Berat City UNESCO Tour, Berat Castle & Belshi Lake Day Trip from Tirana
by Smart Tour Albania
Choose from 1 available option
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€50Overview
Berat is a historic city in Albania known for its Ottoman architecture and status as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This bus day trip from Tirana lasts about 9 to 10 hours and includes transportation, a guide, and pickup and drop-off in Tirana. The tour begins with a stop at Belshi Lake, a quiet natural area near a small town, where travelers can pause to enjoy the surroundings. Next, the group visits Berat Castle, a fortress where residents still live within the walls. Visitors explore the castle grounds, see Byzantine churches, and have the option to visit the Onufri Museum, which features religious artworks with red and gold colors. Afterward, the tour continues with a walk through the old neighborhoods of Mangalemi and Gorica, connected by the Gorica Bridge over the Osumi River. The tour includes approximately two and a half hours of free time in the newer part of Berat to explore independently and have lunch. The return trip takes travelers back to Tirana. Note that museums may be closed on Mondays from November to May. The tour requires basic fitness and comfortable shoes for walking on uneven and hilly paths inside the castle.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Belsh
The tour starts with pickup from the designated location and proceeds to Berat, stopping first at Belshi Lake. The lake is located near a small town and offers a peaceful setting to relax before continuing to Berat.
30 min
Berat Castle
Upon arriving in Berat, the group visits Berat Castle, a historic fortress still inhabited by locals. Inside, visitors can see several well-preserved Byzantine churches. There is an optional visit to the Onufri Museum, which displays a collection of sacred artworks characterized by vivid red and gold colors.
120 min
Gorica Bridge
After the castle and museum visit, the tour includes a walk through the old neighborhoods of Mangalemi and Gorica. These areas are divided by the Osumi River and connected by the Gorica Bridge, a notable local landmark.
15 min
Berat
After experiencing the culture and history, there is 2 hour 30 minutes of free time to explore the New Berat city independently. Visitors can take photos, have lunch, and walk around before the return to Tirana. Note that from November to May, most museums may be closed on Mondays.
120 min
Tirana
If the hotel pick-up option is selected, guests might need to walk between 1 and 10 minutes to a nearby main street due to some hotels being on narrow streets inaccessible to buses. Final tour details and pick-up times are sent by email and WhatsApp the night before the tour, between 22:00 and midnight. Pick-up times may vary slightly, so it is important to check the message, even the next morning if asleep. Communication during the tour is via WhatsApp, requiring mobile data or roaming. Participants should have a basic fitness level to complete the tour comfortably.
Meeting point
Start the tour at 09:45 AM near the Selman Stërmasi Stadium, Rruga Gjin Bue Shpata, Tirana. Pickup details: Please wait in front of the entrance of Proper Pizza "Stadiumi Dinamo".
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Berat City UNESCO Tour, Berat Castle & Belshi Lake Day Trip from Tirana
by Smart Tour Albania
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€50Overview
Berat is a historic city in Albania known for its Ottoman architecture and status as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This bus day trip from Tirana lasts about 9 to 10 hours and includes transportation, a guide, and pickup and drop-off in Tirana. The tour begins with a stop at Belshi Lake, a quiet natural area near a small town, where travelers can pause to enjoy the surroundings. Next, the group visits Berat Castle, a fortress where residents still live within the walls. Visitors explore the castle grounds, see Byzantine churches, and have the option to visit the Onufri Museum, which features religious artworks with red and gold colors. Afterward, the tour continues with a walk through the old neighborhoods of Mangalemi and Gorica, connected by the Gorica Bridge over the Osumi River. The tour includes approximately two and a half hours of free time in the newer part of Berat to explore independently and have lunch. The return trip takes travelers back to Tirana. Note that museums may be closed on Mondays from November to May. The tour requires basic fitness and comfortable shoes for walking on uneven and hilly paths inside the castle.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Belsh
The tour starts with pickup from the designated location and proceeds to Berat, stopping first at Belshi Lake. The lake is located near a small town and offers a peaceful setting to relax before continuing to Berat.
30 min
Berat Castle
Upon arriving in Berat, the group visits Berat Castle, a historic fortress still inhabited by locals. Inside, visitors can see several well-preserved Byzantine churches. There is an optional visit to the Onufri Museum, which displays a collection of sacred artworks characterized by vivid red and gold colors.
120 min
Gorica Bridge
After the castle and museum visit, the tour includes a walk through the old neighborhoods of Mangalemi and Gorica. These areas are divided by the Osumi River and connected by the Gorica Bridge, a notable local landmark.
15 min
Berat
After experiencing the culture and history, there is 2 hour 30 minutes of free time to explore the New Berat city independently. Visitors can take photos, have lunch, and walk around before the return to Tirana. Note that from November to May, most museums may be closed on Mondays.
120 min
Tirana
If the hotel pick-up option is selected, guests might need to walk between 1 and 10 minutes to a nearby main street due to some hotels being on narrow streets inaccessible to buses. Final tour details and pick-up times are sent by email and WhatsApp the night before the tour, between 22:00 and midnight. Pick-up times may vary slightly, so it is important to check the message, even the next morning if asleep. Communication during the tour is via WhatsApp, requiring mobile data or roaming. Participants should have a basic fitness level to complete the tour comfortably.
Meeting point
Start the tour at 09:45 AM near the Selman Stërmasi Stadium, Rruga Gjin Bue Shpata, Tirana. Pickup details: Please wait in front of the entrance of Proper Pizza "Stadiumi Dinamo".
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.