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Albania Religious Harmony Tour, a 2-Day Trip in Tirana, Durres, Berat & Elbasan
Berat, Durres, Elbasan in one Day - Religious Harmony in Albania
Berat, Durres, Elbasan in one Day - Religious Harmony in Albania
Berat, Durres, Elbasan in one Day - Religious Harmony in Albania
Berat, Durres, Elbasan in one Day - Religious Harmony in Albania

Berat, Durres, Elbasan in one Day - Religious Harmony in Albania

By Experience Albania like a Local
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Free cancellation available
Price is €179 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Durres Castle
    • Durres, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Durres Castle
    • Durres, Albania

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Berat, Durres, Elbasan in one Day - Religious Harmony in Albania
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€179.10 x 1 Adult€179.10

Total
Price is €179.10
Until Mon, 23 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedA Certified National Tourist Guide in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate Transport 1-4 People
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEverything that is not mentioned in "What's Included" Section
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAll Fees and Taxes

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Durres Castle
  • 15m
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.
Durres Amphitheatre
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
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
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
National Iconographic Museum Onufri
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Museum holds 200 artwork objects, icons and liturgical items dated from the 16th century to the 20th, brought together from several churches and monasteries of the region.
Solomon Museum Berat
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
The “Solomoni” Museum in Berat is dedicated to the city’s extensive Jewish history and the coexistence between Jews, Muslims, Orthodox, and Catholic inhabitants over the last 500 years.
The King Mosque
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
The King Mosque, also known as the Sultan's Mosque (Xhamia e Sulltanit) or Sultan Bayezid Mosque, is a mosque and a Cultural Monument, Berat, Albania.
Elbasan
  • 30m
Elbasan city community took part in the spread of Christianity along the Via Egnatia, and had a bishop, cathedral and basilicas as early as the fifth century. You will learn more during the sightseeing...

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESDurres Castle
    • Durres, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDurres Castle
    • Durres, Albania

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