Things to do in Durres, Durres County: The Best Archaeology Tours

April 29, 2022 Phylicia Berquist

Discover the best top things to do in Durres, Albania including Durres - Daily Tour, Vlora- Daily Tour , Shkodra- Daily Tour , Durrës Walking Tour - The City where Sea washes Antiquity !, Durres, Kruje, Full Day Trip From Tirana, Kruja and Durres Daytrip from Tirana, Durres Day Tour, One Day Visit - Durres, Prizren- Daily Tour, Gjirokastra- Daily Tour.
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1. Durres - Daily Tour

Luxury Adriatik Hotel & SPA, Plazh, Rruga Pavaresia, Durrës 2000, Albania Adriatik Tours
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After meeting at Adriatik Hotel lobby, we will start our walking tour at the main square "Liria”. At the beginning of the tour, you will come across some fine specimens of the city's architecture dating back to the 1930's. Visit the Roman Amphitheatre from the 2nd century AD. Built during the reign of Emperor Trajan, this is one of the biggest amphitheaters in the Balkans. Walk down the seaside promenade enjoying the fresh air and the view of the largest bay in Albania. The Byzantine Chapel is our next stop. An early Christian chapel built on the side of the Amphitheatre, the chapel's western alcove preserves a unique polychromatic mosaic representing old, Christian iconography. L Then head to the Venetian Tower, where a flight of stairs will take you to the roof and give you some of the best views of this old city, there you can relax and have a coffee break.

Inclusions: Transport with a/c vehicle, City tour of Durres, Driver/ Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop off, Entrance fees to the Amphitheatre

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Reviewed By Love_2_Travel568

My husband and I had a great day trip to Berat with Mario. He could not have been more knowledgeable, accommodating and pleasant. Berat was beautiful. We were on holiday for 4.5 weeks and did a number of tours in the 5 countries we visited and this one was the highlight.

2. Vlora- Daily Tour

Luxury Adriatik Hotel & SPA, Plazh, Rruga Pavaresia, Durrës 2000, Albania Adriatik Tours
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Vlore is a harbour city that holds special meaning for Albanians, as this is where the country declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire at the start of the 20th century. So you can take a whistle-stop tour of monuments and museums celebrating the statesman Ismail Qemali’s first government, and in doing so get to know a little more about what it means to be Albanian. If you’d like ideas for days trips the wider region is both untamed and beautiful.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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Reviewed By Chebud

We had two one day excursions from Durres with Mario. High professionalism with human kindness! We recommend it to everybody! Eszter and Joseph

3. Shkodra- Daily Tour

Luxury Adriatik Hotel & SPA, Plazh, Rruga Pavaresia, Durrës 2000, Albania Adriatik Tours
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Shkodra is one of the oldest and most historic place in Albania.This city is a important cultural and economical center of Albania. Shkodra is also known as the center of the Albanian Catholicism and a perfect proof of the fact that all different relegation can adjoin in one country.

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Reviewed By Chebud

We had two one day excursions from Durres with Mario. High professionalism with human kindness! We recommend it to everybody! Eszter and Joseph

4. Durrës Walking Tour - The City where Sea washes Antiquity !

Sahati Durresit, Rruga Aleksander Goga, Durrës, Albania Seldan Tabaku
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Everything explained in an easy and fully understandable way from a local Raised and born in the city

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Reviewed By Jet789941

Easy to reach from Tirana to enjoy unesco heritage.. just less than 2 hours driving by car. you can simply rent taxi or buy Berat tour at Tirana. you can enjoy famous neighbourhood "Mengalem" to feel the atmosphere of the past. Really worth it

5. Durres, Kruje, Full Day Trip From Tirana

Albania Express Travel
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Take a full-day tour of bustling Durres and Kruja. Experience the rich Albanian culture and history during this guided trip through mosques, museums, palaces, bazaars, and more. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your camera for this walking tour showcasing these unique Albanian sites.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour Guide

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Reviewed By AnnieM007

I can't thank our tour guide Adam enough for giving us a fun filled day from start to finish. If you are lucky enough to get him as your tour guide you will agree with me that he is one interesting man on this planet! He went above and beyond, even making additional pit stops. He showed us so much in one day that would of easily taken us two to three days to do. The tour exceeded my expectations. I can't wait to do future day trips in other countries/cities with Albanian Express Travel and Adam!

