Albania Unveiled: An 8-Day Culinary Odyssey with Eden

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Tirana
3 stops
1
Tirana
Morning: Arrive at Tirana International Airport (TIA).
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Afternoon: 3-hour Walking Food Tour in Tirana’s New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri). Sample byrek (savory pastry), petulla (doughnuts), and boza (fermented drink). Visit family-run eateries for qofte (meatballs) and local coffee. Lunch included during the tour.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Tirana
Dinner at Mullixhiu, one of the top restaurants in Albania. Activities: Walking food tour, cultural introduction.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Tirana to Berat – UNESCO Heritage and Wine
1 stop
4
Berat
Morning: Drive 2 hours to Berat, the “City of a Thousand Windows.” Guided tour of Berat Castle and Ethnographic Museum. Wine tour at Çobo Winery Activities: Berat Castle tour, Ethnographic Museum
9 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Berat to Saranda – Albanian Riviera and Blue Eye
2 stops
5
Saranda
Drive 3 hours to Saranda via the scenic Llogara Pass. En route, stop at the Blue Eye spring for its turquoise beauty. Guided tour of Butrint National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site with Greek and Roman ruins Lunch. Evening: Dinner at Mare Nostrum Cuisine on Saranda’s promenade, featuring fresh seafood and local wine. Free evening to enjoy the nightlife or relax by the sea. Activities: Blue Eye visit, Butrint National Park tour
12 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Berat Castle
Join a hands-on cooking class in Berat, a UNESCO gem, with Eden Tours. Learn to make authentic Albanian dishes like byrek and tave kosi with a local chef in a traditional stone house, using fresh market ingredients. Cook, savor your creations, and take home recipes!
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Saranda to Gjirokastra – Stone City
1 stop
7
Gjirokaster
Morning: 1 hour to Gjirokaster, the UNESCO - listed “Stone City.” Guided tour of Gjirokaster Castle and Skenduli House (entry included), showcasing Ottoman architecture. Lunch and Dinner
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Gjirokaster to Permet – Slow Food and Nature
1 stop
8
Permet
Drive 1 hour to Permet, the “City of Roses.” Visit a local producer for tastings of gliko (preserved fruits in syrup) and artisanal cheese. Lunch and free afternoon to explore Permet’s thermal baths or relax by the Vjosa River. Dinner at a local guesthouse
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Permet to Korca – Culture and Beer
2 stops
9
Korce
Morning: Drive 2.5 hours to Korce, known for its brewery and vibrant culture. Guided tour of Korce’s Old Bazaar, Resurrection of Christ Cathedral, and National Museum of Medieval Art (entry included). Lunch at Vila Themistokli, serving lakror and Korce beer. Dinner at Café-Museum Komiteti, offering traditional dishes and a variety of raki. Free evening to explore Korce’s trendy bar scene.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
10
Join a hands-on cooking class in Korçë with Eden Tours! Learn to make authentic Albanian dishes like byrek and tave kosi with a local chef in a stone house, using fresh market ingredients. Cook, savor, and take home recipes!
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Korca to Shkoder
1 stop
11
Shkoder
Discover Shkodër, the capital of the North, in a day with a Tour of historic sites, taste Kallmet wines at a vineyard, savor byrek and fërgesë at a taverna, and cruise Lake Shkodër.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Shkoder to Airport
1 stop
12
We prepare after breakfast for the transfer to the airport
2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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