Overview
Today you will learn about real Albania living in villages and also how they have lived centuries ago. Will head towards south-east of Albania, to Belsh, a small town which is the center of an area called Dumre plateau, known for more than 86 small karstic origin lakes.
Our day will continue heading south towards the 2000-year-old town of Berati, registered and protected by UNESCO as an important cultural heritage site since 2008. There we will visit the Berati fortress, one of the few fortresses in Albania that continue to be inhabited; it is set on a 187-meter-high hill, on the left side of the Osumi River slope.
Within the fortress, we will visit the Church of Saint Mary and the Onufri Museum within it, and a few byzantine churches. On the old quarter of Berat, coming down from the fortress, we will admire the characteristic architecture of the houses as well as the King Mosque, Bachelor’s Mosque, and Halvetie Teqe.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Onufri Museum Ticket
In-vehicle air conditioning
Certified Guide
Everything else that is not mentioned at the Inclusion section.
Guide Gratuity
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Scanderbeg Square, in front of Et'hem Bey Mosque
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Belsh
3 hours
At 8:30 am in the morning we will head towards the southeast of Albania, to Belsh, a small town which is the center of an area called Dumre plateau, known for more than 86 small karstic origin lakes. We will visit Belshi lake and enjoy a short walk on the town promenade. The whole area is known as the Tuscany of Albania
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Berat Castle
3 hours
We will visit the Berati fortress, one of the few fortresses in Albania that continue to be inhabited; it is set on a 187-meter-high hill, on the left side of the Osumi River slope. Initially, a proto-urban settlement, in the 7th-5th century BC, as an important strategic point, it was converted into a fortress town with a length of up to 1,400 meters and a surface area of
10 ha.
Within the fortress, we will visit the Church of Saint Mary and the Onufri Museum within it, and a few byzantine churches. Berat is a city registered and protected by UNESCO as an important cultural heritage since 2008. -
Berat
3 hours
On the old quarter of Berat, coming down from the fortress, we will admire the characteristic architecture of the houses as well as the King Mosque, Bachelor’s Mosque, and Halvetie Teqe. Berat is also known for its good traditional cuisine.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Tirane).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about UNESCO Berat and Belsh Day Trip from Tirana (3-6 Pax)
Can I cancel UNESCO Berat and Belsh Day Trip from Tirana (3-6 Pax) for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8–9 hours.
Where does it start?
Scanderbeg Square, in front of Et'hem Bey Mosque
What's included?
- Onufri Museum Ticket
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Certified Guide
What's not included?
- Everything else that is not mentioned at the Inclusion section.
- Guide Gratuity
Which places does it visit?
It visits Belsh, Berat Castle, Berat.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Greek, English, Italian.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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