Albania · Archaeology

7-Hour Apollonia Ancient City Tour with Monastery and Museum

7 Hours Round trip from Pojan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Shen Meri Monastery and Church
  • 02 See the Arch of Triumph
  • 03 Explore the ruins of the ancient city of Apollonia
  • 04 Discover the Forum, Agora, and theatre of Apollonia

Explore the ancient Greek city of Apollonia, a vital stronghold of Caesar during the civil war with Pompey, and examine the ruins of what was once a flourishing city. Follow your guide to uncover the rich past of this remarkable site on a 7-hour tour, visiting the Arch of Triumph, the Agora, Shen Meri Monastery and Church, and the Forum.

Explore the ancient Greek city of Apollonia, a vital stronghold of Caesar during the civil war with Pompey, and examine the ruins of what was once a flourishing city.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Apollonia (Illyria)
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Apollonia Ancient City and Monastery Tour

  • Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location and visit the museum with your Albania tour guide.

  • Then proceed to Shen Meri Monastery and Church, a 13th-century building.

  • Finally, continue to the Arch of Triumph of Apollonia, part of the ancient city of Apollonia.

  • Reach the Forum.

  • Sightsee the Agora.

  • Arrive at the theatre before returning.

Shen Meri Monastery and Church, Arch of Triumph, Forum and Agora

Where this trip takes you

Shen Meri Monastery and Church, Arch of Triumph, Forum and Agora

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pojan 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Apollonia tour guide

  • Transport by car/minivan

  • Hotel pickup and return

What's Not Included

  • Anything else not mentioned in "Inclusions"

Know before you go

  • Point of departure: directly from your hotel in Tirana.

  • EUR 93.60 per adult, EUR 46.80 per child (minimum 2 persons. To operate the tour with only 1 participant, there is an extra charge of 90%, and for groups of 3-5 participants there will be a discount of 30%; for 6-7 participants, there will be a discount of 50%; for 8-10 participants, there will be a discount of 70%; for 11-15 participants, there will be a discount of 80%).

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pojan.

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