One Day Tour: Tirana – Berat – Tirana

Duration: Full Day (8–9 hours)
Departure: 08:30 AM from your hotel in Tirana
Transportation: Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle (VW ID.4 Pro – 2025)
Languages: English 🇬🇧 | Italian 🇮🇹 | Swedish 🇸🇪 | French 🇫🇷
Availability: All year round

Tour Overview

Explore the ancient UNESCO World Heritage city of Berat, also known as “The City of a Thousand Windows.” Famous for its rare Ottoman architecture, stunning hilltop castle, and breathtaking views over the Osum River, Berat is a cultural treasure of Albania. Wander through historic stone streets, visit traditional houses, and immerse yourself in centuries of history, faith, and heritage.

Itinerary

08:30 – Pickup from your hotel in Tirana
Departure toward Berat with scenic countryside views.

10:30 – Arrival in Berat / Visit to Berat Castle (Kalaja e Beratit)
Explore one of the few inhabited castles in Europe, with ancient churches, historic ruins, and stunning panoramas.

11:30 – Visit to the Onufri Museum (optional)
Discover masterpieces of 16th-century Byzantine iconography by Albanian artist Onufri inside the Cathedral of the Dormition of St. Mary.

12:15 – Visit to Mangalem & Gorica Quarters
Explore the heart of historic Berat, walking through the famous white hillside houses and over the Gorica Bridge.

13:30 – Free time for lunch (not included)
Enjoy traditional Albanian food in a local restaurant by the river.

15:00 – Visit to Ethnographic Museum (optional)
Experience life in a traditional 18th-century Albanian house.

16:00 – Departure back to Tirana
Return to your hotel around 18:00.

What’s Included

Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Private transportation
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Entrance fee to Berat Castle
Bottled water

Not Included

Lunch
Entrance tickets to optional museums
Personal expenses
Tips (optional)

Price: €99 per person