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Butrint – 3,000 Years of History Between the Lagoon and the Sea

By Saranda Destination
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.067.295 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

The journey to the Butrint Archaeological Park is made in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan, offering a pleasant and safe ride. The group is small, up to 8 people, which ensures maximum attention from the professional guide, who has in-depth knowledge of the site’s history and architecture.
• This professional and highly specialised tour, focused exclusively on the Butrint Archaeological Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—offers an in-depth and well-structured exploration of ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian ruins. With our expert guide, you will discover the main highlights such as the ancient theatre, fortifications, Roman forums, the mosaic-adorned baptistery, the basilica, and the Venetian towers, all set within a stunning natural landscape by the lake. The exclusive focus on Butrint ensures a high-quality educational experience, with detailed historical and architectural explanations, without any deviations from the main site.

Activity location

  • Agios Saranda
    • Saranda, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Saranda Hidden Stories
    • Rruga Naim Frashëri
    • Saranda, Qarku i Vlorës, Albania

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Butrint – 3,000 Years of History Between the Lagoon and the Sea in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Opening hours: Fri 9:00-17:00
  • English
Price details
Rp873.241 x 1 AdultRp873.241
Paid at activityRp194.054
Total
Price is Rp1.067.295
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrace fee for Butrint Park

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Agios Saranda

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Departure from Saranda and Scenic Coastal Drive (45 minutes) We depart from Saranda in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan, enjoying stunning views of the Saranda and Ksamil coastline. During the drive, our professional guide shares initial insights into the region's history, the strategic importance of the Vivari Channel, and the significance of Butrint as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Butrint National Park

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Exploration of the Ancient Greek Theatre and Fortifications (45 minutes) Upon arrival at the Butrint Archaeological Park, we begin our journey through time at the impressive Ancient Greek Theatre and the Temple of Asclepius. We explore the massive Hellenistic defensive walls and the iconic Lion Gate, gaining a deep understanding of the site's origins through detailed historical explanations from the guide.

Butrint

  • 45m
Visit to the Roman Forum, Byzantine Baptistery, and Great Basilica (45 minutes) We continue by exploring the Roman Forum and the remains of luxury villas like the Triconch Palace, which illustrate Roman urban life. We then move to the famous Byzantine Baptistery, known for its magnificent mosaics, and the Great Basilica, two of the most significant monuments of early Christianity in the Balkans.

Butrint National Park

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit to the Butrint Archaeological Museum and Acropolis (45 minutes) We ascend to the top of the hill to visit the on-site Archaeological Museum housed within the Venetian Castle. Here, important artefacts and statues discovered during excavations are displayed, enhancing our understanding of Butrint's evolution from a Greek sanctuary to a Roman colony and a medieval fortress with specialised commentary.

Agios Saranda

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Panoramic Views and Return Journey to Saranda (45 minutes) Before concluding the tour, we enjoy a panoramic stop at the Acropolis terrace overlooking the Vivari Channel and the Triangular Castle of Ali Pasha. We then begin our return journey to Saranda, where the guide provides a final summary and answers any remaining questions before arriving back at the original meeting point.

Location

Activity location

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    Agios Saranda
    • Saranda, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Saranda Hidden Stories
    • Rruga Naim Frashëri
    • Saranda, Qarku i Vlorës, Albania

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