Berat, Gjirokaster & Butrint (Three UNESCO Sites) – 2 Day Tour from Tirana

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  • 2 Days
  • Pickup offered
  • Hotel Included
  • Offered in English

Overview

Combine history, nature, and culture into one jam-packed, 2-day tour of Albania when you book this private excursion. Travel from Tirana to Berat, Gjirokaster, Butrint, the Blue Eye, Saranda, and more to cover the highlights of southern Albania. Traverse mountains, fields, hills, and sea to soak up the scenery and get to know more about the local heritage.

•   Explore three of Albania’s UNESCO World Heritage sites
•   Learn about the history and culture of Albania from your guide
•   Overnight stay with breakfast and entrance fees are included
•   A private tour means a personalized experience

Price Includes

  • Transport with car, minivan, or brand new electric car
  • Professional English, Italian, Spanish or German speaking guide
  • Hotel and breakfast
  • Guide to all the places to be visited

Price Excludes

  • Any other meals
  • Any other extra activities

Itinerary

D1: Berat

The meeting point is at the hotel. After you will start the journey to Berat. First, you will visit Berat Castle, which dates back to 4th century BC. The castle is one of the biggest inhabited castles and has many Byzantine churches, as well as some mosques built during the Ottoman era, which began in 1417. Then you will learn a little history of Berat which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, more than 2400 years old. It is the most attractive city in our country. Berat is a very old town established by Illyrians with a fortified castle known as the city of Antipatrea. Our next stop is in the old quarters of Mangalem and Gorica (old Berat) which are connected with each other by the Gorica Bridge over the Osumi River. The bridge was built in the 19th century. It was originally made in 1780, during the rule of Ahmet Kurt Pasha, and it was rebuilt with stones.

D1: Gjirokaster

After visiting the City of Berat. You will continue our journey to the City of Gjirokastra. During the journey to Gjirokaster, you will have a stop at Tepelene Cold Water for lunch with traditional food. You get accommodated and rest on the hotel. After that, the first visit is to the medieval Bazaar. After you will visit the legendary Argjiro Castle. Lastly, you will visit one of the best-preserved traditional houses, the Zekate House Overnight in the City of Gjirokasra.

D2: Butrint National Park

After the traditional breakfast, you will continue your journey to Butrint (Saranda). Butrint is an extensive archaeological site (over 200 hectares) in southern Albania on the Straits of Corfu, with remains dating from the Bronze Age to the Ottoman era. It has particularly well-preserved features from the Roman and Byzantine periods, including beautiful mosaic floors, and its ‘Homeric setting’ has benefited from remarkably little modern development.

D2: Saranda

Saranda (Sarandë in Albanian) is a coastal town and popular holiday destination on the Albanian Riviera, known for its unspoiled character and clear blue waters. It is located in the southern part of Albania, between the hills and the Ionian Sea. Saranda is only a 30-minute ferry away from the popular Greek island Corfu and provides a strategic location from where to discover the Albanian Riviera. You can find gorgeous beaches and ancient heritage sites. You will have a drink or walk near the sea to take photos and to enjoy the beauty of the Ionian Sea.

D2: The Blue Eye

The “Blue Eye” (Albanian: Syri i Kaltër) is a water spring and natural phenomenon occurring near the village of Muzinë in Finiq municipality, southern Albania. A popular tourist attraction, the clear blue water of the river can be seen from a depth of more than fifty meters.

D2: Ksamil

After Blue eyes, we are going to visit another city in Albania riviera. You will visit the Maldives of Europe. This is what Ksamil is called. Ksamili is a small beach town in South Albania, on a coastal strip, with small islands surrounded by the clear waters of the Ionian Sea. Ksamili has been named one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world.

D2: Vlore

After you are going to visit the City of Vlora. Vlora sits on a bay that marks the meeting of the Adriatic and the Ionian seas, which means clean waters and brilliant beaches. With over 300 sunny days a year, it’s easy to see why it’s a popular beach destination. There we will be stopping for a walk at the pedestrian round that is called Lungomare, the best one on the Albanian Coast. After you are coming back to your hotel in Tirana (2 h).

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

FAQ

How much should I pay to book the tour?

While completing the order, you will have the option to either pay a 30% deposit or pay in full via Paypal. Please note that for the moment, we do not handle credit card payments in person, hence, if you pay 30% online, the rest of the payment should be in cash (EUR / ALL currencies).

Can I change the travel date?

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What is your cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. In case of no shows, or cancellations within the last 24 hours, you will be charged 30% of the total amount.

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Which languages do you offer?

We offer our guides in the following languages: English, Italian, Spanish, and German.

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