UNESCO Berat kasteel en stadstour met gids vanuit Durres/Golem
Beschrijving
Ervaar de UNESCO-werelderfgoedstad Berat en de landschappelijke schoonheid van het Belshi-meer tijdens een directe, begeleide dagtocht vanuit Durres. De route begint met een korte stop bij Belshi Lake, perfect voor fotografie en een korte wandeling langs de promenade. In Berat leidt uw Gids u door het historische kasteel van Berat, waarbij u de geschiedenis ervan uitlegt terwijl u geniet van een panoramisch uitzicht op de vallei van de Osumi-rivier. Tijdens het verkennen van het kasteelterrein heeft u de tijd om optioneel het National Iconographic Museum Onufri in uw eigen tempo te bezoeken. Na de kasteeltour is er een optionele stop voor de lunch in een traditioneel restaurant. De begeleide wandeltocht gaat vervolgens verder naar beneden naar de iconische wijken Mangalem en Gorica, zodat u de bewaard gebleven Ottomaanse architectuur die de stad zijn unieke karakter geeft van dichtbij kunt observeren voordat u direct teruggaat naar uw hotel.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Reizigers zullen genieten van een schilderachtige stop bij Belshi Lake om te genieten van het panoramische uitzicht en een wandeling langs de promenade. Dit is een geweldige gelegenheid voor fotografie en een korte rust voordat u verder rijdt naar Berat.
Uw Gids leidt een wandeltocht binnen de muren van dit historische fort. Reizigers zullen de oude stenen straten verkennen, historische ruïnes zien en genieten van een prachtig uitzicht op de vallei van de Osumi-rivier vanaf de belangrijkste uitzichtpunten.
Reizigers hebben de mogelijkheid om dit museum gelegen in de Kathedraal van de Dormition van St. Mary te bezoeken. Het herbergt een opmerkelijke collectie Albanese iconografie en religieuze kunst.
De Gids neemt reizigers mee op een wandeltocht door de historische wijken Mangalem en Gorica. Reizigers zien de iconische witte Ottomaanse huizen, leren over de unieke architectuur van de stad en hebben vrije tijd om te verkennen of lunchen in een lokaal restaurant.
Neem een korte pauze voor foto's bij deze historische 18e-eeuwse Ottomaanse stenen brug. Het is het belangrijkste uitkijkpunt voor panoramische opnamen van de wijk Mangalem en de rivier de Osumi.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
* Pick-up is beschikbaar bij alle hotels, resorts en prive-accommodaties binnen de Durres en Golem gebieden. * Geef uw exacte naam of adres van het hotel door tijdens het reserveren. * Als uw accommodatie zich in een gebied of straat bevindt die moeilijk toegankelijk is voor voertuigen, verwijzen wij u naar een handig ontmoetingspunt dicht bij uw hotel. * Het team neemt de avond voor uw tour contact met u op via WhatsApp om uw exacte ophaaltijd binnen het 1 uur venster te bevestigen. * Wacht 10 minuten voor uw bevestigde ophaaltijd in de lobby van uw hotel of bij de hoofdingang.
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Hulpdieren toegestaan
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Kinderen moeten bij een volwassene op schoot zitten
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met ruggengraatletsel
- Niet aanbevolen voor zwangere reizigers
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met een slechte cardiovasculaire gezondheid
- Reizigers moeten ten minste een gemiddelde conditie hebben
Beoordelingen(9)
I had a wonderful trip to Berat with Eni! He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the city’s history and culture. He made the tour engaging and enjoyable, answering all our questions with enthusiasm. I highly recommend Eni to anyone looking for an informative and memorable experience in Berat. Thank you!
