Butrint Day Trip from Corfu
This trip will take you to one of the most amazing archeological sites on the Mediterranean. Butrinti archeological site was known during antiquity as the ancient Bouthrotos and part of it can be seen for Corfu island. Visit one of the least unspoiled corners of the Mediterranean as you walk through Butrinti ancient monuments. Soak up the atmosphere and the unique ecosystem of Butrinti as you visit some of its finest monuments such as the well preserved Greco-Roman Theatre built in honour of Asclepius, God of Medicine, Baptistry, Byzantine Basilica and the Museum inside the castle. Visit Butrinti day trip from Corfu can be done in one day starting from Corfu town at 9.00 AM and back via the Saranda Port. The journey from Corfu to Saranda take about 30 min. The tour starts in Saranda Port from where our local guide will transfer you to Butrinti Archeological Park.
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Butrint Day Trip from Corfu
What's included in Butrint Day Trip from Corfu
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Butrint National Park
Learn about the city of Buthrotum (Butrint) and get amazing views of the Vivari Channel along the way Take a guided tour of the archeological site to see preserved monuments such as the Venetian tower, temple of Asclepius and Agora. Visit the remains of the Baptistery, Episcopal Palace and more. Hear how the settlement is believed to have been founded in the Bronze Age, and how it became an important trading post for merchants from Corfu.Explore the temple to the Ancient Greek god of medicine, and continue through the Ancient Roman period, when Caesar designated the city a colony to reward soldiers who had fought with him against Pompey. Move on to the Byzantine period, when the city became an episcopal center until it fell into decline under Venetian rule. Hear how it became part of the Metropolis of Ioannina under Ali Pasha Tepelena, and then head back to Saranda for the end of the tour services
Inclusions
- Private guide
- Entrance ticket for Butrint
- Private Car from Saranda Port to Butrint Archaeological Park and back
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Ferry ticket from Corfu to Saranda and back
- Everything not mentioned in the "inclusion" section
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Your guide will meet you at Saranda port from where the tour begins. Address: Rruga "Mitat Hoxha",Lagjja Nr.4,Sarandë
