Daily Tour to Butrint National Park
Saranda, Albania
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend a day immersed in Albania’s nature on this private tour from Sarande to Butrint National Park. With archaeological wonders spanning 2,500 years, Butrint offers ancient Roman ruins, a Byzantine church, and a Venetian castle perched on a hilltop surrounded by eucalyptus forest. Your private guide shares insights on the history, culture, and heritage of Butrint, while hotel pickup adds convenience.
- Discover the impressive remains of a Roman theater
- See a well-preserved Byzantine church and baptistery
- Enjoy panoramic views of a Venetian-era hilltop castle
- Hotel pickup adds convenience to your private tour experience
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
- Entrancee Fee in Butrint National Park
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 02/17/2020 - 08/30/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Itinerary
1
Butrint National Park
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Ksamil (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.3
based on 6 reviews
Mara was the best tour guide of our trip. She told us about the history, culture, engineering, and architecture of Butrint. We would highly recommend this tour
BEWARE: Worst guided tour and might even be a scam.
We booked a guided tour of the Butrint Archaeological Park. The company communicate well, they are punctual but I’m afraid it ends there. We had young Arber as the guide. He scored an A+ in English, he boasts, but knows nothing about history, archaeology nor even has a scant interest in either. All he did was walk us around the site, which is well signposted anyway, offering no more information than pointing them out. “Here is the amphitheatre. It’s very old” When I pushed him for information he floundered, clearly knowing nothing. “The amphitheatre was all covered when it was built” was not even true. It was rushed as well, Arber’s boss phoned him several times to make sure we ended on time (we never insisted on a finish time) but it was clear at the end that they wanted to squeeze in another group. When the boss asked me what I thought I politely fed back that Arber needed to improve the tour information. “He’s our best guide” came the unapologetic response. I dread to think what his other guides are like.
We’ve used lots of guided tours around the world and this so far wins hands down as the worst ever. I’m even dubious that they are an accredited company. We learnt from an excellent guide the following day that in Albania all guides are required by law to have their licence on display on lanyards. Neither Arber nor his boss wore them.
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback on your recent tour to Butrint National Park. We deeply regret that your experience did not meet your expectations and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you encountered.
Firstly, we would like to assure you that Joel Travel is a fully accredited company, and all our guides, including Arber, are certified professionals. It is a legal requirement in Albania for all guides to display their licenses, and we take this regulation very seriously. We will investigate why Arber and his supervisor did not have their licenses visible during your tour and ensure this does not happen again.
We are proud of our guides and strive to provide enriching and informative experiences for all our guests. It is clear from your feedback that we fell short in this instance. We apologize for the lack of historical and archaeological knowledge displayed by Arber. We will ensure that he receives additional training to enhance his knowledge and guiding skills.
Regarding the rushed nature of your tour, we apologize for any miscommunication and inconvenience caused by the phone calls. We aim to provide a relaxed and enjoyable experience without time constraints unless specified by our guests.
We deeply value your feedback and are committed to making the necessary improvements to prevent such occurrences in the future. As a gesture of goodwill, we would like to offer you a complimentary tour with one of our senior guides on your next visit to Albania.
Thank you once again for bringing these issues to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to restore your faith in our services.
Warm regards!
The best part of the tour was our guide, Kacie, who was on-time, enthusiastic, and very knowledgeable about Butrint and also gave us good information about Albania in general and Sarande in particular.
Sarandë, Albania
Butrint National Park
We visited this archeology gem on a gorgeous day. Can't decide which was more thrilling, the ruins or the nature surrounding them. I LOVED this excursion. Our guide was fabulous, enthusiastic and so knowledgeable. The park itself, stunning! Ruins from the Iron Age to the Middle Ages, such history.
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