The city of Berat with its wild hinterland is one of the most attractive regions in Albania - a ‘must see’ on any tour of Albania. The old town of Berati is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and looks back on 2,002+ years of history. To this day, Berati seems like a fairy tale from 1,001 nights, with many myths and legends surrounding it. And this is where our small business started.
In Ottoman times, a berât was actually a decree from the Sultan himself, granting rights and privileges, such as the right to found a mosque, a fountain or a library. Let's leave open the question of whether the city's current name comes from this, or whether it is derived from ‘Belgrade’ (the white city). In any case, a sultan's decree was not necessary for the establishment of Berâti Tours Albania (BTA) in 2012, but the idea of a foundation comes close: to create something with BTA that benefits the locals.
As a Sh.p.k. (Limited) company, Berati Tours Albania Sh.p.k. is a well-established incoming tour operator and travel agent for Albania and neighbouring countries, with its office in the capital Tirana. For the year 2019 we received the award “Best Tour Operator of the Year” from the Albanian Tourism Union (ATU). We are a small, experienced team with an extensive network of local partners and preferably design/ organise informative active travel: nature experiences, intercultural encounters, special interest ... We attach particular importance to sustainable forms of travel and tourism that contribute to the local quality of life and operate in the context of destination marketing and management (DMC, see also: Sustainability).