Albanian Archaeology

Albanian Archaeology

Summary

After 50 years of political isolation, Albania is only just emerging as a holiday destination, with a refreshing lack of modern development and a unique, timeless quality. In archaeological terms, Albania offers some of the best sites in Europe with a host of Classical cities that were once on a par with those in Greece and Italy. A dramatic landscape of high mountains and rugged coastline adds to the experience as we tour the country and visit the best of the sites. These include Durrës on the Adriatic coast, one of the largest amphitheatres in the Balkans; Apollonia, the second largest Greek colony in Albania; the UNESCO World Heritage site at Butrint, which dates from the 7th century BC, and the remote mountain city of Byllis.

Albania

8 Days

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What to Expect

  • The Roman amphitheatre in Durres, one of the largest in the Balkans
  • Apollonia, the second oldest Greek colony in Albania, dating back 2700 years
  • The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Butrint
  • Dramatic views from the remote site of Byllis
  • The medieval town of Berat, another UNESCO World Heritage site


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