The 15 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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6.Experience Blue Eye , Lekuresi Castle and Taste Traditional Albanian Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

See Saranda’s Blue Eye, Lekuresi Castle, and Albanian wine in four hours, with private transport, entry fees, and hotel or port pickup.

“Fabulous locations . Started off a little odd that we were put in a hot, small car to catch up to the van. Really enjoyed blue eye and the winery, but food and wine service was very slow, as they hadn’t planned for so many that afternoon . Kasey , our guide was a trooper, and did whatever she could to make the last stop Possible, even though we were running way behind . Kasey stayed calm And pleasant thru all the delays”

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7.Wine Tasting & Vineyards Escape near Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $118

Escape Tirana for a family winery visit, three Albanian wines, local snacks, countryside views, and easy transport in a half-day tour.

“The excursion worked well. I was alone with a nice and talkative guide and the winery was pitoresque. Driving there was ok and the host at the winery was wonderful. Be careful when booking though. Viator displayed the currency in PLN (Poland) instead of ALL (Albania). So the excursion was another price than I thought since I did not notice the wrong currency when booking...”

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8.Durres & Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $168

Explore Durres ruins, street art, and an Albanian winery with tastings, snacks, and optional lunch on a small-group trip from Tirana.

“We enjoyed the tour of the city and the visit to the winery. We had a lot of free time to shape the tour as we wanted to before the winery, and appreciated the availability of food and snacks at the winery. The winery is definitely the highlight of the tour.”

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9.Wine and Raki tasting tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $77

Taste Saranda wine, raki, jams, and farm produce, with a castle viewpoint, private pickup, and a hands-on look at local food traditions.

“This was a fantastic experience! We had a great guide who told us about the whole process from wine growing to the finished product. We had a tour of the vineyard and the production premises where the wine was developed and stored. It was very educational and exciting to see how the wine was made. 😀 We strongly recommend this tour!Auto-translated”

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10.Berat – Unesco Heritage & Wine Tasting, Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $184

Explore Berat’s castle, churches, Ottoman quarters, Onufri icons, and Cobo Winery on a private day tour from Tirana.

“Exploring Berat with a guided tour was a wonderful experience! Our guide was knowledgeable and brought the city's history to life. The ancient streets and stunning architecture were captivating, especially the iconic Berat Castle. The local cuisine was delicious, and the hospitality of the people made us feel welcome. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to immerse themselves in the beauty and culture of Berat!”

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11.Semi Private; Wine Tasting Experience & Walking Tour of Durres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $160

Taste three Albanian wines, tour a hillside winery, and explore Roman Durres on a 6 to 7 hour trip from Tirana.

“Great way to see nice views of Albania and Macedonia in one trip plus the amazing Ohrid. Sokol was a great driver as well as companion, hats off.”

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12.Wine Tasting day in Berat (Visit to the Berat Castle & Lunch included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $115

Tour Berat Castle, enjoy an Albanian lunch, and taste Cobo Winery wines on a seven-hour cultural day trip with a small-group feel.

“I recently attended a wine tasting and lunch activity at Cobo's picturesque winery, and it was an exceptional experience. The setting was stunning, with rows of grapevines stretching out under a clear blue sky. The tasting session was informatRead more”

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13.From Tirana Wine Tasting & Food tour in Berat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $196

Visit Berat from Tirana for castle views, Ottoman streets, local food, raki, and wine tasting at a choice of Albanian wineries.

“My partner and I had an exceptional experience on our trip to Berat, one of the most beautiful and charming towns in Albania. Our tour guide, Zeni, was knowledgeable, friendly, and truly passionate about sharing the rich history and culture of this enchanting town.”

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14.Tour of Kruja and Wine Tasting in one Day from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $160

Explore Kruja’s bazaar, castle, museums, and Albanian wine on an eight-hour private day trip from Tirana with pickup offered.

“Fantastic day. We were lucky to have Boris as our guide; personable and extremely knowledgeable, he gave us just the right amount of information when needed. Krujë was very interesting, but the Duka winery wine tasting was amazing. Great food and fantastic wines, not to forget the Raki!”

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15.Berat 4×4 Off-Road and Vineyard Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $77

Take a 4x4 ride through Berat’s olive hills to Malinat village for family-made wine, raki, local snacks, and mountain views.

“What an amazing day! And so unlike any wine tastings we have been on before.”

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