City Tour of Durres

Today we are going to visit the city of Durres, a picturesque port town on the Albanian coast of the Adriatic Sea. It combines a rich ancient history, golden sandy beaches and a lively Mediterranean atmosphere.

Our first stop is the Roman amphitheatre, dating from the 2nd century AD. Built during the reign of Emperor Trajan, it is one of the largest amphitheaters in the Balkans.
Duration: 30 minutes
Next, we will explore the Fatih Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Fatihut), a cultural monument in Albania. It was built in 1502 and named after the Ottoman Turkish sultan Mehmed the Conqueror). Closed by the Communist authorities, it became a cultural monument in 1973.
Moving forward, we will make a stop at the Château de Durres where you will learn more about the history of the town's and the country's castle.
We will then head to the Venetian tower, where a staircase takes you up to the roof and offers some of the best views of this old town, where we can relax and take a coffee break.
Duration: 1 hour
After visiting the Venetian Tower, we'll stop at the Archaeological Museum (Albanian: Muzeu Arkeologjik), established in 1951 and the largest archaeological museum in the country. The museum is located near the beach, and to the north of the museum are the 6th-century Byzantine walls, built after the Visigoth invasion of 481.

Duration : 1 hour
At the end of the tour, we will pass by the Royal Villa, (also known as Villa Zog de Durrës) which was King Zog's summer villa in Durrës, Albania. It was used as a summer palace by the Albanian royal family during the reign of the monarchy and still remains a symbol of the monarchy in the city.
This tour offers an unforgettable experience, combining history, culture, nature and relaxation on Albania's magnificent coast.