Private Day Trip to Berat: Exploring the City of One Thousand Windows
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Berat
Discover the enchanting city of Berat on a private day trip. Explore its ancient history, unique architecture, and the famous 'City of One Thousand Windows'. Book now!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Berat Castle - Berat Castle, apart from being one of the biggest inhabited in Albania, also represents a unique combination of different styles and epochs, such as Roman, Byzantine, Albanian and Ottoman.
- Kisha Shen Triadha (Holy Trinity Church) - The Holy Trinity Church stands near the garrison walls, in the south of the fortress of Berat. It has got a very beautiful panoramic position. It is built on steep terrain, directly above the natural rock.
- National Iconographic Museum Onufri - The Museum holds 200 artwork objects, icons and liturgical items dated from the 14th century to the 20th, brought together from several churches and monasteries of the region.
- The King Mosque - The King Mosque, also known as the Sultan’s Mosque (Xhamia e Sulltanit) or Sultan Bayezid Mosque, is a mosque and a Cultural Monument, Berat, Albania.
- Mangalem - The unique and original architecture of the houses is assumed to belong mainly to the construction phase of the XVIII-XIX centuries, by combining elements of stone and wood. The compactness of the constructions, their perfect connection to the land where they are located and the more or less identical architectural appearance, make this ensemble one of the most attractive spots in the historic center of Berat.
- Gorica Bridge - As a very important link between the two parts of the city in the XVIII century (1777), according to a note from a book of St. George’s church, the “Gorica” bridge was built of stone by the local ruler of Berat, Ahmet Kurt Pasha. In 1880 it was overthrown by numerous Osumi River floods. Frequent interventions in its construction, until late in the 1930s, have greatly transformed the monument from its original construction.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned car transport
- All applicable fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Everything else that is not mentioned in the :What’s included” section.
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Berat is a historical city in Albania that boasts of a history dating back 2400 years. Known for its distinct architecture, which features quaint houses with unique facades filled with an abundance of windows stacked upon each other, it is no wonder that it’s often referred to as ‘The city of One Thousand Windows’. Berat’s rich heritage and unique culture has earned it a spot in UNESCO since 2008.
Location
Berat Castle
Rruga Mihal Komnena
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Linda_s
Sep 16, 2023
Private Tour of Berat - We had a wonderful private tour of Berat. We were a group of 8 and had a driver (Blair) and guide (Taulant). Both were very informative, personable and professional. We visited the Berat/Kalaja Castle and City of 1000 windows. Not only did we enjoy the historic tour but Taulant also shared his personal experiences growing up in Albania and took us to a great restaurant in the castle area (Onufri Restaurant). I would highly recommend this tour. Ask for Taulant. He was fantastic.
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