Ancient Butrint and Gjirokaster Ottoman City
This a tour that makes you travel in time, from ancient times ( in Butrint) to the Ottoman period in Albania, in Gjirokaster. A walk through history, legends, traditions and nature, starting with the Theater of Butrint, the Baptistery, the Grand Basilica and we continue to the old Bazaar in Gjirokaster. A particular mix of culture, history, legends and nature that will take you back in time and understand how much you can discover and explore just in few places.
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Ancient Butrint & Gjirokaster
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What's included in Ancient Butrint and Gjirokaster Ottoman City
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Butrint National Park
Our certified guide will meet you at Saranda port (or at the hotel) and take you at the transport vehicle to start the tour. The drive from the Port to Butrint is 35-40 min ( depends on the traffic) You will drive to Butrint, the archeological site and have a nice walk through nature and centuries of history.
After the tour in Butrint, you will drive to Gjirokaster, the city of stone. The drive will take 1.5 hours (according to the traffic). A gorgeous view of the mountains that divide the two regions is what you will see on the way. The tour in Gjirokaster starts at the beginning of the old Bazar. You will have some free time to explore it after the visit at the Castle.
Gjirokaster
After lunch in one of the traditional restaurants you can enjoy some personal time to explore the Old Bazar in the old part of the city of Gjirokaster. You can choose a souvenir to remember Albania or you can enjoy a nice coffee or a local beer at the local traditional bars at the Bazar.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Butrint and Gjirokaster Castle
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Audio device for groups up to 10 people
- Guide Service
- tips
- Lunch
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
the meeting point can be at your hotel or the center of the town at the main square.
Meeting / End Points
- At the entrance of the Port of Saranda or the hall of your hotel or the city center, the guide or the driver will have a sign with your name or South Albania Excursions sign. Easy to find.
