Discover Berat, which is inarguably one of the most beautiful towns in Albania! Go back to the Ottoman era and find the castle along with its churches. Visit a village close by Berat, the perfect place to spend a weekend, exploring the countryside, enjoying fine wine food, and best of all, experiencing the true meaning of Albanian hospitality. See the views of the hills, walk through the vineyards and click the best pictures. Meet locals and taste the best wine in the region. Enjoy the traditional food of the area.
Why you'll love this trip
- Walk through the Ottoman past of Berat known as the “City of 1000 Windows,” Berat is an architecture enthusiast’s paradise, as well. Not to mention the city’s spectacular surrounding landscape!
- Experience a visit in a local family and wine tasting in one of the best wineries.
- Lose yourself in the history of Ancient Apollonia and Ardenica Monastery
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation
- Private Guide
What is NOT included in the tour
- Meals
Day 1: Tirane - Karavasta Lagoon - Berat
Transfer to Karavasta Lagoon, where you’ll take a scenic boat ride. Head to Berat one of the most interesting cities in Albania. Visit Berat Castle CastleDay 2: Berat - Apollonia - Ardenica Monastery the pride and joy of the city of Berat. Step into a traditional house of a local family to taste Turkish café and Gliko. The most striking thing about this castle is that, unlike any other ancient castle, life inside its ancient walls continues to this day! Take a walk in Berat below: its own town with houses, bars, and restaurants, surrounded by an especially lush landscape that breathes even more life into this mythical place. Berat is a famous region for wine production. Wine tasting tour in the afternoon. Free evening to enjoy the city on your own.
Day 2: Berat - Apollonia - Ardenica Monastery
Experience the Greatness of Antiquity. If we could choose the one place where you will have your most memorable encounter with history in Albania, it would have to be the ancient city of Apollonia founded in the sixth century B.C. It was considered to be one of the most prominent cities at the time. You will visit the Monastery and the Church of St. Mary, which, along with the Archaeological Museum located inside the monastery, add yet another layer of history, architecture, and culture to the Park. On the way, we will head to Ardenica Monastery. Located 237 meters above sea level and only a 20-minute drive from Fier is the Ardenica hills, famous for the Monastery of the Nativity of the Theotokos and many breathtaking landscapes. Monastery was built in 282, commissioned by the emperor Andronikos II Palaiologos of Byzantium.
Return in Tirana
