From Tirana: Berat city unesco heritage From Tirana: Private Tour of Berat City with Lunch

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ID: GYG396207-720071
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Country: Albania

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Join a guided tour of Berat city, a UNESCO heritage site. Explore the historic neighborhoods of Mangalemi & Gorica. Visit Berat Castle & Onufri Museum. On the way is Belshi lake.
Embark on a cultural and artistic pilgrimage. See master painter Onufri's work in the churches of Berat. Visit Berat Castle, Onufri Museum, Mangalemi and Gorica neighborhoods, and Gorica bridge.

Meet your guide at your hotel and start the tour of Berat city. Berat is one of the most visited and characteristic towns in Albania. It is under the protection of UNESCO and considered a World Heritage site due to its unique architecture.

Visit Berat Castle and the Onufri Museum. The Berat castle is of particular interest because people still live within its walls in their traditional houses, just like their ancestors did for centuries. Explore this fortress overlooking the town of Berat and its many Byzantine churches.

The castle used to have over 40 churches of which 7 still remain today, including the Church of the Dormition of St Mary. The latter was converted into Onufri Museum, honoring the 16th-century Albanian master painter who painted many orthodox churches in Albania and Greece.

Witness some of the most beautiful shades of red and gold you have ever laid eyes on in the museum. Then, continue to your next stop in the old quarters of Mangalemi and Gorica that connect with each other by the Gorica Bridge over the Osumi River.

Highlights

  • Visit the most important UNESCO world heritage site in Albania
  • Learn about Berat’s fascinating history and architecture from your guide
  • Walk in the old quarters of Mangalem and Gorica
  • Explore the Berat Castle, one of the biggest inhabited castles with Byzantine churches
  • Admire beautifully carved Iconostasis at the Onufri Museum inside the castle

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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NOT INCLUDED

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

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.