About this experience
Durres, located on the Adriatic coast, serves as Albania's primary commercial port and is the country's second largest city. Historically known as Durrahium, Durres is one of Albania's oldest cities. According to legend, it was founded by the Illyrian King Epidamnos, who named the city after himself and the port area after his grandson, Dyrrah. For centuries, Durres was the largest port on the Adriatic and marked the beginning of the Via Egnatia, the ancient route to Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul). Key attractions include the impressive Roman amphitheater, which seats 20,000 and is the largest in the Balkans, and the Archaeological Museum, located near the sea and housing a wealth of artifacts excavated in Durres. Additional sites of interest include the Roman Baths, situated behind the Aleksander Moisiu Theatre on the central square, and the Palace of former King Zog. The tour concludes with a return to Tirana.
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What’s included
- Local guide in one from major foreign languages during all tour itinerary
- Transport with car/minivan/bus
- Hotel pick up & return in Tirana.
Not included
- Everything else not mentioned in "Inclusions".
Itinerary
- 1
Durres Day Trip
Durres city lies on the Adriatic coast and is main commercial port of Albania. Durres, Albania's second largest city was known formerly as Durrahium and is one of the oldest towns in the country. Legend says that it was founded by Epidamnos, the Illyrian King of the area, who called it by his own name and named the port area after his grandson, Dyrrah. It was for centuries the largest port on the Adriatic, and the start of the Via Egnatia to Constantinople/Istanbul. We visit the Roman amphitheater (20,000 seats capacity the largest one in the Balkans) and the Archaeological Museum, situated near the sea and rich in objects excavated in Durres. We also visit the Roman Baths behind the Aleksander Moisiu Theatre on the central square. Than we see the Palace of the former King Zog. Return to Tirana
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- How you meet
- Hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 7+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 08:30
Know before you go
- Note:
- This tour has been quoted based in a minimum number of participants. In case of the number of minimum required participants is not reached, the company reserves the rights to offer to the client other eventual alternative days, or to cancel the trip for the clients. Otherwise, the trip can also be operated on a private tour basis (subject to the respective quotation).
Cancellation policy
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 5 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 7 or older.
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