Apollonia Ancient Ruins day trip

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7 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Apollonia (UNESCO candidate), founded by Pelasgian-Illyrians, and mentioned in ancient documetns since 588 BC and taken by Aristotle as a model in his analysis of oligarchy, because of its distinct and separate Greek and Illyrian communities. It was a vital stronghold in Caesar's civil war with Pompey and also important in early Christian history with its bishop attending the councils of Ephesus and Chlalkis in 431 and 451 AD.

Visit to its museum, Shen Meri Monastery and Church, Arch of Triumph, Forum, Agora, Theater, etc.

What's Included

Transport with car/minivan
Local guide in one from major foreign languages during all tour itinerary
Hotel pick up & return
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Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
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    Apollonia Archaeological Park

    Apollonia was an ancient Greek city located on the right bank of the Aous river (modern-day Vjosë). Its ruins are situated in the Fier County, next to the village of Pojani, in modern-day Albania. Apollonia was founded in 588 BC by Greek colonists from Corfu and Corinth on a site where native Illyrian tribes lived, and was perhaps the most important of the several classical towns known as Apollonia. Apollonia flourished in the Roman period and was home to a renowned school of philosophy, but began to decline in the 3rd century AD when its harbor started silting up as a result of an earthquake. It was abandoned by the end of Late Antiquity.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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