Starting the tour in the morning from the chosen location, your journey towards Butrint National Park begins with a special enthusiasm. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this archaeological park is a rich treasure trove of Albanian history and culture. Exploring it brings you closer to the ancient ruins and rich history of the old town of Butrint.
Continuing with the journey, your adventure continues with an amazing nature experience at the Blue Eye. Its deep and transparent waters glisten in the sunlight, creating a wonderful sight and allowing you to relax in harmony with the environment.
Butrint’s name was derived from the word buthrotos, which means “wounded bull”. This is based on a Greek mythological legend, in which the offering of a bull failed on the island of Corfu. According to archaeologist the earliest evidence of settled occupation dates back between the 10th and 8th centuries BC.
In 228 BC Butrint became a Roman protectorate and in the next century became part of Macedonia. From 44 BC Julius Ceasar made it a Roman colony and allowed his soldiers that fought agains Pompey to settle there as a reward. When signs of decline were already visible an earthquake destroyed large parts of the town and it was finally abandoned. Under Ottoman occupation the town ended up being deserted and hadn’t been populated for centuries when it became part of the independent Albania in 1913.
What To See At Butrint:
• Sanctuary Of Asclepius • Roman Theater • Roman Baths • Gymnasium • Roman Civic House – Triconch Palace • Baptistery etc.
Tour Highlight:
• Departure 08:30. • Arrival at the Blue Eye 09:00. • Standing until 10:30. • Departure from Blue Eye to Butrint at 10:30. • Arrival in Butrint at 11:10. • Staying in Butrint until 14:00.
