Durres and Tirana Day Trip
ID: GYG65824-92649
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Country: Albania
Country: Albania
Duration: 06:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of Durres and Tirana, two ancient cities with rich histories.
Discover the ancient city of Durres which is the second largest city in Albania and Tirana, the capital of Albania.
Begin your tour by driving towards the city of Durres. You will be transferred 33 km west of Tirana. Durres, otherwise known as antique Dyrrachium, due to its geographic and climatic location, was a strategic place on the eastern shores of the Adriatic and in the region of southern Illyria. The tour of the Old Town will include the ruins of the town forum, Roman baths, the city center, town hall, the Roman Amphitheatre, byzantine walls, the Venetian tower and an archeological museum with a panoramic display of discoveries and urban planning of this once important city.
After the tour continue our trip back to Tirana. Explore the capital city of Albania including some of the historical highlights like the city center, Skanderbeg Statue, Et’hem Bay Mosque, the Clock Tower, the Italian buildings of the Governmental Institutions, and the ex-communist buildings painted with vibrant colors.
Discover the ancient city of Durres which is the second largest city in Albania and Tirana, the capital of Albania.
Begin your tour by driving towards the city of Durres. You will be transferred 33 km west of Tirana. Durres, otherwise known as antique Dyrrachium, due to its geographic and climatic location, was a strategic place on the eastern shores of the Adriatic and in the region of southern Illyria. The tour of the Old Town will include the ruins of the town forum, Roman baths, the city center, town hall, the Roman Amphitheatre, byzantine walls, the Venetian tower and an archeological museum with a panoramic display of discoveries and urban planning of this once important city.
After the tour continue our trip back to Tirana. Explore the capital city of Albania including some of the historical highlights like the city center, Skanderbeg Statue, Et’hem Bay Mosque, the Clock Tower, the Italian buildings of the Governmental Institutions, and the ex-communist buildings painted with vibrant colors.
Highlights
- Step back in time on a history tour
- Discover more about Durres
- Marvel at the sights
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Pick-up at hotel starts 30-60 minutes before departure
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Pick-up at hotel starts 30-60 minutes before departure
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.