Itinerary
- Day 1
Tirana to Berat
You'll drive from Tirana toward Berat, which takes about an hour and a half. Before reaching the main town, stop in Belsh Village to take some photos and get a sense of the landscape around you. Once in Berat, head up to Berat Castle first to get your bearings and see the panoramic views across the old town. From there, check out the Red Mosque and the Church of the Holy Trinity, both key spots in the historic center. After grabbing lunch somewhere in town (that's on you to decide), walk through the Mangalem neighborhood where you'll find yourself on narrow streets that date back to Ottoman times. Cross over the historic Gorica Bridge to see another perspective of the town, then you have free time to wander around on your own before heading back to Tirana for the evening.
- Start point
- Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Depending On Guest Requests, 08:00)
- End point
- Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Depending On Guest Requests, 19:00)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Tirana to Berat
- Stop in Belsh Village
- Sightseeing in Berat's UNESCO Old Town
- Walk to Berat Castle (moderately steep on paved path)
- Visit Mezquita Roja (Red Mosque)
- Explore Iglesia de la Divina Trinidad (Church of the Holy Trinity)
- Explore Mangalem neighborhood
- Cross Osumi River to Gorica neighborhood
- View Gorica Bridge
Optional Activities
- Onufri Iconography Museum (located inside Cathedral of the Assumption of Santa María) - explore works of famous Albanian painter Onufri
- Traditional lunch at local restaurant (additional cost)
- National Ethnographic Museum (housed in traditional Berat home, features over 1,000 objects)
- Free time to shop for local crafts, enjoy coffee, or take riverside stroll
Landmarks Berat Castle Berat Old Town Mezquita Roja (Red Mosque) Iglesia de la Divina Trinidad (Church of the Holy Trinity) Cathedral of the Assumption of Santa María Mangalem Neighborhood Gorica Neighborhood Gorica Bridge National Ethnographic Museum Osumi River 
