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Berat UNESCO City Full-Day Tour

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95% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| Tirana, Albania
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8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Visit the historic city of Berat with an expert guide providing live English and Italian commentary. Travel in total comfort from Tirana inside a premium 20-seat minibus.

What's Included

  • Guiding Service for the whole tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Berati castle entrance
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees in museums
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Berat

Leave the heavy city traffic behind and journey into the heart of Albanian heritage on a focused, full-day excursion from Tirana to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Berat. Traveling in the climate-controlled comfort of a spacious 19-seat minibus, you can sit back and relax as your professional, bilingual guide sets the stage for an unforgettable day of history and culture, delivering engaging live commentary simultaneously in both English and Italian. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive through the rolling Albanian countryside, broken up by a brief, refreshing stop at the tranquil Belshi Lake to stretch your legs and enjoy a quick coffee by the promenade. From there, you will head straight to the crown jewel of the trip: Berat, famously known as the "City of a Thousand Windows."
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Berat Castle

Step back in time as you ascend to the ancient Berat Castle, an inhabited fortress dating back to the 4th century BC that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Tomorr Mountains and the Osum River valley below. Your expert guide will lead you through its historic stone alleys, sharing the fascinating stories behind its Byzantine churches and Ottoman architecture.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kisha Shen Triadha (Holy Trinity Church)

The Holy Trinity Church in Berat, Albania, is a picturesque 13th- to 14th-century Byzantine-era Orthodox church located on a sloping hill inside the historic Berat Castle walls
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Quarter Of Mangalem

Break Time, for Descending from the citadel, you will embark on an intimate walking tour through the distinct historic quarters of Mangalemi and Gorica. Marvel at the signature white houses stacked gracefully up the hillsides and cross the iconic Gorica Bridge. With all unnecessary stops eliminated from this revised itinerary, you will enjoy maximum time to wander the ancient streets, take stunning photos, and absorb the unique atmosphere of Albania's most beautiful historic town before your comfortable return ride to Tirana.relaxing, in the lake of Belsh
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Maximum number of travelers may be more in some special holiday dates
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Berat UNESCO City Full-Day Tour?

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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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Berat UNESCO City Full-Day Tour?
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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Guiding Service for the whole tour.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Berati castle entrance.
  • Parking Fees.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
  • Entrance fees in museums.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Berat UNESCO City Full-Day Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Berat UNESCO City Full-Day Tour 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • Guiding Service for the whole tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Berati castle entrance
  • Parking Fees
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees in museums

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Maximum number of travelers may be more in some special holiday dates
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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