{"product_id":"full-day-private-tour-apollonia-ruins-ardenica-monastery-albanian-wine-tasting","title":"Full-Day Private Tour: Apollonia Ruins, Ardenica Monastery \u0026 Albanian Wine Tasting","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"dsModalTitle_0.8652370285074531\" class=\"fpuuO\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WlYyy cPsXC dEKNi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WlYyy cPsXC fbrwK cMKSg\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Day Albania Culture \u0026amp; Wine Tour: Apollonia, Ardenica \u0026amp; Wine Tasting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eStep back over 2,600 years and end the day with a glass of organic Albanian wine — this immersive full-day private tour blends ancient history, Byzantine heritage, and authentic local flavors into one perfectly paced experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WlYyy cPsXC fbrwK cMKSg\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eExplore the remarkable ruins of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApollonia Archaeological Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— once a thriving center of philosophy, trade, and Roman learning — before ascending to the serene hilltop\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArdenica Monastery\u003c\/strong\u003e, where sweeping views of the Myzeqe plains and the distant Mediterranean Sea create one of Albania's most memorable panoramas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe journey concludes at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbanica Cantina\u003c\/strong\u003e, a family-run winery producing exceptional organic wines from rare native Albanian grape varieties. Relax over a traditional meze spread of local appetisers paired with hand-crafted wines — the perfect ending to a day steeped in culture and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis tour is designed for complete comfort and peace of mind. Your dedicated private driver handles all the driving — so you can fully enjoy the wine tasting experience, worry-free.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Note: Albania's legal alcohol limit for drivers is 0%.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook your Apollonia \u0026amp; wine tasting tour today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand discover why this is one of the most loved half-day experiences in Albania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning – Transfer from Tirana to Apollonia Archaeological Park\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate driving time: 1 hour 40 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStop: Apollonia Archaeological Park \u0026amp; Museum – Pojan, Albania\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover one of Albania’s most important ancient cities, founded in the 6th century BC by Greek colonists from Corinth and Corfu and dedicated to the god Apollo. Apollonia later flourished under Roman rule and became renowned for its philosophy school, where Emperor Augustus once studied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalk among impressive ruins that reveal layers of Greek and Roman influence, including temples, agora, odeon, and city walls. Learn how the Romans even constructed a special branch of the Via Egnatia to connect directly with Apollonia, highlighting its significance in antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuration: about 2.5 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidday – Transfer to Ardenica Monastery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate driving time: 35 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStop: Ardenica Monastery – Ardenicë, Albania\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerched on a peaceful hilltop, Ardenica Monastery is one of Albania’s most beautiful and historically important monasteries. Built in 1282 by Byzantine Emperor Andronikos II Palaiologos, it is best known as the place where Albania’s national hero Skanderbeg married Andronika Arianiti in 1451.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, admire stunning frescoes and icons created by the famous Zografi brothers, as well as the Church of Saint Mary, a jewel of Byzantine art and spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuration: 20–30 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon – Wine Tasting \u0026amp; Traditional Lunch at Albanica Cantina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelax in a countryside setting surrounded by vineyards, with views stretching toward the Mediterranean Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbanica Cantina is a family-owned winery producing organic wines from locally grown grapes, alongside olive oil, fruits, and vegetables. The Prifti family continues a long regional tradition of winemaking, combining native Albanian grape varieties such as Puls, Shesh i Zi, and Kashmer with modern techniques in collaboration with a German winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy wine tasting accompanied by traditional Albanian meze, learning about the grapes, production process, and unique character of each wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuration: about 1.5 – 2 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate Afternoon – Return to Tirana or Durrës\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate driving time: 1.5 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WlYyy cPsXC fbrwK cMKSg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dsModalTitle_0.6421387000685947\" class=\"fpuuO\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WlYyy cPsXC dEKNi\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate air-conditioned vehicle, 1-3 people standard car, 4+ people Van-Bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate Driver (\u003cstrong\u003eNot a tour Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntry Fees at Apollonia Archaeological Park and museum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Wine tasting per person at Albanica Winery with mixed appetizers (meze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntry fees - 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