Embark on a private one-day tour from Tirana to Apollonia and Berat, and explore UNESCO’s oldest human settlements. Discover the rich history, diverse cultures, and ancient churches of Apollonia and Berat.
- Tirana - .
- Apollonia Archaeological Park - We will leave Tirana at 8:00 am and head toward the south of Albania where the Ancient Archeologic Park of Apollonia is surrounded by soft, picturesque hills and Olive Trees. In around 2 hours drive we will reach the site, and begin its exploration.
Now only an archeological site, it has been one of the most famous Hellenic cities in the whole Adriatic. This State – City has been one of the most well-developed Classic Cities. The city was also a very important education Center, where the glorious Roman Emperor will follow its tuitition.
-
Berat Castle - We will leave the Site of Apollonia and head toward Central South Albania to the City of Many Windows, Berat. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 2008, Berat is an important city even today with more than 20 centuries of History. Surprisingly life has never been stoped throughout History and today, the Castle or “Kalaja” is the oldest neighborhood of the City. Inhabited by a mainly Christian Orthodox population, this part of the city has also the largest collection of churches dating from as early as the 14th century.
-
National Ethnographic Museum Berat - During the visit to the Ethnographic Museum of Berat you will understand how a local family uses to leave their everyday life. This unique house, turn into a museum in 1979, is one of the most classic examples of the Ottoman style of Architecture, fused with local specifics and the charm that all the city of Berat glows.
-
Quarter Of Gorica - During the 17th and 18th Century Berat was one of the most important cities in Albania and it also attracted citizens from all over the country to create settlements around the city. In this way, Gorica was created mainly as a merchant quarter especially with citizens from Voskopoja of South East of Albania. The white color of the city and the style were preserved creating in this way a city with two similar faces on 2 sides of Osumi river, connected through the Stone Bridge of Gorica.
-
Mangalem - Mangalem is probably the most scenic part of Berat. Lied steply in the Hill, just under the castle, it is characterized by a typical Architecture, White walls and many windows seeing the its other copy, Gorica. Mangalem was structured mainly in the Ottoman period and was definitely shaped as today after an earthquake where some parts of the city were destroyed. The style changed from a heavy towers style with small windows and stone to a lighter structure, with more windows and way lighter.
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional tour guide
- All entrance tickets included
- No fuel surcharges
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses and Souvenirs
UNESCO reports suggest that Ohrid, a town lying on the banks of Ohrid Lake, is among Europe’s most ancient human dwellings. Additionally, the lake itself is one of the oldest across the globe. For centuries, this region has been a meeting point for various cultures, traditions, and invasions.
Often dubbed as the ‘Balkan’s Jerusalem’, Ohrid has significantly influenced the proliferation of Slavic Orthodoxy. Reportedly, with 365 Churches each representing a day in the year and dating back to the 11th Century, this town has a rich history.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
