Apollonia & Durres | History & Local Food
Overview
Apollonia, founded during the first half of the 6th century BC, was one of the largest cities of the Adriatic basin. Preserved in an exceptional condition, its architecture suggests the mingling of western and eastern building traditions.
Durrës ( Dyrrah ), founded in the 700th BC by ancient Greek settlers from Corinth and Corcyra, is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Afternoon tea
- Tour escort/host
- All activities
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We pick you up at any hotel in Tirana or Durres. Please specify name of hotel when making the booking.
What To Expect
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Apollonia Archaeological Park
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Pojan
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Durres
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Afternoon tea.
- Tour escort/host.
- All activities.
- Drinks.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Apollonia & Durres | History & Local Food is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Apollonia & Durres | History & Local Food will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Afternoon tea
- Tour escort/host
- All activities
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
