The 15 Best Wine Tours & Tastings in Albania

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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

Cook Albanian classics with a welcoming family team in Tirana, then enjoy homemade wine, raki, desserts, and recipes to take home.

“This is truly a MUST when you are in Tirana! Not only is the host fun and very professional, but the food is really delicious. You get to make 3 courses, so don’t have any dinner plans after! It’s also unlimited amounts of amazing home made wine :) from someone doing lots of guided activities around the world, this was one of the best! 10/10.”

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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

Taste three Albanian wines, raki, and local snacks on a guided family-winery tour from Berat with transfers for $39.

“Very good, the professor was very helpful. Unreal experience”

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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

Cruise Lake Skadar from Virpazar with birdwatching, swimming, Montenegrin wine, rakija, local snacks, and scenic national park views.

“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

4.Durrës Countryside Vineyard Experience with Wine & Food Pairing

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

Taste Albanian wines, raki, olive oil, and local foods on a guided half-day vineyard visit from Durrës.

“I enjoyed every single second of this trip! Traveling solo, all the guides and staff made it super comfortable and personable, sharing with me their stories from their communities and love for food and wine of Albania. The vineyard was right out of a storybook- small, intimate and cozy, and I loved learning how they care for and respect the product they make. My tour guide Erisa was a superstar- funny and charming and so knowledgeable about the wine and making my experience the best it could be! I definitely recommend for anyone interested in exploring Albania’s up and coming wine scene!”

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Sarandë: Sunset boat tour with local wine

5.Sarandë: Sunset boat tour with local wine

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

Review of Sarandë’s $35 sunset boat tour, with Turtle Cave, Secret Beach, swimming, local wine, music, and practical tips.

“It was a nice boat tour. Aldo and the captain are very friendly and it was a very chill tour. We had nice views on the sunset and there was friendly people on the boat as well.”

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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

Explore Durres vineyards, Communist-era wine cellars, Albanian grapes, local food, raki, and sunset views on this four-hour tasting tour.

“This is a great evening trip, the vineyard is so beautiful and everyone really nice. We got lots of lovely wine and food. May be something sweet at the end would of been nice. But 10 out of 10. Mairo picked us up from our hotel and he was amazing giving us lots of information about the country. He then took us back with songs we could sing all the way home.”

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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

Taste Albanian wines, raki, local snacks, and enjoy a private lake boat ride from Tirana or Durres in a half-day tour.

“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

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

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

Taste three wines, raki, and local snacks on a small-group winery tour from Berat with transfers and an English-speaking winery host.

“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

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

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

Cruise Lake Skadar in a private wooden boat, spot birds and Lesendro Fortress, swim in clear water, and enjoy local wine near Virpazar.

“Wycieczka na 10 punktów. Łódź tradycyjna, kameralne towarzystwo. Pełen spokój, relaks i sielanka. Przewodnik przemiły młody człowiek o imieniu Drakon. Opowiadał ciekawe historie i częstował nas winem. Był to dla nas cudownie spędzony czas na łonie niezwykłej natury. Serdecznie polecam.”

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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

Paint a canvas or tote bag in Tirana with guided help, wine, and a personal souvenir during this relaxed 2.5-hour studio experience.

“De activiteit was leuk, helaas was er één beschikbare medewerker. Een super aardige man die het leuk deed, maar die ondertussen ook het restaurant moest runnen. Dat maakte dat het geen 5 sterren beoordeling was. Hij had niet volledige tijd/ aandacht omdat hij met beide druk was.”

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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

Paint, sip Albanian wine, and make a personal souvenir in Tirana with patient guidance, supplies included, and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“It has been a very lovely experience, and we were able to take home two hadmade and unconventional souvenirs (a portrait and a tote bag). Albana is a really sweet lady with loads of patience. As an improvement, please accept this constructive feedback: it would be great if you provided a little snack to go with the wine. Also, a short explanation about techniques and colors before starting to paint would really help the beginners Much love and thank you for the time we shared :)”

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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

Review of Berat’s Bogova Waterfall and Nurellari Winery tour, with a forest hike, cold-water swim, Albanian wine, costs, and practical tips.

“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

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

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

Taste Albanian wine and rakija at Alpeta Winery in Roshnik, with vineyard visits, local food, private transport, and warm family hospitality.

“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

14.Blue Eye & Lekuresi Tour w/ Wine Tasting

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

Review of Saranda’s Blue Eye, Lekuresi Castle, and Albanian wine tour, with practical tips on transport, walking, food, cost, and value.

“This felt more of a multi-stop car ride rather than a tour. The time with the guide was very brief and it was only at the start of each stop, where he’d give us a brief overview of the location. He was really good, but I just wished he’d come along and add more colour to what we were seeing. The car we drove in was nice but the driving was reckless and more often than not it felt uncomfortable. It’s also a utilitarian car rather than a van or a minibus meaning that personal space is non-existent. The Blue Eye is highly overrated in my opinion and we were…”

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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

Review of Albania’s Cape of Rodon tour, with castle walks, St. Anthony Church, beach time, coastal views, and optional Duka Winery tasting.

“Kaap van Rodon was erg mooi. Er werd in de beschrijving vermeld dat de excursie afgesloten zou worden met een rondleiding en een wijnproeverij, gezien de prijs van €120,00 per persoon waren wij ervan uitgegaan dat dit allemaal inclusief zou zijn, maar dit was echter niet geval. Aangekomen bij de wijnproeverij zijn wij naar het wijnrestaurant gebracht door de gids waar wij diverse wijnen konden proeven en wat konden eten. Wat schetste onze verbazing er moest na afloop gewoon betaald worden voor de wijnproeverij, er moest nog even €60,00 extra betaald worden bovenop de €240,00 die wij al betaald hadden voor deze excursie. Bij de vraag aan de gids of…”

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