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Albania Cultural Immersion: Ardenica Monastery & Apollonia Ancient City Tour from Tirana
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Pojan
This journey covers two significant sites in Albania: Ardenica Monastery, the only monastery still inhabited by monks, and Apollonia, a fascinating mix of ancient structures and untouched wilderness that transports visitors back to a period two millennia past.
This journey covers two significant sites in Albania: Ardenica Monastery, the only monastery still inhabited by monks, and Apollonia, a fascinating mix of ancient structures and untouched wilderness that transports visitors back to a period two millennia past.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Apollonia Archaeological Park - After your visit of the Ardenica Monastery, continue through the city of Fier and towards the village of Pojan. You will visit Apollonia, an ancient settlement, one of the biggest in the Adriatic area. Wandering in this settlement hour after hour you will feel relaxed and meditative, through a landscape that little…
- Apollonia Archaeological Park - After your visit of the Ardenica Monastery, continue through the city of Fier and towards the village of Pojan. You will visit Apollonia, an ancient settlement, one of the biggest in the Adriatic area. Wandering in this settlement hour after hour you will feel relaxed and meditative, through a landscape that little has changed since Antiquity. You will be introduced with the Church of Saint Mary, Archeological Museum, the Odeon, the library and the most photographed monument: the Bouleterion.
Free time for lunch.
Return to Tirana. End of service.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport with a/c vehicle
- Guided tour of Ardenica Monastery and Apollonia
- Driver/ Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport with a/c vehicle
- Guided tour of Ardenica Monastery and Apollonia
- Driver/ Guide
What's Not Included
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activity costs
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activity costs
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Apollonia Archaeological Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Thierry_r
Mar 9, 2024
A great day - We were very lucky because we found the best guide in Tirana. We went to Ardenica Monastery and Apollonia archeological site. We also have a lot of informations about the communiste period, the financial crisis and the futur may be in european union. Thanks for all.
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