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Full-Day Apollonia Sightseeing & Divjake-Karavasta Park Tour

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Bird Watching, Nature, Archeology

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Albanian, English, Greek

Description

Sign up for a full-day excursion to visit the ruins of the ancient city of Apollonia, located on the right bank of the Vjosa River. Also, explore the National Park & Lagoon Divjake-Karavasta, which contains remarkable features such as wetlands, salt marshes, coastal meadows and floodplains. Also, the park is home to a vast species of birds and plants, including the rare Albanian Curley Pelican.

Highlights
  • Witness the ruins of the ancient city of Apollonia (Illyria)
  • Explore the beautiful Divjake-Karavasta Lagoon/Park
  • Spot Jonny, the Albanian Curley Pelican
  • Sightsee the Monastery of Saint Mary
  • Visit the Monument of Agonothetes and the Roman Forum
  • See the ruins of a Temple in Apollonia
  • Tour across the ancient Nymphaeum 
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    • Connect with your tour guide at the meeting point to reach the archaeological park of Apollonia. 
    • Begin the tour by visiting the Monument of Agonothetes, the Oden, the Roman Forum (once an Agora), Ruins of a Temple, and Nymphaeum.
    • Later, explore the little museum of the site situated inside the Monastery of Saint Mary. 
    • Continue driving towards the Divjake-Karavasta Park and enjoy a nice boat trip inside the channels of the lagoon to see plenty of wild birds and other species. Also, get a chance to meet Jonny, the Albanian Curley Pelican.
    • Now, head to a special place to have delicious seafood and fresh fish. 
    • Late afternoon, drive back to the drop-off location to end the tour.
What's Included
  • Transport with a very comfortable A/C car
  • English-speaking Albanian tour guide
  • Hotel or Pier pick-up and drop off
What's Excluded
  • Entrance fees wherever needed
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
Know before you go
  • Museums are closed on Mondays, except for any specific agreement in advance for visits of big groups, cruise ship visitors etc.
  • An adult must accompany children.
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 4EUR 300 Per Group
5 To 8EUR 420 Per Group

This is a private tour
Starting From

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USD 331 / group