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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. 2,991 reviews · 4.6 stars.

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Day trips from Corfu — Paxos, Antipaxos and Blue Caves cruise
Ionian Sea · Paxos & Antipaxos

Paxos & Blue Caves Day Cruise

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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.

Day trips from Corfu to Albania — Saranda and Butrint by ferry Region 01 Day Trips From Corfu To Albania
30 min
Ferry
2
Tours
$49
From

Ferry to Saranda, then on to Butrint National Park — UNESCO ruins with Greek, Roman, and Venetian layers. Passport required.

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Day trips from Corfu to mainland Greece — Meteora monasteries Region 02 Day Trips From Corfu To Mainland Greece
2 hrs
Ferry
2
Tours
$63
From

Ferry to Igoumenitsa, then inland. Meteora for sky-high monasteries on rock pillars, or Ioannina for Greece’s only inhabited lake island.

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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 hr
By boat
2
Tours
$49
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The Ionian’s most-photographed islands. Swim off Antipaxos in turquoise water, sail through the Blue Caves, lunch in Gaios.

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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(2,991)
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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
4.3(948)
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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 8 languages
4.3(1,211)
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Kassiopi Guided — day trips from CorfuOnly 6 leftPachis Travel
Corfu
Guided Day Trip with Paleokastritsa & Kassiopi
8.5 hrs·Bus
Pontikonissi viewpoint
Paleokastritsa Monastery
Lakones & Kassiopi harbour
4.7(6)
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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
4.8(10)
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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
4.8(37)
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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
4.7 (4,131)
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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
4.6 (603)
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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 (5,479)
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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 · 07:00–07:30
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.
07:00 Earliest
2 Tours
15 h Longest
Meteora Ioannina
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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
$44 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 amphitheatre, an early Christian baptistery, and a Venetian castle on top. All wrapped in marshland and olive groves.
4 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
PassportMandatory · EU ID ok
€20 cashPort fee, not incl.
SunscreenButrint has no shade
Walking shoesRoman stone paths
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Your Day In Albania
Hour-by-hour · 9–10 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.

A 2-hour ferry from Corfu Port to Igoumenitsa, then a coach inland. Two flagship destinations are reachable in one day — UNESCO Meteora with its sky-high monasteries, or Ioannina with Greece’s only inhabited lake island. Both depart at dawn and return same evening.

Meteora monasteries — day trip from Corfu to Meteora, mainland Greece UNESCO · $98
Meteora Monasteries
15 hrs · Thursdays only
Monasteries built on top of 400-metre rock pillars. The Corfu to Meteora day trip leaves at 07:00 and returns ~21:00. Includes Agios Stefanos monastery visit, lunch at a Kalambaka tavern, and photo stops at Varlaam.
400 m Rock height
★ 4.8 Rated
14 h Total
UNESCO Thursday only Lunch incl. No shorts
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Ioannina and Lake Island — day trip from Corfu to mainland Greece Lake island · $63
Ioannina & Kyra Frosini
15 hrs · Lake Pamvotida
Lakeside city built around Lake Pamvotida, with Greece’s only inhabited lake island. The day includes the Vrellis Wax Museum, a 15-minute cruise to Kyra Frosini island, free time to explore, and a group lunch at a tavern on the island.
15 h Total
1 Lake island
$63 From
Lake cruise Wax museum Lunch incl. Not for cruise guests
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Meteora Vs. Ioannina
Which mainland trip to pick
Meteora Pick for awe
UNESCO rock pillars 15 hrs · Thu only 4.8★ rated
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Ioannina Pick for comfort
Lake island lunch 15 hrs · daily $63 · cheaper
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What To Bring
Long-day essentials · 14–15 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 $44 to $185 per person. Here’s what you get at each price tier.

Budget

$44–$75

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

Premium

$185+

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

Verified Corfu Day Trip Reviews From Real Travelers.

5,000+ verified GetYourGuide reviews across all Corfu day trips. Filter by region to see what travelers actually said after each tour — Paxos cruises, Albania day trips, or mainland Greece monasteries.

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★★★★★ Average across 9 tours · 5,018 verified reviews
Every review below is from a real GetYourGuide booking — verified email, real travel date, and a tour we actually feature on this page.
★★★★★

Maria the host is amazing — she speaks five languages. The Blue Caves are mesmerising! We swam in the sea, then home journey was lively with music.

★★★★★

The whole day was brilliant. Our driver Margarita and our tour guide Aris were both fantastic. So friendly and welcoming.

★★★★★

Absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Fast ferry was just that. Our guide was very informative about the history and current status of the area.

★★★★★

Maria the host is amazing — she speaks five languages. The Blue Caves are mesmerising! We swam in the sea, then home journey was lively with music.

★★★★★

Views and food were absolutely amazing. The crew were amazing. It was smooth sailing the entire trip — a perfect day on the Ionian.

★★★★★

We even got to see dolphins jumping around the boat. Beautiful trip, very comfortable cruise boat — the host was very entertaining.

★★★★★

The program was really great, everything went smooth, and the food was delicious. Absolutely recommended!

★★★★★

Absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Fast ferry was just that. Our guide was very informative about the history and current status of the area.

★★★★☆

Long day trip with lots of unavoidable line ups at the border crossings and ports but well done — and Butrint was the absolute highlight.

★★★★★

Butrint National Park exceeded expectations — walking through 2,400 years of history in one afternoon was incredible. Guide was very knowledgeable.

★★★★★

The whole day was brilliant. Our driver Margarita and our tour guide Aris were both fantastic. So friendly and welcoming throughout the long day.

★★★★★

First time using GetYourGuide but it won’t be the last. Perfect from start to finish. Maria our guide was brilliant — couldn’t have asked for better.

★★★★☆

The drive to Ioannina was long but the lake island lunch made it worth it. Cruising to Kyra Frosini felt like stepping back in time.

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 (2,991 verified reviews, 4.6★). For mainland Greece, the Meteora monastery tour is rare and rated 4.8★. For half-day options, the Paleokastritsa bus tour starts at just $44. For premium experience, the Semi-Private Paxos Cruise ($185, 4.8★) limits the group to 12 guests.
Yes. A valid passport is required for both Saranda and the Albanian Adventure tours since you’re crossing an international border by ferry. EU ID cards are also accepted. A €20 per-person port fee is paid at the port and isn’t included in the tour price.
Take a 2-hour ferry from Corfu Port to Igoumenitsa, then a coach inland. Two organized day trips cover this: Meteora (15 hrs, Thursdays only, $98) and Ioannina & Lake Pamvotida (15 hrs, $63 with lunch). Both depart early morning from San Rocco Square or Corfu Port.
About 1 hour 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 Ioannina day trip is not suitable for cruise ship guests due to its 15-hour duration.
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: Meteora and some Albania tours still run, but Paxos boat trips don’t.
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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