Full-Day Trip to Berat
Highlights
Tirana, Berat
architectural, cultural, historical
Private Tour
1 Day
Easy
English
Description
Explore Berat, a treasure of Albanian history and culture and a testament to the country's tradition of religious harmony, also known as the "city of one-over-one windows". In 2008 it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it is a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman city. You will explore the Berat Castle, the Cathedral of Shën Mëria and the neighbourhoods of Gorica and Mangalem.
Itinerary
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Full-Day Daily Trip to Berat
- Meet the tour guide at the meeting point and depart for our day tour at 09:00. Have a coffee break on the way.
- Arrive in Berat, the city of “one over one window”, part of UNESCO and considered one of the oldest cities in Europe.
- Visit the Castle of Berat, which dates back to the 4th century BC. There you will enjoy a wonderful view of the city. The castle is built on a rocky hill on the left bank of the river Osum and is accessible only from the south. The centre of the castle quarter is rich with many Byzantine churches; most of them are unique for the wall paintings, icons, and the values they hold.
- Visit the Cathedral of Shën Mëria, which houses a museum of works by the famous iconographers of the 16th century: Onufri, and his son, Nikola. There are over 100 icons on display, and they also include works of other artists such as Joan Çetiri, Onufër Qiprioti, and many anonymous painters.
- Enjoy the tour of the mosques. Get free time to eat lunch.
- Explore the old neighbourhoods of Gorica and Mangalem linked by the Gorica bridge, a seven-arched stone landmark with a similar design to the Ottoman bridge in Visegrad. {Çobo winery degustation (Optional)}
- Return to Tirana.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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