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UNESCO Berat and Belsh Day Trip from Tirana (Min 3 Pax)

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8 to 9 hours (approx.)
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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.

What's Included

  • Onufri Museum Ticket
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Certified Guide
  • Everything else that is not mentioned at the Inclusion section.
  • Guide Gratuity
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Sheshi Skënderbej
Tiranë, Albania

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Belsh

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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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Berat Castle

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 of10 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.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Berat

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.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the UNESCO Berat and Belsh Day Trip from Tirana (Min 3 Pax)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Onufri Museum Ticket
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Certified Guide
  • Everything else that is not mentioned at the Inclusion section.
  • Guide Gratuity

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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