From Durres/Golem: Scenic Tour to Berat City UNESCO Gem｜Albania

Begin your journey with a pickup from your accommodation in Durres/Golem. Enjoy a comfortable drive through central Albania.

Arrive in Berat and enjoy a panoramic stop overlooking the Mangalem quarter and the Osum River. Explore the hilltop fortress with your guide, discovering ancient Illyrian walls, stone towers, traditional houses, and artisan workshops. Visit the Onufri National Iconography Museum, home to rare icons, 16th-century artworks, and religious objects.

Walk through the historic Ottoman quarter of Mangalem, passing the King Mosque, white stone houses, and narrow alleys. Cross the iconic 18th-century Gorica Bridge to explore the serene Gorica district with wonderful views of Mangalem.

Enjoy free time for lunch at a traditional restaurant, with typical dishes including qifqi, tave dishes, local cheese, and homemade wine or raki. After lunch, wander through the main boulevard, relax at a café, buy souvenirs, or enjoy the river view. Finally, return to your starting location and be dropped off at your hotel.