Heading from Tirana to Berat
On the way to Berat we will pass on a soft , hilly terrain cultivated with olives compared usually as “The small Tuscany of Albania”.
This Private Tour of Berat starts at 09:00 am with your hotel pick up. It is a 2.5 hours drive until we reach Berat. The tour starts in the lower part of the city.
A walk around the city
The narrow stone paths go uphill in-between characteristic houses. It is where local ladies are selling traditionally handcrafted linen dating from their grandmother’s times. Some of the ladies will introduce us to some of the techniques of how they had handcrafts all the linens.
Exploring the Castle
What makes the city and especially the castle more interesting is the fact that people are still living there, as centuries before. Isn’t’ it interesting?
Tour inside the Castle. Free time for souvenirs.
The secrets of “Onufri” Museum
The next destination will be the visit at the “Onufri” Museum. He is the most famous church painter. Unique in his style for the mix of red, orange and gold color, a technique that it is still undiscovered. Visit in some of the most well known Onufri’s works.
Lunch
Free time for lunch (not included in the price)
Visit in the Gorica Neighborhood
“Gorica”, in the other side of Osumi River is the third neighborhood of Berat. Famous for its unique style of houses makes it a worthy attraction to be visit. Short tour of Gorica.
