Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This tour includes 2 important destinations of Albania: Ardenica Monastery, the last monastery where monks still live today and Apollonia, which is enchanting in its combination of monuments and unspoiled nature, taking visitors two thousand years back in time.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport with a/c vehicle
Guided tour of Ardenica Monastery and Apollonia
Driver/ Guide
Meals and drinks
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional activity costs
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Traveler pickup
Rruga Pavaresia 66, Durrës, Albania
Rinas Airport, Tirana, Albania
Apollonia Archaeological Park, Pojan, Albania After your visit of the Ardenica Monastery, continue through the city of Fier and towards the village of Pojan. You will visit Apollonia, an ancient settlement, one of the biggest in the Adriatic area. Wandering in this settlement hour after hour you will feel relaxed and meditative, through a landscape that little has changed since Antiquity. You will be introduced with the Church of Saint Mary, Archeological Museum, the Odeon, the library and the most photographed monument: the Bouleterion.
Free time for lunch.
Return to Tirana. End of service. 120 minutes
Ardenica Monastery, Ardenice, Albania Begin your tour by driving towards the city of Fier. Your first stop will be in the Monastery of Ardenica. This monastery is located in a dominant position in the hill with the same name which offers a relaxing view of the Field of Myzeqe. Even though your first impression would be one of a regular cult object, in it you will find impressive historical and cultural values.
90 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Thierry_R
09 Mar 2024
We were very lucky because we found the best guide in Tirana. We went to Ardenica Monastery and Apollonia archeological site. We also have a lot of informations about the communiste period, the financial crisis and the futur may be in european union. Thanks for all.
Nathalie_M
29 Apr 2022
Belle journée d'excursion très enrichissante et personnalisée ce qui en fait toute sa singularité.
Paysages et sites époustouflants.
Guide parfait.
This tour in
Albania
is organized by
Travel Albania
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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