Archeological and Ancient History
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Explore Albania’s most fascinating sites in the country with this 7-day tour. With a long history of Illyrian, Roman, Ottoman, Italian and more empires, Albania has endless historical and archeological sites to learn about.
A delight for history and archeology enthusiasts
Highlights
Your travels will take you from the capital to the North in Kruje, visit the ancient sites in Durres, once better known as the beginning road to Via Egnatia. You will experience and see firsthand the unraveling of 3000 years of Ancient History when visiting the southern city of Butrint, the country's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will learn about the story behind the ancient city and how it survived during communist times and what is happening today with the challenges of keeping it sustainable for the local people.
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