Category Apollonia & Ancient Illyria

Albania · APOLLONIA & ANCIENT ILLYRIA

The 9 Best Apollonia & Illyrian Sites in Albania

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Gjirokastra & Bylis Illyrian City Day tour Tirana/Durres/Golem

Gjirokastra & Bylis Illyrian City Day tour Tirana/Durres/Golem - Gjirokastër UNESCO time: Ottoman stone houses and a town that stays itself

1.Gjirokastra & Bylis Illyrian City Day tour Tirana/Durres/Golem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

One day from Tirana to Bylis and UNESCO Gjirokastër, with hilltop ruins, Ottoman stone streets, panoramic views, and local storytelling.

“Our tour guide Skerdi was excellent. Not only vey knowledgeable of Albanian history, but Skerdi gave us a personal insight into Albania today through sharing many perspectives from a younger generation. Skerdi personalized our trip back along the Riviera coast since he grew up there. A lover of Albanian polyphonic folk singing, we ended up driving back to Tirana singing along with a recording of his neighborhood choir. He was fun, genuine and gave us a feel for authentic Albania. Also, Skerdi was an excellent driver which we appreciated.”

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1001 Windows of Berat & Golden Sunset in Apollonia

1001 Windows of Berat & Golden Sunset in Apollonia - Inside Berat Castle: houses in the walls and icons tied to Onufri

2.1001 Windows of Berat & Golden Sunset in Apollonia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $126

Full-day UNESCO Berat and Apollonia sunset tour from Tirana with hotel pickup, included admissions, and golden hilltop views.

“I have to say, this was one of the highlights of our trip to Albania. Our guide Jetmir was extremely attentive and informative. He made sure our trip was one for the books. Berat is one of the most beautiful cities in Albania and we had enough time to explore and even enjoy traditional lunch there. Apollonia is without a doubt a must see when visiting Albania. The museum is pretty impressive and the ruins of the city are breathtaking. The time of our visit to the archeological site was perfect, because we were able to capture pictures with a beautiful golden light. I would highly recommend this experience to…”

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Day tour of Apollonia Park, Vlore and Narta from Tirana&Durres

Day tour of Apollonia Park, Vlore and Narta from Tirana&Durres - Narta Lagoon Birdwatching: Salt Marshes and Flamingos That Steal the Show

Ancients and Ottomans – Apollonia and Berat

Ancients and Ottomans - Apollonia and Berat - Onufri National Iconographic Museum Inside Berat Castle

Outdoor Experience in Amantia Archeological Park & Brataj Bidge

Outdoor Experience in Amantia Archeological Park & Brataj Bidge - Getting the most out of the car time: pickup, weather, and what to pack

5.Outdoor Experience in Amantia Archeological Park & Brataj Bidge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $300

4 to 6 hour 4x4 day trip from Vlore with Drashovice, Lepenice cave art, Brataj bridge, Amantia ruins, plus Shushica valley food.

“Onze gids Ajola heeft ons mooie plekken laten zien en kon ons hierover ook veel vertellen! Voor de wandelingen heb je goede schoenen en sterke benen nodig. Fijn dat er voor koude drankjes gezorgd werd. Ook hebben we een lekkere traditionele lunch gehad. We hadden wel verwacht dat we meer offroad zouden gaan met een 4x4. Achteraf kregen we digitaal ook foto's en filmpjes die waren gemaakt.”

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Explore Berat(UNESCO) and Apollonia from Tirana/Durres

Explore Berat(UNESCO) and Apollonia from Tirana/Durres - Getting from Tirana or Durres with a driver-guide

Day Tour of Berat and Ancient City of Apollonia

Day Tour of Berat and Ancient City of Apollonia - Berat Castle Quarter: 13th-Century Walls and the Byzantine-to-Ottoman Mix

7.Day Tour of Berat and Ancient City of Apollonia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $185

Private day tour from Tirana to UNESCO Berat and Apollonia, with castle views, local coffee breaks, and guided ruins in one long day.

“we had an amazing time with our guide. He was very knowledgeable and he went extra miles all the way. It’s a very pleasant tour. Albania is very complete in history and culture.”

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Apollonia and Berat UNESCO tour from Tirana

Apollonia and Berat UNESCO tour from Tirana - Berat Castle: the hilltop Kala that still feels lived in

8.Apollonia and Berat UNESCO tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $134

Private UNESCO day trip from Tirana to Apollonia and Berat with hotel pickup, guided ruins, castle, museum, and old town.

“it was a very interesting tour, i learned a lot. I am just sad, because i didn´t have a lot of time to visit another places, but i reconized, that albany hat a lot of things to offer, i looking forward to come again :)”

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Apollonia and Ardenica Monastery – full day tour

Apollonia and Ardenica Monastery - full day tour - Entering Apollonia Archaeological Park, where the Greek past is still visible

9.Apollonia and Ardenica Monastery – full day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $145

Guided day trip to Apollonia Archaeological Park and Ardenica Monastery with tickets, a guide, and an air-conditioned ride for about 8 hours.

“My wife and I greatly enjoyed our tour of Apollonia. We were especially pleased to have Julia as our tour guide once again. Fascinating conversation to and from the site made the excursion even more enjoyable. Thank you.”

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