Berat UNESCO City Full-Day Tour

Visit the historic city of Berat with an expert guide providing live English and Italian commentary. Travel in total comfort from Tirana inside a premium 20-seat minibus.

Itinerary

1. Berat · 3 h

   Leave the heavy city traffic behind and journey into the heart of Albanian heritage on a focused, full-day excursion from Tirana to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Berat. Traveling in the climate-controlled comfort of a spacious 19-seat minibus, you can sit back and relax as your professional, bilingual guide sets the stage for an unforgettable day of history and culture, delivering engaging live commentary simultaneously in both English and Italian. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive through the rolling Albanian countryside, broken up by a brief, refreshing stop at the tranquil Belshi Lake to stretch your legs and enjoy a quick coffee by the promenade. From there, you will head straight to the crown jewel of the trip: Berat, famously known as the "City of a Thousand Windows."

2. Berat Castle · 1 h 30 min

   Step back in time as you ascend to the ancient Berat Castle, an inhabited fortress dating back to the 4th century BC that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Tomorr Mountains and the Osum River valley below. Your expert guide will lead you through its historic stone alleys, sharing the fascinating stories behind its Byzantine churches and Ottoman architecture.

3. Holy Trinity Church · 15 min

   The Holy Trinity Church in Berat, Albania, is a picturesque 13th- to 14th-century Byzantine-era Orthodox church located on a sloping hill inside the historic Berat Castle walls

4. Quarter Of Mangalem · 2 h

   Break Time, for Descending from the citadel, you will embark on an intimate walking tour through the distinct historic quarters of Mangalemi and Gorica. Marvel at the signature white houses stacked gracefully up the hillsides and cross the iconic Gorica Bridge. With all unnecessary stops eliminated from this revised itinerary, you will enjoy maximum time to wander the ancient streets, take stunning photos, and absorb the unique atmosphere of Albania's most beautiful historic town before your comfortable return ride to Tirana.relaxing, in the lake of Belsh

What's included

• Guiding Service for the whole tour
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Berati castle entrance
• Parking Fees

What's not included

• Lunch
• Gratuities
• Entrance fees in museums

Meeting point

Start time

08:30

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English

Travellers

• Infant (0–2)
• Child (3–11)
• Adult (12–85)

Options

• Berat Unesco City - Englishfrom €19

  English Language

  Start time: 08:30

  In-person guide: English

• Berat Unesco City - Italianfrom €25

  Italian language

  Start time: 08:30

  In-person guide: English

Additional information

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Maximum number of travelers may be more in some special holiday dates

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.