Albania
CULTURE & SIGHTS / HISTORY / NATURE / IDEAL FOR FAMILIES / EASY TO MODERATE
Roll two holidays into one with a visit to Albania. This is a fascinating trip to a mysterious and secretive land, long closed to outsiders and until recently one of the last communist countries in Eastern Europe.
Our tour will take us through the Albanian countryside and to our first stop at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Butrint. The guide will give an informative tour of this remarkable archaeological site, taking us from Classical, through Roman and up to Byzantine times. Highlights include the amphitheatre, temple and Baptiste. Situated on the Straits of Corfu this site is not just famous for its physical cultural heritage but also a natural environment which is of international importance. We will then continue our tour to the port of Saranda where there will be time for lunch and a walk around the town. Draped along a curving bay with a narrow strip of beach, the town has, in recent years, witnessed a construction boom. There is an attractive waterfront and you can find some excavations near the main square. Ayia Saranda, an early Christian monastery dedicated to 40 saints gave the town its name.
Excursion Duration:-
Approx. 07:00am pick-up from Parga – Returning approx. 18:45hrs
Requirments:-
Passport details at time of booking (passport also needs to be taken with you to Albania)
Recommendations:-
Comfortable shoes, money in small denominations (Euro is accepted)
Included:-
Transfers, tour leader, professional guide for Butrint, entrance fees & taxes
Not included:-
Lunch, souvenirs
Restrictions:-
Not suitable for guests with walking difficulties – due to terrain of site of Butrint
May not be suitable for small babies due to coach journey.