8 Lunch Experiences in Albania to Build a Day Around

1.Kruja Castle & Bazaar with Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 632 reviews · 5 hours · from $27Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned van from Durrës or Golem to Kruja, where guides such as Gledi, Afrim, Redjon, and Dion lead you through the castle and Old Bazaar. You get mountain views, shopping time, local food advice, and an optional museum visit. Lunch and museum tickets cost extra.

“Despite the rainy weather , we still had a really great time on this tour! Gledi was incredibly friendly, well-prepared, and very knowledgeable. He even helped us with umbrellas, which was super thoughtful 😊. He explained everything clearly, shared interesting insights about Albanian culture and history, and made the whole experience enjoyable despite the rain. Absolutely recommended!”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Berat Tour Osumi Canyons Exploration Lunch Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 212 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $47

Travel from Berat to Osumi Canyon for nearly three hours of guided walking, swimming, and optional rock jumps. Your guide supplies neoprene gear, a life jacket, helmet, and water shoes, followed by an Albanian lunch and brief stops at Bogovë and nearby legends.

“Positive points: the nature and canyoning experience is really worth. The tour is well organized and the guide Henry was really friendly. Points to improve: the equipment provided needs to be improved. This is particularly important for the old, damaged and dirty water shoes provided. And the water “tshirt” is useless as the water gets in and stays in, should be replaced with upper or full wetsuit. Asides from the equipment, the description is not correct. This tour ONLY includes the canyon and not all the other things mentioned. Please adjust description. Comparing to other competitors which combine this tour with Bogova waterfall, I consider this tour too expensive.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Off-Road 4×4 Safari Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 6h 30m · from $84

Spend about 6.5 hours in a 4x4 exploring Borsh Beach, the Blue Eye, Shen Vasil and other quiet mountain stops. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the rough roads, while lunch, one drink, beach umbrellas, and entry fees are included. Guides have included Xhulio, Erion, Cindy, and Julio.

“So much fun! Totally recommend anyone doing this especially over any other 4x4 tour. Guides were attentive and so much fun. So much included and a great amount of time at each place, never felt rushed. 10/10”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Saranda Catamaran VIP to Krorez and Kakome Beach with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $106

Set out from Limion Port at 9:30 for a six-hour catamaran trip along Saranda’s quiet coast. Swim at Krorëza, Kakome, Soldier’s Beach, and Qefal, then enjoy lunch cooked aboard. Mario may prepare seafood pasta, with options for some dietary needs.

“A very wonderful tour. The boat was very spacious. We were able to stop at each stop for an ample amount of time for a swim . The crowd was amazing too everyone was dancing at various points and staff was very responsive and attentive. I would recommend going !”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Theth Full-Day-Tour, With lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 10 hours · from $151

Travel from Shkoder into the Albanian Alps with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Visit Qafa e Thores, Theth Church, the Reconciliation Tower, Grunas Waterfall, natural pools, and the Blue Eye, with a traditional northern Albanian lunch included.

“We had THE BEST day! We would highly recommend doing this tour. It honestly made us fall even more in love with Albania. We enjoyed the most wonderful hike, surrounded by the most beautiful scenery. Stopped for coffee and lunch at some really lovely places and enjoyed some delicious food. We went swimming in some beautiful blue lagoons and stopped off at a waterfall. We even got to go zip lining! Theth is stunning and it’s so worth a visit up to the mountains. We met some wonderful people and learned so much about the Albanian way of life. It was truly a magical day from start to finish! We’d…”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Berat Hiking Off Road picnic lunch in Tomori Holy Mount

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Leave Berat by 4x4 for Qafe Dardhe, then ride with mules through Tomorri Mountain countryside before a 30-minute hike to an old mountain castle. Guides such as Alma, Steiven, Arbri, and Zamo lead the day, with a local picnic and village-family visit included.

“The trip with the mules was beautiful, beautiful nature. And he was dedicated to us as a guide the whole way. It was an amazing experience. I recommend it for both children and adults.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Dajti Cable Car and Shengjergj Waterfall Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 6 hours · from $60

Leave Tirana for a 25-minute Dajti Cable Car ride, mountain views, and a short walk to Shengjergj Waterfall. Your English-speaking guide, often Skerdi or Xhuljano, then takes you to a village lunch made with local produce, with time for a lake photo stop.

“Nature, fresh air, and amazing food – a perfect day trip! We were picked up in Tirana and drove to the Dajti cable car, which took us all the way to the top of the mountain. We had about an hour of free time to explore — I even did a short horse ride and enjoyed a nice coffee at the bar with great views. After that, we continued the trip toward Shëngjergj, with a quick photo stop by a beautiful lake on the way. We did a short and easy hike to the waterfall, which was peaceful and refreshing. Before heading back, we had lunch in a small mountain…”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Explore Secrets of Ionian Sea in Saranda, lunch included

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · 7 hours · from $58

Spend seven hours aboard Si Saranda’s family-run boat from Saranda to Krorez Beach, with stops at Gremina, Soldier’s Beach, Kakome, and Rojdhe. Swim, snorkel, eat lunch on board, and enjoy included drinks. You can also receive 20% off the only semi-submarine tour in Albania.

“Selve sejlturen var smuk. Ophold på de forskellige steder var fine. Maden var god. Vi har været på mange bådture, men det er første gang at vores oplevelse ikke har været god og det er udelukkende pga volumen på musikken - så mange timer med musik bragende ud af højtalerne så man hverken kunne have en samtale med hinanden eller bare tænke en tanke, gjorde simpelthen at vi stod fire mennesker ( to af dem teenagere) og bare ventede på at turen skulle slutte. Det var 7 lange timer.”

Check availability →Read our full review