Private Tour
Private Day Tour in Berati City from Tirana with Lunch
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What sets our tour apart and makes it truly unique is our commitment to providing travelers with an authentic Albanian cultural experience. We immerse our guests in the heart of the country, from city exploration to castle visits and sharing a traditional meal with a local family living within the castle walls. To add an extra dimension to this exceptional journey, we choose a different route for our return to Tirana, taking us through Durres City. This coastal gem offers travelers the chance to relax on its sandy shores and witness a breathtaking Adriatic sunset, making our tour an unforgettable blend of culture and natural beauty.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is already included in the total duration of the tour
The company offers lunch options tailored to individual dietary preferences and requirements, such as accommodating nut allergies, lactose intolerance, providing halal food, etc.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
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Entry fees
Lunch
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What To Expect
Belsh
Our enchanting journey commences in Tirana. Halfway to Berati City, we'll encounter the tranquil town of Belsh. Here, we'll pause for a brief coffee beside the largest of the towns 84 lakes, relishing our coffee while taking in the breathtaking scenery.
Berat Castle
Finally, we reach Berat City, famously known as the "City of a Thousand Windows." Before entering the city center, we'll ascend the castle hill for a visit to the castle itself. On the walking tour of the castle we will learn the history of this ancient city while visiting several sites like: -Saint Mary of Blachernae Church, the oldest church in Berat -Church of the Holy Trinity -The Water Cisterns of the Castle -The Red Mosque -Constantine the Great Garden ...and much more. Following this immersive experience, we'll enjoy a traditional Albanian lunch with a local family residing within the castle, providing a deeper insight into Albanian culture.
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Private Day Tour in Berati City from Tirana with Lunch
Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unsatisfying private day trip to Berat
Tess C,
Nov 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00We booked a private tour to Berat from Durrës. The tour company was Albanian Travel and Tours. Our guide was Henri, who stepped in when the original guide couldn’t do it. We settled on the itinerary, including subbing in a trip to the Roman ruins in Apollonia. We had a good morning. We made conversation on the ride to Berat. Once there he provided general information about the castle. We would have preferred to get more cultural context about the Castle, such as what life was like there, economic background, anything other than just the basic facts that we could get on Wikipedia. Lunch was quite good, but Henri barely spoke to us. Again, no context for what we were eating other than the names of each item. We tried to coax some conversation and he did engage when talking about his childhood. We got to Apollonia at 3:30; the museum closed at 4:00. We feel it was his responsibility to help us stay on a schedule that would have allowed for time to see the site and a bit of the museum. On site he provided brief info about the Roman era, although a bit of it was incorrect. No context for the monastery. The drive back to Durrës was mostly silent. Again, we tried to coax some conversation, to no avail. We’ve done a lot of tours in the last 5 months and in all of them the guides have given us in depth facts about the sites and additional context, such as cultural info or funny stories. They never lacked for topics to talk about. Our experience with Henri was the opposite. For example, we asked some questions about the communist dictatorship and got brief responses. We’re from the US and thus don’t have much understanding of the political history of Albania; we were hoping to learn more about modern history but Henri didn’t offer much. What he did share, which saddened us, was his generally negative opinions about Albania and Albanians. Lastly, he was periodically on his phone while driving (a couple times to figure out the route), which felt unsafe. In short, the tour was pretty uncomfortable and definitely not what we expected and definitely not worth what we paid. For what we paid we hoped to come away having learned a lot, having a fun experience and having a positive outlook on Albania. We learned some but the majority of the time it felt unsatisfying and uncomfortable. We should not have to coax info or conversation from a guide. We don’t know what other guides from this agency are like, but based on our experience we would not use the agency again. We’ll also think twice before booking through Viator again.
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