Discover the oldest cities in Albania on a full-day tour from Tirana. Enjoy the view of the Adriatic Sea, learn the legends of the old city of Berat, and enjoy the traditional food and drinks of the area.
Visit two of the country’s most interesting towns in an easy and economical way on this tour, which includes a life guide to ensure you don’t miss any highlights and discover background on what you see. Head for Durres to visit its impressive Roman amphitheatre and 6th-century Venetian Tower before continuing to Berat to explore its 13th-century castle, picturesque old quarters, Mangalemi and Gorica.
Next we head tawords Berat, visiting the areas of Castle, Mangalemi and Gorica. Walk to the most beautiful spots, visit the Sultan Mosque. Up in the castle we visit the Holy Trinity church donated from a byzantin emperor in 14 centary. An optional visit to Onufri icons church/museum which honours the many Albanian master painters of the 15 to 19 century. A photo stop in the balcony of the castle where the lower city is seen from the top.
After lunch time we leave Berat and depart for Tirana driving from the inland road, not cost road, and make a short photo stop in Belshi Lake.