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Experiences · Albanian Riviera · 4 h

Butrint Private Tour

A UNESCO ancient city, before the gates open to the crowds

Ten minutes from Ksamil's beach bars lies one of the Mediterranean's great archaeological sites, and most of its visitors give it an hour off a tour bus. Our private tour does the opposite: an expert guide, the first slot of the morning, and Butrint's Greek theatre, Roman forum and Venetian towers nearly to yourselves.

The visit

Butrint compresses 2,500 years into a forested peninsula: a Hellenistic theatre still facing its lagoon, a Roman city, an early-Christian baptistery with its mosaic floor, Byzantine walls and a Venetian castle above the trees. Few sites anywhere layer so many civilisations in so short a walk.

Your guide is a specialist in the region's archaeology, and the private format means the visit bends to your curiosity — deep on the mosaics, long on the ramparts, or paced for children.

Timing and combinations

We book the earliest entry of the day: the light is low, the lagoon is still, and the tour groups are an hour behind you. The full visit runs about three hours on site, plus private transfer from your villa in Ksamil or Saranda.

The natural pairing is an afternoon on the water — our Ksamil RIB charter passes the Butrint lagoon from the sea side, completing the picture.

Rates on request — every day is quoted individually by our concierge.

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Where

Departing from Ksamil.

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The boats

Which boat to run it with.

Motor yacht · Saranda
Ionian Arrow
18 m crewed motor yacht based in Saranda
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Gulet Kaonia
24 m crewed wooden gulet for slow corridor cruising
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Your villa

Where to sleep around it.

Ksamil
Villa Thalassa
Contemporary villa above the Ksamil islets
4 bedrooms · 8 guests
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Dhërmi
Villa Drymades Ridge
Stone villa between old Dhërmi and Drymades beach
5 bedrooms · 10 guests
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To combine.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Emphatically yes — it is the counterweight that makes the riviera a destination rather than a beach. Half a day is enough, and the early-morning private format means it costs you no beach hours that matter.

Gentle. Paths are shaded and mostly flat, with one optional climb to the Venetian castle and museum. Comfortable shoes and water are all you need; the site is manageable for children and older visitors alike.

Private transfer from Ksamil or Saranda, entry tickets, and a dedicated expert guide for your party only. Our concierge confirms the full arrangement and pricing when you send your date.

Concierge

Let our concierge shape your Ionian stay.

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