Ancient Butrint and Gjirokaster Ottoman City

Overview

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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.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Butrint and Gjirokaster Castle

Air-conditioned vehicle

Audio device for groups up to 10 people

Guide Service

tips

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

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.

1 hour 35 minutes • Admission Included

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.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Ancient Butrint & Gjirokaster

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

328saet,
Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing day with Linda. She is very knowledgeable and shared a lot of Albanian historical information. She is passionate about her work and has a wonderful sense of humor. She helped us design a private tour for our group of 6, and we really enjoyed our day. We highly recommend booking a tour with South Albania Excursions.