Butrint Exclusive Tour with Professional Guides in UNESCO Park

Show all photos
4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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 specialized 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 theater, 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.

What's Included

Admission fee
Snacks
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Rruga butrinti
In front of alpeti gas station.

OR
Meeting point

In front of alpeti gas station

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Sarande

    We depart from Saranda in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan, enjoying stunning views of the Saranda and Ksamil coastline while our professional guide shares initial insights into the region's history and the significance of Butrint.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Butrint National Park

    Exploration of the Ancient Greek Theater and Fortifications (10:00 – 10:30, 30 minutes): Upon arrival at the Butrint Archaeological Park, we begin with the impressive Ancient Greek Theater and the defensive walls featuring the iconic Lion Gate, gaining a deep understanding of the site's Hellenistic origins through detailed explanations from the guide.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Visit to the Roman Forum, Luxury Villas, Byzantine Baptistery, and Great Basilica (10:30 – 11:00, 30 minutes): We continue exploring the Roman Forum and structures such as the Triconch Palace, followed by the famous Byzantine Baptistery with its magnificent mosaics and the Great Basilica, illustrating Roman urban life and Byzantine heritage beside the picturesque lake.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Butrint National Park

    Visit to the Butrint Archaeological Museum (11:00 – 11:30, 30 minutes): A dedicated stop at the on-site Archaeological Museum, where important artifacts discovered during excavations are displayed, enhancing our understanding of Butrint's history with original objects and specialized commentary from the guide.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Sarande

    Stop to Taste Traditional Albanian Food (11:45 – 12:15, 30 minutes): To conclude the tour, we pause at a local spot near Butrint to savor fresh byrek and refreshing yogurt drink (dhallë), ending the experience with an authentic touch of Albanian cuisine (return to Saranda around 12:45).

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Saranda Destination

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Show more

from per person
Was {{formatPrice(summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount, currency, 2)}}
Book Now