Top Tirana Dining Experiences

Explore Tirana, the capital of Albania, through a culinary lens. Visit architectural and cultural landmarks such as Skanderbeg Square, the New Bazaar, and Blloku, a bustling, now-trendy neighborhood that was once restricted to communist party members. Along the way, enjoy breakfast, lunch, coffee, and raki, a strong, Grappa-like beverage made with star anise and local fruits.

As far as we are concerned, we are one of the only places in Tirana and all of Albanian that offers this type of unique service: a traditional Albanian cooking class with the highest quality food products where you get a hands-on experience with to try the food you helped make, and try

Our Tour is unique, because you will be acquainted and you will see the highlights of Berat and get a better understanding of the history of one of the most interesting city of Albania. You will be acquainted, how people lived in this castle and how they still live today, what their traditions and customs are.This tour is Unique as the city is unique itself, its architecture is unique, its history and culture is unique, the home made food is unique, the culture and the customs are unique and above all the people are unique for their hospitality. No wonder it was already declared a museum city in 1961 by the Albanian government and Unesco World Heritage in 2008.

 Our Tour is unique, because you will be acquainted and you will see the highlights of Kruja and Preza castle ,which were the center of the struggle against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century, led by national hero Skanderberg. Today, the Kruja castle is home to the National Skanderberg Museum, remains of the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque, an ethnographic museum, a Turkish bath and a reconstructed bazaar. It also offers scenic views of the surrounding area .After you will continue your tour to Durres.There we will enjoy, the beautiful beaches of Adriatik Sea , so you will create a complete idea of Albanian relief by strolling from the hills of Kruja to the coast of Durres.There we will walk along the beach boulevard, soaking up the fresh air of the Sea .After we will have a seafood lunch, in one of the best restaurants by the sea

As far as we are concerned, we are one of the only certified place in Tirana and all of Albania that offers a certified and standardized traditional Albanian cooking class. Guests will be able to receive a hands-on experience having fun preparing and eating traditional Albanian cuisine!

Be witness of Albanian Tradition, Culture, Folklore from various regions of Albania.The main attraction will be a variety of different dances and music from different regions of Albania, especially the famous Albanian Iso-Polyphony which is included in UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list *Minimum Pax - 15

Berat is my hometown and i know all beauty places,tourist attractions and our traditional food.Living like local

Our trip start in capital city of Tirana.You will meet our guides at 9.00 in Stadiumi Dinamo :https://goo.gl/maps/tzT1Pz7nmWKjgHHs9 We will drive for about 1,5 hours till Eco park of Ulza,sHKOPET,diber. Together with our guide you will prepare for Kayaking.Firs you will wear with professional equipments depending of course from the season.if there is spring you will wear wet suit,jacket,save jacket and if it is summer you will wear save jacket. We will paddle on the lake along pristine river beaches and farmhouses for about 2,5 hours with opportunity to jump in the turquoise green water whenever the weather is good. We will have a local lunch of seasonal vegetables and fresh river fish.

Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle in Tomor lake in Holy mount of Tomor is an amazing experience. Tomori is the most unique and enigmatic mountain in Albania. It has been called the throne of the gods for its height, ferocity, beauty and riddle. According to mythology, Pelasgian Dodona or "Bad Winter" Dodona reigned there. There are areas of everlasting snow as well as many water springs some even weird like the one in Monster (Kuçedra)Tradition says that it is commanded by a monster who drops it and cuts the water when it wants.There are two lakes in Tomor as two treasures hidden in his heart. They are surrounded by wildlife, old villages, mountaintops and hills and are a small paradise hidden in the giant Tomor mountain. We have found the most fantastic way for enjoying them through the sport of kayaking, stand up paddle and swimming.

The sightseeing tour will start near the Skanderbeg Square. We will have a short stop at Pyramid of Tirana and in one of the special coffees in Town “Komiteti Cafe Museum”. After the coffee break it is the time to be immersed in Albanian tastes and flavours and start the cooking class. The main aim of this Cooking Class is to combine the typical Albanian welcome, local food and some of the most interesting traditional local “rules” that will make your experience unique and unforgettable. During your gastronomic experience you will be lead in the cooking class by a local talented chief. In this cooking class, you will be tough to nicely prepare “Dromca” the most iconic Albanian Traditional Pasta. You will also learn how to prepare a delicious fresh salad. The recipes are passed in the family between generations with best to pick up natural ingredients , starting from garden herbs and veggies to homemade wine offering to our guest above all the real local taste of Albania.

Explore mysterious caves, snorkel in remote bays and kayak an uncrowded lake. 5 days. 3 days off work.  Travel to a part of Europe still untouched by mass tourism. Visit an ancient fortified city, explore the beautiful Karaburun peninsula by speedboat and meet a local family in the Tomorr mountains. Your hassle-free adventure includes: • Experienced, English speaking guide • 4 nights accommodation • 3 Breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners • Local transportation • Airport transfers • Kayak, snorkelling and river hiking equipment Perfect for: Active travellers who want to experience a range of different outdoor activities in one of Europe’s best-kept secrets.

Highlights of the tour: Short Hiking to the ruins of Gorica quarter, dating back in 4th century BC Stop at an old Mangalemi house for local delicacies and house tour with the host Visit at the Ethnographic Museum of Berat Traditional Berat lunch Onufri Museum visit, sightseeing at the castle walls and narration of the legend of the city Cobo/Nurellari wine tasting

Hiking in the Holy Mount of Tomor is an amazing experience. The region’s holy mountain unfolds great beauties and a unique view of the wild surroundings. The hiking tour lasts around 3 hours and it is available to everyone (no professional skills are required). Not far from Berat’s city center, the ancient home of the Illyrian gods,  Mount Tomor, rises some 2416 meters above sea level. The mountain is famous for the National Park Tomori (Parku Kombëtar Mali i Tomorrit), but also has a deeper, spiritual significance. This sacred mountain, named for and presided over in Albanian lore  by  Baba Tomor or Father Tomor, carries a special significance among even modern day Albanians. Another of the country’s fascinating traditions, Tomor exemplifies much about the Albanian spirit.

One of the most stunning landscapes Sotira waterfall is located on Tomorri Mountain, about 30 km from Berat. Its one of the most beautiful Waterfalls of southern Albania. The beauty of waterfall combined with Tomorri mountain make it a great experience. During our way we will past through authentic old villages where the life is same as 200 years before. Hiking to Sotira Waterfall is a travel in time adventure.The waterfall has an altitude of 100 meters and it stems from Tomorri Mountain, the ground where the waterfall flows.