The 8 Best Apollonia & Ardenica Tours

1.Zvernec, Apollonia and Berat Day Trip Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Vlore day trip to Zvernec, Apollonia, and Berat, mixing monastery views, Greek-Roman ruins, and an inhabited castle for a great value.

“This was a great day trip (9+ hours) and the guide/driver Claudio was also great. Though not listed as an option, the company offered to pick me up at my hotel which saved me a walk of a few km’s. The tour through Appalonia was very good. The ruins are in good shape and very interesting (I’ve also recently toured ruins in Athens, Corinth and Ephesus). This one is not quite the size of those at 150 hectares but some very good examples of some well preserved ruins. This area covers the BC era when Greece controlled it as well as Roman controlled times later. I’m sure there are still…”

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2.Apollonia & Durres | History & Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 10 hours · from $217

Small-group 10-hour tour: Apollonia with an on-site archaeologist, countryside lunch, then Durres ruins and amphitheatre from Tirana or Durres.

“Esperienza molto positiva, posti meravigliosi e possibilità di conoscere a pieno la cultura di questi luoghi. Ermal è stato competente, interessante da ascoltare e pronto a conversare su qualsiasi tema e a dare ottimi consigli.”

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3.1001 Windows of Berat & Golden Sunset in Apollonia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $126

UNESCO Berat and Apollonia sunset day trip from Tirana. Explore Berat castle icons and Roman ruins, with pickup and optional lunch.

“I have to say, this was one of the highlights of our trip to Albania. Our guide Jetmir was extremely attentive and informative. He made sure our trip was one for the books. Berat is one of the most beautiful cities in Albania and we had enough time to explore and even enjoy traditional lunch there. Apollonia is without a doubt a must see when visiting Albania. The museum is pretty impressive and the ruins of the city are breathtaking. The time of our visit to the archeological site was perfect, because we were able to capture pictures with a beautiful golden light. I would highly recommend this experience to…”

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4.Day tour to: Apollonia, Narta Lagoon & Zvernec Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $51Best value

Full-day tour from Tirana or Durrës to Apollonia, Narta Lagoon and Zvernec Monastery, with guided ruins, lagoon views, and a 270 m bridge.

“Il nostro autista è stato carinissimo e puntuale e per fortuna il tempo c'ha assistito. È stato suggestivo l 'aver visitato Apollonia e il monastero di Santa Maria incluso. Consiglio vivamente”

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5.Ancients and Ottomans – Apollonia and Berat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $135

A guided full day from Tirana to Berat and Apollonia, mixing living Ottoman-era streets with ancient ruins, museums, and color-filled art.

“The experience was incredible its a must for anyone wishing to understand the history of the country”

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6.Zvernec, Ardenica, Local Winery & Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours · from $106

A 6-hour Vlora day trip that blends Zvernec’s lagoon walk, Ardenica’s monastery art, and a family winery lunch with tastings and local bites.

“We wanted to escape the city crowds and this tour was perfect. Peaceful, scenic, and full of charm. The local wine was some of the best we tried in Albania, and the guide was so passionate. Definitely worth it!”

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7.Full Day Trip to Durres, Apollonia and Ardenica Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $212

Full day Durres, Apollonia and Ardenica Monastery. Roman amphitheatre, UNESCO ruins and Skanderbeg wedding site, small-group tour.

“Journée très agréable avec Ilir. Départ à l'heure, voiture confortable, parle parfaitement anglais. Ilir a accepté de modifier le tour suivant une demande faite la veille (et qui rallongeait considérablement le tour, merci beaucoup 🙏 pour cette flexibilité). Journée super pour découvrir plusieurs sites emblématiques de l'Albanie.”

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8.Explore Berat(UNESCO) and Apollonia from Tirana/Durres

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · from $118

Private day trip from Tirana or Durres to UNESCO Berat and Apollonia ruins, with castle, churches, and scenic Belsh lakes.

“Wonderfull tour with Dennis, great company with lots of knowledge and private car to show us around everything in more or less detail, regarding our preferences.”

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