From Tirana/Durres/Golem: Berat (UNESCO) & Belshi Lake tour. From Tirana: Berat (UNESCO) & Belshi Lake tour.
ID: GYG776923-1247126
Category:
Country: Albania
Duration:
06:30 hours
Description
Join a guided tour of Berat City, a UNESCO heritage site, including Mangalem and Gorica, visit the iconic Berat Castle, and admire the scenic Gorica Bridge. Then relax at Belshi Lake on the way back.
Embark on a cultural and artistic pilgrimage. See master painter Onufri's work in the churches of Berat. Visit Berat Castle, Onufri Museum, Mangalemi & 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.
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.
On the way back you will visit Belshi, a very small town, with a small lake in front of the buildings.
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
- Admire beautifully carved Iconostasis at the Onufri Museum inside the castle
- Explore the Berat Castle, one of the biggest inhabited castles in Albania
Guiding languages
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
