Your day start with meeting with the local guide and grabbing your preferred 4x4 wheel drive for a fantastic day. Your drive starts in Berat following the road Berat-Ballaban-Kelcyre-Permet. Along the way short stops will be made for your to take pictures and admire the rural villages of Albania. This region is hilly and the road is bad, perfect for a nice adventure day.
Once arrived in Permet a short tour will follow to the Gliko Factory where you can taste different type of Jam being produced by different fruits found in the south-eastern part of Albania. After lunch in Permet with typical traditional local cooking, you will drive towards Corovoda Canyons. After arrival a short visit to the spectacular canyons will be made before your transfer back to Berat.
The Osumi River canyon is one of the most spectacular natural attractions of Albania. During the spring, high waters from melting snow make it possible to explore all 26 km (16 mi) of the canyon from the river. Spring is also the best time to view the many waterfalls in the canyons, which thunder from above as explorers pass below on boats. The rapids are Class-II, so one does not need prior white water experience to join the fun. At the end of the summer, when the water is lower, boating in the full length of the canyon is not possible, but there are many wonderful hikes with opportunities for swimming in various pools and streams. The edges of the canyon are notable for its unique ecosystem that preserves the greenery on both sides of canyon year-round.
Mediterranean bushes like heath and briar flourish along with a rich and lively world of flora and fauna. On the slopes of the canyon, erosive activity has created pockmarked cavern walls, with small caves to explore as well. Some of the rock formations in the canyon have fanciful names such as the Cathedral, the Eye, and the Demon’s Door.
Your day starts with the visit of the Museum town of Berat. Berat, with an ancient history from 2400 years ago, is located along the stream of river Osum and in the middle of the great mountains of Tomorr and Shpirag. It is located on the side of a rocky hill and in the same place was settled the ancient town from the Illyrian tribes. It has been conquered many times but its castle has always been famous of being very difficult to invade. Today it has the name of the city of a thousand and one windows, coming from the panoramic view of the houses on the hill. It is a part of UNESCO World Heritage List with the well preserved houses of original Ottoman architecture.
The trip in the city of one thousand and one windows starts in the old quarter which will send you back in time to the Middle Ages from the cobbled streets and the houses built in a special architecture and fanatically well preserved till the modern days. From what you see Berat has gained it’s status as one of the cities of UNESCO World Heritage List. The fortress, located on the hill top, is the most special attraction there, offering an amazing panoramic view of everything surrounding Berat. And there you understand the reason why it was such an important stronghold.
Another specialty of Berat is the Onufri Iconographic Museum, named after one of the greatest Albanian painters. There are best preserved Albanian icons from XVIth century that were used in the many churches in the town.
Your day starts with the visit of the Museum town of Berat. Berat, with an ancient history from 2400 years ago, is located along the stream of river Osum and in the middle of the great mountains of Tomorr and Shpirag. It is located on the side of a rocky hill and in the same place was settled the ancient town from the Illyrian tribes. It has been conquered many times but its castle has always been famous of being very difficult to invade.
Today it has the name of the city of a thousand and one windows, coming from the panoramic view of the houses on the hill. It is a part of UNESCO World Heritage List with the well preserved houses of original Ottoman architecture. The trip in the city of one thousand and one windows starts in the old quarter which will send you back in time to the Middle Ages from the cobbled streets and the houses built in a special architecture and fanatically well preserved till the modern days. From what you see Berat has gained it’s status as one of the cities of UNESCO World Heritage List.
The fortress, located on the hill top, is the most special attraction there, offering an amazing panoramic view of everything surrounding Berat. And there you understand the reason why it was such an important stronghold. Another specialty of Berat is the Onufri Iconographic Museum, named after one of the greatest Albanian painters. There are best preserved Albanian icons from XVIth century that were used in the many churches in the town.
Not only history but also traditional cooking from the locals! Today you will experience one of the best meals of the region. Immerse yourself in the kitchen and learn about the recipe and the local cooking. Do it yourself, do it better!
Your day starts in Berat old town. After grabbing your bicycles you will cycle heading to Berat Castle. Once arrived you will have a look at the castle and at the view point where you will have amazing views of all the town of Berat. After a short stop, continue cycling down heading toGorica old quarter where you will cycle through the old cubbled stone streets of Gorica. Follow the road towards Castle Park hotel where you can have a short break. Cycle back to reach the new town of Berat where the tour ends.
Your day starts with the transfer near the trail of Tomorri Mountain near the small village of Tomorri. The south summit is separated from the higher north summit - called Cuka Partizan - by a 10 kilometer long ridge. Mount Tomorri can be seen from far away, as long as the visibility is good and the summit is not shrouded in clouds.
Soon after we start walking we will stop for a short period on the Teke of the Iliaz Dervish which is a very important pilgrimage site of the Bektashi religion. We continue walking following the path through the beautiful pine forest and the meadows located at nearly 1800 m of altitude. Next we keep walking towards the Peak which goest up to 2400m with fantastic views of all the central Albania in a 360 degrees angle. After the climb, we descend down to the village following the same path.
Your day starts with the visit of the Museum city of Berat. Berat, with an ancient history from 2400 years ago, is located along the stream of river Osum and in the middle of the great mountains of Tomorr and Shpirag. It is located on the side of a rocky hill and in the same place was settled the ancient town from the Illyrian tribes. It has been conquered many times but its castle has always been famous of being very difficult to invade. Today it has the name of the city of a thousand and one windows, coming from the panoramic view of the houses on the hill. It is a part of UNESCO World Heritage List with the well preserved houses of original Ottoman architecture.
The trip in thecity of one thousand and one windows starts in the old quarter which will send you back in time to the Middle Ages from the cobbled streets and the houses built in a special architecture and fanatically well preserved till the modern days. From what you see Berat has gained its status as one of the cities of UNESCO World Heritage List. The fortress, located on the hill top, is the most special attraction there, offering an amazing panoramic view of everything surrounding Berat. And there you understand the reason why it was such an important stronghold. Another specialty of Berat is the Onufri Iconographic Museum, named after one of the greatest Albanian painters. There are best preserved Albanian icons from XVIth century that were used in the many churches in the town.
After the visit of the old town of Berat, transfer to Nurellari Winery for wine tasting and exploring its Wineyards.