Tirana: Small-Group Day Trip to Berat and Belsh Lake
Visiting the historical Ottoman town of Berat from Tirana is tricky without hiring a car. On this full-day, small-group tour, travel to Berat with ease in the company of a guide. Stop at places that include the medieval castle district, ancient churches, and mosques. Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off in Tirana.
Highlights
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off included for convenience
- ✓Learn about the area’s history from a guide
- ✓Stroll through the scenic streets of Berat
- ✓Explore the castle district
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel to begin the day tour of Berat.
- ✓We can pick you up at your hotel in Durres
- ✓Berat is known as the town of 1001 windows, part of UNESCO world heritage. Walking through the narrowed stone streets offers a fantastic view of the medieval old houses, with windows that seem to stand on top of each other. The city’s life began in the 6th-5th century B.C. as an Illyrian settlement. Later, in the 3rd century B.C., it was turned into a castle-city known as Antipatrea. Uniquely today, residents still live inside of the castle walls
- ✓Berat has it all; a beautiful medieval castle, ancient churches and mosques, a lively lower town consisting of grand old houses draped on steep hillsides, an old stone bridge, great museums and remains from the communist era in Albania
- ✓Berat is also known as the birthplace of Onufri, the famous painter of churches all-over the Balkans, distinguished for creating a specific reddish colour still difficult to imitate.
- ✓We will continue our tour and visit the Gorica Neighbourhood.
- ✓Returning back to Tirana we will drive past Belsh lake, offering a picturesque view. We will have some free time to walk by the promenade surrounded by the emerald waters or even a stop at one of the coffee shops
- ✓After this amazing experience through history, culture and amazing views we will drive back to Tirana
What's included
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓Hotel pick up and Drop off in Tirana
- ✓Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
- ✓Professional tour leader
- ✓Tourist taxes, Road taxes, Petrol
What's not included
- ✓Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
- ✓Personal spendings, Souvenirs
- ✓Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
The tour departs from Choose Balkans office at Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit Twin Towers, Tower 2 On request (at least 12 hours before tour departure) we can pick you up from your hotel within Tirana or free of charge.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Tirana: Small-Group Day Trip to Berat and Belsh Lake
Visiting the historical Ottoman town of Berat from Tirana is tricky without hiring a car. On this full-day, small-group tour, travel to Berat with ease in the company of a guide. Stop at places that include the medieval castle district, ancient churches, and mosques. Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off in Tirana.
Highlights
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off included for convenience
- ✓Learn about the area’s history from a guide
- ✓Stroll through the scenic streets of Berat
- ✓Explore the castle district
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel to begin the day tour of Berat.
- ✓We can pick you up at your hotel in Durres
- ✓Berat is known as the town of 1001 windows, part of UNESCO world heritage. Walking through the narrowed stone streets offers a fantastic view of the medieval old houses, with windows that seem to stand on top of each other. The city’s life began in the 6th-5th century B.C. as an Illyrian settlement. Later, in the 3rd century B.C., it was turned into a castle-city known as Antipatrea. Uniquely today, residents still live inside of the castle walls
- ✓Berat has it all; a beautiful medieval castle, ancient churches and mosques, a lively lower town consisting of grand old houses draped on steep hillsides, an old stone bridge, great museums and remains from the communist era in Albania
- ✓Berat is also known as the birthplace of Onufri, the famous painter of churches all-over the Balkans, distinguished for creating a specific reddish colour still difficult to imitate.
- ✓We will continue our tour and visit the Gorica Neighbourhood.
- ✓Returning back to Tirana we will drive past Belsh lake, offering a picturesque view. We will have some free time to walk by the promenade surrounded by the emerald waters or even a stop at one of the coffee shops
- ✓After this amazing experience through history, culture and amazing views we will drive back to Tirana
What's included
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓Hotel pick up and Drop off in Tirana
- ✓Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
- ✓Professional tour leader
- ✓Tourist taxes, Road taxes, Petrol
What's not included
- ✓Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
- ✓Personal spendings, Souvenirs
- ✓Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
The tour departs from Choose Balkans office at Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit Twin Towers, Tower 2 On request (at least 12 hours before tour departure) we can pick you up from your hotel within Tirana or free of charge.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.