Day Trips from Tirana to Berat County

Visiting the historical Ottoman town of Berat from Tirana is tricky without hiring a car. On this full-day, small-group tour, travel to Berat with ease in the company of a guide. Stop at places that include the medieval castle district, ancient churches, and mosques. Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off in Tirana.

Our tour shows you Berat in a more personal and authentic way. We walk through the old town’s narrow stone alleys, giving you a real sense of how people lived here in the past. Along the route, we often stop by a traditional Albanian house, where the family welcomes visitors with homemade sweets, a little raki, and warm hospitality. It’s a genuine moment that connects you directly with local life. If you’d like, the tour can also include a visit to a local winery, where you can explore the vineyards, taste their wines, and enjoy simple, traditional food.

Discover the mix of cultural influences on Albania with a full-day private tour of two key historic locations: the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Berat, also known as The City of a Thousand Windows, and Durrës, a key stop on the Roman Via Egnatia trade route and the former Albanian capital. Your guide, with their extensive knowledge of both cities, will help you gain a deeper understanding of their rich cultural heritage and significance to Albania today.

Discover two important sites related to Albanian history on this full-day tour to Apollonia and Berat. With a private guide, visit the archaeological site of Apollonia to explore the ruins of one of the most important Hellenic cities of the Adriatic. Then, see the highlights of Berat including the castle, Gorica Quarter, and the Mangalem area.

Hike through Albania's largest canyon on this adventure tour. Led by a professional guide, discover the influence of history, nature, and religion on the region. Walk alongside interesting rock formations formed by water erosion while exploring caves in the Osum Canyon. Discover the legend of the saint Abass ibn Ali in the Bektashi branch of Islam. Swim in the canyon's natural pools before admiring the Bogove Waterfall.

Join us on an exciting 4×4 drive through the holy mountain and discover the fascinating history and culture of the Bektashi Our guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a thrilling ride. . Our guide will share insights into the history and traditions of the area. During winter or springtime, it may only be possible to reach the summit by hiking, as the car may not be able to make it to the top due to weather conditions. In this case, our guide will help you plan a safe and enjoyable hike, providing all the necessary guidance. After experiencing the holy mountain, we will head to Bogove Waterfall to enjoy its natural beauty. Take your time to relax in the cool waters of the waterfall.

Uniquely Albanian, this tour will form a core memory of your trip. With dramatic water scenery like you haven’t seen before, let us take you on hikes to two water sites - the Osumi Canyon and Bogova Waterfall. Depending on the weather, you can swim in the crystal clear waters at both sites or simply relax and take in the nature around you. As we journey between each site you’ll learn about the rich history and legends of the area and enjoy the charming Bogova village.

Get out into Albanian nature on this small group tour outside of Berat. Travel in a private vehicle from Berat to a rural area. In the company of a guide, hike through the forests to reach Bogova Waterfall and admire the views or go for a swim. Continue on to an Albanian winery and sample local wines, cheese, ham, and other snacks.

The national park of Tomorr mountain now offers a lot more opportunities to hike, trek and explore the area. This tour can be arranged in two options, to reach either the castle of Tomorri or the highest peak of the mountain. With the first option, we will drive for about 1.5 hrs to reach the village of Tomorr and then from there start hiking up toward the castle of Tomorri. The hike/trek is around 1.5 – 2 hrs depending on the travelers’ level. We will then reach the place called ‘Qafa e Skures’ in where we will rest and enjoy the fantastic view of the mountain just in front of us. We can have lunch in here or around 80m above, at the castle (ruins of the castle). An experienced local guide will be with us to tell us some of the most interesting stories, legends and cultural heritage of the area. We will get down through another shorter way, to enjoy another view of the park and village as well.

Explore the UNESCO-designated city of Berat and choose to sample local wine on this private tour. Ride through the city in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide and get to know the city. Select an optional wine tasting to try local varieties and sit down to a traditional Albanian lunch.

Spend the day exploring Berat with a small group and guide, which helps to keep costs down, but still provides a personalized tour. You’ll have transport provided from Tirana or Dures, so no need to worry about that. Just enjoy the day out exploring the castle, museums, an Albanian lunch, and excellent views of the city and Osumi River and bridge.

Visit Berat with a private driver Your driver will collect you in your hotel in Tirana at the pre-arranged time and you can relax in your comfortable vehicle during the drive to Berat. He will be a native of the region and can answer all of your questions and take you on the most scenic routes to your destinations. Berat is also known as the 1001 windows town, part of UNESCO world heritage. Walking through the narrowed stone streets offers a fantastic view of the medieval old houses, with windows that seem to stand above each other. Uniquely today, residents still live inside of the castle walls. Berat has it all; a beautiful medieval castle, ancient churches and mosques, a lively lower town consisting of grand old houses draped on steep hillsides, an old stone bridge, great museums and remains from the communism era in Albania. Your English speaking driver will be at your disposal throughout the day and can take you directly to any place you wish to visit.

