Apollonia Ancient Ruins day trip
Apollonia Ancient Ruins day trip
By Albania Explorer TO & DMC
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Apollonia (UNESCO candidate), founded by Pelasgian-Illyrians, and mentioned in ancient documetns since 588 BC and taken by Aristotle as a model in his analysis of oligarchy, because of its distinct and separate Greek and Illyrian communities. It was a vital stronghold in Caesar's civil war with Pompey and also important in early Christian history with its bishop attending the councils of Ephesus and Chlalkis in 431 and 451 AD.
Visit to its museum, Shen Meri Monastery and Church, Arch of Triumph, Forum, Agora, Theater, etc.
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Ages 18-75, max of 50 per group
Duration: 7h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Local guide in one from major foreign languages during all tour itinerary
- Transport with car/minivan
- Hotel pick up & return
- Entry/Admission - Apollonia Archaeological Park
What's not included- Anything else not mentioned in "Inclusions"
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
- Rinas Airport, Tirana Albania
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 34296P16- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 34296P16
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Itinerary
- 1Apollonia was an ancient Greek city located on the right bank of the Aous river (modern-day Vjosë). Its ruins are situated in the Fier County, next to the village of Pojani, in modern-day Albania. Apollonia was founded in 588 BC by Greek colonists from Corfu and Corinth on a site where native Illyrian tribes lived, and was perhaps the most important of the several classical towns known as Apollonia. Apollonia flourished in the Roman period and was home to a renowned school of philosophy, but began to decline in the 3rd century AD when its harbor started silting up as a result of an earthquake. It was abandoned by the end of Late Antiquity.
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- R5316IXjosem0 contributionsYou can get the maximum revenue from your tour with them ! Super recommendable.I wanted to do the Kruja&Durres tour from Tirana, in a day (just not too much time/days available). I took the option of a private tour since I expected also to spend some time on the beach (at least 1-2 hour) and also wanted to have the opportunity to get detailed explanations of what I was going to see. It was the best decision. Andres is the best !!!. I was able to ask anything about life in Albania, history, geography, food, economy, etc. and he was really open to share and discuss/answer my questions. I had a really very good time and learned a lot about that amazing country. Hope to be back someday. Super recommendable.Written July 10, 2023
- Lezha120 contributionsVery nice with a beatifull viewIs like to turn back in time, a ancient castle with a restaurant inside where you can eat good meal expecially the meat . Beef was good and the raki was greatWritten June 26, 2023
- NevilaTane0 contributionsAmazingWonderful tour. Charming tour guide. And top-notch knowledge of this ancient city. Well worth the time and experience. BrilliantWritten April 28, 2023
- jasperc7830 contributionsBerat GjirokasterWe joined two day tours from Tirana to Berat and gjirokaster and their were excellent. The guide was professional and knowledgeable.Written January 6, 2023
- ArmyRangeratMIT0 contributionsAlbania History and Religion in just 2 hours!I love a good walking tour! It's the first thing I like to do when arriving to town since it gets you oriented to the major history and then gives you ideas of stuff to see.. We packed so much into the tour. The Square, government buildings, sculpture, orthodox church and mosque - wow so cool, and lots of other little things we eyed up to go back and enjoy.. Rate this one an "A"!Written October 29, 2019
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