The route, step by step
4 km · ↑ 30 m
- Ruins
- Water
- Viewpoint
Highlights
- A UNESCO World Heritage site with Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Venetian ruins
- A well-preserved Ionic temple and fortifications
- Views over Lake Butrint and its wetlands
- Varied birdlife in the surrounding lagoon
Before you go
- Entry is around 1,000 LEK; buy at the visitor centre
- Trails are well signed
- Bring binoculars for the wetland birdlife
- Early morning is cooler and quieter
With Tour Alb
Our driver drops you at the Butrint entrance and waits while you walk the site.
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Best: year-round
easySarandë · waterfallBlue Eye Spring, Sarandë
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Questions
- How long does the Butrint Archaeological Trail take?
- About 1.5–2.5 h for 4 km round trip.
- How hard is the Butrint Archaeological Trail?
- Easy, with about 30 m of climbing.
- When is the best time to visit Butrint Archaeological Trail?
- year-round
- Is there an entrance fee for Butrint Archaeological Trail?
- 1,000 LEK (about €8.50)
- How do I get to Butrint Archaeological Trail?
- Our driver drops you at the Butrint entrance and waits while you walk the site. The walk starts at Butrint National Park entrance.
Sources
Compiled from these public sources. Conditions change: check locally before you set off.
