Albania · FARMS
Good farm visits fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet at Rruga Mihal Komnena in Berat, pass the city’s old bridge, and ride to Drobonik, the region’s cherry village. Over about three and a half hours, a local family serves a farm-to-table meal with wine, fruit preserves, raki, honey, and tea. Groups are limited to 10 people.
“As a solo traveler it was a great to meet others over local foods and wine!”
At a family plantation near Xarrë and Butrint National Park, Soraldo and local farmers show you how mandarins grow, then serve farmer-style lunch with bread, feta, olives, jam, vegetables, juice, and water. You will pick fruit, use gloves and clippers, and enjoy a private two-and-a-half-hour outing.
“Was a rainy day, but our host was prepared and give us personal costume, so easy moved and worked during the light rain. We enjoyed the plantation a lot, picking process was easy and meditative. The family served us lunch of the farmer, delicous. During the lunch we enjoyed the incredible view and story telling by lead farmer. Keep it like that”
From Sarandë, Kyle and Shawn’s Bote Farms outing takes you to Finiq for a hands-on byrek cooking class, friendly farm animals, a six-course lunch, and a swim in a natural pool. Pickup, towels, transportation, and drinks are included. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals can be arranged.
“Possibly the best trip I had in Albania, certainly up there with the best!”
Travel from Tirana with guide Mariglen to Kruja’s old bazaar, castle, and Skanderbeg Museum, then continue to Mrizi i Zanave in Fishtë for an organic farm-to-table lunch. Expect mountain and coast views, local crafts, traditional food, and a full day on the road.
“A perfect blend of history, culture, and food. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, making the visit to the Skanderbeg Museum and bazaar engaging. The lunch at Mrizi i Zanave was unforgettable, you really get a taste of traditional Albanian cuisine made from local ingredients. A 5 ⭐️ experience!”
Pick a harbour, a spring or a mountain road.
