On this tour you will learn about the history of the Western Balkans’ People Religions, the Illyrians, the Christianity in Albania, since the first century AD, the first churches, the traditional and cultural context where they thrived throughout different historical periods till nowadays, including Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant religious groups. Next, you will learn how Islam took root in the country, during medieval times, including Muslims and Bektashi religious groups. Learn how Albanians surrendered NO Jewish to the Nazi authorities during WW2, saving and sheltering them. Learn about the facts that lead all 6 different religious groups to live in harmony for millenniums. Immerse yourself in the Albanian nature beauties and cultural traditions of locals. You will get amazed while you visit the historical sights of Durres, Berat, and Elbasan, including the chance to admire the wonderful vistas along the road on a one-day trip.
Pickup included
Durrës Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Durrësit) is the fortified part of the old city of Durrës. It is enclosed by city walls built in the late 5th century, and repaired and reinforced in the Middle Ages and early modern periods.
Surely one of the greatest pieces of ancient architecture in Albania, if not the Balkans, the Durres Amphitheatre was built in 100AD by Hadrian and was only rediscovered in the 1960s. It was used for about 300 years and back then it could as many as 20,000 spectators.
Berat Castle, apart from being one of the biggest inhabited in Albania, also represents a unique combination of different styles and epochs, such as Roman, Byzantine, Albanian and Ottoman.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
If you are staying in Durres hotels, the pickup and drop off is arranged in the price.
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