10-Hour Berat Wine Tour with Alpeta Winery and Castle Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Berat's UNESCO-listed old town and castle
• 02 Visit historic churches, mosques, and the iconic Gorica Bridge
• 03 Taste three premium Albanian wines and two types of raki
• 04 Enjoy a traditional Albanian lunch at the winery
• 05 Learn about Albania's rich winemaking traditions

Step into Albania's rich history and winemaking heritage on this immersive full-day tour to Berat and Alpeta Winery. Explore Berat, a UNESCO-listed city known for its Ottoman-era architecture, charming cobblestone streets, and breathtaking views from Berat Castle, while discovering centuries-old churches and mosques that reflect the city's unique blend of cultures. Continue to Alpeta Winery, a family-run estate where generations of winemakers have perfected their craft, and enjoy a vineyard and cellar tour, a tasting of three exquisite wines paired with locally crafted raki, and a traditional Albanian lunch before returning to Durrës.

Step into Albania's rich history and winemaking heritage on this immersive full-day tour to Berat and Alpeta Winery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Berat, Durres

Languages Albanian, English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Berat Old Town and Alpeta Winery Experience

• 09:00 - Departure from Vinum Wine Bar, Durrës.
• Enjoy a scenic drive through the Albanian countryside.
• Take a guided walking tour of Berat's old town and castle.
• Visit Alpeta Winery for a vineyard and cellar tour.
• Enjoy a wine and raki tasting session.
• Savor a traditional Albanian lunch at the winery.
• Return to Durrës.
• 19:00 - Arrival back at Vinum Wine Bar.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Round-trip transportation from Durrës
• Guided tour of Berat's old town and castle
• Guided winery tour
• Tasting of three wines and two types of raki
• Traditional Albanian lunch (salad, appetizer, main dish - meat or vegetarian)

What's Not Included

• Additional food, drinks, and souvenirs

What to bring

• Bottle of water
• Sunscreen and a hat (in summer)
• Comfortable walking shoes

Know before you go

• Minimum 2 days' notice is required to guarantee a seat.
• The tour operates daily.
• Groups and individuals are welcome.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Vinum Wine Bar & Restaurant, st Taulantia, Durrës, Albania

Tour start

st Taulantia number 1, Durrës 2001, Albania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.