe Beach.
Enjoy free time in Dhërmi after returning from Gjipe.
Enjoy free time for dinner.

Day 03

Dhërmi to St. Andrea and Grama Bay

Have breakfast at the hotel.
Accommodation in Dhërmi, then depart by speedboat from Dhërmi to St. Andrea and Grama Bay.
Enjoy free time for sunbathing and relaxation.
Enjoy free time for dinner.

Day 04

Castles and Coastline on the Way to Sarandë

Enjoy breakfast.
Depart for Sarandë.
Visit Himara Castle.
Enjoy lunchtime at Llamani Beach.
Visit Ali Pasha Castle in Porto Palermo.
Arrival in Sarandë and accommodation at the hotel.
Have free time and dinner at one of the seaside restaurants.

Day 05

Kakome Bay and Krorëz Beach by Speedboat

Have breakfast.
Enjoy a speedboat ride to Kakome Bay and the wonderful Krorëz Beach.
Enjoy free time at Krorëz Beach.
Return to Sarandë.
Enjoy free time for dinner.

Day 06

Ksamil, Butrint, and the Blue Eye

Have breakfast.
Visit Ksamil and the cultural sites of Butrint, protected by UNESCO.
Enjoy free time to relax in Ksamil.
Visit the Blue Eye.
Enjoy a coffee break on the road.
Return to Tirana.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Ksamil 5 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All transport
Accommodation for 5 nights in hotels
Tour guide
Ticket to Ali Pasha Castle
Ticket to Himara Castle
Speedboat ride in the Karaburun Peninsula, Vlorë
Speedboat ride at Gjipe Beach
Speedboat ride in Grama Bay
Speedboat ride in Sarandë - Kakome - Krorëz

What's Not Included

All meals
Other personal expenses

Know before you go

Selected as the best tour for 2015 by Travel Magazine. Suggested as the preferred option for holidays by 99.5% of participants in 2015.
The tour visits many wonderful destinations and places from Vlora to Saranda, including Karaburun, St. Vasil, St. Jani, Caves Haji Ali, Cape Gjuzës, Dhërmi, Drimadhes, Perivolos, St. Andrew, Palasë, Grama Bay, Gjipe, the Pirates' Cave, Jale, Bay Akumariumit, Himara Castle, Himarë, Llaman, the Castle of Porto Palermo, Ksamil, Saranda, Kakome, Krorëza, Butrint, and the Blue Eye, as well as small bays between them during the 4 speedboat tours.

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