8-Day Private Albanian Gastronomic Odyssey with Eden

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8-Day Private Albanian Gastronomic Odyssey with Eden

By Albania by Eden

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
8d
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

This is not a standard tour with some meals added.
It’s a personal 8-day gastronomic journey through Albania with Eden (Martin) — your local guide who is passionate about preserving traditional recipes and supporting small producers and families.
You won’t just taste food. You’ll understand its storey. Over 8 unforgettable days you will eat in local homes, visit small family wineries and raki producers, learn ancient recipes from grandmothers, explore bustling markets, and discover how Albanian cuisine reflects our history and culture.
What truly sets this experience apart:

Truly private & small groups (max 8 people)
Eden’s personal guidance and storytelling
Direct connection with local families and producers
Perfect balance between culinary discovery and cultural immersion
Flexible pacing so you can enjoy each moment

This tour exists to protect and share the real heart of Albanian gastronomy — one table, one storey, one genuine experience at a time.

Activity location

Tirana
- Tirana, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tirana
- Tirana, Albania

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8-Day Private Albanian Gastronomic Odyssey with Eden

8d
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

AU$3,009.19 x 2 AdultsAU$6,018.38

Total

What's included, what's not

✅ All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners as per the itinerary
✅ Visits to local markets, villages, and cultural sites
✅ All entrance fees to attractions and museums mentioned
✅ Professional English-speaking guide and driver (Eden) for the entire tour
✅ 8 days of private transport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
✅ Bottled water and light snacks during transfers
✅ Multiple wine and raki tastings at local wineries and producers
✅ 7 nights accommodation in carefully selected hotels and guesthouses
❌ International flights to and from Albania
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Personal expenses, additional drinks, and souvenirs
❌ Tips and service charge

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tirana

3 stops
Meals: lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Guests enjoy comfortable stays in select 3- and 4-star hotels for a memorable visit.

Tirana

Morning: Arrive at Tirana International Airport (TIA).

Tirana Walking Tours

3h
Admission ticket not included

Afternoon: 3-hour Walking Food Tour in Tirana’s New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri). Sample byrek (savoury pastry), petulla (doughnuts), and boza (fermented drink). Visit family-run eateries for qofte (meatballs) and local coffee. Lunch included during the tour.

Tirana

Dinner at Mullixhiu, one of the top restaurants in Albania. Activities: Walking food tour, cultural introduction.

Day 2: Tirana to Berat – UNESCO Heritage and Wine

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Guests enjoy comfortable stays in select 3- and 4-star hotels for a memorable visit.

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

Berat

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, savour your creations, and take home recipes!

Day 3: Berat to Saranda – Albanian Riviera and Blue Eye

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Guests enjoy comfortable stays in select 3- and 4-star hotels for a memorable visit.

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

Day 4: Saranda to Gjirokastra – Stone City

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Guests enjoy comfortable stays in select 3- and 4-star hotels for a memorable visit.

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

Day 5: Gjirokaster to Permet – Slow Food and Nature

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Guests enjoy cosy guesthouses with the comfort of 3- & 4-star hotels for an authentic and delightful stay.

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

Day 6: Permet to Korca – Culture and Beer

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Guests enjoy comfortable stays in select 3- and 4-star hotels for a memorable visit.

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.

Boboshtice

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, savour, and take home recipes!

Day 7: Korca to Shkoder

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Guests enjoy comfortable stays in select 3- and 4-star hotels for a memorable visit.

Shkoder

Discover Shkodër, the capital of the North, in a day with a Tour of historic sites, taste Kallmet wines at a vineyard, savour byrek and fërgesë at a taverna, and cruise Lake Shkodër.

Day 8: Shkoder to Airport

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Tirana International Airport

2h
Admission ticket not included

We prepare after breakfast for the transfer to the airport

Location

Activity location

Tirana
- Tirana, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tirana
- Tirana, Albania

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