Description
From San Stefano North
with transfer 06:40-21:00 | without transfer 08:00 – 19:00
Over the centuries, the ancient town had disappeared under layers of silt and vegetation. In recent years, however, archaeologists have uncovered some of the finest working towns remains in the Mediterranean. At the edge of the lake is the ancient city of Vouthrota. The Venetian Tower near the entrance, the ancient theatre, the Temple of Asclepius, the ancient gymnasium, the Roman Baths, the Roman Baptistery with its priceless mosaic floor, the Lion Gate and the enormous Cyclopean walls will transport you back in time from 2,500 years till the 3rd century A.D. At the top of the hill stands the Venetian Castle, offering breath-taking, panoramic views of the ancient city, the lake and the vast plains below. Lunch is served upon your return to Saranda. In the afternoon, there will be a walking tour of Saranda, after which we finally depart this land that time forgot.
Join us and explore Mainland Albania – a truly magical place!
The full day experience – schedule:
08:00 Terminal gate open, for Passport control and duty free shopping
- 09:00 Ending Boarding and on-board check in
- 09:15 Departure from the main Port of Corfu
- 10:45 Arrival at the main Port of Albania (Saranda). Passport control and coach boarding
- 11:00 Departure from the port
- 11:30 Arrival at the archaeological area of Butrint. Tour lasts between 90-110 minutes depending on age. The tour for elderly or disabled guests will include 70% of the archaeological area (with a separate guide when necessary). There is a small bar/ kiosk at the entrance to the site. Public bathroom facilities are available at the end of the tour in the Venetian Castle on the Acropolis hill.
- 13:20 Departure from Butrint
- 13:50 Arrival at the restaurant in Saranda for lunch.
- 15:00 Departure from the restaurant
- 15:10 Free time to stroll around the city
- 16:40 Coach boarding and departure from the Saranda city centre
- 16:50 Arrival at the Port of Saranda. Passport control, boarding
- 17:00 Departure from the Port of Saranda
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations: Except otherwise stated, cancelled seats/tickets without due notice are subjected to a cancellation fee according to the following scale:
– Cancellations more than 48 hours before the services begin: Full refund will be received.
– Cancellations within 48 hours of the excursion: Non-refundable.
Amendments: San Stefano Travel does not charge a fee to amend or change the dates of an existing booking, as long as the request is received via email by our Customer Care team more than two (2) days ahead of your confirmed travel date. Date-change requests and amendments are subject to availability, by our suppliers and/or service providers.