Get to know the UNESCO-designated city of Berat and the ruins of Apollonia on this full-day private tour. Depart from your accommodation in Tirana or Durres in an air-conditioned vehicle and make your way to Berat. Learn about the area’s history from your driver-guide and take time to explore at your own pace.

This is a lovely tour that shows one of the oldest towns in Albania. The Berat castle it is the biggest inhabited castle in Albania. Our guide will show you the way how the Albanians live and how they have built the typical houses in central Albania. We will also visit the lower part of the town where we will see the Mangalemi neighborhood which gives the nickname of the "1000 Windows" city. Afterwards we will return from a different route which makes another highlight of this daytrip. The road is through the countryside and shows how the agriculture is developed in the central Albania. We will get to see hills, cultivated fields and natural lakes.

Spend a day experiencing two of Albania’s UNESCO-protected highlights with the advantage of a guide and smooth private transportation on this tour from Tirana. After pickup, travel to Apollonia Archaeological Park to explore its glorious Greek and Roman ruins and unpack their history. Next comes the historical city of Berat where you'll delve into the 13th-century castle, Onufri Iconographic Museum and Ottoman-style old town, and get free time to souvenir-shop. Entry fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Simplify a visit from Tirana to the UNESCO-listed city of Berat on this small-group day trip. Avoid the hassle of planning your own transportation and skip keeping up with a large tour group, as your guide leads you around the city's key highlights. Enjoy an itinerary that includes Berat Castle, the Old Town, the Onufri National Iconographic Museum, and more.

Explore the highlights of two important Albanian cities in one full day tour that will immerse you into two thousand and half years of history. Admire the ancient seaside city of Durres and its Roman amphitheater where one can still hear the gladiators roar, and the UNESCO's sites of Berat with its lived-in castle, two museums, and the world-renowned Ottoman neighbourhoods. Depart from your hotel and make your way in comfort to the port city of Durres where you can stroll through the ruins of the old Dyrrachium, sightseeing the Byzantine Forum, the Venetian Tower, and lastly, what will make your day - enjoy a cafe taking in the lovely vistas by the shore of the Adriatic Sea. Be in awe by the breathtaking views on top of Berat castle - perfect place for photos, and revere the frescoes of the medieval iconographic master, Onufri. Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your hotel with our professional guides that possess a deep knowledge and love of history and language skills.

Get an in-depth experience of the UNESCO-designated city of Berat, Berat Castle, Gorica Bridge, Mangalem Street, and spend time at Belshi Lake.

Visit one of Albania's most interesting towns with ease on this tour, which includes a driver-guide to ensure you don’t miss any highlights and discover background on what you see. Head to Berat to explore its 13th-century castle with included entrance, the picturesque Quarter of Mangalem, and the Holy Trinity Church.

Delve deep into the history and culture of Albania when you book this full-day tour from Tirana to Berat, Durres, and Belshi Lake. With a private guide, take a walk through one of Albania’s oldest cities, Durres. Then, learn about the Ottoman Empire on a stroll through the UNESCO-listed city center of Berat to see its castle, Byzantine church, Sultan’s Mosque, and Halveti Teqe cultural monument.

Join our tour for an unforgettable journey through history (All Berati) and beauty nature. Berat offers a fantastic view of the windows that seem to stand on top of each other. Durres, a vibrant coastal city in Albania, is a captivating fusion of history, culture, and the exquisite beauty of the Mediterranean. As one of the oldest and most significant port cities in the Balkans, Durres offers a plethora of experiences for travelers and history enthusiasts. With an impressive history dating back nearly 3,000 years, it rightfully earned its reputation as the eternal city on the Adriatic Sea.

On this tour, we will provide you with enough time to explore the attractions and take a few breaks along the way for a proper Albanian experience. We will show you the most incredible hidden corners in each city. In this tour, you will visit Berat's castle (2400 years old)—the old center of the city and two neighborhoods. After Berat, we will visit Durres City, one of the largest amphitheaters in the Balkans, and have a walk through the pedestrian street looking towards the Adriatic Sea.

Unlike standard city tours, this experience not only explores the historic heart of Berat—a UNESCO World Heritage site—but also includes a peaceful visit to Belshi Lake, a lesser-known gem surrounded by nature. Travelers will walk through Berat’s most iconic quarters, Mangalem and Gorica, connected by the centuries-old Gorica Bridge, while learning about the city’s unique architecture and long-standing religious harmony. A guided visit to Berat Castle and the Onufri Museum brings Albania’s rich Byzantine and Ottoman history to life through authentic stories and preserved landmarks. The tour also includes convenient transportation from Tirana and is led by a knowledgeable local guide who provides in-depth context and personalized insights. This combination of hidden nature, historic depth, and expert-led exploration makes it a truly distinctive way to experience one of Albania’s most remarkable destinations.