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Ancients and Ottomans - Apollonia and Berat

11 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 11 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Tirana, Albania

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Hotel/port drop-off
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Gratuities
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks, other than the "value added offers" specified in your guidebook
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Also start at the entrance of the Toptani Castle - Kalaja e Tiranes

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Shëtitorja Murat Toptani
Tiranë, Albania

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Berat

A castle where life goes on since 2400 years until nowadays.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ancients and Ottomans – Apollonia and Berat?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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