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Private Tour and Wine Tasting: Exploring Durres and the Ardenica Monastery
Durres
Experience the charm of Durres and the tranquility of Ardenica Monastery on a private tour. Immerse yourself in Albanian history, sample rare local wines, and enjoy breathtaking views.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Durres - Visit Durres Castle, surrounded by fortified walls built since 5th century, repaired during middle ages and recently from damages of 2019 earthquake.
Inside the castle you’ll find the largest amphitheater in Albania, still buried underground for most part. The amphitheater is about 1800 years old, built by Romans in second century AD.
Stroll on Durres beachfront promenade to enjoy a snack, coffee or buy a souvenir to remember it by.
*Admission ticket to Durres Castle and drinks are not included in price -
Ardenica Monastery - Visit the 700 years old Ardenica Monastery. Inside you’ll find a beautiful church with surviving original frescos and a magnificent iconostasis carved of wood that seats in front of the church hall.
*Entry fee at Ardenica Monastery not included in price. -
Ardenica Restaurant & Wine - Wine tasting in Albanica Prifti Family Winery. A family vineyard position on top of the hills facing west towards the Adriatic sea. Prifti family grows varieties of autochthonous grapes, Debine, Moschat as well as Mediterranean traditional vines Cabernet and Merlot.
Here you’ll have the opportunity to taste:
3 glasses of white, red and rose wine.
Bruschetta
Kish (byrek)
Cheese
Mixed plate (meze)
Wine tasting and appetizers are included in the tour price!
What's Included
- Mixed appetizers (meze) with wine tasting
- Wine tasting at Albanica Winery
- Dedicated Driver and assistance (Not Guide)
- In-vehicle air conditioning for comfortable travel
- Fuel surcharges included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entry fees in museums and Ardenica Monastery
Additional Information
Spend a day immersing yourself in time travel while savoring unique Albanian wines, all while enjoying a spectacular view of vineyard-covered hills and the Adriatic Sea. Embark on a walking tour of Durres Castle, Amphitheater and beachfront walkway. Journey to the tranquil slopes of Ardenica, be awed by a centuries-old monastery, then unwind at the Albanica Winery, sampling regional wine made from rare native grapes found exclusively in Albania, paired with fresh, traditional meze-style serving of wine food.
Location
Durres
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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