Discover the rich history of Berat on a full-day tour from Tirana. Explore ancient civilizations, Roman culture, medieval landmarks, Ottoman influence, and more in this mosaic city.
Discover the rich history of Berat on a full-day tour from Tirana. Explore ancient civilizations, Roman culture, medieval landmarks, Ottoman influence, and more in this mosaic city.
- Bachelors’ Mosque - Travel to Berat, a journey of approximately 2.5 hours. The tour begins in the lower part of the city with a visit to the Bachelor’s Mosque. This 19th-century mosque, located by the Osumi River, was constructed for unmarried shop assistants and junior craftsmen. It is nestled among elegant Ottoman-era shopfronts along the river….
- Bachelors’ Mosque - Travel to Berat, a journey of approximately 2.5 hours. The tour begins in the lower part of the city with a visit to the Bachelor’s Mosque. This 19th-century mosque, located by the Osumi River, was constructed for unmarried shop assistants and junior craftsmen. It is nestled among elegant Ottoman-era shopfronts along the river.
- Berat Castle - Ascend the narrow stone paths that wind between characteristic houses, where local women sell traditionally handcrafted linen, passed down from their grandmothers. Some of these women will demonstrate the techniques used to create these linens. The city, and particularly the castle, is fascinating because people continue to live there as they have for centuries. Berat Castle, also known as the Citadel of Berat and castle quarter, is a fortress that overlooks the town of Berat.
- National Iconographic Museum Onufri - Explore the “Onufri” Museum, dedicated to Byzantine art and iconography, located within the castle. Onufri was a renowned church painter, famous for his unique style that combined red, orange, and gold colors, a technique that remains a mystery.
- National Ethnographic Museum Berat - Visit the Ethnographic Museum, housed in a remarkable, typical 18th-century two-story Berat residence, showcasing a variety of everyday objects from the city’s history.
- Xhamia Mbret - Discover the Lead Mosque, a historical mosque from the 16th century, named for the lead coating on its dome-shaped roofs.
- Gorica Bridge - Gorica Bridge, spanning the Osum River, is a notable landmark in Berat, Albania. It is one of the oldest and most renowned Ottoman bridges in the country.
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Quarter Of Gorica - The Quarter of Gorica is an ancient area featuring a cluster of old homes and buildings on a hillside. These structures are distinguished by their half-whitewashed stone walls and numerous windows facing the river.
Return to Tirana, with a driving time of approximately 2.5 hours.

- Entrance Fees Included
- Guided Tours with English-Speaking Guide
- Air-Conditioned Transportation
- Entrance Fees Included
- Guided Tours with English-Speaking Guide
- Air-Conditioned Transportation
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Health/Travel insurance
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Health/Travel insurance
Berat, with its history spanning over 2400 years, is a melting pot of various cultures and influences. This city is a vibrant blend of local ancient civilizations dating back to the 6th Century BC, combined with elements of Roman culture, influences from the medieval period, Eastern Ottoman sway, and transformations under communism. The city of Berat…
Berat, with its history spanning over 2400 years, is a melting pot of various cultures and influences. This city is a vibrant blend of local ancient civilizations dating back to the 6th Century BC, combined with elements of Roman culture, influences from the medieval period, Eastern Ottoman sway, and transformations under communism. The city of Berat also stands out for its rich traditional culture, heritage, and the harmony of its religious practices.
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