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Corfu day trips: Paxos, Albania, Old Town and the north-west coast

The main day trips from Corfu are a Paxos and Antipaxos cruise, a Saranda and Butrint border trip, a Corfu Town and Achilleion day, boats from Paleokastritsa and boats from Sidari near Cape Drastis.

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Short answer: from the north-west pick a Sidari boat. For the big trips, Paxos and Saranda leave from Corfu Town or the south and take most of a day.

Our top pick: Corfu: Palaiokastritsa Cruise, Blue Caves & Hidden Beaches

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ClosestBoats from SidariCheck the operator2 h route (listing)Cape Drastis, Canal d'AmourRead guide Paxos and AntipaxosEUR 45 to 60 (sources)About 10 hBlue Caves, swimmingRead guide Saranda and ButrintFrom about USD 73 (snapshot)About 10 hBorder trip, ruinsRead guide Corfu Town and AchilleionCheck the operatorHalf to full dayHistory, old townRead guide
West coast

Corfu: Palaiokastritsa Cruise, Blue Caves & Hidden Beaches

Boat cruise from the west coast. 4.9/5 from 104 reviews (GetYourGuide, November 2026).

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First visit

Best Seller: Best Corfu Tour for First-Time Visitors

Guided island tour. 4.3/5 from 209 reviews (GetYourGuide, November 2026).

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Old Town

Corfu: Old Town Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

Walking tour of the old town. 4.8/5 from 63 reviews (GetYourGuide, November 2026).

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Getting around

Most of these trips leave from Corfu Town, so staying there for a night helps. For a car-based plan in the north-west, see the 3-day itinerary.

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Frequently asked questions

Which day trip is best from the north-west?

Boat trips from Sidari reach Canal d'Amour and Cape Drastis without a long transfer. Paxos and Saranda start elsewhere.

How long are the main day trips?

Paxos about 10 hours (some 8), Saranda and Butrint about 10 hours.

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Paxos day trip Paxos and Antipaxos cruise from Corfu: about 10 hours, Blue Caves, Antipaxos, Gaios. No Sidari departures found, so a long transfer. Checked listings. Read guide Blue Caves Boat trips to sea caves and hidden beaches from Paleokastritsa, Corfu, compared by what each listing says. Ratings dated November 2026. Read guide Saranda day trip Saranda and Butrint day trip from Corfu: about 10 hours, from about USD 73 in one snapshot, border queues reported. Check official entry rules. Read guide Corfu Town day Corfu Town, the Old Fortress, Achilleion Palace and Angelokastro: what to see, ticket and hours snapshots, and what to check before you go. Sources dated. Read guide Tours Tours from Sidari, Corfu: self-drive boat, skipper trip, Kassiopi and Canal d'Amour day trip. Real GetYourGuide listings with notes, no invented prices. Read guide 3-day itinerary A 3-day plan for north Corfu: Canal d'Amour and a boat from Sidari, Cape Drastis and sunset, then Agios Stefanos and Roda. Distances sourced, car needed. Read guide Boat trips Boat options for Cape Drastis from Sidari: self-drive rental with a 15-minute lesson, or a skipper-led private trip. Prices only as checked snapshots. Read guide