Day Tour in Berat, Unesco Heritage

Berat is a treasure-trove of Albanian history, culture and a testament to the country’s tradition of religious harmony. In 2008 it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it is a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman city. It's one of the country’s most beautiful cities, and is known as the “City of One over One Windows”. This 2413 years old city forms a wonderful combination of eastern and western cultures, costumes and tradition.
Berat is a treasure for Albania culture, tradition and history, as well as a testament to the country's tradition of religious harmony.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Berat Castle, Rruga Mihal Komnena, Berat 5001 Albania

Berat Castle looms above the city, filled with more than 2400 years of history, a museum, churches, mosques houses shops ect. The castle is built on a rocky hill on the left bank of the river Osum and is accessible only from the south. The center of the castle quarter is rich with many Byzantine churches; most of them unique for the wall paintings, icons and the values they hold.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: National Iconographic Museum Onufri, Located in the Inner Part of Saint Mary Church in Berat Castel, Berat Albania

This museum is set inside the Cathedral of Saint Mary up in the magnificent Berat castle.
It's a collection of Byzantine carved iconostasis, as well icons painted by the famous Albanian artist Onufri.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: National Ethnographic Museum Berat, Lagja 13 Shtatori Mangalem, Berat Albania

Situated on the slopey road from Berat's old town to its Castle, the National Ethnographic Museum stands as a true local gem, totally worth a visit. This wonderful museum offers its visitors a peak into the life of a wealthy Albanian family of the 19th century.



Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gorica Bridge, Berat 5001 Albania

In Mangalemi, below the castle, you can see the famous view of the facades of the houses, with windows that seem to stand above each other. In general, a traditional house has two floors, where the second is prominent and has many cambered windows and wood carvings. With its houses built along the steep hill, the view of Mangalemi is the reason that another name for Berat is the City of the Floating Windows.

Across the Osum River lies the Gorica neighborhood, whose houses face those of Mangalemi. The arched bridge of Gorica, built in 1780, is a beautiful architectural monument constructed to link Gorica with Mangalemi.

Duration: 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Smoking and eating inside the vehicle is prohibited"
"Pets allowed (only on personal tours)"
"Children under 8 years will pay 20% of the price"
"Pick up offered at the hotel: 5€/pp"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 9 To 11 Hours
Start location: Discover Albania, Rruga Myslym Shyri 49/1, Tiranë 1001, Albania
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up costs + 5€/pp

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Transport: Tirane-Berat-Tirane
• Tour Guide
• Entry/Admission – Onufri Ethnographic Museum
• Entry/Admission – Berati Castle
• Air-Conditioned Vehicle
• Entry/Admission - National Ethnographic Museum Berat
• Entry/Admission - Berat Castle
• Entry/Admission - National Iconographic Museum Onufri

Not Included

• Everything not mentioned above

Facilities