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Full Day Berat Tour from Tirana
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Stop At: Berat Castle, Rruga Mihal Komnena, Berat 5001 Albania
Berat Castle which dates back to 4rth century BC. There you will learn that Berat was invaded three times by the Ottomans, Romans and Bulgarians to became later on a big principality under the rule of Albanian noble family of Muzaka in the 14th century. Visit the castle as one the most marvelous sights of the city. It is one of the biggest inhabited Castles and has many Byzantine churches, as well as some mosques built during the Ottoman era which began in 1417.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: National Iconographic Museum Onufri, Located in the Inner Part of Saint Mary Church in Berat Castel, Berat Albania
Our walk in the castle will take us to Onufri Museum which is set up inside the Cathedral “Assumption of Saint Mary ” renovated in the 18th century. Beside the beautifully carved Iconostasis you will admire as well the icons of the renowned Albanian painter "Onufri"
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The King Mosque, Rruga Kurt Pasha, Berat Albania
As we drive down to the city center we will visit the medieval center, King Mosque and Helveti Tekke and learn about the interesting cohabitation of two religious groups close to one another.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Halveti Teqe, Berat Albania
As we drive down to the city center we will visit the medieval center, King Mosque and Helveti Tekke and learn about the interesting cohabitation of two religious groups close to one another.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Quarter Of Gorica, Berat Albania
Next stop is in the old quarters of Mangalem and Gorica that connect with each other by the Gorica Bridge over the Osumi River.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gorica Bridge, Berat 5001 Albania
A very important connecting junction between the two parts of the city, the Gorica Bridge is mentioned for the first time in the 17th century by the Turkish traveler Evliah Çelebi, who wrote that that bridge was initially constructed of oak beams placed on stone supports. According to a book in the Church of Saint George (1777), the Gorica Bridge was built of stone by Ahmet Kurt Pasha.
Duration: 10 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Berat Castle, Rruga Mihal Komnena, Berat 5001 Albania
Berat Castle which dates back to 4rth century BC. There you will learn that Berat was invaded three times by the Ottomans, Romans and Bulgarians to became later on a big principality under the rule of Albanian noble family of Muzaka in the 14th century. Visit the castle as one the most marvelous sights of the city. It is one of the biggest inhabited Castles and has many Byzantine churches, as well as some mosques built during the Ottoman era which began in 1417.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: National Iconographic Museum Onufri, Located in the Inner Part of Saint Mary Church in Berat Castel, Berat Albania
Our walk in the castle will take us to Onufri Museum which is set up inside the Cathedral “Assumption of Saint Mary ” renovated in the 18th century. Beside the beautifully carved Iconostasis you will admire as well the icons of the renowned Albanian painter "Onufri"
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The King Mosque, Rruga Kurt Pasha, Berat Albania
As we drive down to the city center we will visit the medieval center, King Mosque and Helveti Tekke and learn about the interesting cohabitation of two religious groups close to one another.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Halveti Teqe, Berat Albania
As we drive down to the city center we will visit the medieval center, King Mosque and Helveti Tekke and learn about the interesting cohabitation of two religious groups close to one another.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Quarter Of Gorica, Berat Albania
Next stop is in the old quarters of Mangalem and Gorica that connect with each other by the Gorica Bridge over the Osumi River.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gorica Bridge, Berat 5001 Albania
A very important connecting junction between the two parts of the city, the Gorica Bridge is mentioned for the first time in the 17th century by the Turkish traveler Evliah Çelebi, who wrote that that bridge was initially constructed of oak beams placed on stone supports. According to a book in the Church of Saint George (1777), the Gorica Bridge was built of stone by Ahmet Kurt Pasha.
Duration: 10 minutes
Included
- Tour Guide
- Transportation
- Entry/Admission - Berat Castle
- Entry/Admission - National Iconographic Museum Onufri
- Entry/Admission - The King Mosque
- Entry/Admission - Halveti Teqe
Not included
- Meals
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Don’t forget your sunglasses and hats
- Comfortable shoes - there will be a lot of walking on uneven surfaces
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
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Cultural
75%
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Excellent tour, the castle and museum are well worth a visit. The paintings in the monastery are superb. Our guide Marti was very knowledgeable, amusing and took us to a very welcoming family restaurant for a most enjoyable and authentic Albanian meal. Highly recommended