UNESCO Berat and Belsh Day Trip from Tirana (3-6 Pax)

Overview

Available languages

Greek

English

Italian

Mobile ticket

Today you will learn about real Albania living in villages and also how they have lived centuries ago. Will head towards south-east of Albania, to Belsh, a small town which is the center of an area called Dumre plateau, known for more than 86 small karstic origin lakes.

Our day will continue heading south towards the 2000-year-old town of Berati, registered and protected by UNESCO as an important cultural heritage site since 2008. There we will visit the Berati fortress, one of the few fortresses in Albania that continue to be inhabited; it is set on a 187-meter-high hill, on the left side of the Osumi River slope.

Within the fortress, we will visit the Church of Saint Mary and the Onufri Museum within it, and a few byzantine churches. On the old quarter of Berat, coming down from the fortress, we will admire the characteristic architecture of the houses as well as the King Mosque, Bachelor’s Mosque, and Halvetie Teqe.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

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

Onufri Museum Ticket

Air-conditioned vehicle

Certified Guide

Everything else that is not mentioned at the Inclusion section.

Guide Gratuity

What To Expect

Belsh

At 8:30 am in the morning we will head towards the southeast of Albania, to Belsh, a small town which is the center of an area called Dumre plateau, known for more than 86 small karstic origin lakes. We will visit Belshi lake and enjoy a short walk on the town promenade. The whole area is known as the Tuscany of Albania

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Berat Castle

We will visit the Berati fortress, one of the few fortresses in Albania that continue to be inhabited; it is set on a 187-meter-high hill, on the left side of the Osumi River slope. Initially, a proto-urban settlement, in the 7th-5th century BC, as an important strategic point, it was converted into a fortress town with a length of up to 1,400 meters and a surface area of 10 ha. Within the fortress, we will visit the Church of Saint Mary and the Onufri Museum within it, and a few byzantine churches. Berat is a city registered and protected by UNESCO as an important cultural heritage since 2008.

3 hours • Admission Included

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UNESCO Berat and Belsh Day Trip from Tirana (3-6 Pax)

Reviews

4.71

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour
md115,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a very nice tour led by Peyon. He was was a pleasure to travel with. The tour included all of the sites in Berat, as well as a visit and coffee break in Belsh. In addition to the tour, Peyon provided an excellent lunch recommendation in Berat. As an added bonus, he recommended his favorite store for baclava in Tirana. 100% a pleasurable day. Communication with Albania My Way was prompt, and courteous, via email and WhatsApp. Pick up was punctual, as was all communication. Transportation was a very comfortable Mercedes Van. Great trip, would travel with them again.
Super detailed and enjoyable tour visiting multiple areas
Simon W,
Aug 11, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
The fort of Elbsan, the sights of Belsh, the history and architecture of Berat. The sights between locations. Aldo is extremely knowledgeable in the areas visited. Highly recommend!!!
A Small Group Day Trip to Berat & Belsh
Ananya G,
Aug 7, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Enjoyed a day trip from Tirana with a small group of five to UNESCO heritage site of Berat. Mr. Enri, the guide from Albania My Way was quite knowledgeable and helpful. The first stop during the tour was a stop at Belsh lake promenade where we enjoyed our coffee break. We visited the Berat castle, Onufri Museum as the highlights of the tour. Mr. Enri answered all our queries happily pertaining to the places of interest as well as Albanian culture to make it a memorable experience. Overall, the tour was well organised and enjoyable.
Loved it
Krista N,
Aug 2, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an absolutely amazing and informative tour. Berat and Belsh are both beautiful towns not to be missed. Eni, the guide, was phenomenal with her knowledge and easy going demeanor. Would definitely recommend
Visit of berat and blesh on July 20, 2022
isabellearen,
Jul 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a very rich day, well organized. The Aldo guide is very professional and shares the history of his country. I enjoyed Berat and its castle but also Blesh with its lake We were able to lunch the typical cuisine I recommend this tour
Memorable Day Trip to UNESCO Heritage site Berat & Belsh
ARINDAM G,
Jul 14, 2022
- Review from Viator
4.00
A value for money day trip from Tirana to one of the UNESCO heritage sites of Albania. Our tour guide Enri was quite knowledgeable, helpful and always attentive to any needs of our small group tour party of 5 people. Berat visit started with visiting the castle and Onufri museum (the famous Iconography museum), followed by visiting the Mangalem & Gorica Quarters connected by the Old & the new bridges. However, Belsh visit just included a coffee break stop on the Belsh Lake promenade. Overall, it was a memorable trip, enjoyed by all.
amazing tour to both well-known and lesser known Albania
SuperPicnicWoman,
May 7, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I picked this tour to Berat out of the many options because the addition of Belsh was unique. I was not disappointed. Belsh and the area around it certainly felt more traditional, something I hadn't seen before. Berat was awesome, and the Halveti Tekke and the church/museum inside the fortress were incredible. I am a person who researches absolutely everything about where I am going, and Eni was right there with me with knowledge of the layers of history, the many different ethnic groups, and the realities of life under communism and afterwards. I'd also like to note that in this region, it is normal to state your opinions about anything and everything. As a result, I've had several inappropriate (to me) and uncomfortable conversations during my trip. I appreciate that on this tour, Eni not only understood where to draw the line, but was also incredibly welcoming and hospitable, part of the reason I've fallen for this country.