Visit Berat on a day trip from Saranda

Saranda, Albania

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Once you get to the city you will be taken to Berat Castle which dates back to 4rth century BC. There you will learn that Berat was invaded three times by the Ottomans, Romans and Bulgarians to became later on a big principality under the rule of Albanian noble family of Muzaka in the 14th century. Visit the castle as one the most marvelous sights of the city. It is one of the biggest inhabited Castles and has many Byzantine churches, as well as some mosques built during the Ottoman era which began in 1417. Our walk in the castle will take us to Onufri Museum which is set up inside the Cathedral “Assumption of Saint Mary ” renovated in the 18th century.Next stop is in the old quarters of Mangalem and Gorica that connect with each other by the Gorica Bridge over the Osumi River. Both quarters take pride of their architecture and rare shapes of the houses.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Berat County, Berat County

Departure for Berat at 9:00 am and you will be transferred towards this beautiful city for around 2,5 - 3 hours. This is one of the oldest and the pride of Albanian architecture. The three major neighborhoods of the old city are Mangalemi, Gorica, and Kala where the castle itself is located.

Duration: 3 hours

Inclusions

Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions

Entrance Fee at National Ethnographic Museum Ticket Price: 200 ALL
Entrance Fee at National Iconographic Museum Onufri Ticket Price: 200 ALL
Berat Castle entrance fee of 100 lek (about €0.75).

Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience 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
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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