Ancients and Ottomans - Apollonia and Berat
It will be a tour of approximately 10 hours including the driving times. We'll first get to Apollonia to visit the ruins and the beautiful Monastery with the elegant archaeological museum next to it. Then we'll head to Berat. First a lunch break in the fortress and then visits of the Fortress and some of the main attractions in it.
We'll head down to the lower part of the town in the end of the day to get a nice feeling of the two historical and traditional neighbourhoods around the shores of the river.
Drive back to Tirana through a unusual and non touristy interesting way with many hills, plenty of agriculture activities and a lot of beautiful scenery.
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Ancients and Ottomans - Apollonia and Berat
Pickup included
What's included in Ancients and Ottomans - Apollonia and Berat
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Berat
A castle where life goes on since 2400 years until nowadays.
Apollonia Archaeological Park
An archeological site by the hills and the sea. Quite a rich area filled with buildings, sites and a wonderful Byzantine Monastery together with a really fine Archeological Museum next to it.
National Iconographic Museum Onufri
Rich in colours and art. A beautiful and fine setting in the ancient Cathedral of Berat Castle. Lovely sight for those in love with history, art and lifestyle.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Hotel/port drop-off
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Local taxes
- Fuel surcharge
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
- Airport/Departure Tax
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Food and drinks, other than the "value added offers" specified in your guidebook
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Also start at the entrance of the Toptani Castle - Kalaja e Tiranes
Meeting / End Points
- Enter in the castle. Right in front of the entrance you can spot the Albanian Trip sign on the third kiosk to your left. It's the starting point.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• The listed price does not include a $X per person processing fee, payable at the time of tour check-in. The fee is required by our local supplier and is not within our control. • Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue. • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • Not recommended for pregnant womenMinimum drinking age is 18 years Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
