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Day trip from Tirana to
Apollonia and Ardenica

Discover Ardenica Monastery which is inarguably one of the most beautiful Monasteries in Albania. Located 237 meters above sea level and only a 20-minute drive from Fier is the Ardenica hills, famous for the Monastery of the Nativity of the Theotokos and many breathtaking landscapes. A pagan temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis existed where the Monastery sits now, which explains the origin of the name Ardenica.

If we could choose the one place where you will have your most memorable encounter with history in Albania, it would have to be the ancient city of Apollonia, founded in the sixth century B.C. Situated in southwestern Albania, about 13 miles from the city of Fier, this city was built on the lands of the Taulantii Illyrian tribe. It was considered to be one of the most prominent cities at the time. Thanks to the monuments and ruins scattered on the hills of the Archaeological Park, the largest in Albania, you will have the opportunity to come in intimate contact with the splendor of the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

ABOUT TRIP
7 TO 8 HOURS (Approx.)
HOTEL PICKUP OFFERED
MOBILE TICKET

Guided Tour
History & Culture
Architecture&Heritage
Apollonia&Ardenica
Apollonia Museum & Church

Itinerary

Program
  • Meet in the morning with the tour leader and transfer to Apollonia
  • Visit Apollonia Ancient site
  • Visit the Portique
  • Buleterion
  • Theatre
  • Proceed to the Archaeological Museum of Apollonia 
  • Visit the Monastery of Apollonia
  • Proceed to Ardenica Monastery
  • Visit Ardenica Monastery
  • Drive to Tirana –


7 TO 8 HOURS (Approx.)

Included / Excluded / Addtitonal

Included 

  • Hotel Pick up Drop off
  • English Tour Leader
  • Entrance fee for Apollonia
  • Entrance fee for Ardenica
  • Transport Private Vehicle
  • All Taxes

Excluded 

Food / Everything not mentioned

 

Additional information

  • Opportunities to customize this trip
  • Opportunity for separate location – Apollonia Only
  • Opportunity to combine different ways the destinations ( Durres / Karavasta Lagoon )
  • For bookings more than 3 persons dicounts

 

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    Main Info


    Day trip from Tirana to
    Apollonia and Ardenica

    Discover Ardenica Monastery which is inarguably one of the most beautiful Monasteries in Albania. Located 237 meters above sea level and only a 20-minute drive from Fier is the Ardenica hills, famous for the Monastery of the Nativity of the Theotokos and many breathtaking landscapes. A pagan temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis existed where the Monastery sits now, which explains the origin of the name Ardenica.

    If we could choose the one place where you will have your most memorable encounter with history in Albania, it would have to be the ancient city of Apollonia, founded in the sixth century B.C. Situated in southwestern Albania, about 13 miles from the city of Fier, this city was built on the lands of the Taulantii Illyrian tribe. It was considered to be one of the most prominent cities at the time. Thanks to the monuments and ruins scattered on the hills of the Archaeological Park, the largest in Albania, you will have the opportunity to come in intimate contact with the splendor of the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

    ABOUT TRIP
    7 TO 8 HOURS (Approx.)
    HOTEL PICKUP OFFERED
    MOBILE TICKET

    Guided Tour
    History & Culture
    Architecture&Heritage
    Apollonia&Ardenica
    Apollonia Museum & Church

    Itinerary

    Program
    • Meet in the morning with the tour leader and transfer to Apollonia
    • Visit Apollonia Ancient site
    • Visit the Portique
    • Buleterion
    • Theatre
    • Proceed to the Archaeological Museum of Apollonia 
    • Visit the Monastery of Apollonia
    • Proceed to Ardenica Monastery
    • Visit Ardenica Monastery
    • Drive to Tirana –


    7 TO 8 HOURS (Approx.)

    Included / Excluded / Addtitonal

    Included 

    • Hotel Pick up Drop off
    • English Tour Leader
    • Entrance fee for Apollonia
    • Entrance fee for Ardenica
    • Transport Private Vehicle
    • All Taxes

    Excluded 

    Food / Everything not mentioned

     

    Additional information

    • Opportunities to customize this trip
    • Opportunity for separate location – Apollonia Only
    • Opportunity to combine different ways the destinations ( Durres / Karavasta Lagoon )
    • For bookings more than 3 persons dicounts

     

    Reviews

    Write a Reviews

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