From Tirana/Durres: Berat city and Belshi lake daily trip
Description
Join this guided tour to discover the UNESCO World Heritage city of Berat, learn fascinating stories from your knowledgeable guide, enjoy delicious local food, and take in the breathtaking scenery along the way.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your tour guide will pick you up either from your accommodation or a nearby meeting point for an easy start to the day. Get comfortable on the bus while your guide shares fun facts and interesting information about Albania and its lifestyle, making sure everything runs smoothly.
The first stop is after about an hour of driving, in the small town of Belsh. Here you’ll have 30 minutes to stretch your legs, enjoy a coffee, and take in the charm of this non-touristic area with its peaceful small lake and quiet surroundings. It’s a much nicer break than stopping at a gas station!
The journey then continues for another hour towards Berat, with your guide providing insights about the areas you pass through. Upon arrival, your first stop will be Berat Castle – a large hilltop fortress where people still live inside the walls. The castle is full of history, dotted with old houses, churches, and mosques. You’ll enjoy a 2-hour guided walking tour, stopping at the most important landmarks while taking in panoramic views from the top of the hill. Don’t forget your camera!
From the castle, the bus will take you down to the Osum River Bridge, where you’ll have a closer view of the two historical neighborhoods, Gorica and Mangalem, as well as the iconic Gorica Bridge. After the sightseeing, your guide will give you free time to have lunch, enjoy a drink, and explore Berat at your own pace. IMPORTANT: During November - April some museums may be closed on Mondays. IMPORTANT: If you need anything during the tour, please speak to your guide – we want to make sure you have the best experience possible
After a wonderful day, you’ll drive back to Tirana. On the way, your tour guide will also share some recommendations on things to do and places to explore in Tirana to make the most of your stay.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The tour guide will send you a photo of the Van and also the live location in WhatsApp.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
- Please be advised that children under 4 years of age are not allowed on this tour.
Reviews(42)
It was a Very nice trip. The bus was comfortable, the guide was skilled and gave lot of information about Albania and the sites. Only the pick up needs improvement. E stayed 30 minutes on the sun. I understand that traffic conditions are changing, but all of my tours was delayed minimum 30 minutes.
Good organised. Friendly and nice guide. Would recommend!
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted you enjoyed the well-organized tour and appreciated our friendly guide. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another great experience in Albania! 😊
NO ONE sent me an update on the pick up time. I was left sitting on the corner of a VERY busy street in central Tirana for more than an hour. Then the company tried to blame ME for not getting a message that was never received!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Unfortunately, we didn’t love this tour. Our guide, Paula, wasn’t very engaging. Sorry Paula! She provided very limited information about Albania in the bus and instead chose to use a WhatsApp group to provide information. The tour was in English yet several Italians requested she also speak Italian. While I appreciate Paula accommodating those few people, it extended the time explaining things in two languages. The tickets to get into the museum at Berat castle was pure chaos. It would’ve been better to discuss the option to go into the museum while on the bus and collect the money then. Berat was beautiful but not much to do. Spent way too much time there. Paula told us there was a bazar and just pointed across the river leaving everyone very confused on where to go. We never found this so-called bazar. Just disappointed after having a fantastic tour with the same company the day before.
The tour was very organised and time management was really well handled by our tour guide Denis. Worth it over all !!
Thank you for your great review! We're delighted you enjoyed the tour and appreciated Denis's organization and excellent time management. It's wonderful to hear the experience was worth it overall. We hope to welcome you again soon for another adventure in Albania! 😊
I really enjoyed Kladji 's tour of Berat it was fantastic. He was very professional despite traffic and cycling event delaying the tour. He kept everyone calm and was super informative, funny and professional. Everyone was really I would highly recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed your tour of Berat with Klajdi. We're especially happy that his professionalism, humor, and knowledge helped make the day enjoyable despite the unexpected traffic and cycling event. Thank you for your recommendation—we hope to welcome you again soon! 😊
A lovely and informative tour of Berat! We recommend it for travellers with a few days in Tirana.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed discovering Berat and appreciated the informative experience. We're happy to hear you would recommend this tour to other travelers visiting Tirana. We hope to welcome you again soon for another adventure in Albania! 😊
Amazing experience! The guide Klajdi is so kind and he provided the best knowledge about Berat and about Albania as well. Definitely I recommend booking a trip with them and visiting Berat Castle and the surrounding area. 😎
Thank you for your amazing review! We're delighted you enjoyed your Berat experience and that Klajdi's kindness and knowledge made the tour special. We're happy you discovered the beauty of Berat Castle and the surrounding area with us. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again soon! 😊
We really enjoyed this tour. The bus was very comfortable and air-conditioned. The guide was very attentive and explained everything brilliantly! Perfect for getting to know Berat and learning more about Albanian history. I highly recommend it!
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re so happy you enjoyed the comfortable trip and learned more about Berat and Albanian history. Thank you for the recommendation 🌟🇦🇱
Great tour. Noel, our guide, was very professional and kind. Very clear and detailed pickup instructions. We absolutely recommend it.
Thank you for your fantastic review! 😊 We’re happy you enjoyed the tour with Noel and found the pickup instructions clear and helpful. Thank you for the recommendation 🌟
