Highlights

Admire numerous architectural jewels of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires scattered throughout this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Ponder the nickname “City of a Thousand Windows” as you gaze at the city’s emblematic tiered homes.
Traverse the lower town and its numerous religious monuments, including the outstanding 500-year-old Leaded Mosque.
Wander the grounds of the hilltop Kala, a splendid 13th-century fortress with sweeping vistas.
Study gilded religious icons within the world-class Onufri Musem and shop for unique mementos.
Savor Albania’s bounty at a traditional lunch, and sample wines produced exclusively from local grapes.

Description

OVERVIEW

Behold exceptional Ottoman architecture in Berat, an exquisite hillside city dominated by a sprawling stone fortress, on this extraordinary coach tour. Named a UNESCO World Heritage site for its superbly preserved buildings, Berat lies along the sinuous Osum river and many of its homes cling in tiers to the steep hillsides. The myriad light-filled windows facing the valley earned the town its nickname: “City of a Thousand Windows.” Wind through the lower town, viewing several notable medieval Orthodox churches and mosques, including the 16th-century Leaded Mosque, prized for its striking lead-covered domes.

Ascend to the remains of the city’s magnificent fortified castle, the Kala, built in the 13th century with distinctive Roman-Byzantine and Ottoman styles blended together as it expanded through the centuries. From the elevated fortress grounds, a panorama of lush valleys, modest villages and soaring mountains stretches like a stunning natural tapestry. Explore the castle’s Onufri Museum, home to precious religious icons and other fascinating artifacts. Relish the flavors of Albania at a traditional luncheon, and take a few moments to browse nearby shops. Next we visit “Dollani traditional house” inside the house, where you will experience the albanian hospitality and as well as taste the homemade drink raki (alcohol), the turkish coffee and a suxhuk as dessert (oriental dessert still homemade in Albania).

A lunch of traditional Albanian cuisine follows, after which you will visit the Mangalem neighborhood and stop for pictures. Drive back to the port.

Helpful Hints

Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable, non-slip walking shoes.
Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Disclaimer:

PLEASE NOTE: This tour includes approximately 2-2.5 hours of moderate walking and includes some steps to negotiate. It is not recommended for guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Travel time to Berat is two hours by coach in each direction. Participants must be at least 21 years of age to be served alcoholic beverages. The order of sites viewed or visited may vary.

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