Berat: Traditional Cooking Class with Wine Tasting

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ID: GYG1066189-1637938
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Country: Albania

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Immerse yourself in Albanian culture with a cooking class in Berat. Learn to make traditional dishes, enjoy a wine tasting, and sample artisanal raki.
Begin your journey in a charming local setting where you'll learn to prepare some of Berat’s most beloved traditional dishes, using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Under the guidance of a local host, get hands-on with recipes of 3 traditional dishes lke -byrek, -meatballs, -stuffed peppers, -tavë kosi, -fërgesë, -lakror, while learning the cultural stories behind each dish.

While the dishes simmer, enjoy a guided tasting of locally produced Albanian wines, including varieties unique to the Berat region.
Learn about native grapes like Puls (Pules), Shesh i Zi, Shesh i Bardhe or Kallmet, and discover how each wine complements the flavors of traditional cuisine.

No Albanian table is complete without raki — and you’ll taste it the local way. Sample artisanal raki made from grapes, plums, or mulberries, and hear the stories and traditions behind Albania’s most iconic spirit.

Highlights

  • Learn to cook traditional Albanian dishes with a local host in Berat
  • Enjoy a guided tasting of locally produced Albanian wines
  • Sample artisanal raki and hear the stories behind Albania’s iconic spirit
  • Discover the cultural stories behind each dish you prepare
  • Use fresh, seasonal ingredients to create authentic Albanian dishes

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The experience takes place in Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage City.
Participants will learn about the cultural stories behind each dish.
The activity includes tasting of local wines and raki.
Qato tours office or we are flexible offering pick up from your hote/guesthouse in Berat
INCLUDED
  • Cooking class with local host
  • Preparation of traditional dishes
  • Wine tasting of local varieties
  • Raki tasting experience
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.