The 6 Best Wine & Raki Tastings in Albania

1.Traditional Albanian Cooking Class in Tirana with Raki Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $53Our pick

Spend about four hours cooking Albanian dishes with chef Dervis in central Tirana. Start with meze and raki, prepare burek, village chicken with pershesh, and sheqerpare, then share the meal with homemade wine. Vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, halal, and lactose-free diets can be accommodated if noted when booking.

“It was a great time. The cooking teacher was interesting snd patient with everyone. We i how to make three delicious dishes Highly recommend!”

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2.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. With pickup, an English-speaking guide, wine and raki tastings, Albanian snacks, a cellar visit, and a private lake boat ride, this five to six-hour tour suits anyone wanting an easy countryside escape.

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

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

Spend 2.5 to 3 hours visiting one Berat-area winery with an English-speaking family host. Taste three wines, raki, olives, cheese, and vegetables, then return by air-conditioned vehicle. Pickup is available near your hotel, with winery choice based 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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4.Paint and Wine – Authentic Art Workshop in Tirana

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

At Tirana Colour Wine, you create a painting, portrait, or tote bag during a relaxed 2.5-hour workshop. Instructor Albana helps beginners turn an idea into a finished souvenir, with canvases, paints, brushes, and other materials provided. Your first glass of Albanian wine is included, along with coffee or tea.

“This is a MUST DO! My wife and I loved every moment we spent there painting together. The instructor was very welcoming and patient. I highly recommended!!!”

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

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

From Berat, your guide drives you about 35 kilometers to Bogova Waterfall, where a 40-minute forest hike leads to a 20-meter cascade and swimming pool. On the return, visit Nurellari Winery for Pules and Debina wines, seasonal fruit, and local snacks. Guides such as Geraldo and Orest add local history and personal attention.

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

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

Spend an afternoon at Alpeta Agrotourism & Winery in Roshnik, tasting Albanian wines, rakija, and local products. The tour includes private transport, vineyard time, and a look at traditional winemaking. Erilda and the 1001 Albanian Adventures team help create a friendly, personal visit for groups of up to 17.

“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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