2-Day Tirana and Durres Tour with Historic Landmarks

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover Skanderbeg Square, Tirana's main landmark named after the Albanian hero
• 02 Visit the Et'hem Bey Mosque, an important place of prayer in the capital
• 03 Explore Durres, the ancient Greco-Roman port city of Dyrrachium
• 04 See the Byzantine city walls, Roman amphitheatre, and Archaeological Museum in Durres

Explore two of Albania's most historic cities on this 2-day tour of Tirana and Durres. Discover Tirana's landmark sights, including Skanderbeg Square, the Et'hem Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower, the Palace of Culture, the monument to Mother Albania, and the National Historical Museum. Continue to Durres, the ancient Greco-Roman port city of Dyrrachium, where you will see the Byzantine city walls, the Roman amphitheatre, and the Archaeological Museum. This tour offers a rich introduction to Albania's history, culture, and heritage.

Drive to Durres, the ancient Greco-Roman port city of Dyrrachium.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Durres, Tirana

Languages Albanian, English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tirana City Highlights Tour

• Your morning city tour begins at Skanderbeg Square, named after the Albanian hero and the main landmark of the city.

• Visit the Et'hem Bey Mosque, where pilgrims go to offer prayers.

• We will take you to the Clock Tower, the Palace of Culture, the monument to Mother Albania, and the National Historical Museum, which are some of the significant places every visitor must see.

2

Day 02

Durres Ancient Port City Tour

• Drive to Durres, the ancient Greco-Roman port city of Dyrrachium. Formerly called Durrazzo, Durres is one of the oldest towns in Albania.

• See the Byzantine city walls, Roman amphitheatre, and the Archaeological Museum.

• Drive back to Tirana.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Tour of Tirana and Durres

• Qualified, English-speaking Albania guide

• Transport

• Entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Meals and drinks (unless specified)

• Personal expenses

• Tips and gratuities

• Optional activity costs

Know before you go

• This tour does not operate during official holidays.

• Up to one infant under 3 years old per group can join the tour free of charge.

• Please see the list of hotel pick-ups.

• Please book your tour at least 3 days before your desired tour date.

• This tour is also offered in Greek and Italian.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Tirana, Albania

Tour start

Tirana, Albania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.