Day tour of Berat and Karavasta lagoon


















Overview
Founded back in the 4th century B.C., Berat presents a remarkable history through different ages from ancient Illyrians to Roman Empire, Byzantine to Ottoman Empire. The city has everything to show in its three main neighborhoods The Castle, Mangalem and Gorice. This journey is combined with birdwatching in the lagoon of Karavasta.
Highlights:
- Visit the city of “one above another window”
- Walk through the narrow cobblestone streets of Mangalem and Gorice
- Boat ride at the largest lagoon in Albania
- Photoshoot Dalmatian pelicans
- Small group size
Included/Excluded
- Professional guide and driver
- Transportation with comfortable car
- Boat tour in Karavasta lagoon
- Entrance fee to Karavasta national park
- Entrance fee to Onufri Museum
- Fuel and taxes
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Meals
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Tour Plan
Itinerary
This day tour starts in the capital Tirana or Durres. Meet with our local guide and continue driving to the lagoon of Karavasta. It is the largest lagoon in the country and is most notable for featuring 5% of the world population of the globally endangered and extremely rare Dalmatian pelican. Occasionally the park is visited by flamingos and takes a different atmosphere. It is separated from the Adriatic Sea by a large strip of sand, where we will take a boat tour to admire and watch a diversity of birds. A visit at the watching tour is up for great views of the surrounding park and the coast of Adriatic.
Next, we head towards the famous Castle of Berat. While walking in the castle, you can enjoy the narrow streets and the traditional houses. From above you will be able to have an amazing view of the city.
After a traditional local lunch in the castle, we will have some time to discover Mangalem neighborhood, walk along Osumi river, and take great photos of Gorica bridge. These amazing quarters have made it possible that the city of Berat to list under UNESCO World Heritage.
Enjoy some free time on your own and in the afternoon we head back to your hotel.