Albania · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Berat city UNESCO tour, the Castle & Belshi lake- From Tirana

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tiranë. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day guided tour to UNESCO-listed Berat from Tirana
  • 02 Visit Berat Castle and the Onufri Iconographic Museum
  • 03 Explore the historic neighborhoods of Mangalemi and Gorica
  • 04 See Gorica Bridge and Berat’s distinctive architecture
  • 05 Stop at Belshi Lake on the way
  • 06 Travel with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport

Discover the UNESCO-listed city of Berat on a full-day tour from Tirana, with time to explore its historic quarters, hilltop castle, and cultural landmarks. Along the way, enjoy a stop at Belshi Lake before continuing to one of Albania’s most distinctive and best-loved destinations.

In Berat, visit Berat Castle, the Onufri Iconographic Museum, the neighborhoods of Mangalemi and Gorica, and Gorica Bridge. Learn about the city’s remarkable architecture and long history as you explore a place where traditional life still continues within the castle walls.

Learn about the city’s remarkable architecture and long history as you explore a place where traditional life still continues within the castle walls.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Berat, Tirana
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Meeting with the guide at your hotel and than we will start the tour toward Berat city .We will visit : Berat castle , Onufri museum , Mangalemi and Gorica neighborhood , Gorica bridge . This City is one of the most visited and characteristic towns in Albania. It is under the protection of UNESCO and it is considered as a “world heritage”, because it has an unique architecture.

When in Berat, we 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. Same as their ancestors for centuries.

The castle used to have over 40 churches of which 7 still remain nowdays, including: St. Mary’s church. The later was after converted into Onufri Museum. Onufri was a famous Albanian Icon master painter of the 16th century, who painted many orthodox churches in Albania and Greece, using a special red color.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tiranë. 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pickup & Drop off from Tirana city
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • English-speaking guide throughout the entire tour
  • Digital tour booklet in your selected language
  • Castle entry fee

What's Not Included

  • Snacks and drinks
  • Everything not mentioned in the included section

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
  • The walking tour inside the castle includes stone streets with some uphill and downhill paths. Comfortable shoes and basic fitness are recommended
  • Since Berat is located further south than Tirana, temperatures during the summer can be noticeably higher. We kindly recommend bringing a bottle of water, a sunhat, and wearing light, comfortable clothing to ensure you stay cool and enjoy the tour to the fullest
  • Kindly note that this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years old.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Tiranë.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Tiranë.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Tiranë..

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