Berat, Durres, Elbasan in one Day - Religious Harmony in Albania
Overview
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8 hours
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On this tour you will learn about the history of the Western Balkans’ People Religions, the Illyrians, the Christianity in Albania, since the first century AD, the first churches, the traditional and cultural context where they thrived throughout different historical periods till nowadays, including Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant religious groups. Next, you will learn how Islam took root in the country, during medieval times, including Muslims and Bektashi religious groups. Learn how Albanians surrendered NO Jewish to the Nazi authorities during WW2, saving and sheltering them.
Learn about the facts that lead all 6 different religious groups to live in harmony for millenniums. Immerse yourself in the Albanian nature beauties and cultural traditions of locals. You will get amazed while you visit the historical sights of Durres, Berat, and Elbasan, including the chance to admire the wonderful vistas along the road on a one-day trip.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Venetian Tower of Durres
Durrës Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Durrësit) is the fortified part of the old city of Durrës. It is enclosed by city walls built in the late 5th century, and repaired and reinforced in the Middle Ages and early modern periods.
Durres Amphitheatre
Surely one of the greatest pieces of ancient architecture in Albania, if not the Balkans, the Durres Amphitheatre was built in 100AD by Hadrian and was only rediscovered in the 1960s. It was used for about 300 years and back then it could as many as 20,000 spectators.
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Berat, Durres, Elbasan in one Day - Religious Harmony in Albania
Pickup included
What‘s Included
A Certified National Tourist Guide in English
Private Transportation 1-4 People
Everything that is not mentioned in "What's Included" Section
Meals and drinks
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting cultural tour
Ilham G,Aug 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice cultural tour with a beautiful UNESCO-site Berat and and other equally beautiful towns Durres & Elbasan. Nice architecture, picturesque views, seaside in Durres and full of interesting history. A guide, Tauland, was very informative, flexible & effective, with whom the day passed full of newly learned things & experiencies.
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