Apollonia Archeological Tour: Explore One of Albania's Most Visited Historical Sites

Discover the ancient ruins of Apollonia, a historic site in Albania. Explore the rich history, vibrant port, and cultural significance of this archaeological gem.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Apollonia Archaeological Park - Apollonia was founded near the Vjosa river in 588 BC from greek colonies of Corfu and Corinth. The area was also inhabited by the Taulantii tribe, the local Illyrian tribe that for centuries lived along with the Greek colonies. Apollonia was one of the 30 cities built in honor of Apollo goodness, the goodness of Sun, poetry, and music. Soon it became an important port full of life.
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • All not mentioned at the section ‘’included’’
Additional Information

Situated 12km from the city of Fier and the coastline, the ruins of Apollonia are among Albania’s most frequented archeological destinations. Established near the Vjosa River in 588 BC by Greek colonists from Corfu and Corinth, Apollonia was also home to the Taulantii, a local Illyrian tribe who coexisted with the Greek colonies for centuries. The city…

Location
Karrotrec ne Fier Luani
Rr. Ramiz Aranitasi
Centro città, Fier
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Adriatikd2021
May 6, 2023
Fascinating trip around - Very part of museum and all the places around the temple are fascinating, very beautiful. You could do a lot of special photos there.
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Yolene72
Sep 18, 2024
Frustrated - On our way to Vlorë, we stopped at the Appollonia site in Fier. As almost everywhere in Albania, the people at the entrance were very nice, smiling and pleasant and wished we could access the site. However, on the one hand, access with a wheelchair is very (too) difficult since no possibility to access with e.g. a path over stones for PMRs (people with reduced mobility) is provided. And on the other hand, beyond the obvious and despite the official and international proof by card exposing the disability of the person who accompanied me, no discount was granted to him. Working in commerce myself, I understand the pecuniary necessity to run a site like this. But I also know that as a child, a student or a pensioner, access is different. If so, why can’t someone who has not chosen to be physically impaired have some benefits? I must say that I would have preferred to have been told directly that it is not possible (at the moment) to access this site in a wheelchair instead of saying to me "Of course, come in! It costs so much, but madam won't be able to see anything and you will have done your fitness session for the next 6 months." In short, I would have the opportunity to see this site on a future visit to Albania, but remains a little frustrated with this apparent kindness which for the moment meant too clearly that it was the dollar I represented that was interesting.
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