Vlora & Karaburun–Sazan Marine Escape
Sail into the wild beauty of the Ionian — this marine park adventure brings you sea caves, unspoiled beaches, and cinematic coastal views.
VLORA, KARABURUN-SAZAN NATIONAL MARINE PARK (FULL DAY TOUR)
On this full-day excursion, you will explore the Bay of Vlora and the maritime Karaburun-Sazan National Park on a boat tour. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the stunning beaches, famous for their small coves and crystal clear waters. Wonderful landscapes can be seen throughout the boat tour, as well as mountains rising to cliffs with a height of up to 1200 m above sea level. On this tour you have the opportunity to visit the city where Albania's independence was declared in 1912.
Highlights
- Boat tour through the stunning Bay of Vlora
- Visit to Karaburun Peninsula with its beautiful beaches
- Explore Sazan Island with its mysterious military past
- Discover numerous grottos and caves along the coastline
- See the famous cave of Haxhi Ali, named after a 15th century captain
- Swimming break at St. Vasili beach
- City tour of Vlora, where Albania declared independence in 1912
Detailed Itinerary
Your journey begins at 7:30 a.m. towards the city of Vlora, from where the boat trip to Karaburun and Sazan National Marine Park takes place. The boat begins to go to the Karaburun Peninsula, which takes about an hour and a half. Here you have plenty of time to relax on the beautiful beach in Karaburun. A packed lunch will be provided to you.
Afterwards, continue to Sazan Island. The island with its mysterious military past was closed to all civilians for 72 years and was only made limited access to the public for the first time in 2017. Countless grottos and caves are lined up along this stretch of coast. It is an untouched region on the edge of the Ionian and Adriatic Seas, near the cave of Haxhi Ali.
This cave is named after a famous captain who defended Albania from sea pirates who targeted the Albanian coasts in the 15th century. After the sea grotto of the pirate Haxhi Ali, you will go to St. Vasili beach for a swimming break and later return to Vlore.
The tour concludes with a city tour of Vlora, the second largest port city in Albania and the most important economic and cultural center in the southwest of the country. After exploring this historic city, where Albania's independence was declared in 1912, you will return to your hotel.
Duration: Full day (approximately 10-12 hours)
Departure Time: 7:30 AM
Includes: Transportation, boat tour, English-speaking guide, packed lunch
Not Included: Additional meals, personal expenses, hotel transfers