Albania · Archaeology

2-Hour Butrint Tour with Butrinti Lake Boat Ride and Mussel Tasting

2 Hours Round trip from Buthrotum Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the ancient city of Butrint
  • 02 Boat across Butrinti Lake to the Mussel House
  • 03 See where mussels are grown on the lake
  • 04 Taste fresh mussels at the Mussel House

Travel by bus to the ancient city of Butrint and explore one of Albania's most remarkable archaeological sites. Continue with a boat ride on Butrinti Lake to the Mussel House, where you will see where the mussels are grown and taste them on site. This short experience combines history, scenic lake views, and a local dining stop in a memorable setting.

Enjoy a boat ride on Butrinti Lake, which will take you directly to the Mussel House.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Butrint National Park
Languages Albanian, English, Macedonian, Serbian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Butrint Exploration and Mussel House Experience

  • Meet your tour guide and take a bus ride to the ancient city.
  • Explore the ancient city of Butrint.
  • Enjoy a boat ride on Butrinti Lake, which will take you directly to the Mussel House. See the place where the mussels are grown and get to taste them at the Mussel House.
  • Head back to your hotel or accommodation at the end of the tour.
ancient city of Butrint, Butrinti Lake boat ride, the Mussel House

Where this trip takes you

ancient city of Butrint, Butrinti Lake boat ride, the Mussel House

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Buthrotum 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Butrint tour guide
  • Mussel House

Know before you go

  • Other languages offered: Arabic, German, Italian, and Turkish.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Buthrotum, Albania
Tour start
Buthrotum, Albania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Buthrotum.

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