5-Hour Wine and Raki Tasting Tour from Durres with Traditional Albanian Lunch
Highlights
Durres
winetour, cultural, photography
Group Tour
5 Hours
Easy
Albanian, English, Italian
Description
Embark on a 5-hour immersive journey from Durrës to the tranquil countryside at Abaia Winery. Begin your experience with a scenic drive and a warm welcome by your guide. Stroll through the vineyard and learn about local grape varieties and sustainable winemaking methods. Explore unique underground wine cellars housed in authentic communist-era bunkers that now serve as ideal aging chambers. Enjoy a curated tasting of native and international wines, as well as traditional Albanian raki.
Itinerary
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5-Hour Abaia Winery Experience from Durrës
- 10:00 AM – Departure from Vinum Wine Bar (Durrës)
Meet your guide at Vinum Wine Bar in the heart of Durrës. Begin a short and scenic drive through the Albanian countryside toward Abaia Winery, located just outside the city. 10:30 AM – Arrival and Vineyard Tour
Arrive at Abaia Winery and begin your guided exploration of the vineyards. Learn about the native grape varieties and the sustainable farming techniques used in this boutique estate.11:00 AM – Visit Communist-Era Bunker Cellars
Enter the underground wine cellars built within two authentic bunkers from Albania’s communist era. These cool, naturally humid spaces now serve as ideal locations for fermenting and aging wines.11:30 AM – Wine and Raki Tasting
Enjoy a professionally guided tasting session featuring three distinct wines:Shesh i Bardhë – a crisp native white
Shesh i Zi – a deep local red
Sangiovese – a bold international classic
Also sample two types of Albanian raki, including an aged version with a refined finish.
12:15 PM – Traditional Albanian Lunch
Savour a fresh, home-style lunch crafted with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Meals are thoughtfully paired with wines and raki. Both meat and vegetarian options are available.01:30 PM – Free Time at the Winery
Take some time to relax at the vineyard, stroll through the grounds, or browse the shop for wines and souvenirs.03:00 PM – Return to Durrës
Depart Abaia Winery and arrive back at Vinum Wine Bar by approximately 3:30 PM, ending your immersive wine journey through Albania’s countryside.
- 10:00 AM – Departure from Vinum Wine Bar (Durrës)
What's Included
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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