Durres City Tour: Comprehensive Exploration of Historical and Cultural Sites
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Durrës
Embark on a comprehensive exploration of Durres City's historical and cultural sites, including the Castle, Sultan Mehmet II Mosque, Roman Amphitheatre, and more. Led by one of Albania's oldest tour guide operators, this tour offers a unique and immersive experience.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
Tour Program:
- Hotel pick-up and departure after the breakfast at the hotel (mainly at 10:00 a.m.).
- Arrival at the Archeological Museum at about 10:15 a.m. Visit and explanation about 30 minutes. Then we will be headed at the King Zogu Palace which is on top of the hill near the museum for another 30 minutes. On the way down, we may have the opportunity to visit the Gunpowder Tower (optional).
- Amphitheater visit (entrance and explanation of the history for about 30 minutes).
- Then we will take the route to visit Sultan Mehmet II (Fatih) Mosque and the Ethnographic Museum, the Venetian Tower, Mujo Ulqinaku Memorial, The State Bank, The Turkish Hamman, Rruga tregtare (The commercial Street), Santa Lucia Church, The Municipality, The Big Mosque, Top Hana Well, The Ruins of the Byzantium Market Place (Macellum Forum), Roman Thermal Baths and the Medieval Water Supplier (optional). This takes mainly two or more hours in total.
- One hour around the city hall or Commercial Street in order to have any drink or take pictures, etc. (The time is calculated according to the tourists’ wish).
- Return at the hotel at about 15:00 - 15:30 p.m. at the hotel.
Points of Interest
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Bashkia Durrës (Durrës City Hall)
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Bulevardi Epidamn
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Beach of Durrës
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
What's Not Included
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information
The trip encompasses:
- The Citadel and its points of interest
- The Mosque of Sultan Mehmet II (Fatih)
- The Ancient Roman Theater
- The Museum of Archeology
- The Ethnography Museum
- Shopping Avenue
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Central Bank, etc.
This urban excursion is conducted by one of Albania’s most experienced tour organizers. Besides the stated attractions, you will get to experience and learn far more than what’s typically offered in a free tour schedule.
Location
Bashkia Durrës (Durrës City Hall)
Sheshi Liria
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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