Explore Berat(UNESCO) and Apollonia from Tirana/Durres
Overview
This is a lovely tour that shows one of the oldest towns in Albania. First, we will get back to antiquity by visiting Apollonia, a city that was found in the 7th century B.C., by Greek settlers from Corinth and Corcyra. In the first century B.C., Octavian Augustus studied philosophy there until he heard news of Caesar’s murder in the Senate and went on to become the next emperor. Berat castle it is the biggest inhabited castle in Albania. Our guide will show you the way how the Albanians live and how they have built the typical houses in central Albania. We will also visit the lower part of the town where we will see the Mangalemi neighborhood which gives the nickname of the "1000 Windows" city. Afterwards we will return from a different route which makes another highlight of this daytrip. The road is through the countryside and shows how the agriculture is developed in the central Albania. We will get to see hills, cultivated fields and natural lakes.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide/Driver for the whole day according to the language that you have requested
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Everything that is not mentioned in the section "Included"
- Tips/Gratuities for Guide/Driver
Meeting and Pickup
Our tour representative will be 15-20 minutes in advance before the departure at the pickup place.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Apollonia Archaeological Park
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Berat Castle
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
National Iconographic Museum Onufri
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Mangalem
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Belsh (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Activity code: C-209717P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- 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).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Guide/Driver for the whole day according to the language that you have requested.
- Dinner.
- Lunch.
- Everything that is not mentioned in the section "Included".
- Tips/Gratuities for Guide/Driver.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Explore Berat(UNESCO) and Apollonia from Tirana/Durres is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Explore Berat(UNESCO) and Apollonia from Tirana/Durres will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide/Driver for the whole day according to the language that you have requested
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Everything that is not mentioned in the section "Included"
- Tips/Gratuities for Guide/Driver
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
