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Mangalem Neighborhood
Castle of Berat(Photo with visitors)
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Berat and Durres Day Tour from Tirana

Berat & Durres and Belsh Lake Day Tour from Tirana

By Guidealbania
9 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$278 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This tour is as unique as the city itself. Berat's architecture, history, culture, and traditional costumes are all distinctive, complemented by homemade food and the renowned hospitality of its people, as noted by previous visitors.

The Berat Castle is a UNESCO site, offering a glimpse into ancient history with many fascinating discoveries. Geographically, Berat is surrounded by the Tomorr and Shpirag mountains, with the Osum River running through it. The Mediterranean climate and fertile land make it a hub for fresh fruits and vegetables, which are readily available in local restaurants.

Architecturally, Berat is built on a green hillside. The castle sits atop the hill, with white houses cascading below, creating a unique and picturesque view.

Activity location

  • Durres
    • Durres, Albania, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Durres
    • Durres, Albania, Albania

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Berat & Durres and Belsh Lake Day Tour from Tirana
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$278.43 x 1 AdultAU$278.43
Total
Price is AU$278.43
Until Mon, 8 July

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional English ,Italian ,Spanishand German speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport with Car, minivan ,brand new electric car
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide to all the places to be visited
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick up and drop off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedVisitors who have serious health problems

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Durres
  • 2h
The meeting point at the hotel in Tirana .After you will start the journey to Berat . On the way to Berat.You will have a stop at the city of Durres. *You are going to visit the Old Busantine wall, which was built in the 13th century, as a fortress to protect the old town that was inside. You will also visit the ancient Roman Amphitheatre built in the second century BC *After you will visit the Venecian Tower and then you are going nearby Adriatic Sea to walk along the promenade to enjoy the endless sea.
Berat Castle
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
First you will visit Berat Castle, which dates back to 4th century BC. The castle is one of the biggest inhabited castles and has many Byzantine churches, as well as some mosques built during the Ottoman era ,which began in 1417. Then you will learn a little history of Berat which is UNESCO World Heritage Site, more than 2400 year old. It is the most attractive city in our country. Berat is a very old town established by Ilyrians with a fortified castle known as a city of Antipatrea.
Kisha Shen Triadha (Holy Trinity Church)
  • 30m
You are going to visit this Byzantine Church built in 13 Century, stands on the steep hillside of Berat castle rising above the town
Quarter Of Gorica
  • 2h
Our next stop is in the old quarters of Mangalem and Gorica (old Berat)that are connected with each other by the Gorica Bridge over the Osumi River The bridge was built in XVIII century. It was originally made in 1780, during the ruling of Ahmet Kurt Pasha, it was rebuilt with stones. Then if you like, will have traditional lunch with homemade specialities and good wine tasting
The King Mosque
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit King Mosque,also known as the Sultan's Mosque or Sultan Bayezid Mosque, is a mosque and a Cultural Monument in Berat .The mosque was built in the 15th century by the Ottoman sultan Bayezid II for the local Albanian population. The King mosque became a Cultural Monument in 1948.
Halveti Teqe
  • 30m
Visit Halveti Tekke. The Halveti Tekke is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in Berat. ... The teqe was built in 1782 from Ahmet Kurt Pasha and pertained to the Khalwati order, a Sufi sect. This Tekke has great architectural values, its ceiling is unique in its kind ,as far as the paintings and carvings inside it are unique.
National Ethnographic Museum Berat
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Ethnographic Museum ,with a rich collection of 1,300 objects is an important testimony to the culture, the interesting and rich traditions of the Berat . It is a museum of great value, which is worth seeing during your visit to Berat (Optional)
Belsh
  • 2h
Leave Berat and continue the journey through a road with many views and picturesque, to arrive at Belshi lake with a wonderful view. You will enjoy the beauty of the lake and take wonderful photos there (30')Return to Tirana 1.30 minutes

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESDurres
    • Durres, Albania, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDurres
    • Durres, Albania, Albania

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