Apollonia + Ardenica Monastery Tour

On this excursion to Apollonia from Berat, we'll discover an important archaeological site in Albania and the treasures of the Byzantine monastery of Ardenica.

Apollonia + Ardenica Monastery Tour

We will meet at the Mangalemi Hotel in Berat at the scheduled time to begin our excursion. After a drive of approximately one hour and fifteen minutes, we will arrive at the Archaeological Park of Apollonia for a guided tour.

During the tour, we will explore the city founded in 588 BC by Greek settlers, visiting the remains of the Hellenistic theatre, the triumphal arch, the agora, the colonnade, and the gymnasium. We will also see the monument of Agonothetes, the Odeon, the library, and villas featuring mosaic floors.

Following our tour, we will have a lunch break before proceeding to the Monastery of Ardenica.

Upon arrival, we will visit this temple built in 1282 by Byzantine emperor Andronicus, including the church of St. Mary, the hermitage of St. Triadhe, and the mill. This site is recognized as one of the notable historical and religious monuments in Albania.

After a full day of activities lasting approximately eight hours, we will return to Berat.