Flavors & Adventures in Albania (7 days)

This tours is for early arrivals only.
 Free time en route to enjoy a relaxed brunch and coffee.
 Arrival in Berat and welcome to this UNESCO-listed city, famous for its Ottoman architecture and historic charm. A short walking tour of city with in main points on interest.
 Wine degustation at Cobo Winery & lunch at Ballkoni i Gorrices.
 Hotel check-in and time to rest after the journey.
Dinner and overnight in Berat.

11:00 – 15:00  Hands-on cooking class with a local host in their house.
Prepare 3 traditional dishes (e.g. byrek, tavë kosi, fërgesë, stuffed peppers, etc.)
Wine tasting: 1 local wine (native Albanian grapes)
Raki tasting: 2 artisanal rakis
Learn food traditions and cultural stories
Enjoy the meal you prepared
Photos from the activity + cooking recipes provided

15:00 – 18:00  Transfer to Gjirokastër, check-in and rest

18:00 – 19:00  Gjirokastër Old Bazaar Experience stroll into cabble street stones and dress in a authentic Southern Albanian attire in 1h, pictures are worthy of a life time.

08:30 – 09:40  Transfer to Vjosa River

10:00 – 12:00 Vjosa River one of Europe’s last wild rivers, experience rafting into blue pristine waters
Safety briefing & equipment preparation
Guided rafting ~9 km (approx. 2 hours)
Stops for swimming, cliff jumps & photos
Experience pristine nature, canyons & river landscapes

12:30 – 17:00  Return to Gjirokastër, reset at hotel, late lunch at Taverna Kuka

17:00 – 19.00 Transfer to Sarande, during road , 1 h visit in the  Blue Eye, a spring where you can enjoy the lush green and electrifying blue. Arrival at coastal city and free time, nightlife is another thing in here.

10.00 we start our exploration of Butrinti Archeological Park ( tell more info about it) after that is time for blue-pristine waters.

12.30-18.30 Set sail on a speed boat tour from Saranda to the north of South Albania.
Visit 7 destinations for a total of 5/6 hours, 4 of the stops are around 20 mins each where you can swim and take pictures, the main destination is Krorez Bay for 2-3 hours where you can relax on the beach and swim ( There are restaurants available to buy food or drink from), the last stops 2 stops are for pictures only which we will stop for around 5 minutes.

Depart from next to Limani bar and restaurant, Saranda and head to the north of the city.

Visit Gremina, Kakome, Soldiers Bay, Pllakator, krorez bay, secret beach and a small cave.

Enjoy a free bottle of water and use snorkeling equipment to explore the underwater world. Store your own snacks and drinks in the onboard fridge.

18.30 is free time to enjoy the nightlife or a fine romantic dining at coast.

09.00-15.00 Transfer Sarandë - Durrës, scenic drive to north
Stops at Ardenica Monastery and Visit Apollonia Archaeological Park

Afternoon in Durrës: check-in, rest and lunch 

18:00 – 20:30 | Cape of Rodon Quad Tour (from Lalzi Bay)
Quad ride along the Adriatic coast
Easy, beginner-friendly scenic route
Coastal views & untouched nature
Stop at a historic Cold War bunker
Explore Cape of Rodon
Photo stops along the way

Free time on your own.

Departure from Durres at 07:00. We’ll make a short break along the way before continuing toward the Qafë Thanë border crossing.

Our first stop is in the Albanian town of Struga, where you’ll stroll along the lakefront and the Black Drin River, from the river’s mouth up to the town’s lively bazaar. You’ll have some free time to explore at your own pace.

Next, we head to Ohrid, a city steeped in history and charm. Here, we’ll visit the Old Town, the vibrant bazaar, and the lake promenade.

Optional: take a short boat ride on Lake Ohrid. We’ll also see St. Sophia Church and other landmarks, with some free time for lunch at a local restaurant.

After Ohrid, we continue to the Bay of Bones (Muzeu mbi Ujë), a unique archaeological site, followed by a visit to the Monastery of St. Naum and its surrounding natural park. Crossing back into Albania.

Before heading back to Tirana, we’ll visit the Drilon Natural Park, a beautiful green oasis. Return to Tirana in the evening.

Dinner at restaurant near hotel.

After breakfast we procced to Airport. This journey was filled with flavors, colors and landscapes a fulfillment for the soul. Thank you for choosing us!