Private Day Tour from Tirana: Durres, Ardenica & Wine Tasting

Private Day Tour from Tirana: Durres, Ardenica Monastery & Wine Tasting

Step back 2,600 years — then raise a glass to the present.

This private full-day tour from Tirana takes you through three of Albania's most compelling stops: the ancient coastal city of Durres, the hilltop sanctuary of Ardenica Monastery, and the sun-drenched vineyards of Albanica Winery.

Begin your morning in Durres, one of the Mediterranean's oldest cities, founded in 627 BC. Walk the seafront, then descend into history at the Roman Amphitheater — a 2nd-century AD arena that once held 20,000 spectators, still partially buried beneath the modern city and full of mysteries yet to be uncovered.

From there, wind through the Albanian hills to Ardenica Monastery, a 700-year-old Orthodox sanctuary where original frescoes and an intricately carved wooden iconostasis have stood the test of centuries.

End your day at Albanica Winery, a family-run organic estate overlooking the Mediterranean. Taste premium wines made from native Albanian grapes — paired with a generous spread of traditional meze.

Your private driver handles everything, so you can drink, explore, and unwind completely. (Albania enforces a strict 0% blood alcohol limit while driving.)

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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this tour

Transfer to Durres, about 40 minutes.

Visit of Dures Beach. Founded in 627 BC, Durres, Albania's ancient coastal city, has witnessed the rise and fall of empires. Its Roman and Byzantine ruins whisper secrets of a glorious past. Durres remains a bustling hub, where history meets modernity by the Adriatic Sea.

Visit of Durres's Roman Amphitheater. 

Discovered accidentally in 1966 during excavations for urban development. Durres Roman Amphitheater, built in the 2nd century AD, once echoed with the roars of 20,000 spectators witnessing gladiator battles and theatrical performances. Hidden beneath modern Durres, it whispers tales of grandeur and ancient drama. As most of it is not yet excavated, the amphitheater still holds mysteries waiting to be unearthed. 

Transfer to Ardenica about 1 hour.

Ardenica Monastery, Ardenice Albania Duration: 20 minutes

Visit to Ardenica 700 years old Christian Orthodox Monastery. Inside you'll find a beautiful church with original frescos and a magnificent iconostasis carved of wood that seats in front of the church hall. 

Wine tasting at Albanica Winery. Duration 2 hours.

Albanica Winery is a family business that produces organic wine from organic grapes, olive oil, fruits, and vegetables. The vineyard is positioned on a hillside, facing west towards the Mediterranean sea with beautiful sunsets. It was founded by the Prifti family, who have a long tradition of winemaking in the region. Near the vineyard is the 13^th century Monastery of Ardenica, a historical and cultural site. Albanica Winery uses native Albanian grapes, such as Puls, Shesh i Zi, and Kashmer, and collaborates with a German winemaker, to create premium wines that combine tradition and innovation.

Important information

Start time: 09:00 AM