Berat and Durres day trip from Tirana Berat and Durres Day Tour day trip from Tirana
ID: GYG719123-1171648
Category:
Country: Albania
Duration:
08:30 hours
Description
Discover the oldest cities in Albania on a day trip from Tirana. Visit the 13th-century Berat Castle and the old quarters. See the Roman amphitheater and the 6th-century Venetian Tower in Durres.
Discover the oldest cities in Albania on a full-day tour from Tirana. Enjoy the view of the Adriatic Sea, learn the legends of the old city of Berat, and enjoy the traditional food and drinks of the area.
Visit two of the country’s most interesting towns in an easy and economical way on this private tour, which includes a driver-guide to ensure you don’t miss any highlights and discover background on what you see. Head for Durres to visit its impressive Roman amphitheater and 6th-century Venetian Tower before continuing to Berat to explore its 13th-century castle, picturesque old quarters, Mangalemi and Gorica.
Stop at the biggest amphitheater in the Balkans, built during the Roman Empire. Visit the 6th-century Venetian Tower of Durrës, which was considered one of the most powerful fortresses along the western coast of the Adriatic.
Next, visit the three neighborhoods of Berat, Mangalemi, Gorica, and Castle. Walk to the most beautiful spot in the castle, visit the churches. Finally, visit the National Iconographic Museum Onufri, which honors the many Albanian master painters of the 16th century, specifically Onufri, who is responsible for a rich legacy of iconography in the country.
Highlights
- Discover Berat and Durres, on a day trip from Tirana
- Visit the 13th-century Berat Castle and the Onufri Museum in the old quarters
- See the Roman amphitheater and the 6th-century Venetian Tower in Durres
- Enjoy a traditional lunch and drinks in a local restaurant in Berat
- Benefit from the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Tirana
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour includes some walking in the castle
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.