Tour Overview
Welcome to the city inhabited for almost 3000 years. The town which was the birthplace of emperors, and visited by apostles and other characters of the ancient world. The city was full of legends and ancient ruins, which are silent witnesses of a flourishing period and old stories that blend in harmony with the rhythms of modern life. The city with broad beaches and mild climate, with one of the most significant seaports on the Adriatic coast, the capital of famous musicians and poets, old quarters alive with luxurious bars and modern buildings. The city with hospitable people is always ready to welcome visitors and guests. These are what you will find in Durres, one of the most crucial tourist attractions across Albania.
Highlights
- Visit one of the biggest Roman Amphitheaters in the Balkans
- Explore the Archaeological and Ethnographic Museums of Durres
- Walk along the Venetian Tower & the Byzantine stretch of walls.
Itinerary
The tour departs from the hotel lobby and after a short drive, it commences with a walk of the main square “Liria”. You will take an on-the-ground stroll through the historic sights and architecture of Durres, one of Albania’s oldest and most fascinating cities. With a history dating more than 2700 years, this tour will give you an insight into its fascinating past that has shaped the Albania of today.You will visit the Roman Amphitheatre, which dates from the 2nd century AD and is one of the biggest amphitheaters in the Balkans, followed by the Byzantine Chapel. On your way to the Archaeological Museum of Durres, you will come across the Byzantine Wall, an engineering masterpiece built during the reign of Emperor Anastasius. Then visit the Venetian Tower inside the Durres Castle, which was built in the 15th century above the Byzantine tower. Following these visits, we will stop for refreshments at one of the city's viewpoints, overlooking the coast, port and Adriatic Sea.
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