Apollonia & Berat - Two UNESCO Sites in One Day
About this experience
Apollonia was one of the most important cities in the ancient Greek and Roman world, a port and intellectual centre that Caesar chose as a base during the civil war. He wrote here. Augustus studied here. Today it's a hilltop scattered with columns, a monastery built on top of a temple, an olive grove that's been producing oil for two thousand years, and a remarkably good museum of the finds from the site. From Apollonia, the road goes south to Berat. You know the famous photograph, the Ottoman houses stacked up the hillside, every window reflecting the one below it. The castle above is still inhabited. The Onufri Museum inside the castle walls holds a collection of 16th-century icons that no building this size should contain. Lunch is in Berat at a riverside restaurant. The afternoon is a walk through the old city before the drive home. This is a big day. It rewards you accordingly.
What's included
What to expect
Morning pickup from your Tirana accommodation, typically 8am. Your driver comes to you
First stop: Apollonia archaeological park, one of the most important ancient Greek and Roman sites in the country, and usually almost empty
Guided walk through the ruins, the Odeon, the Monastery of St Mary, and the small museum on site
Drive on to Berat for lunch at a local restaurant chosen by your guide
Afternoon in Berat: the castle, the Onufri Museum, and the Mangalem and Gorica quarters
Return drive to Tirana, back by early evening
Meeting Point
Your Tirana accommodation. Your driver picks you up at your door. Confirm your address and preferred pickup time via WhatsApp when booking.
Who this is for
History and culture lovers who want the UNESCO-listed side of Albania properly guided. Expect walking on cobbled streets and old-town stairs; nothing strenuous, but sensible shoes matter. Minimum 4 participants required.
Led by Enjoy Albania
All our experiences are led by vetted local guides with deep knowledge of their area. Every experience is personally reviewed by our team before we recommend it to guests.
Important Information
This experience is private to your group. A minimum of 4 guests is required for the trip to run at the listed price; smaller groups can still travel privately by covering the remaining spaces. If you are fewer than 4, our team will confirm the supplement with you before any charge and only proceed once you have agreed.