Albania · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Hour Apollonia and Ardenica Monastery Tour from Durrës

8 Hours Round trip from Durrës Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the ancient archaeological park of Apollonia
02 Learn why Apollonia is part of UNESCO heritage
03 Explore Ardenica Monastery, located on top of the hills
04 Visit countryside vineyards and local farms

Embark on a pilgrimage to the sacred Ardenica Monastery and the famous Ancient Apollonia on this 8-hour tour from Durrës. Discover the impressive historical and cultural values of Ardenica Monastery, located on top of the hills, then explore the Archaeological Museum and Park of Apollonia, one of the biggest ancient settlements in the Adriatic area. Visit the Church of Saint Mary and the Bouleterion as you uncover the heritage of these remarkable Albanian sites.

Visit Apollonia, an ancient settlement and one of the biggest in the Adriatic area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Durres, Fier, Apollonia (Illyria)

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ancient Apollonia and Ardenica Monastery Excursion

Depart from Durrës and begin your journey towards the city of Fier, where both sites are located a short distance from the city.
Your first stop will be the Monastery of Ardenica.
Continue through the city of Fier towards the village of Pojan.
Visit Apollonia, an ancient settlement and one of the biggest in the Adriatic area.
See the Church of Saint Mary, the Archaeological Museum, the Odeon, the library, and the Bouleterion.
After the tour, return to Durrës, with an approximate ride of 1.4 hours.

Tour ends.