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Berat, Durres, Elbasan in one Day - Religious Harmony in Albania
Tirana, Albania, Europe
$214.41
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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.
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.
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Berat, Durres, Elbasan in one Day - Religious Harmony in Albania
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Private Transportation 1-4 People
- A Certified National Tourist Guide in English
- Other
- Meals and drinks
- Everything that is not mentioned in "What's Included" Section
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Venetian Tower of DurresDurrës 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.
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Durres AmphitheatreSurely 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.
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Berat CastleBerat 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.
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National Iconographic Museum OnufriThe 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.
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Solomon Museum BeratThe “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.
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The King MosqueThe 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.
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ElbasanElbasan 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...
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Berat, Durres, Elbasan in one Day - Religious Harmony in Albania
Tirana, Albania, Europe
$214.41
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!