From Durres: Berat Castle & City Tour Berat castle and city tour
ID: GYG473984-854902
Category:
Country: Albania
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the city of “one above the other windows", home to a UNESCO heritage site, well-preserved architectural style, delicious food and great wine produced by local farmers.
Join us in exploring the city of “one above the other windows", also home to a UNESCO heritage site. Berat is famous for its well-preserved architectural style that combines Byzantine, Ottoman, and Albanian elements. The Castle of Berat is the highlight of the town, a massive fortress that dates back to the 4th century BC, which offers stunning views and home to several churches, museums, and galleries. The trip also includes a traditional authentic Albanian lunch among the vineyards, where wine lovers can also choose to partecipate in a wine tasting event.
ITINERARY
Pick-up from hotel
Transfer to Berat and meet your tour guide
Visit Berat Castle and the Museum of Iconography Onufri
Visit the quarters of Gorica and Mangalem
Free time for lunch, souvenirs purchase etc. (approx. 2h)
Meet the driver at the starting point and head back to Durres in the late afternoon
Choose Green
Our company is committed to promote sustainability and reduce the impact of our services on the environment. One of our initiatives involves encouraging our visitors to travel in a group (up to 15 people) rather than on a private tour, for day trips outside the town, in order to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable transportation.
Why embark on our organized daily tours?
Guaranteed departure
Competitive pricing
Support local and sustainable tourism
Share your experience with your fellow travellers and maybe develop new friendships
Highlights
- Explore one of the most visited cities in Albania
- Travel back in time by visiting the old castle still inhabited by local families
- Taste the delicious albanian food
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wait at the entrance of the hotel. Since these are shared tours, the exact timing of your pick-up depends on other bookings as well and will be confirmed in a separate email within 24 hours of your booking.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
