Full-Day Apollonia and Divjake-Karavasta Tour with Lagoon Boat Trip

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness the ruins of the ancient city of Apollonia (Illyria)
• 02 Explore the beautiful Divjake-Karavasta Lagoon and Park
• 03 Spot Jonny, the Albanian Curley Pelican
• 04 Sightsee the Monastery of Saint Mary
• 05 Visit the Monument of Agonothetes and the Roman Forum
• 06 See the ruins of a Temple in Apollonia
• 07 Tour the ancient Nymphaeum

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 Divjake-Karavasta National Park and Lagoon, known for its remarkable wetlands, salt marshes, coastal meadows, and floodplains. The park is home to a wide variety of birds and plants, including the rare Albanian Curley Pelican.

You will also get a chance to meet Jonny, the Albanian Curley Pelican.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Apollonia (Illyria), Divjakë-Karavasta National Park

Languages Albanian, English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Apollonia Ruins and Divjake-Karavasta Lagoon Discovery

• Connect with your tour guide at the meeting point and head to the archaeological park of Apollonia.
• Begin the tour by visiting the Monument of Agonothetes, the Odeon, the Roman Forum, once an Agora, the ruins of a Temple, and the Nymphaeum.
• Later, explore the small museum of the site, situated inside the Monastery of Saint Mary.
• Continue driving towards Divjake-Karavasta Park and enjoy a nice boat trip through the channels of the lagoon to see plenty of wild birds and other species. You will also get a chance to meet Jonny, the Albanian Curley Pelican.
• Then, head to a special place to enjoy delicious seafood and fresh fish.
• In the late afternoon, drive back to the drop-off location to end the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a very comfortable A/C car
• English-speaking Albanian tour guide
• Hotel or pier pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

• 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 made in advance for visits by big groups, cruise ship visitors, etc.
• An adult must accompany children.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

PFCC+GCP, Pojan, Albania

Tour start

PFCC+GCP, Pojan, Albania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.