Visiting: Durres City, Ardenica Monastery, and Wine Tasting at Albanica Wine Cantina.
Summery
Tour with a dedicated driver. Touch the highlights of Albania's ancient history visiting Durres city and amphitheater, take a ride to a beautiful setting on the hills of Ardenica to experience the flavors of traditional wines at Albanica Winery.
(Please note alcohol level tolerance while driving in Albania is zero 0%).
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 13th 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
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Driver (No Guide)
- 1 Wine tasting per person at Albanica Winery with mixed appetizers (meze)
- Entry fees - Ardenica Monastery
- Fuel and Fuel Srucharges
- All Taxes
- No extra meals or Drinks
- Entry ticket at Durres Amphitheater.
- Traveler pickup in Tirana Region is offered for free.
- Correct address or location must be provided for pick If unable to provide a pick up location contact tour provider before arrival to arrange.
- Hotel pickup is offered.
- 8–10 hours
- Returns to original departure point
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate