Things to do in Tirana County, Tirana County: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

Live like locals, learn traditional recipes and eat delicious Valbona cuisine, ride the horse from Valbona to Theth, visit the old water mills and taste the delicious local wines and raki, explore the waterfall of Valbona and Theth. Enjoy the Albanian culture and the hospitality. Be local. Experience life the local way and you’ll experience the northern part that most tourists miss. This trip offers plenty of opportunity to get your hands dirty in the kitchen, as you’ll learn to prepare and enjoy this picturesque region’s culinary and tasting the delicious local wines and raki. Enjoy a hands-on cooking with your hosts, using fresh ingredients from the farm.

Inclusions: 7 nights accommodation, Dinner, Food tasting, Wine tasting, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Drinks, Gratuities

Berat, known as the city of "a thousand and one windows", is a treasure of the Albanian history, culture and testimony of the country's tradition and religious harmony. HIGHLIGHTS: • The castle-city of Berat • The thousand windows of the two districts of Mangalem and Gorica • Alpeta Winery

Inclusions: Wine tasting tour, Lunch, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Coffee and/or Tea, Tour Leader

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages

With more than 20 centuries of history, Berat is a mosaic city of different cultures and influences. It is where local ancient civilizations of 6th Century BC are fused with Roman culture, medieval period, Eastern Ottoman influence and communist changes. Apart from its Unique architecture under the UNESCO protection Berat is also characterized by a wealthy traditional culture, heritage and religious harmony.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entry Tickets, Hotel Pick Up, Hotel Drop Off , Professional Tour Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Personal spending & Souvenirs, Anything not mentioned as Included , Wine Tasting

Explore one of the oldest and best wine-producing regions in Albania and know the history of Berat; how it started producing wines in the 8th century BC. Meet the families who started growing grapes in their own gardens and backyards so they could create Rakia and wine for personal consumption. Eat lunch in a small village and walk in the vineyards We are proud to tell that Berat has its indigenous grape called Puls/Pules – Though originally used to make rakia, a traditional fruit brandy popular in Albania, this grape now yields some of the finest dry white wines in the country. With its delicate floral bouquet and a long finish, this could be a worthy addition to your wine cellar. This grape grows in the Berat County of Albania. Guided Tour Roshnik village Cobo & Alpeta winery Lunch in the village Nature&Social impact Culture&Heritage Food&Wine Customized tour ( you can customize this tour )

Inclusions: Lunch and wine tasting is included in price, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Personal Expenses

As far as we are concerned, we are one of the only places in Tirana and all of Albanian that offers this type of unique service: a traditional Albanian cooking class with the highest quality food products where you get a hands-on experience with to try the food you helped make, and try

Inclusions: Traditional Albanian Cuisine - Cooking Class and Dinner

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On this tour we combine history with wine and food culture in this small group tour showcasing 2 of the best places of interest. You will see the historic city of Kruje, 2 of the most interesting museums with all the relevant information of Kruje, Albania and its history through time. Enjoy the tastes of Albania with a traditional lunch before and afternoon spent at Duka winery & vineyards. Bask in the beauty of the hillside location, taste a selection of wine and enjoy Tapas all included on your tour price.

Inclusions: Light lunch with a choice of traditional Albanian dishes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine Tasting, Tapas, Expert Guide , Hotel pick up & drop off, All entrance fees

Exclusions: Personal purchases

We believe that the best way to explore a culture deep in its roots, is by tasting its traditional dishes. This tour is dedicated to the food and wine lovers, combining cooking lessons of traditional dishes with fine wine tasting and slow foods secret recipes. This tour aims to help you experience Albania’s incredibly delicious foods, understand the secrets flavors of its cuisine and the warm welcoming off the beaten path!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfasts for two overnights, Wine/Raki/olive oil tasting during the first day, Cooking lessons & dinner in the castle of Kruja, Accommodation in Kruja for the first night , Slow food fine dinner on the second evening, Accommodation in the Agro-tourism farm for the second night, Wine tasting on the third day of the tour, Transport provided by the company, Professional tour guide, Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites, Hotel pick up in Tirana, Hotel drop off in Tirana , Tourist taxes, Road taxes, Petrol

Exclusions: Lunches, Drinks & Snacks (apart from the ones mentioned in the included section), Souvenirs, Personal spending , Everything that is not mentioned in the included, * Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, However, our recommendation is to tip the tour guide/driver 5 - 6 Euros per day/person, as an international practice to tip good service. , * Please note that prices are calculated on triple or quadruples room occupancy. , Double or single room occupancy is possible on extra charge. , The Triple/Quadruple room occupancy means you might share the room with other travellers, and/or the tour guide (whom could be males or females). , Double room occupancy is possible on 10 Euros extra charge per night per person. , Single room occupancy is possible on 20 Euros extra charge per night per person.

Visit the UNESCO city of Berat, or as we like to call it, "City of 1000 windows", Amazing architectures of the Mangalemi and Gorica districts paved with cobble stones, and houses that start narrow at the bottom and wide on top, surrounded by multiple windows. Above the city on a hilltop Berat Castle is a spectacular monument of history and culture where local residents still live inside. After the visits you'll have the option to stimulate your taste duds with a traditional lunch and some of the finest wines of the region.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Entry fees in Berat Castle, Entry fees in Onufri Museum of Ikons, Guide and Driver, Wine Tasting at Cobo Winery

Exclusions: Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, Gratuities

In this tour you will know the most representative of Albanian Cuisine that is part of the cultural heritage and a mixed result of mutual influences from other countries. Some specialities you find also elsewhere, but why we can not say that the others got from us? You will understand that during this 10 day tour that combine culinary with history, culture, tradition, religion and nature.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, 9 nights accommodation, Local Drinks during meals, Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Health/Travel insurance, Other personal expenses

On this tour you explore a local hotspot for many Albanians: The city of Durres, the most ancient city of Albania, enjoy different types of local wine and food in a picturesque setting in Lazli Bay and hike towards a fairytale castle in the Cape of Rodon. HIGHLIGHTS: • Durres’ street – art • Amphitheater and Archeological Museum visit • Local wine and food in Duka Winery & Vineyard • Skanderbeg Castle in the Cape of Rodon 

Inclusions: All activities, Local guide, Tour escort/host, Wine Tasting, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities