Day Trips from Corfu — Albania, Paxos & Mainland Greece
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Sail to the Blue Caves of Paxos, swim off Antipaxos at noon, and be back for sunset on Corfu Town. A full day on the Ionian, run by the most-booked local crew. 4,398 reviews · 4.6 stars.
Paxos & Blue Caves Day Cruise
Day Trips from Corfu — Three Regions, One Day Each.
From Corfu Town you can reach two countries and three regions of mainland Greece in a single day. Pick a region to filter tours below.
- Nine hand-picked day trips from Corfu, from $43 (Paleokastritsa, half day) to $180 (semi-private yacht to Paxos).
- The most-booked trip is a Paxos and Blue Caves cruise — four boats from $51, rated 4.3 to 4.9.
- Albania is the only trip abroad: Saranda and Butrint, about 10 hours, passport or ID card and a €20 port fee.
- Meteora is the longest day — 15 hours, Tuesdays and Thursdays only, from $96.
- Every tour has free cancellation up to 24 hours before; prices and ratings checked 5 October 2026.
Region 01
Day Trips From Corfu To Albania
Ferry to Saranda, then on to Butrint National Park — UNESCO ruins with Greek, Roman, and Venetian layers. Passport or ID card.
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Region 02
Day Trips From Corfu To Mainland Greece
Ferry to Igoumenitsa and inland to Meteora for monasteries on rock pillars, or a boat down the coast to Parga and the Blue Lagoon.
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Region 03
Day Trip To Paxos From Corfu By Boat
The Ionian’s most-photographed islands. Swim off Antipaxos in turquoise water, sail through the Blue Caves, lunch in Gaios.
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Best Day Trips from Corfu — All 9 Tours.
Filter by region, transport, or travel style. Every tour links straight to its GetYourGuide page with verified reviews, real-time availability, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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Day Trips from Corfu Town — Where Tours Depart.
Most excursions from Corfu Town leave from one of four central pickup spots, all within a 10-minute walk of each other in or near the Old Town. Here’s where to find each — with the exact tours that use each location.
San Rocco Square
Corfu Port
Cruise Port
Hotel Pickup
Albania Day Trips from Corfu — Saranda & Butrint.
Corfu sits just 2 km off the Albanian coast at its closest point. A fast ferry crosses to Saranda in 30 minutes — making Albania the most accessible international day trip from any Greek island. Two organized tours combine the ferry crossing with the highlights of southern Albania.
UNESCO
Albanian Riviera
Day Trips from Corfu to Mainland Greece — by Ferry and Boat.
Two kinds of mainland day run from Corfu: a 1.5-hour ferry to Igoumenitsa and a coach inland to UNESCO Meteora, or a boat down the Epirus coast to Parga, Sivota and the Blue Lagoon. Both are back the same evening.
UNESCO · $96
Boat · $51
Best Time of Year for Day Trips from Corfu.
Corfu’s tour season runs March to October. Each month has trade-offs — some tours don’t run in winter, peak summer is hot and crowded, shoulder months are sweet spots.
How Much Do Corfu Day Trips Cost?
Day trips from Corfu range from $43 to $180 per person. Here’s what you get at each price tier.
Budget
Half-day bus tours and ferry crossings. Great if you have only a morning, or want to test the waters first.
Mid-Range
Full-day guided tours with live English-speaking guides — lunch included on Meteora. The sweet spot.
Premium
Semi-private yachts and small-group experiences. Maximum comfort, minimum crowds.
Corfu Day Trip Reviews — What 18,000 Travelers Rated.
18,029 verified GetYourGuide reviews across the 9 Corfu day trips on this page. Below, the rating of each tour and what its reviewers say most often, as summarized by GetYourGuide.
Travelers praise the coastline, the clear water, the lively atmosphere on board and friendly, knowledgeable guides. Some would like more time at the Antipaxos swim stop.
Travelers praise the scenery, the clear-water swim stops and the onboard atmosphere. Some say the schedule would be better with more time at Antipaxos and less in town.
Travelers praise the comfortable, modern boat, the stops and a lively crew. Some mention overcrowding and scarce seating.
Travelers praise the knowledgeable guides and say Butrint is worth the trip. Some say clearer meeting points and boarding instructions at Corfu port would help.
Travelers praise the Meteora views, helpful guides, comfortable transport and smooth organization. Some say clearer information on the return time would help.
Travelers praise the cruise to Parga and the Blue Lagoon, friendly crews and solid organization. Some mention loud music and frequent announcements.
Travelers praise the coastline, the clear water, the lively atmosphere on board and friendly, knowledgeable guides. Some would like more time at the Antipaxos swim stop.
Travelers praise the scenery, the clear-water swim stops and the onboard atmosphere. Some say the schedule would be better with more time at Antipaxos and less in town.
Travelers praise the comfortable, modern boat, the stops and a lively crew. Some mention overcrowding and scarce seating.
Travelers praise the knowledgeable guides and say Butrint is worth the trip. Some say clearer meeting points and boarding instructions at Corfu port would help.
Travelers praise the Meteora views, helpful guides, comfortable transport and smooth organization. Some say clearer information on the return time would help.
Travelers praise the cruise to Parga and the Blue Lagoon, friendly crews and solid organization. Some mention loud music and frequent announcements.
Day Trips from Corfu — Questions Answered.
Everything you need to know before booking — passport rules, ferry times, what’s included, when to come, what to bring.