Highlights | Berat Full-Day Tour from Tirana
- The historical center of Berat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site& it is a Museum City in Albania.
- Berat is called the city of a thousand windows, because of the traditional white houses build on the hillside. The traditional Ottoman style houses are well-preserved and beautiful.
- You will have a Panoramic view of Berat cityfrom the Kala Castle on the hilltop.
- You will visit Berat with a private tour guideand you can customize the itinerary based on your personal interests.
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Private transportationto Berat
Itinerary | Berat Full Day Tour from Tirana
Pick-up in Tirana
Berat is one of the oldest towns in Albania. The historical town centre of Berat is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. You will be picked-up in Tirana at 8:30 and we will drive for around 2.5 hours to reach Berat.
Berat Castle
The first stop of the tour is the Castle of Berat. The Kala fortress is an enormous castle on the top of the hill in Berat. From the castle, you will have amazing views in all directions and see the historical town and river below.
Within the castle walls, you will see a village-like neighbourhood, called Kala. Until this day, some people are still living within the castle walls. The castle dates back to the 13th century and there are many Byzantine churches within the walls and one Ottoman mosque.
Holy Trinity Church in Berat
The Holy Trinity Church is one of the best preserved churches inside the Berat castle. It will be one of the first buildings you see, as you walk up the hill towards the upper castle. The church is very beautiful and quite an eye-catcher. It was build in the 14th-century and still remains beautiful until this day.
Museum of Iconography “Onufri”
The Museum of Iconography is a museum with religious painting from several Albanian monasteries. The museum is located within the castle walls in the largest church on the premises, called “the Church of the Dormition of St. Mary”. The museum is named “Onufri” after the Albanian fresco and icon-painter.
National Ethnographic Museum of Berat
Just down the hill from the Berat castle, we will visit the National Ethnographic Museum of Berat. The museum is inside a beautiful 18th century Ottoman house. On the ground floor, you can see a traditional medieval bazaar with embroidery, woodcarving and metalworking shops. On the second floor, you can visit a traditional house with a guest room, a kitchen and a work room.
Mangalem Quarter & Gorica Quarter
Then in the afternoon, we will visit the Mangalem & Gorica Quarters. These are the traditional neighbourhoods build on the side of the hill. You will see hundreds of little white Ottoman-style houses. From the bottom of the hill, it looks like the little houses are stacked on top of each other. Therefore, Berat is called “the city of a thousand windows”. In short, Berat is a very romantic city with an Italian atmosphere.
Free time to explore Berat
In the late afternoon, you will have some free time to stroll through the old neighbourhoods of Berat. You can buy souvenirs, sit down on one of the many terraces, take stunning pictures on the bridge and try some local food. Berat has many beautiful architecture and traditional houses, which have been turned into restaurants, shops and hotels. After seeing this beautiful city, you will no doubt understand why it is a museum city and a UNESCO Heritage Site.
Inclusions | Berat Full Day Tour from Tirana
- Transport with a/c vehicle
- City Tour of Berat
- English speaking tour guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop off in Tirana
- Entrance fees to the Museum of Iconography ‘Onufri’, the Ethnographic Museum, and Castle of Berat.
Exclusions - Berat Full Day Tour from Tirana
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
History | Berat Full-Day Tour from Tirana
Berat is a historical city in Albania and a stunning UNESCO site. You will explore the historical neighbourhoods of Mangalem, Gorica & Kala. You will visit Berat Castle, the Red Mosque and the Holy Trinity Church. You will go inside the Museum of Iconography and the National Ethnographic Museum. In the afternoon, you will have some free time to shop for souvenirs, take pictures & stroll through the cobblestone streets. Hotel pick-up in Tirana, transportation and all entrance fees are included.
