Saranda and Butrint shore excursion from Himara

Saranda and Butrint excursion starting from Himara

During Saranda and Butrint excursion from Himara port, you will visit the ancient city of Butrint. It is the biggest and most important archaeological site in Albania. Butrint is not only home to several globally threatened species but has also a rich cultural history. Therefore it justifies its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Butrint was first inhabited by Illyrians and is a special archaeological site in Saranda.

The archaeological excavations show that Butrint has been an important center of the Kaonian Illyrians. It was one of the big tribes of southern Illyria. Experts have made some discoveries in this area. They proved that the site was inhabited as early as the Paleolithic period. You will visit the Old Amphitheatre, the temple of Asclepiads or Aesculapius, the Baptistery, Nymphaeum, and the ancient city walls. Following up next is the transfer to Ksamil village, where you will also have free time for lunch. Later on, you will go back to Saranda, where you will have a sightseeing tour of the city center and the ruins of the synagogue.