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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.

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Day trips from Corfu — Paxos, Antipaxos and Blue Caves cruise
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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.

Key takeaways
  • 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.
Day trips from Corfu to Albania — Saranda and Butrint by ferry Region 01 Day Trips From Corfu To Albania
30 min
Ferry
2
Tours
$73
From

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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Day trips from Corfu to mainland Greece — Meteora monasteries Region 02 Day Trips From Corfu To Mainland Greece
1.5 hrs
Ferry
2
Tours
$51
From

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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Day trip to Paxos from Corfu by boat — Antipaxos and Blue Caves Region 03 Day Trip To Paxos From Corfu By Boat
1.5 hrs
By boat
4
Tours
$51
From

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.

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Paxos and Blue Caves — day trips from CorfuTop pickIonian Cruises
Paxos
Paxos, Antipaxos & Blue Caves Cruise
7–12 hrs·Boat
Swim at Antipaxos
Blue Caves photo stop
Free time in Gaios village
★4.6(4,398)
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Saranda and Butrint — day trips from CorfuVerified guideIonianCruises
Albania
Day Trip to Saranda & Butrint National Park
9–10 hrs·Ferry + Bus
Guided Butrint UNESCO tour
Buffet lunch in Saranda
English-speaking guide
★4.2(1,002)
More info
Paleokastritsa Bus — day trips from CorfuBest valueSights of Athens
Corfu Town
Paleokastritsa Beach & Old Town Bus Excursion
5 hrs·Bus
Cliff-top swim at Paleokastritsa
Venetian Old Town walk
Audio guide in 6 languages
★4.2(1,489)
More info
Kassiopi Guided — day trips from CorfuPachis Travel
Corfu
Guided Day Trip with Paleokastritsa & Kassiopi
8.5 hrs·Bus
Pontikonissi viewpoint
Paleokastritsa Monastery
Lakones & Kassiopi harbor
★4.2(41)
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Meteora — day trips from CorfuRare · UNESCOCorfu City Tours
Mainland Greece
Meteora Monastery Day Trip with Lunch & Ferry
15 hrs·Ferry + Coach
Agios Stefanos Monastery visit
Lunch at Kalambaka tavern
Photo stops at Varlaam
★4.7(73)
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Paxos Semi-Private — day trips from CorfuTop ratedCruisemeup
Paxos
Semi-Private Cruise to Paxos & Antipaxos
10 hrs·Wooden yacht
Max 12 guests · semi-private
Open bar + chef-prepared lunch
Lakka & Voutoumi Beach stops
★4.9(88)
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Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Cruise — day trip from CorfuBest ratedIonian Cruises
Paxos
Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Cruise
7–12 hrs·Boat
Free time in Lakka village
Blue Caves of Paxos
Swim at Mesovrika or Voutoumi
★4.6 (4,440)
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Parga, Sivota & Blue Lagoon Cruise — day trip from CorfuNew guideIonian Cruises
Mainland
Parga, Sivota & Blue Lagoon Cruise
10–12 hrs·Boat
2 hrs ashore in Parga
Sivota islands sea cave
Swim in the Blue Lagoon
★4.5 (648)
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Luxury Cruise to Paxos & Antipaxos — day trip from CorfuMost bookedCorfu Cruises
Paxos
Luxury Cruise to Paxos & Antipaxos
7–11 hrs·Boat
Blue Caves of Paxos
Antipaxos swim stop
Free Wi-Fi on board
★4.3 (5,850)
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Cheapest day trip — half-day Paleokastritsa bus
From The Capital · 04

