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Tirana and Durres tour from Ohrid
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Stop At: National Archaeological Museum, Sheshi Nene Tereza, Tirana 1001 Albania
The Museum houses exhibits from Prehistoric and Classical times up to the Middle Ages and Modern period. More than 2000 items are displayed and these items range from ancient jewelry to Roman statues, to vast clay pots covered in shellfish that have been found during the many archaeological field trips the museum is involved in. It is also responsible for conducting many archaeological expeditions in the country and is the parent institution of several other museums in the country including the Durrës Archaeological Museum.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Enver Hoxha Pyramid, Boulevard Deshmoret e Kombit, Tirana Albania
The structure opened as the Enver Hoxha Museum, originally serving as a museum about the legacy of Enver Hoxha, the long-time leader of Communist Albania, who had died three years earlier. After 1991, following the collapse of Communism, the Pyramid ceased its function as a museum and for several years was repurposed as a conference center and exhibition venue, as well as being rebranded with its current name. There are many rumors for the pyramid to repurposed or maybe even torn down, to replace it with a national assembly.
Stop At: Et`hem Bey Mosque, Sheshi Skenderbej, Tirana Albania
A unique mosque situated in the very heart of Tirana. Et’hem Bey Mosque was founded at the end of the 18th century by Mulla Bey. The mosque was one of the few to be spared the destruction during which churches, mosques, tekkes, monasteries, and other religious institutions were either closed or pulled down, or converted into warehouses, gymnasiums or workshops by the end of 1967.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Durres Amphitheatre, Rruga Kalase, Durres Albania
Its construction began under the emperor Trajan in the 2nd century AD and it was destroyed twice by earthquakes in the 6th and 10th centuries. It is the largest amphitheater ever built in the Balkan Peninsula with once having a capacity of 20,000 people.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Durres Archaeological Museum, Rruga Taulantia, Durres Albania
It is the largest archaeological museum in the country. The museum is located near the beach and north of the museum are the 6th-century Byzantine walls, constructed after the Visigoth invasion of 481.
Duration: 20 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: National Archaeological Museum, Sheshi Nene Tereza, Tirana 1001 Albania
The Museum houses exhibits from Prehistoric and Classical times up to the Middle Ages and Modern period. More than 2000 items are displayed and these items range from ancient jewelry to Roman statues, to vast clay pots covered in shellfish that have been found during the many archaeological field trips the museum is involved in. It is also responsible for conducting many archaeological expeditions in the country and is the parent institution of several other museums in the country including the Durrës Archaeological Museum.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Enver Hoxha Pyramid, Boulevard Deshmoret e Kombit, Tirana Albania
The structure opened as the Enver Hoxha Museum, originally serving as a museum about the legacy of Enver Hoxha, the long-time leader of Communist Albania, who had died three years earlier. After 1991, following the collapse of Communism, the Pyramid ceased its function as a museum and for several years was repurposed as a conference center and exhibition venue, as well as being rebranded with its current name. There are many rumors for the pyramid to repurposed or maybe even torn down, to replace it with a national assembly.
Stop At: Et`hem Bey Mosque, Sheshi Skenderbej, Tirana Albania
A unique mosque situated in the very heart of Tirana. Et’hem Bey Mosque was founded at the end of the 18th century by Mulla Bey. The mosque was one of the few to be spared the destruction during which churches, mosques, tekkes, monasteries, and other religious institutions were either closed or pulled down, or converted into warehouses, gymnasiums or workshops by the end of 1967.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Durres Amphitheatre, Rruga Kalase, Durres Albania
Its construction began under the emperor Trajan in the 2nd century AD and it was destroyed twice by earthquakes in the 6th and 10th centuries. It is the largest amphitheater ever built in the Balkan Peninsula with once having a capacity of 20,000 people.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Durres Archaeological Museum, Rruga Taulantia, Durres Albania
It is the largest archaeological museum in the country. The museum is located near the beach and north of the museum are the 6th-century Byzantine walls, constructed after the Visigoth invasion of 481.
Duration: 20 minutes
Included
- Pick-up and drop off from your hotel or any other preferred location in Ohrid;
- All transfers with comfortable A/C car or minivan;
- Experienced English-speaking tour guide/driver.
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - National Archaeological Museum
- Entry/Admission - Et`hem Bey Mosque
- Entry/Admission - Durres Amphitheatre
- Entry/Admission - Durres Archaeological Museum
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveller,
- Operating in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
75%
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