Discover the rich history, diverse culture, and fascinating influences of Berat on this immersive full-day tour. Explore ancient civilizations, Roman culture, Ottoman influence, and more!
Discover the rich history, diverse culture, and fascinating influences of Berat on this immersive full-day tour. Explore ancient civilizations, Roman culture, Ottoman influence, and more!
- Bachelors’ Mosque - Travelers are picked up from all hotels in the Durrës area and driven to Berat, a journey of approximately 2.5 hours. The tour begins in the lower part of the city with a visit to the Bachelor’s Mosque. This 19th-century mosque, located by the Osumi River, was constructed for unmarried shop assistants and junior craftsmen. It…
- Bachelors’ Mosque - Travelers are picked up from all hotels in the Durrës area and driven to Berat, a journey of approximately 2.5 hours. The tour begins in the lower part of the city with a visit to the Bachelor’s Mosque. This 19th-century mosque, located by the Osumi River, was constructed for unmarried shop assistants and junior craftsmen. It is nestled among charming Ottoman-era shopfronts along the river.
- Berat Castle - The narrow stone paths lead uphill between characteristic houses, where local women sell traditionally handcrafted linen, passed down from their grandmothers. Some of these women will demonstrate the techniques used to create these linens. The city, and particularly the castle, is fascinating because people continue to live there as they have for centuries. Berat Castle, also known as the Citadel of Berat and castle quarter, is a fortress that overlooks the town of Berat.
- National Iconographic Museum Onufri - Visit the “Onufri” Museum, dedicated to Byzantine art and iconography, located within the castle. Onufri was a renowned church painter, famous for his unique style that combined red, orange, and gold colors, a technique that remains a mystery.
- National Ethnographic Museum Berat - Explore the Ethnographic Museum, housed in a stunning, typical 18th-century two-story Berat residence, showcasing a variety of everyday objects from the city’s history.
- Xhamia Mbret - Visit the Lead Mosque, a historical mosque from the 16th century, named for the lead coating on its dome-shaped roofs.
- Gorica Bridge - Gorica Bridge, spanning the Osum River, is a notable landmark in Berat, Albania. It is one of the oldest and most renowned Ottoman bridges in the country.
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Quarter Of Gorica - The Quarter of Gorica is an ancient area featuring a cluster of old homes and buildings on a hillside. These structures are distinguished by their half-whitewashed stone walls and numerous windows facing the river.
The tour concludes with a drive back to Durrës, where travelers are dropped off at their hotels in the Durrës area.

- Entrance Fees
- English Speaking Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance Fees
- English Speaking Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Food and Drinks
- Health/Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks
- Health/Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Berat, a city that spans over 24 centuries, is a vibrant blend of diverse cultures and influences. The ancient civilizations from the 6th Century BC seamlessly mix with Roman culture, the Medieval period, Eastern Ottoman influence, and alterations brought about by communism. Distinguished by a rich traditional culture, heritage, and religious unity, Berat is truly unique.
Berat, a city that spans over 24 centuries, is a vibrant blend of diverse cultures and influences. The ancient civilizations from the 6th Century BC seamlessly mix with Roman culture, the Medieval period, Eastern Ottoman influence, and alterations brought about by communism. Distinguished by a rich traditional culture, heritage, and religious unity, Berat is truly unique.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.