Top Saranda Archaeology Tours

Discover several points of interest in the Sarande area on this full-day excursion. Alongside a private guide, head to Butrint National Park to see the ruins and then head to Ksamil Beach for free time to purchase lunch and enjoy the sea. Then, visit the Blue Eye water spring tucked away in the dense, green forest and end your day exploring the Ottoman Lekuresi Castle.

Sarande sits at the end of the Albanian Riviera and is surrounded by several significant points of interest. Discover several landmarks in just a few hours on this private tour to Butrint National Park, the village of Ksamil, the Blue Eye water spring, and Lekuresi Castle. As you explore, your guide provides information on the history and culture of Albania for a well-rounded experience.

The attractions of Buthrotum, Blue Eye Springs, Ksamil, and Lekursi Castle dot the Albanian coast, but visiting all can be tricky without hiring a car. On this tour, travel in an air-conditioned minivan with a guide. Travel to Buthrotum and snap photos of the town from a scenic lookout point. Spot a fish harvesting reservoir in the sea at Ksamil. Explore the Roman ruins at Butrint National Park and visit Blue Eye Springs. Take in the views from the hilltop perch of Lekursi Castle.

Get more out of a trip to Berat, and explore the city with a professional local guide. This comprehensive day trip offers visits to key sites such as Berat Castle and the neighborhoods of Mangalem and Gorica with a private guide, along with round-trip transport from Saranda hotels. Note that any entry fees are payable locally on the day.

Experience private, tailor-made tour with authentic local flavour. It is almost impossible not to like Butrint. The site is so complex, with remains dating from different periods covering 2500 years that everyone is sure to find something which they will remember forever. Even if you are not interested in archaeology, you will enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, the scent of eucalyptus and other trees among the ruins. *Minimum number of travelers per booking is 2. *For solo travelers there is an extra charge.

Our tour will begin by visiting the Ancient Site of Butrint; afterwards we will make a stop in Ksamil, which is one of the most attractive areas of Southern Albania, to enjoy the beach.

The austere and beautiful town of Gjirokastra began to spread downhill from its castle in the 13th century. The castle still stands on its hill, overlooking the whole city and the river valley below. From that lofty point, the grey stone of the houses below and the grey slates of their roofs blend into the hillside, distinguished from it only by their whitewashed walls. As one of the city's most famous sons Ismail Kadare, wrote in Chronicle in Stone, Gjirokastra is "a surprising city, which seemed as if it had come out of the valley unexpectedly, like a prehistoric being, and clambered up with difficulty, stitching itself on the side of the mountain". Gjirokastra became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2005. It had been awarded the status of a 'museum-city' by the Albanian government, which gave legal protection to its architectural heritage and kept new building out of the historic center. *Minimum number of travelers per booking is 2. For solo travelers there is an extra charge.

You will visit with our professional guide all the important spots in a half day tour.First you will stop to enjoy the wonderful view from Lekursi Castle. You will be immersed by the ancient history and the view from the top. Next you will stop to the most importants museums of Saranda and learn that this city has not only the beauty of the sea but is rich in culture too.

Departing from Saranda in the discovery of Finiq. If you are interested in history and archeological destinations,Finiq should be one of the places you must visit.The ruins of the ancient city of Finiq date around the 3rd century B.C.The stage surrounded by the stairs,theatre ,city walls, basilicas gave to this place in 2005, the status of a protected monument.

On this tour we will visit the Monastery of Mesopotam & The Archaeological Park of Finiq. Mesopotam is a historic village, known for St. Koll's Orthodox Church (Monastery of Mesopotam), which is a 13th-century building. At the Archaeological Park of Finiq (locate 8km east of Saranda), you will see the ruins of an ancient temple, theater, some Helene homes, Roman baths and a Byzantine church

Gjirokastra, is also known as the stone city, and has been protected by UNESCO since 2005. It is one of the last Ottoman-style cities left in the Balkans, with over 500 historic buildings. Truly a majestic place to visit and explore!

Your guide will lead you to discover some of Albanian history and culture.First you will visit Gjin Aleksi Mosque, built around 1400-1500 which represents a cultural symbol for our country and the importance of Albanian religion. Your next stop will be Kamenica village. A small and abandoned village which is full of buildings and churches.

You will be able to visit the perfect mixture of archeology and nature. Let our guide lead you from the ancient history of Butrint, covered with archaeological sites such as an amphitheater and monastery, to the pearl of Albania, Ksamil, that is known for its crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea. Ksamil is still a hidden gem made up of small islands which you can reach by swimming or by boat.

Gjin Aleksi Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Gjin Aleksit) is a 15th century mosque in the village of Rusan, near Delvinë, Albania.The mosque is distinguished for the high quality of acoustics that is obtained through casks that are strategically placed in holes in the walls

Butrint (or Buthrotum) is one of the top archaeological sites in the Mediterranean, but reaching these ancient ruins on your own can be a hassle. With this day trip, save time with round-trip transportation directly from the Saranda port. Explore with a guide to help interpret the complex ruins and learn more about their history, which stretches from the ancient Greeks through the Romans to the Byzantine era.

On this tour you will explore the Ancient Site of Butrint. The Ancient Site of Butrint was declared a museum town in 1961, thereafter, in 1992, it was inscribed on the National Heritage list of protected monuments under protection of UNESCO. During the tour you will see the well-preserved Greek/Roman theater in honor of Asclepius (God of Medicine), the Byzantine Basilica, the Museum within the Castle, and many other antique objects.

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Phenicia Archaeological Park Archaeological research in Phenicia revealed that this city in ancient times and later developed a strong cult activity as the images which are displayed both on findings and Orthodox Christian that followed. A few meters away from the Basilica there are Christian church remains, while at "Old yard" ruins of early Christian churches with various mosaics. The Episcopal Church honored the Virgin name "Zoodochos Pigi" seems originally to have been built on ancient basilica and later rebuilt new with the same name in the town center . St Nicholas Monastery Distinguished by the originality of architecture. The two-aisled nave is housed with four domes, based on interior walls and a central column, which was insufficient to support such a large weight and trapped in the late 18 th century in a massive pillar. The splint covered with three semicircular arches and housed with three twin roofs, separated from the main temple with four columns.

1-Monastery of Our Lady of Costaras. One finds the east of the ancient city of Phenicia, built inside a cave of the mountain of Costaras. first painted in 1332 on the northwest arcade and later in the years 1690 -1770 was united with the rest of the space. It is dedicated to the Assumption, celebrated on August 15, and is a major pilgrimage site until the Himara.Carved in the rock, the church retains great historical values ​​provided therein the "crypt" operated during the Turkish secret school, with last teacher Pili Pappas. 2-Church St. Athanasius Sopiki It seems to built in the 17th century, but it is certain that it has been built on the foundations of an older church. The roof of the main temple is built with stone arches while that of the stent with wooden material.On the north side of the church has a portico.Inside the church today are not shown because frescoes were covered with lime during the disastrous campaign against the authoritarian regime of religions in Albania.

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