6. Kruja and Durres Daytrip from Tirana

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This tour is for history lovers, but also for lovers of Nature, because we visit the medieval castle on the feet of the mountain having spectacular views. in Durres we visit the ancient amphitheater and walls on the shores of Adriatic sea haviing a very nice relaxing time by the seaside

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Reviewed By annalC8538AS

Booked the tour last minute with Aria Travel and it was a great experience. My guide Gavi is very knowledgeable about the history and communicated it well. We started out early and had a little break at Belsh. I got to try the mountain tea. After the short break, we continued to Berat. It was lovely to see the Castle, the modern town, the Gori bridge and go up to houses to see how they were built in stacks. He recommended having lunch in Hotel Mangalemi. Good recommendation. The food was good and ok for the price. We left Berat and got to Apollonia before Sunset. He also presented the history of the Apollonia ruins and the church located inside. We left just at sunset. I definitely enjoyed the experience and went further to book more tours with Aria Travels.

7. Durres Day Tour

Culture Palace, Pallati i Kulturës, Rruga Bukuroshja e Durresit, Durrës, Albania Sondor Travel
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Immerse yourself in the ancient past of Durres and explore the amazing monuments of classical antiquity. Get an in depth view of the local history with  private guide and learn how the city was considered the “Tavern of the Adriatic”. Visit one of the biggest Roman Amphitheater in the Balkans and the Byzantine Chapel inside of it. Explore the Archaeological and Ethnographic Museums of Durres. Walk along the Venetian Tower and the Byzantine wall, “the old-and-new-in the same time”. Perfect for all ages.

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Reviewed By JanetfromMassachuset

We did not pick Dorien Malaj as our guide in Albania; we were matched up by one of the travel industry’s many anonymous middle men—but the moment we actually met Dorien, we knew we had gotten lucky. He was quick to identify our particular interests and to adjust accordingly. Our focus in Albania was their “accursed mountains” in the north east. We expected that in getting from Dubrovnik to Albania, Montenegro would be little more than a “drive through”. However, Dorien took us on a stunning mountain route that included the two beautiful but very different towns of Kotor and Cetinje, which really put Montenegro on the map for us, an added bonus. Dorien was so well-informed and happy to share both the hard facts and the subtle cultural nuances we were observing. His interactions with local people were very interesting to observe, and his background in Psychology gave him an interesting perspective, greatly enhancing our experience. His personal interests were so varied and wide, and that made looking through his eyes very stimulating for us and made conversation very productive. There was no subject off limits—about either Albania or the US. Dorien has a nice sense of humor that seemed to match ours…so that we had lots of fun together, too. It was a very easy and open relationship.

8. One Day Visit - Durres

DEA Lines - Travel Agency, Bulevardi Epidamn Nr. 101, Durrës 2001, Albania
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Our agency & tour operator promotes Albania with our tailor made packages for local guiding tours that show the history, tradition, food and culture heritages. All the tourist guides are licensed and trained to guide for a sustainable tourism. Within this project we want to develop a green way to expose our tours in the market by making Albania, the last secret to discover in Balkans, visible, green and blue sustainable. The way to keep it green and blue sustainable is by offering well designed tours that are friendly environment, such as: Tree Plant tours Culinary trips in agritourism farms with 100 % Albanian products Bird watching tours Sea coast walking tour Fishing tours, Observing traditional fishing with hooks and lines Tours with the youths from the schools to promote an environmental education ... The combination of Dea's tours with the latest green technology will allow us to grow in the market, obtain a green/blue growth and maintain a clean tourism.

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9. Prizren- Daily Tour

Luxury Adriatik Hotel & SPA, Plazh, Rruga Pavaresia, Durrës 2000, Albania Adriatik Tours

We leave Durres at 08:00 AM in the morning by traveling to Prizren, Kosovo to learn more about the story of this old city.The history of Prizren dates to Ancient times, with the first mention of the city in the 2nd century AD. Since that time, the land has been claimed by many different kingdoms- including Romans, Bulgarians, Byzantines, Serbians and Ottomans. The Main Attractions: Shadervan Square – Stone Bridge - Gazi Mehmet Hammam – Clock Tower XV. -. Sinan Pasha Mosque. - Emin Pasha Mosque. Prizren Castle- Fortress - The exact date of the building of the Fortress of Prizren is not known. However, it is believed that the fortress dates from the 6th century This is followed by a delicious light lunch of dishes that are typical to the area. After return back to Hotel Adriatik.

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Reviewed By Chebud

We had two one day excursions from Durres with Mario. High professionalism with human kindness! We recommend it to everybody! Eszter and Joseph

10. Gjirokastra- Daily Tour

Luxury Adriatik Hotel & SPA, Plazh, Rruga Pavaresia, Durrës 2000, Albania Adriatik Tours

The city of Gjirokastra is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the most attractive tourist sites of the country. Perched on the eastern side of the Wide Mountain (Mali i Gjërë), the city began as a fourth century castle, which is today the greatest castle in the whole country. Inside the fortress is the Museum of Weapons, where weapons of different periods up until the Second World War are displayed. Gjirokastra is known as “The City of Stone”

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Reviewed By Chebud

We had two one day excursions from Durres with Mario. High professionalism with human kindness! We recommend it to everybody! Eszter and Joseph

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