1001 Windows of Berat & Golden Sunset in Apollonia

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Berat is the most visited Touristic town in Albania, the best preserved ancient town, 2400 years of living history. Apollonia, on the other hand is one of the most important ancient towns, starting point of the famous 'Via Egnatia' roman road.

Let us take you to experience the brilliant past, the troubled present and the hopeful bright future of these places, full of 1001 mysteries, legends, history, culture, natural beauty, culinary delights, traditions...

it takes professionals, full of local knowledge, who give you insight to make this for you one of the best Trips in your lifetime.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Best traditional lunch can be reserved for +10€ / person

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What To Expect

Berat

After breakfast at the hotel depart for Berat a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Berat has got two old neighborhoods, Gorica and Mangalem. In 1417 the town was occupied by the Turks who build quite a few mosques in the area below the town’s old castle. Berat is situated at the foot of Tomorri Mountain and on the shores of River Osum. Built in white on a slope of green with the river at its feet, it offers a striking view as soon as it becomes visible. It is famous for its white-washed houses with their many windows which seem to have been built on top of each other, that give it the nickname “town of a thousand & one windows”. It retains a unique style of architecture, with narrow and stone paved streets

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Berat Castle

Berat a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Being more than 2400 year old Berat it is one of the most attractive towns in Albania. Established in the 3rd century B.C by an Illyrian tribe of central Albania with a protective castle, it was known as the fortified city of Antipatrea. The castle is the only one in Albania that still has houses and inhabitants within its walls, going about their daily life in exactly the same place their predecessors did centuries ago. We will visit the Castle, St Marys Church turned Onufri Museum which houses an amazingly diverse collection of Icons and two other churches not open to the public. Onufri whose name has been given to this Icon museum was an Albanian master painter of the 16th century who painted many church icons in Albania and Greece and is famous for its red colour named after him. Berat is also famous, as two of the oldest bibles “New Testaments” one from 6th century and one from 9th century AD have been found here. Lunch can be a special in a traditional house within the castle run by a local couple.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

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