Saranda – Gjirokaster City Break

Arrival in the Port of Saranda. Transfer to center city. Check in the hotel. Accommodation & overnight Hotel in Saranda

Morning, after the breakfast, meet the group at the lobby and departure for a sightseeing tour in Butrinti ancient city. During visit on this site we will be focused mostly to the archeology. Butrint- Archaeological artifacts prove that during the 7th and the 6th centuries BC Butrint was a proto-urban centre, but it was only during the 5th century BC that it turned into a full city. By the end of the 4th century the agora, the boulevard, a small temple and the theatre holding 1500 seats were built up, the latter one fortunately being preserved till our days. The complex of the theatre and other buildings like Asklep’s temple, portico, baths, etc. form the most magnificent part of the ancient city. During late antiquity and early Middle Ages, Butrint flourished greatly. The construction of the baptistery, which is the most important monument of the early Christian period, dates from this time. The baptistery, which has a round shape with a diameter of 13.50 m, is laid with multicolored geometric and animal mosaic motifs and bears special artistic values. The hall has two rows of granite colonnades upon which the roof rests. After tour back in Saranda. Afternoon free time in the city center (Possibility to enjoy the dinner in Lekursi Castle, an interesting sight now days combined to a traditional restaurant). Enjoy the dinner and overnight. Hotel in Saranda

In the morning after the breakfast, meet the group at the lobby. Transfer to another interesting sight, situated in south of Albania.
On the way a short stop to Blue Eyes, water resource. Continue trip Gjirokastra. Gjirokastra – Many houses in Gjirokastër have a distinctive local style that has earned the city the nickname “Town of the Stones”, because most of the old houses have roofs covered with stones. Of a great importance and interesting to be visit, are The Museum of Weapons (inside the castle)The Ethnographic Museum or known as the Enver Hoxha house, The Castle of Gjirokastra, The characteristic house of Zekate, an important family in Gjirokastra. After tour, free time for optional lunch in other interesting sight, Park of Viroi, A traditional local restaurant is situated there. After lunch, free time and transfer back to Saranda. Enjoy the dinner and overnight. Hotel in Saranda.

In the morning after the breakfast, meet the group at the lobby and check out. Transfer to the Port.