Albanian Wine & Raki Tasting Tour in the Berat Vineyards

Berat sits at the very heart of Albania's most important wine-producing region, a fertile valley where viticulture stretches back over 4,000 years to the ancient Illyrians. Yet Albanian wine remains almost entirely unknown outside the country — which means visiting these wineries today is like stepping into Tuscany before it became famous. This half-day wine and raki tasting tour is one of the most enjoyable and culturally immersive experiences you can have in all of Albania.

Your tour departs from Berat's city center and takes a scenic 20-minute drive into the surrounding hills, where terraced vineyards stretch across the slopes in neat rows. The area around Berat is home to a growing number of family-run kantinas (traditional wine producers) and modern boutique wineries that are quietly winning international recognition.

Your first stop is typically at one of the area's celebrated estates — among the most recommended by travelers are Nurellari…