Full Day Tour to berat and Durres from Tirana

Day 1 Tirana - Durres - Berat - Belshi - Tirana

1. 1

   Skanderbeg Square

   1 hour

   In Tirana, you will start your visit from the Skanderbeg Square which is also the biggest square in Tirana, around this square you will see, the Palace of Culture, the old et hem bey mosque, and the National Museum. You will spend around 15 minutes in the square to get all the information from the guide.

2. 2

   Blloku

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Blloku is an upmarket area in Tirana, Albania. It is widely known as an entertainment destination with its boutiques, shops, restaurants, trendy bars, pubs, and cafes. The area is part of the neighborhood of Tirana e Re in southwestern Tirana. During the peak summer months, its trendy bars transfer along the Albanian Riviera.
   It became very attractive after the fall of Communism in Albania because during the communist period it was a restricted residential area for the members of the Albanian politburo, ordinary Albanians would not be allowed in. On most maps it was unmarked. In Blloku you can still find the residence of Albania’s communist leader Enver Hoxha.

3. 3

   Enver Hoxha Pyramid

   15 min

   Designed by Enver Hoxha's daughter and son-in-law and completed in 1988, this monstrously unattractive building was formerly the Enver Hoxha Museum and more recently a convention centre and nightclub. Today, covered in graffiti and surrounded by the encampments of Tirana's homeless, its once-white marble walls are now crumbling, but no decision on whether to demolish or restore it has yet been reached.

4. 4

   Berat Castle

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   After Arrival in Berat visit, the National Ethnographic Museum of Berat, situated within a striking, typical 18th century two-story Berat residence, is a pleasant immersion into the lifestyle traditions of this fascinating town. The museum’s pavilions are nicely organized within the two stories of the former residence. The nice journey along the pavilions reveals an accurate panorama of the traditions and daily conditions of the lives of Berat’s prominent families.
   You will spend in this museum around 1 hour and the admission fee it's not included in the price

5. 5

   30 min

   Built-in 1797, this museum was a cathedral and is situated at the highest altitude of the Berat Castle, though it can be a little difficult to find. While the Ottomans were Muslim, they allowed Christians to continue practicing their faith and build churches, though not very visibly.

6. 6

   Elbasan

   1 hour

   Like a crown full of precious jewels, the Lakes of Dumrea (more than eighty-six of them!) amaze every one who is fortunate enough to experience them. 160 meters above sea level and located in the Elbasan district, the karstic lakes are well-known for their unique features and the beautifully harmonious landscapes created by their co-existence.

Day 2 Tirana - Tirana

1. 1

   Tirana

   Transfer to the airport