From Tirana/Durres:Wine Tasting,Cooking Class & Goat Milking From Tirana: Wine Tasting & Horse Riding Experience.
ID: GYG1279768-O-2097954
Category:
Country: Albania
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Escape the city and discover the Albanian countryside on a half day trip from Tirana. Choose from a cooking class, goat milking, or a wine tasting session at Hani i Qerosit Farm.
Begin your journey with a comfortable pickup from central Tirana. Travel south through Albania’s scenic central lowlands, with a relaxed 20-minute stop at the shores of Lake Belshi, one of Albania’s most picturesque artificial lakes. Enjoy a morning coffee and take photos before continuing to your destination.
Upon arrival at Hani i Qerosit, be welcomed with warmth and traditional Albanian hospitality. The farm is a family-run agritourism property that blends untouched nature with authentic rural life, surrounded by lush greenery and the peaceful sounds of the Albanian countryside.
Choose from 3 different activities:
Option 1 – Albanian Cooking Class: Step into the farm kitchen and learn the secrets of traditional Albanian cuisine guided by an expert local chef. Get hands-on with beloved dishes such as byrek (savory pastry), tavë kosi (baked lamb with yogurt), or ute me perime (stuffed vegetables), using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The chef shares stories behind each recipe, connecting the food to Albanian culture and history. Roll dough, layer fillings, and stir bubbling pots, then sit down and enjoy the meal you’ve prepared together.
Option 2 – Goat Milking Experience: Connect directly with farm life in a way rarely offered to visitors. Under the guidance of the farm team, participate in the daily routine of milking goats, learning the technique and understanding how fresh milk is used to produce local dairy products such as djathë i bardhë (white cheese), kos (yogurt), and kaçkavall.
Option 3 – Wine Tasting: Albania has a rich but little-known wine heritage, and this tasting session showcases local varieties in a relaxed, scenic setting. Sample carefully selected Albanian wines, including varieties grown in the fertile Myzeqe plain and Berat region, paired with artisan local cheeses, olives, and seasonal produce from the farm. Your guide will walk you through the character of each wine and explain the role of viticulture in Albanian rural tradition.
Or all activities at once.
Regardless of which activity you choose, the price includes round-trip transportation from Tirana, a welcome drink on arrival (homemade juice or traditional raki), and the full chosen experience. Spend quality time at the farm before returning to Tirana in the afternoon, carrying with you new skills, full flavors, and memories of Albanian countryside life at its most genuine.
Highlights
- Escape the city and discover the Albanian countryside on a day trip
- Choose from a cooking class, goat milking, or a wine tasting session
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the central lowlands and stop at Lake Belshi
- Learn about Albanian culture and traditions from a local guide
- Benefit from round-trip transportation from central Tirana
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Activity choice must be made at booking
Tours operate in small groups
Pickup point in central Tirana confirmed after booking
INCLUDED
- Round-trip transport from Tirana
- Welcome drink on arrival
- 20-minute coffee stop at Lake Belshi
- Your chosen activity (cooking class OR goat milking OR wine tasting) Or all at once
- Local guide throughout
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal purchases
- Gratuities (optional)
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.