Wine Tasting in Albania: The 15 Best Cellar Visits

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

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

From Tirana or Durres, ride about an hour to a vineyard beside a blue-green lake. Explore the cellar, taste merlot, tempranillo, cabernet sauvignon, and homemade raki, then share Albanian snacks and take a private-lake boat ride. Rio may handle the drive, while winery guide Elena leads the visit.

“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

From the Visit Albania Tour Operator office in Berat, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to an available winery such as Edoni, Alpeta, or Pupa. A family representative leads the visit, explains winemaking, and serves three wines, raki, olives, cheese, and vegetables. The Professor may guide the tasting.

“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

At Tirana Colour Wine, you spend about 2.5 hours painting on canvas, paper, or a tote bag with help from art teacher Albana. Supplies are provided, along with a first glass of Albanian wine or liquor, plus coffee or tea. Bring an idea, or let the instructor help you shape one.

“What a fun time! I don’t know how to draw but Albana was a graceful teacher who helped me make my own masterpiece :)”

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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

From Berat, a guide such as Geraldo or Orest takes you by private vehicle to Bogova Waterfall for a 40-minute forest hike and optional swim. The day ends at Nurellari Winery, where you taste Pules and Debina wines with seasonal local foods. Expect about five hours, a group of up to 12, and an English-speaking guide.

“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

Spend an afternoon at Alpeta Agrotourism & Winery in Roshnik, tasting Albanian wines, rakija, and local products while learning about family wine-making traditions. 1001 Albanian Adventures provides private transport, and the experience lasts about three to six hours. The winery visit itself takes about two hours.

“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

Travel from Saranda to Lekuresi Castle, the Blue Eye spring, and Kantina E Veres Isak in about four hours. You get private transportation, Wi-Fi on board, and included entry fees, though vehicle size, guiding, and the wine tasting can vary. Pickup is available in central Saranda, at hotels, or at the port.

“We had a great time doing to the trip as first we went to lekuresi castle and enjoyed the amazing view from there. Then we went to the blue eye wich was beautiful. Our guide Klajdi was the best. He could tell us alot about the sightseeings and surroundings. Also you can have a good laugh with him. Definitely recommend.”

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7.Wine Tasting & Vineyards Escape near Tirana

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

Leave Tirana for a family-run winery in the surrounding hills. Your English-speaking guide handles the drive, while a local host introduces Albanian grapes, the cellar, three wines, and traditional snacks. Allow five to six hours, including a quiet walk through the vines and return to the city.

“Perfect guide and driver Excellent food and very good wines. Very quiet vineyard Stunning views of the valleyAuto-translated”

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8.Durres & Wine Tasting Tour

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

Spend about seven hours exploring Durres with a local guide, then visit Abaia Winery for vineyard views, wine, raki, cheese, ham, and vegetables. Guides such as Mimi, Juli, and Rando tailor the day for small groups of up to eight. A three-course lunch is available as an upgrade, and hotel pickup is included.

“Mimi fantastic guide varied activities, lovely wine tasting and accompanying tapas selection in a magical setting. Boat ride on the lake was refreshing”

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9.Wine and Raki tasting tour

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

Meet your guide at your Saranda hotel, port, or town center, then ride to Lëkurësi Castle for wide views before visiting the Isak canteen. You’ll see its greenhouse and local production methods, then taste red and white wine, cognac, traditional and walnut raki, jams, and fresh vegetables with Albanian music.

“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.Unesco Heritage & Wine Tasting, Private Tour

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

Travel privately from Tirana, Durres, or Golem to Berat with an English-speaking guide. Visit Berat Castle and the Onufri Museum, walk Mangalem and Gorica, see historic mosques and churches, stop at a Cold War MiG-17 in Kucova, and finish with lunch and wine tasting at Cobo Winery.

“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

Start with hotel pickup in Tirana, then travel to the vineyards of Arapaj for a cellar visit, three Albanian wines, and snacks. Continue to Durres for the amphitheater, Roman ruins, Venetian Tower, and a seaside coffee. The six-to-seven-hour tour includes transport and a tour leader, with group size details needing confirmation.

“The tour was great. It was well organized, the group were amazing. Our tour guide was helpful, knew a lot about the trip which was both reassuring and fun to learn new information, and a fun member of the team. Thank Choose Balkans!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $115

Spend about three hours exploring Berat Castle with guide Toni Simsia, then enjoy a traditional Albanian lunch and four hours of wine tasting at Cobo Winery. The day includes local wine, homemade bread, olives, and cheese, with pickup and return at Castle Park Berat.

“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

Travel from Tirana to Berat by air-conditioned vehicle, explore Mangalem, Gorica, and Berat Castle, then taste three wines, raki, and local snacks at a winery near Fushë-Peshtan. Guides such as Dritan, Zeni, and Randi are praised for history, flexibility, and warm local insight. Pickup and an English-speaking driver are included.

“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).”

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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

Travel from Tirana to Kruja for its old bazaar, castle, Ethnographic Museum, and Skanderbeg Museum, then visit Kokomani Winery for Albanian wine, local appetizers, and raki. Your private group has an English-speaking guide, with Boris noted for his strong storytelling and Italian language skills. Pickup is offered, and the day lasts about eight hours.

“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

From Berat, a non-English-speaking driver takes you by 4x4 across the olive hills to Malinat, a village known for more than 100 hectares of vineyards. At Vila Hadaj, an English-speaking representative introduces the family winery, three wines, raki, cheese, olives, bread, walnuts, and local winemaking traditions.

“Definitely recommended! An exciting ride to a picturesque village where you are served by a family who have put their heart and soul into a their Wine Farm. It was also just very nice wine and with every glass you got accompanying snacks! Those in doubt, definitely do! It's more than worth his money!Auto-translated”

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