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15 Wine Tastings in Albania to Build a Day Around

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The 15 best wine tastings you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Tirana: Traditional Cooking Class with Wine & Raki Tasting - Arriving to a ready-to-use kitchen
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Tirana: Traditional Cooking Class with Wine & Raki Tasting

1.Traditional Cooking Class with Wine & Raki Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · 4 hours · from $41Our pick

Join Sindi and her brother for a four-hour Albanian cooking class in Tirana. You will prepare tave kosi, lakror, and dessert with local ingredients, then sit down to eat with homemade wine, raki, and small bites. The class is hands-on, social, and taught in English.

“This cooking class was a 10/10! Sindi was an amazing host guiding us step by step through the entire process. It was the perfect balance between learning and cooking! We made lakror filled with spinach and cottage cheese, tave kosi, and sheqerpare. All of the ingredients were fresh and flavorful making the end product turn out incredibly delicious! The class had a great intimate setting and lively energy. It was the perfect way to immerse in Albanian culture. If you are visiting Tirana add this class to your list!”

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From Berat: Guided Winery Tour with Transfers and Tastings - Meeting in central Berat and riding to the winery
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From Berat: Guided Winery Tour with Transfers and Tastings

2.Guided Winery Tour with Transfers and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · 3 hours · from $39

Meet your English-speaking driver at the central Visit Albania Tour Operator office, then visit one family-run winery near Berat. Guides such as Igi, Olsi, Ervis, and the Professor explain local grapes and production before three wines, raki, and regional snacks are served.

“We had a great time during our tour. The guide even came to collect us at a different point as we were running late. Our guide was excellent, his English was perfect. The winery itself was a great experience and the wine testing topped it with a lovely selection of local cheeses and antipasti. The wines themselves were premium quality. Overall, it was a great trip. We highly recommend it. 5*s”

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Skadar Lake & Crnojevića River: Swimming, Snacks & Wine - Starting at Virpazar near the central bridge
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Skadar Lake & Crnojevića River: Swimming, Snacks & Wine

3.Skadar Lake & Crnojevića River: Swimming, Snacks & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 144 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

From Virpazar, your English-speaking guide takes you across Lake Skadar and the Crnojevića River area for birdwatching, swimming, wine, rakija, and priganice with cheese and honey. Guide Boki has earned special praise for his warm, professional approach, though the boat can move slowly on parts of the route.

“Belle découverte du lac Skadar. Accueil très chaleureux, aussi bien par le guide que par le conducteur du bateau. On nous a laissé largement le temps pour les baignades. En bonus, dégustation de vin, beignets et jus et eau fraiche pendant la balade). Nous recommanons +++”

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Durrës Countryside Vineyard Experience with Wine & Food Pairing - Leaving Durrës for the countryside
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Durrës Countryside Vineyard Experience with Wine & Food Pairing

4.Durrës Countryside Vineyard Experience with Wine & Food Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Join Mario or another English-speaking guide for a four to five-hour shared outing from Durrës to a countryside winery. Tour the vineyard and bunkers, taste Albanian grape varieties, raki, olive oil, cheeses, cured meats, olives, and bread, then enjoy views over the grounds and lake.

“The staff at the vineyard were amazing, incredible food (and wine) and amazing tour guide. The location is also BEAUTIFUL”

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Sarandë: Sunset boat tour with local wine - Meeting the boat near Limani Restaurant
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Sarandë: Sunset boat tour with local wine

5.Sunset boat tour with local wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

Join Aldo and the Kristal Boat Tours crew for a 90-minute sunset ride from Sarandë. You’ll visit Turtle Cave, stop at a boat-only beach for swimming, enjoy music and a glass of local wine, and watch golden hour from the water or shore.

“Aldo and the captain were absolutely amazing. It was so much fun, really one of the highlights of the trip. We even saw dolphins. I highly recommend it! Thank you very, very much!”

