The 5 Best Wine Tastings in Albania

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

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

Taste Albanian wine and raki, tour a vineyard, share local snacks, and take a scenic boat ride on a private lake near Tirana or Durres.

“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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2.Berat wine Tour Guided Winery Tour with Transfers and Tastings

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

Tour Berat’s wine country with winery transfers, three wines, raki, local snacks, and an English-speaking family guide for $41.87.

“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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3.Paint and Wine – Authentic Art Workshop in Tirana

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

Paint your own Tirana souvenir with patient guidance, Albanian wine, full supplies, and a relaxed 2.5-hour art workshop.

“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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4.BOGOVA WATERFALL & WINERY TOUR from Berat by 1001 AA

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

Swim beneath Bogova Waterfall, hike Albanian forest, and taste Berat wines at Nurellari Winery on a relaxed small-group tour.

“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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5.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, tour Roshnik vineyards, and enjoy private transport from Berat with 1001 Albanian Adventures.

“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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