we loved it so much our guide Eni was so helpful and informative he shared so many interesting facts and about the history he was so professional, we enjoyed our time so much
The tour itinerary clearly stated that it included a visit to Lake Belsh. However, this part of the tour was omitted without any prior notice or explanation. Instead, our guide simply told us that visiting the lake was “not worth it,” that it would take too much time, and that we would return to the hotel earlier if we skipped it. This is not acceptable. I booked this excursion because it included Lake Belsh, and I was genuinely looking forward to visiting it. It is not the guide’s role to decide which parts of the advertised itinerary should be skipped based on personal opinion. Furthermore, while we were in Berat, the guide did not provide clear information about the amount of free time available for sightseeing. As a result, we were constantly unsure of how much time we had, which made it difficult to explore the town at a relaxed pace and fully enjoy the experience. I am very disappointed that the tour I paid for was not delivered as advertised, and I would appreciate an explanation as well as appropriate compensation for the part of the itinerary that was not provided.
I recommend this tour to everyone I know that is visiting Albania, it is definitely worth the time and money. The pickup was precise, on time and the trip to Berat and back was very comfortable. The guide was amazing, he really made the tour better and we had a lot of fun in the beautiful city of Berat. 🐈
A mixed day - on the positive side our guide Arbor was lovely, very accommodating and helpful. He contacted us the night before with details and kept in touch this morning re pick up arrangements. The castle was the first stop with lovely views down to the valley, some useful information if a little limited and again Arbor was very caring in terms of checking everyone was ok as some members of the group were finding it difficult in the heat. On to Berat and a short walk along the river with a brief pause for information about the windows, before another short walk to see the house of the Pasha again with some information. The old Ottoman houses are beautiful and we would have liked further information about them or pointing in the right direction as to what else we should be looking at in the city. Free time followed and we went for lunch to the recommended restaurant which was charming and the food was fabulous, particularly the stuffed aubergine! We had half an hour to kill and ended up wandering along the river towards the minibus and stopping for a cool drink. Our expectation was that we would then go to Belshi Lake as per the advertised itinerary. This was not the case, we returned to Durres and when we queried why we hadn't gone there the response was that the traffic was too heavy. I'm sure the traffic doesn't vary too much day to day but even if it does the trip should make clear that the second part of the day is traffic dependent. Also there was no discussion or communication with the group that a key part of the itinerary was being cut. So, in summary a mixed day with both good and less good elements.
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We are delighted that Arbor provided such a helpful and attentive service, and we are glad you enjoyed the castle views and the local cuisine. I would like to sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the visit to Belshi Lake. While traffic can sometimes be a factor in our region, the primary reason for this change was the intense heatwave we are currently experiencing. The castle site offers little to no protection from the sun, and we made a safety-conscious decision to prioritize the wellbeing of our guests. Had we proceeded with the original itinerary, the group would have been required to climb and tour the castle during the peak, most dangerous hours of the sun. We felt it was necessary to protect everyone from the risks associated with such high temperatures. That said, I completely agree with your point about communication. Even when changes are made with safety in mind, it is our responsibility to discuss these adjustments clearly and transparently with you so you understand the "why" behind the decision. We failed to do that in this instance, and we are sorry for the resulting frustration. We are currently reviewing our operational protocols to ensure our guests are kept fully informed of any itinerary changes in the future. Your feedback regarding the need for more in-depth historical insights and better guidance during free time is also very valuable; we will be working with our team to enhance the quality and depth of information provided on our tours. We value your business and hope you might consider giving us another chance to provide the complete, flawless experience you expected. Best regards, The AlbShuttle Team
Fantastic experience, usually not a fan of guided tours but Daniel honestly changed my perception of them. So much fun and such an interesting trip. 100% will be back.
Once again the best tour guide and excursion company one can book with. I had a booking with a different company and was let down, but Daniel came to my rescue and offered a last minute trip and saved the day. I recommend the trip to everyone. The views are fantastic, the guide has plenty of information and really tries to make the day worthwhile. Thank you again Daniel. Saved our holiday!
A really relaxing, fun trip to Berat, with a really warm and friendly driver, Daniel. Really genuine care that we'd have a great experience. And great choice of restaurant for lunch too! Delicious house salad!!
Daniel was an excellent guide for empathy and professionalism