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Durres Countryside Vineyards Wine Tasting & Food Pairing - The ride from Durrës to the vineyard
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Durres Countryside Vineyards Wine Tasting & Food Pairing

6.Durres Countryside Vineyards Wine Tasting & Food Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 105 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Ride from Durrës to the hills above the Adriatic for a four-hour vineyard visit with guides such as Mario, Elena, and Erisa. Walk among the vines, tour a wine cellar built into old Communist-era bunkers, then taste local wines, cheeses, cured meats, olive oil, raki, and brandy.

“Tour was amazing to get both bits of history as well as wine knowledge. Mario is a fantastic guide.”

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Vineyards, Albanian Wine Tasting & Boat Tour from Tirana/Durres - Three wines, homemade raki, and Albanian snacks
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Vineyards, Albanian Wine Tasting & Boat Tour from Tirana/Durres

7.Vineyards, Albanian Wine Tasting & Boat Tour from Tirana/Durres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $95

Travel from Tirana or Durres to a vineyard beside a blue-green lake. Tour the cellar, taste merlot, tempranillo, cabernet sauvignon, homemade raki, and Albanian snacks, then take a boat ride. Rio handles the drive, while Elena may lead the winery visit.

“The driver picked us up from Tirana, but we waited for almost an hour because he blamed the traffic jam. I believe better planning could have avoided this delay. During the trip, he only talked about himself and his favorite cars instead of discussing the country and its history—or he could have simply been quiet. While driving, he constantly checked his phone and watched YouTube for music, which was very dangerous. Then, at the winery, he introduced us to an unprofessional guide who spoke for barely 10 minutes about the winery's history and production process. I expected more: a demonstration of wine tasting, how to appreciate different wine aromas, and…”

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Berat wine Tour Guided Winery Tour with Transfers and Tastings - Three wines, raki, and a table of local snacks
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Berat wine Tour Guided Winery Tour with Transfers and Tastings

8.Berat wine Tour Guided Winery Tour with Transfers and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $41

Travel from Berat to a regional winery in a small group, meet a family member who explains the winemaking process, and taste three selected wines, raki, olives, cheese, and vegetables. The winery may be Edoni, Alpeta, or Pupa, depending on availability.

“I cannot recommend this tour enough, it was a highlight of our trip! Learned lots of interesting things about the vineyard and the wine making process, tasted delicious wines and had so much fun! The Professor was a great guide.”

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Skadar Lake National Park: Private Wooden Boat Tour & Wine - From Virpazar into the reed channels
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Skadar Lake National Park: Private Wooden Boat Tour & Wine

9.Skadar Lake National Park: Private Wooden Boat Tour & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 2 hours · from $79

From Virpazar, you’ll cruise Lake Skadar in a traditional wooden boat with an English or Serbian guide. Expect reed-lined channels, Lesendro fortress, cormorants and herons, local wine at Kamenik, and a swim in clear water. Guides such as Drakon add stories and a friendly, personal touch.

“Tour guide was great, we went at 8am. Super clear day and quiet on the lake.”

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Art & Wine in Tirana - Create Your Souvenir With Us - Choosing between a canvas and a tote bag
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Art & Wine in Tirana – Create Your Souvenir With Us

10.Art & Wine in Tirana – Create Your Souvenir With Us

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 2h 30m · from $42

At Tirana Colour Wine, you’ll choose a canvas or tote bag, follow guided painting steps, and enjoy one serving of wine. The studio sits inside Muzat Art Cafe & Gallery near Taiwan Park. Albana has led sessions praised for her friendly help, while the location can take some finding.

“The activity is very interesting and engaging. We were guided on how and what design/art to choose for the tote bag(we chose the tote bag instead of canvas). Albana was very accommodating and approachable. The location is a bit tricky to find though however there's a little tiny alley short cut that the locals told us to take when we asked about the place. It was a fun experience overall.”

