Arrival in Tirana

Tirana - Morning: Arrive at Tirana International Airport (TIA).

Tirana Walking Tours - Afternoon: Enjoy a 3-hour Walking Food Tour in Tirana’s New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri). Delight in tasting byrek (savory pastry), petulla (doughnuts), and boza (fermented drink). Visit family-run eateries to try qofte (meatballs) and savor local coffee. Lunch is included during the tour.

Tirana - Dine at Mullixhiu, one of Albania’s premier restaurants.

Activities: Walking food tour, cultural introduction.

Tirana to Berat – UNESCO Heritage and Wine

Berat - Morning: Travel 2 hours to Berat, known as the “City of a Thousand Windows.”
Participate in a guided tour of Berat Castle and the Ethnographic Museum.
Enjoy a wine tour at Çobo Winery.
Activities: Berat Castle tour, Ethnographic Museum

Berat - Engage in a hands-on cooking class in Berat, a UNESCO treasure, with Eden Tours. Learn to prepare authentic Albanian dishes like byrek and tave kosi with a local chef in a traditional stone house, using fresh market ingredients. Cook, enjoy your creations, and take home recipes!

Berat to Saranda – Albanian Riviera and Blue Eye

Saranda - Travel 3 hours to Saranda via the picturesque Llogara Pass. Stop at the Blue Eye spring to admire its turquoise beauty.
Participate in a guided tour of Butrint National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring Greek and Roman ruins.
Lunch.
Evening: Dine at Mare Nostrum Cuisine on Saranda’s promenade, offering fresh seafood and local wine. Enjoy a free evening to explore the nightlife or relax by the sea.
Activities: Blue Eye visit, Butrint National Park tour

Saranda to Gjirokastra – Stone City

Gjirokaster - Morning: Travel 1 hour to Gjirokaster, the UNESCO-listed “Stone City.”
Join a guided tour of Gjirokaster Castle and Skenduli House (entry included), highlighting Ottoman architecture.
Lunch and Dinner

Gjirokaster to Permet – Slow Food and Nature

Permet - Travel 1 hour to Permet, the “City of Roses.” Visit a local producer for tastings of gliko (preserved fruits in syrup) and artisanal cheese. Enjoy lunch and a free afternoon to explore Permet’s thermal baths or relax by the Vjosa River.
Dine at a local guesthouse

Permet to Korca – Culture and Beer

Korce - Morning: Travel 2.5 hours to Korce, renowned for its brewery and vibrant culture.
Join a guided tour of Korce’s Old Bazaar, Resurrection of Christ Cathedral, and National Museum of Medieval Art (entry included). Enjoy lunch at Vila Themistokli, serving lakror and Korce beer.
Dine at Café-Museum Komiteti, offering traditional dishes and a variety of raki. Enjoy a free evening to explore Korce’s trendy bar scene.

Korca to Shkoder

Shkoder - Explore Shkodër, the capital of the North, with a day tour of historic sites. Taste Kallmet wines at a vineyard, savor byrek and fërgesë at a taverna, and cruise Lake Shkodër.

Shkoder to Airport

• Accommodations
• 2 cooking classes
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast

• ❌ International flights to and from Albania
• ❌ Travel insurance
• ❌ Personal expenses, additional drinks, and souvenirs
• ❌ Tips and gratuities

This is not your typical tour with a few meals included. It is an intimate 8-day culinary adventure through Albania, led by Eden (Martin) — a local guide dedicated to preserving traditional recipes and supporting small producers and families.

Participants will not only savor the food but also learn its history. Over the course of 8 memorable days, they will dine in local homes, visit small family-owned wineries and raki producers, learn ancient recipes from grandmothers, explore vibrant markets, and discover how Albanian cuisine reflects the country’s history and culture.

What makes this experience truly unique:

• Exclusively private & small groups (maximum of 8 people)
• Eden’s personal guidance and storytelling
• Direct interaction with local families and producers
• An ideal blend of culinary exploration and cultural immersion
• Flexible pacing to savor every moment

This tour is designed to protect and share the authentic essence of Albanian gastronomy — one table, one story, one genuine experience at a time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.