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A day where you can dive in time travel and indulge in rare Albanian wines, complemented with a fantastic view of vineyard hills and Adriatic Sea.
Walking tour of Durres Castle, Amphitheater and beachfront promenade.
Drive to the serene hills of Ardenica, visiting a 700 year old monastery followed by relaxing at Albanica Winery, tasting local wine from rare native grapes that grow in Albania only, accompanied with fresh food (meze) traditional way of serving wine.
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Itinerary
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1Durres
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
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Ardenica 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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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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!
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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