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Apollonia and Ardenica Monastery - Full Day Tour: Dive into the Ancient Greek Colonies of Albania
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Durrës
Discover the ancient Greek colonies of Albania on a full-day tour of Apollonia and Ardenica Monastery. Explore the well-preserved archaeological park of Apollonia and visit the historic Ardenica convent.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Apollonia Archaeological Park - Apollonia Archaeological Park
- Ardenica Monastery - Ardenica Monastery
What's Included
- Expert tour assistant
- Climate-controlled vehicle for your comfort
- Minimum of 2 persons required for tour
- Includes entry to Apollonia Archaeological Park and Ardenica Monastery
- Professional tour guide included
What's Not Included
- Pick up/ Drop off
- All not mentioned at the section ‘’included’’
- Lunch
- Beverages
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to Apollonia, an ancient city in Albania, founded by Greek colonies in 588 BC. Today, it stands as one of the most significant and well-preserved archeological parks in Europe. Apollonia is conveniently located 12 km from the city of Fier and the sea. The expedition also includes a visit to the renowned Ardenica convent, a significant historical and religious landmark in the country. Today, the convent continues to serve as a refuge for monks and houses the St. Maria church, the San Triadhe chapel, a mill, and animal stalls.
Location
Bashkia Durrës (Durrës City Hall)
Sheshi Liria
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Juliaps9558os
Apr 4, 2024
Worth seeing - Historically, a very interesting old excavation site. You are not allowed to touch anything (outside area is not very well supervised) but you can walk a little over the old walls - a great feeling for people who are fascinated by antiquity. However, at the equivalent of €8, it is relatively expensive for what you can see. It is probably mainly for the integrated museum (with many excavation pieces from different centuries). There is also a café on site, which was closed in March. There are also street dogs here (unobtrusive) and a flock of sheep grazing in the upper area. It was a successful trip.
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