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 — pickup point for day trips from Corfu to mainland Greece San Rocco Square
San Rocco Square
Mainland Greece · 07:15
The central pickup point for ambitious day trips from Corfu Town to mainland Greece. Walking distance from the Old Town, easy to spot at the main square — early-morning departures only.
07:15 Earliest
1 Tours
15 h Longest
Meteora
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Corfu Port — departure for Paxos cruises and Albania day trips from Corfu Corfu Port
Corfu Port (Eth. Antistaseos 24)
Albania ferry + Paxos cruises
Near the Old Town’s north gate. Hub for day trips from Corfu Town to Albania (Saranda, Butrint) and the famous Paxos cruise — most boats and ferries leave from here.
08:15 Earliest
3 Tours
12 h Longest
Paxos cruise Albania Saranda
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Corfu Cruise Port — shore excursions and half-day trips from Corfu Cruise Port
Corfu Cruise Port
Shore excursions · cruise guests
Designed for cruise-ship passengers. Tour leader meets you at arrivals with a “CORFU TRIP” sign. The Paleokastritsa Bus Shore Excursion (5h) fits perfectly inside a port-day window.
11:00 Departs
5 h Length
$43 From
Cruise-friendly Audio guide
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Hotel pickup across Corfu for guided day trips from Corfu Hotel Pickup
30+ Hotel Pickup Points
Door-to-door · island-wide
Not staying in Corfu Town? Some tours pick you up from your hotel. Locations across the island: Belvedere, Ipsos, Dassia, Acharavi, Sidari, Roda. Choose your stop at checkout.
30+ Locations
08:30 Pickup
1 Tour
Kassiopi Tour Live guide
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Albania · 05

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.

Butrint National Park UNESCO ruins — Albania day trips from Corfu UNESCO
Butrint National Park
2,400 years in one walk
UNESCO archaeological site packed into a single peninsula — Greek ruins from the 4th century BC, a Roman amphitheater, an early Christian baptistery, and a Venetian castle on top. All wrapped in marshland and olive groves.
4th c. BC Oldest
90 min Guided
1.5 km Walk
Greek Roman Venetian
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Saranda on the Albanian Riviera — day trips from Corfu to Albania Albanian Riviera
Saranda Town
Seaside · Albanian Riviera
Saranda is the seaside town where the ferry docks. Buffet lunch is included on selected tours, plus free time to wander the beachfront promenade and sample Albanian coffee — much cheaper than on Corfu.
30 min Ferry
3 hrs In town
Buffet Lunch
Free time Sea promenade
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Before You Cross
Border essentials · what to pack
Passport or ID cardNeeded at the border
€20 cashPort fee, not incl.
SunscreenButrint has no shade
Walking shoesRoman stone paths
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Your Day In Albania
Hour-by-hour · ~10 hrs total
08:15 Ferry Depart Corfu Port, 30-min crossing
10:00 Tour Guided Butrint UNESCO ruins, 90 min
12:30 Lunch Buffet in Saranda + free time
18:00 Return Back on Corfu — same evening
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Mainland Greece · 06

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.

Meteora monasteries — day trip from Corfu to Meteora, mainland Greece UNESCO · $96
Meteora Monasteries
15 hrs · Tuesdays and Thursdays
Monasteries built on top of 400-meter rock pillars. The Corfu to Meteora day trip leaves at 07:15 and is back in Corfu between 22:45 and 23:15. Includes Agios Stefanos monastery visit, lunch at a Kalambaka tavern, and photo stops at Varlaam.
400 m Rock height
★ 4.7 Rated
15 h Total
UNESCO Tue & Thu Lunch incl. No shorts
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Boat day trip from Corfu to Parga, Sivota and the Blue Lagoon on the Greek mainland Boat · $51
Corfu to Parga by Boat
10–12 hrs · daily in season
The only boat from Corfu that stops in Parga — two hours ashore under the Venetian castle, then the Sivota sea cave and a swim in the Blue Lagoon. Rated 4.5 from 648 reviews.
2 h In Parga
★ 4.5 Rated
$51 From
Blue Lagoon Sivota cave No passport
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Meteora vs. Parga
Which mainland trip to pick
Meteora Pick for awe
UNESCO rock pillars 15 hrs · Tue & Thu 4.7★ rated
vs
Parga Pick for the sea
Town + Blue Lagoon 10–12 hrs · daily $51 · cheaper
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What To Bring
Long-day essentials · 10–15 hrs
Long sleevesNo shorts in monasteries
Walking shoesLots of steps
CashLunch extras
Snacks + waterLong bus ride
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When To Go · 07

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.

Spring Apr–May
18–24°C / 64–75°F
Wildflowers in Butrint
Fewer crowds
Sea still cool
Summer Jun–Aug
28–34°C / 82–93°F
All 9 tours running
Warmest sea for Paxos
Book 3+ days ahead
Autumn Sep–Oct
22–28°C / 72–82°F
Warm sea, mild land
Olive harvest
Best photo light
Winter Nov–Mar
10–16°C / 50–61°F
Meteora still runs
Quiet Old Town
No Paxos cruises
Budget · 08

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

$43–$73

Half-day bus tours and ferry crossings. Great if you have only a morning, or want to test the waters first.

