Great trip to see about 20 ancient sites located in shaded woodland , ideal for escaping from the intense heat. Reconstructed buildings provide a great opportunity to take decent photos. Well marked paths to each site leads to the top of a hill where there is a small castle with all modern facilities. An excellent way to spend 1.5 hours. Easy to visit via public transport 10 minute drive from Ksamil , buses every 30 minutes 100 lek

In October 2023 we took a full sized public bus from Saranda to the Butrit archeological site. The bus stop is across from the Synagogue-Basillica archeological site. Bus times are posted on the wall of the bus stop shelter. A ticket seller takes your money after the bus starts moving. Bus fare per person to Butrit was 200 lec. On the return trip we got off at Ksamil which unlike Saranda was mostly shut down for the winter.  The total return fare because we stopped at Ksamil was 300 lec per person.

Took a punt on a day trip to Albania from Corfu with my partner and wasn't it a delight. Albania and Butrint national park are unspoilt gems. Friendly people and the heritage ! Phoenician, Carthaginian, greek, Roman, ottoman, venetians.. they've all been here in this strategic site and left their mark. The footprint and more of a Roman town amidst wonderfully unspoilt countryside. A stop at Suliman the magnificent s tower gave jaw dropping 360 degree views of countryside and bay. If you're ever in Corfu, especially Kalami bay, do yourself a favour and take a trip to Albania's beautiful national park.

Beautiful untouched national park. When we went it was quiet but raining. The views are gorgeous. We took a taxi to here but they charged us more so that was a scam, but the actual park is beautiful. If you go, taxis charge 60€-80€. Although local taxis speak as if it is 18€ so not sure if it is on purpose on not. After the trip back, taxi wanted to charge us 100€, saying he waited for 3 hours but it was 3 hours total. Maybe local bus will be better. Another taxi driver on the way back said it is 60€. The national park has lots of mosquitoes so take some bug repellents! I was bitten and had to put some cream as it was too itchy.

We boarded a bus from the sea port and traveled overland for about 40-50 minutes to visit the ruins of Butrint. We have been spoiled (numbed) by visiting many Greek settlements on our trip last year so this city layout although spectacular archaeologically, has resulted in us to becoming numb with any shock and awe impression. But we love the HISTORY of places like this (as all have their own story), and other historical spots that may have (in some cases) been inhabited since prehistoric times. The ruins of the ancient city of Butrint were a lot more than I expected. Situated on a defendable peninsula at the source area of a river, its position had morphed in its 2,500 years of populated history going way back to its first settlement in the fourth century BC, and an eventual peak population of about 10,000 in the Middle Ages and then eventually abandon). To give it credit, the archaeological site is a repository of ruins representing each period in the city's development, and Tom can “almost” hear the echo of footsteps from the peoples that inhabited this location over the Melia.

a fantastic day trip from saranda. we spent almost 2 hours here exploring the different ruins of the ancient town. the surrounding views were incredible too. it cost 1000lek per person but was so worth it. would definitely recommend!

This place was stunning! I loved that it was like a nature walk and archaeological site all together. The views from the little museum are beautiful! We saw some wildlife living in the ruins as well, which was so nice (turtles, frogs, birds). We came in spring and everything was in bloom and just so pretty. I do not know if kids would really enjoy this, but my husband and I thought this was one of the highlights of our trip to Albania. It was also way less crowded than some other sites I have been to, which made it more pleasant.

This is a pleasant, small, well-laid out archaeological site. Nice walking paths, though a bit muddy in April. Very swampy site overall with a lot of standing water filling many of the ruins. The basilica was beautiful and well-preserved. Nice wall of inscriptions. Amphitheater was in good condition and worth seeing. The museum was small and had some nice artifacts displayed. Castle offered a nice view but the top was closed off. Family friendly. Small cafe near the castle.

We visited Butrint National Park via public bus from Sarande (remember to bring cash for the bus ticket). The bus drops you off right at the entrance where you can purchase tickets in person, but you can also buy them online beforehand. In the park itself we enjoyed the walk through nature and the ancient ruins were truly stunning. Our highlights were the amphitheater and basilica, so don't miss out on those. The museum at the top offers not only fascinating exhibits but also a beautiful view. I'd recommend to wear comfortable shoes and bring some snacks and plenty of water. If you have extra time, consider taking the ferry from the entrance to see Ali Pasha's Castle. Although we didn't do this, but later thought this could have been a great addition. Overall, our visit took about half a day, and we easily caught the bus back from the restaurant near the park entrance. All in all, Butrint National Park is a remarkable place that history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike will thoroughly enjoy!

Butrint Archaeological Park offers a blend of influences from many different civilizations. Layers of history in well preserved ruins can be observed at this site. Some of the more impressive include the Roman Ampitheatre, the Great Basilica, the Triconch Palace, Baptistery, and defensive castles and walls, among others. This site is unique in that it is also a nature park allowing one to enjoy strolls through forested trails, have a picnic in one of the many shaded areas or just take in the views of the wetlands and the Vivari Channel. Unfortunately, we didn't arrive until mid morning and encountered 3 huge tour groups. Once the groups had been shown some of the main sites, they left and the atmosphere completely changed and we were able to fully appreciate this remarkable site. It was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1992. We spent about 3 hours here, including visiting the very good museum. Admission is 1000 LEK and well worth it. It is an easy and inexpensive 30 min bus ride from Saranda. . Butrint was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1992.