Traditional Albanian Cooking Class in Berat's Old City

Albanian cuisine is one of the most delicious and least-known food traditions in all of Europe — a rich tapestry of Ottoman, Mediterranean, and Illyrian flavors built on fresh mountain herbs, local dairy, wood-fire techniques, and the kind of generous hospitality that Albanians call "besa." This intimate cooking class, held in a traditional family home within Berat's UNESCO-listed old city, is your chance to unlock those secrets with your own hands.

You'll be welcomed by your host family — typically a multi-generational household that has been cooking these recipes for decades — with a small glass of homemade raki and a plate of seasonal mezze to get you in the mood. The kitchen is a warm, aromatic space filled with clay pots, wood-burning surfaces, and the smell of fresh herbs just picked from the courtyard garden.

The class covers 3–4 traditional Albanian dishes that rotate seasonally but typically include: Byrek…