Private tour: Tirana and Durres from Tirana
Duration
7 hours
Language
English
Guests
11-11
This private tour will introduce you to the local history and the 2 most important historical cities in Albania, including Durrës, the ancient Illyrian capital of the region and Tirana, the capital and the largest city of Albania.
Highlights:
Includes:
- Explore Tirana, the capital and the largest city of Albania
- Enjoy your time in Durres
Includes:
- Pick up and Drop off
- Transportation by Aircon Vehicle (MB Sprinter or similar)
- English Speaking Guide
Not included:
- Personal Expenses
- Lunch and Drinks
- Entrance fee
Approximate route:
Tirana
The capital city of Albania is a modern, lively, colorful, attractive town and it has many unique and fine attractions to offer.
We might visit the BunkArt museum Anti-Nuclear tunnel, constructed by the leader of the communist regime, Enver Hoxha for the elite of the time in case of enemy attack. We start our walking tour of Tirana at the Skandebej square around. We will be introduced for a quick History of Albania. We walk through the Ethem Bey mosque, the clock-tower, Proceed with the Pyramid (mausoleum of the late communist leader Enver Hoxha, designed by his daughter). In the Blloku area (literally the Block) we'll observe the memorial Check-point with 3 objects representing terror, paranoia and isolation and the former Enver Hoxhas house in Bllok.
We might visit the BunkArt museum Anti-Nuclear tunnel, constructed by the leader of the communist regime, Enver Hoxha for the elite of the time in case of enemy attack. We start our walking tour of Tirana at the Skandebej square around. We will be introduced for a quick History of Albania. We walk through the Ethem Bey mosque, the clock-tower, Proceed with the Pyramid (mausoleum of the late communist leader Enver Hoxha, designed by his daughter). In the Blloku area (literally the Block) we'll observe the memorial Check-point with 3 objects representing terror, paranoia and isolation and the former Enver Hoxhas house in Bllok.
Durres
After the visits continue to Durres one of the oldest towns in Albania and the first and perhaps the most important of the Greek colonies in the country. It was founded at Epidamnus in 627 B.C. by Greeks from Corcyra (present-day Corfu) and Corinth. Greek and Roman authors called it "the Admirable City" for its temple, statues, and other monuments. However, only a few remains remind us of this citys glory days, mainly due to earthquakes and, also the fact that Durres has been continuously inhabited through time. Therefore it has been transformed accordingly. We will visit some of the remains such as the amphitheatre, the forum, archeological museum, the Venetian tower the outer walls.
After the visits continue to Durres one of the oldest towns in Albania and the first and perhaps the most important of the Greek colonies in the country. It was founded at Epidamnus in 627 B.C. by Greeks from Corcyra (present-day Corfu) and Corinth. Greek and Roman authors called it "the Admirable City" for its temple, statues, and other monuments. However, only a few remains remind us of this citys glory days, mainly due to earthquakes and, also the fact that Durres has been continuously inhabited through time. Therefore it has been transformed accordingly. We will visit some of the remains such as the amphitheatre, the forum, archeological museum, the Venetian tower the outer walls.
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation - 72 hours prior to the tour start
100% penalty - cancellation less than 72 hours prior to the tour start
100% penalty - cancellation less than 72 hours prior to the tour start
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With GetExperience since 2023
Meeting point
Tirana, Albania
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