Berat Wine Tasting and Food Tour: A Day Trip through Albania's History, Culture, and Countryside
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Berat
Embark on a wine tasting and food tour in Berat, Albania, exploring its history, culture, and countryside. Discover the beautiful castle and old town, meet local families producing Rakia and wine, and indulge in fine wine and food while experiencing Albanian hospitality.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Berat - Berat casts a unique enchantment and stands out as a top destination in Albania. The town is renowned for its distinctive array of white Ottoman-style houses that ascend the slope towards its fortress, which has garnered it the nickname ‘town of a thousand windows’ and secured its place alongside Gjirokastra as a Unesco World Heritage site since 2008. The town’s setting amidst rugged mountains becomes even more dramatic when clouds envelop the minaret tops or part to reveal the frosty summit of Mt Tomorr. Even with its growing popularity as a major tourist hub in Albania, Berat continues to preserve its laid-back allure and welcoming vibe.
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Snacks included
  • Lunch is part of the tour
  • In-vehicle air conditioning for comfort
  • Wine tasting at a local winery (choices include
    yo, Alpeta, Pupa) - we decide the destination!
  • All fees and/or taxes are covered
  • English-speaking driver for guidance
What's Not Included
  • Everything not mentioned in the include section
Additional Information

Experience the splendor and allure of Berat, a standout amongst the most picturesque towns in Albania. Explore its majestic castle and the historic old town. Get acquainted with families who started cultivating grapes in their private gardens and courtyards for the creation of Rakia and wine for private consumption. Savor lunch in an idyllic village, take in the pastoral landscapes, sample exquisite wines and local delicacies, and more significantly, immerse yourself in the warm embrace of Albanian hospitality. Enjoy a guided walk through Berat’s history, indulge in its food & wine, delve into its history & culture, become one with its nature & village life. Plus, the tour can be tailored according to your preferences.

Location
Berat
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Monicaap6667bf
Jul 11, 2023
Above and beyond! - Dritan was such a great tour guide. We were picked up from just outside our hotel in Tirana and were taken on a small tour around the city. Dritan was very knowledgeable about the history of Tirana and the communist era. We were taken to a great spot up in the hills for a view of the whole city (which in my opinion is better than the one you get from the cable car). Dritan then took us to a few smaller towns on the way to the winery, providing some background on what it was like to live during the communist regime, particularly for those who lived in the villages. The winery was beautiful and had a range wines available including varieties that are only grown in the Berat region. Thank you Dritan for being such a great tour guide
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Carolinecs7944qb
May 8, 2023
Impressive Experience - Me and my boyfriend had a great time with Our Tour Guide zeni. He is friendly ,passionate, funny and really detailed about the history of the lovely Cities in albania and its Countryside. We had good conversations and the winetasting at Kantina Pupa was great too. We both recommend!
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Pniklas46
Apr 16, 2023
Captivating Berat Adventure: History, Hospitality, and Fine Wine - 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. As we explored the "town of a thousand windows," we were captivated by the collection of white Ottoman houses climbing up the hill towards the castle, all surrounded by the stunning backdrop of rugged mountains. One of our favorite moments from the trip was our visit to a quaint restaurant in the heart of Berat, which offered an amazing view. The restaurant owner was incredibly hospitable, treating us to a variety of homemade rakia. We relished the warmth and generosity of the local people, which truly embodied the essence of Albanian hospitality. Our visit to the Cobo Winery was a delightful and memorable part of our journey. The wine was exquisite, and we couldn't resist bringing home as many bottles as we were allowed to import. We were pleasantly surprised to learn that the winery owner had studied in Sweden, which added a personal connection to our experience. The winery visit was a highlight of our entire week in Albania. We highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to immerse themselves in Albanian history, culture, and hospitality. A special thanks to Zeni for making our trip to Berat truly unforgettable.
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Newlimoon
Jun 19, 2021
Lost in Wine - My wife booked this tour for my birthday and the tour included two different wineries. They key to having a good experience is to have a good guide abs Randy delivered. He is a great English speaker and personable young man who was flexible and accommodating. He even had a surprise birthday cake for me at the second winery. If we hadn’t planned out the rest of the trip in Albania we would have taken more tours with Randy. We would highly recommend him.
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Extraordinary479224
Jun 15, 2021
Amazing experience - It was an amazing experience. I planned it for my husband's birthday so we went to two wineries ..the luany and Nurellari wineries with a great tour guide his name is Randi ..we tasted different kinds of wines with different backgrounds and we enjoyed a lovely company and they surprised us at the end with a birthday cake for my husband. We highly recomend the tour. The experience was great. Thank you again
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