From Tirana: Berat and Durrës Day Trip with Dinner

Discover the ancient cities of Durrës and Berat on a day trip from Tirana. Explore historic sites, enjoy a traditional Albanian dinner, and learn about the country's rich history and culture.
Begin your adventure in Tirana with a comfortable morning departure. As you travel towards the Adriatic coast, listen to your professional local guide introduce you to the history, culture, and landscapes of Albania.

Your first destination is Durrës, one of Albania’s oldest cities and a place where more than two thousand years of history can still be felt in the streets. Begin with a relaxing walking tour through the historic center. Discover the impressive Byzantine Walls, built during the late Roman/Byzantine period, and continue to the magnificent Roman Amphitheatre. Stand where ancient audiences once gathered and imagine Durrës during the time of the Roman Empire.

After the walking experience, enjoy some free time before continuing towards Berat. Continue inland towards one of Albania’s most beautiful historic cities. Welcome to Berat — the City of a Thousand Windows. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Berat is famous for its white Ottoman houses climbing the hillsides, historic architecture, and extraordinary cultural heritage.

Explore the magnificent Berat Castle, a historic fortress overlooking the city. Walk through its ancient streets and discover churches, traditional houses, and centuries of Albanian history within the castle walls. Continue through the iconic Mangalem neighborhood. Look up at the famous rows of traditional white houses and understand why Berat earned its unforgettable nickname.

Cross towards Gorica and enjoy the beautiful views across the Osum River. From here, the traditional architecture of Berat creates one of the most picturesque scenes in Albania. This is the Berat you’ll remember.

As the afternoon turns into evening, experience the most atmospheric moment of the journey. Watch the warm colors of the Berat sunset illuminate the historic city while preparing for a delicious traditional Albanian dinner. Taste authentic local dishes prepared with traditional recipes and local ingredients. Enjoy good food, beautiful surroundings, and the warm hospitality for which Albania is famous.

After dinner, relax during the comfortable journey back to Tirana.

Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.

Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.