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Paint and Wine - Authentic Art Workshop in Tirana - Why beginners are likely to enjoy it
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Paint and Wine – Authentic Art Workshop in Tirana

11.Paint and Wine – Authentic Art Workshop in Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

At Tirana Colour Wine, you spend about 2.5 hours painting your own canvas, paper, or tote-style project with help from art teacher Albana. Supplies are included, your first glass of Albanian wine is free, and coffee or tea is also available.

“What a fun time! I don’t know how to draw but Albana was a graceful teacher who helped me make my own masterpiece :)”

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BOGOVA WATERFALL & WINERY TOUR from Berat by 1001 AA - The 40-minute walk to Bogova Waterfall
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BOGOVA WATERFALL & WINERY TOUR from Berat by 1001 AA

12.BOGOVA WATERFALL & WINERY TOUR from Berat by 1001 AA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $89

Travel from Berat in a private vehicle, hike about 40 minutes through forest to Bogova Waterfall, then visit Nurellari Winery for local wines, seasonal snacks, and a guided tasting. Guides such as Geraldo and Orest add history and local context. Swimming is welcome.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour thanks to the amazing guide, Geraldo. We learnt a lot about the regions history and culture. The walk to the waterfall was easy and the water cold and refreshing. The winery was really good. We opted to have lunch there and feasted on local food. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Berat.”

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Winetasting tour in Alpeta winery - Roshnik village by 1001 Albanian Adventures - What happens at Alpeta Agrotourism and Winery
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Winetasting tour in Alpeta winery – Roshnik village by 1001 Albanian Adventures

13.Winetasting tour in Alpeta winery – Roshnik village by 1001 Albanian Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $71

Travel by private vehicle to Alpeta Agrotourism and Winery in Roshnik for a two-hour tasting of Albanian wines, rakija, and local products. Erilda and the 1001 Albanian Adventures team add stories about wine making and drinking customs. Lunch is not included, and the tour returns to its meeting point.

“The tour was amazing! We had an excursion through wine yards and winery. We heard many stories about wine making and traditional rituals when drinking rakija. The guides and the family are really knowledgeable and acts as if you were a part of family. They are really hospitable and overall pleasant people to be around to. The wine tasting was amazing too! So much wine and rakija available and plenty of appetizers which are locally produced. Would definitely recommend this tour. Although it might seem weird to go on a tour with only you and your travel buddy, it was not awkward at all! Thank you for the amazing time!…”

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Sarande: Blue Eye & Lekuresi Tour w/ Wine Tasting - Lekuresi Castle and the view over Saranda
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Sarande: Blue Eye & Lekuresi Tour w/ Wine Tasting

14.Blue Eye & Lekuresi Tour w/ Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 25 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Travel from Saranda Port to Lekuresi Castle, the Blue Eye spring, and Kantina e Verës ISAK with an English-speaking guide. Expect castle views, a 1.5 km walk to the spring, and a wine tasting with traditional food available at extra cost. Some departures are led by guides such as Elvis.

“So I had originally booked for the Friday to do the wine tasting however the host contacted me to inform me that there was a cruise ship that docked and it would be super busy if I would mind rescheduling for the Saturday as it would be less busy and I’m glad I did as my booking were the only ones there and we got a thorough tour it was so nice I would definitely recommend”

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From Tirana/Durres/Golem: Cape of Rodon & Wine Tasting Tour. - Walking out to Rodon Castle
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From Tirana/Durres/Golem: Cape of Rodon & Wine Tasting Tour.

15.Cape of Rodon & Wine Tasting Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 7h 30m · from $70

Join an English-speaking guide from Tirana, Durres, Golem, or Lalëz for a 7.5-hour outing to Rodon Castle, St. Anthony Church, and a public beach, followed by optional wine tasting at Duka Winery. Guides Matteo and Arbri have earned praise for their humor and care.

“Wycieczka w tak małej grupie jest udana jeśli jest dobry przewodnik. Nasz był wyjątkowo mądry, pomocny i posiadał dużą wiedzę. Spędziliśmy doskonały dzień.”

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