Premium

$180+

Semi-private yachts and small-group experiences. Maximum comfort, minimum crowds.

Small group · max 12 guests
Open bar + full lunch menu
Wooden sailing vessel
Real Travelers · 09

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.

4.5
★★★★★ Average across 9 tours · 18,029 verified reviews
Source: GetYourGuide listings and their review summaries, checked 5 October 2026. We do not edit, select or write reviews.
★ 4.6

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.

★ 4.6

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.

★ 4.3

Travelers praise the comfortable, modern boat, the stops and a lively crew. Some mention overcrowding and scarce seating.

★ 4.2

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.

★ 4.7

Travelers praise the Meteora views, helpful guides, comfortable transport and smooth organization. Some say clearer information on the return time would help.

★ 4.5

Travelers praise the cruise to Parga and the Blue Lagoon, friendly crews and solid organization. Some mention loud music and frequent announcements.

★ 4.6

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.

★ 4.6

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.

★ 4.3

Travelers praise the comfortable, modern boat, the stops and a lively crew. Some mention overcrowding and scarce seating.

★ 4.2

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.

★ 4.7

Travelers praise the Meteora views, helpful guides, comfortable transport and smooth organization. Some say clearer information on the return time would help.

★ 4.5

Travelers praise the cruise to Parga and the Blue Lagoon, friendly crews and solid organization. Some mention loud music and frequent announcements.

FAQ · 10

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.

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The Paxos, Antipaxos & Blue Caves boat cruise is the most-booked day trip from Corfu (4,398 verified reviews, 4.6★). For mainland Greece, the Meteora monastery tour is rated 4.7★. For half-day options, the Paleokastritsa bus tour starts at just $43. For premium experience, the Semi-Private Paxos Cruise ($180, 4.9★) limits the group to 12 guests.
Yes. A valid passport or ID card is required for both Saranda and the Albanian Adventure tours since you’re crossing an international border by ferry. A €20 per-person port fee is paid at the port and isn’t included in the tour price.
Take the 1.5-hour ferry from Corfu Port to Igoumenitsa, then a coach inland. Two organized day trips cover the mainland: Meteora (15 hrs, Tuesdays and Thursdays, $96) by ferry and coach, and the Parga boat cruise (10–12 hrs, $51) down the Epirus coast. Meteora leaves early morning from San Rocco Square or Corfu Port.
About 1.5 hours from Corfu Port, or 30–40 minutes from Lefkimmi Port in southern Corfu. The day cruise to Paxos from Corfu by boat totals 7–12 hours depending on pickup, includes swim time at Antipaxos and Gaios village. The semi-private yacht alternative runs 10 hours with stops at Lakka Bay and Voutoumi Beach.
No — not in a day. The ferry from Corfu to Italy (Bari, Brindisi, Ancona, Venice) takes 9–25 hours one way, making it impossible as a day trip. If you want Italian flavor near Corfu, the Corfu Old Town walks are essentially walking through Venetian architecture — the Venetians ruled here for 400 years.
Yes — every tour here has free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time with a full refund. You can also use “Reserve now & pay later” to lock your spot without paying yet.
The Paleokastritsa Bus Shore Excursion is designed specifically for cruise passengers — meets at the Corfu Cruise Port arrivals and is 5 hours long, fitting comfortably within a port-day window. The Meteora day trip is not suitable for cruise ship guests — it runs 15 hours.
May–June and September are the sweet spots — warm enough to swim, not too crowded, all tours running. July–August are hottest and busiest (book 3+ days ahead). November–March: Paxos and other boat trips don’t run; check the live calendar for the land tours.
For the Paxos cruise: comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunhat, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, jacket (Blue Caves are cold). Food/drinks available on board. For Meteora: long-sleeved shirt (no shorts), comfortable walking shoes. For Albania: passport + €20 cash for port fee.
These 9 are our hand-picked best day trips from Corfu based on verified reviews, price-to-experience ratio, and operator reliability. There are dozens more on GetYourGuide (Sivota boat trips, jeep safaris, sunset cruises, Parga day trips) — but we’ve filtered down to the ones with consistently top reviews and the most popular routes from Corfu.

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