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History Tours
Auron Expeditions offers many different options for the history lover. There are 104 ancient monuments in Southern Albania alone, and Auron Expeditions offers c ustomizable tours for small and large groups. The most popular destinations are Butrint and Gjirokaster.
Discover Butrint, the ancient city of Buthrotum. Established in 1992 as Albania’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Butrint attracts over 80,000 visitors a year. Located on the southwest coast of Albania, approximately 25 minutes from Saranda, this magical park is abutted by Lake Butrinti, which has beautiful blue brackish waters Discovering Butrint with Auron Expeditions is a unique and exclusive opportunity. Auron Tare’s personal insight and on the ground experiences with the creation of the park help you not only understand the history that resides there, but provides a better understanding of Albania altogether. NO OTHER TRAVEL company is founded by a former Director of the park and national historian. Personal car service is the traditional method of transportation for 4-6 people. Depending on the amount of time one has allocated for the day, Auron Expeditions will personally customize the day so that it is as enriching as possible.
Visit Ottoman Gjirokaster, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site: a town boasting some of the most well preserved examples of Ottoman architecture, including a massive citadel, an Ottoman Bazaar, and the Gjirokaster Mosque. These are just a few highlights of Gjirokaster’s rich historical sites. The cobblestone streets that wind through the Ottoman residential area, and overwhelming mountainous landscape that the city was built upon will delight and impress any visitor.
Auron Expeditions offers many different options for the history lover. There are 104 ancient monuments in Southern Albania alone, and Auron Expeditions offers c ustomizable tours for small and large groups. The most popular destinations are Butrint and Gjirokaster.
Discover Butrint, the ancient city of Buthrotum. Established in 1992 as Albania’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Butrint attracts over 80,000 visitors a year. Located on the southwest coast of Albania, approximately 25 minutes from Saranda, this magical park is abutted by Lake Butrinti, which has beautiful blue brackish waters Discovering Butrint with Auron Expeditions is a unique and exclusive opportunity. Auron Tare’s personal insight and on the ground experiences with the creation of the park help you not only understand the history that resides there, but provides a better understanding of Albania altogether. NO OTHER TRAVEL company is founded by a former Director of the park and national historian. Personal car service is the traditional method of transportation for 4-6 people. Depending on the amount of time one has allocated for the day, Auron Expeditions will personally customize the day so that it is as enriching as possible.
Visit Ottoman Gjirokaster, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site: a town boasting some of the most well preserved examples of Ottoman architecture, including a massive citadel, an Ottoman Bazaar, and the Gjirokaster Mosque. These are just a few highlights of Gjirokaster’s rich historical sites. The cobblestone streets that wind through the Ottoman residential area, and overwhelming mountainous landscape that the city was built upon will delight and impress any visitor.
