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Discover Albania’s countryside from Durres with a vineyard walk, winery cellar visit, and wine tasting. Explore farmland, meet locals, and enjoy authentic flavors in a scenic setting.

Highlights

• This tour combines vineyard, winery, and farmland experiences
• Explore the scenic vineyards and learn about native grape varieties
• Discover the history of the estate’s underground bunker cellars
• Enjoy a curated wine tasting experience with premium wines
• Sample raki, Albania’s iconic grape brandy, and learn about its history

Description

Begin your journey in the heart of the Albanian countryside, just outside the coastal city of Durrës, where you'll be welcomed to Winery, a one-of-a-kind vineyard blending rustic charm with deep historical roots. After arriving, follow your guide on a scenic walk through the vineyards and surrounding farmland. Learn about native Albanian grape varieties like Rose Wine, Shesh i Bardhë and Shesh i Zi, Sangovese and the traditional cultivation methods still used today. As you explore, take in the natural beauty of the property. Free-roaming chickens, ducks, geese, and elegant peacocks add to the peaceful, authentic atmosphere. The land is alive with color, sound, and the slow rhythm of farm life, offering a genuine connection to the region’s agricultural heritage. Next, descend into the estate’s underground bunker cellars two historic concrete structures originally built for protection during Albania’s Communist era. Now repurposed as wine aging chambers, these dimly lit, atmospheric spaces provide the perfect cool environment for barrels of wine to slowly mature. Your guide will explain the history of the bunkers, their transformation, and how they now play a vital role in the winery’s production. After the cellar tour, be seated for a curated wine tasting experience, featuring several of Abaia’s premium wines, including both indigenous and international varieties aged in oak or clay amphora. Each wine is expertly paired with traditional Albanian appetizers, such as local cheeses, olives, seasonal vegetables, or cured meatsall sourced from nearby producers or the estate Begin your journey in Durres and drive into the peaceful Albanian countryside, where rolling hills and vineyards await. Your first stop is a traditional family farm, where you’ll see how locals cultivate the land and learn about the connection between farming and winemaking. Continue with a guided walk through the vineyards, as your expert guide explains the grape varieties and the harvest traditions that have been preserved for generations. Next, step inside the winery’s cellar to discover the winemaking process, from fermentation to aging in oak barrels. Finally, sit back and enjoy a tasting of local wines paired with regional snacks, experiencing the authentic flavors of Albania. Surrounded by farmland and warm hospitality.

Includes

Guided tour of Winery Scenic walk through vineyards and farmland Visit to underground bunker cellars Wine tasting experience with premium wines Traditional Albanian appetizers Raki tasting Stories of local winemaking traditions

Important Information

• Optional upgrades include a traditional Albanian lunch at the on-site restaurant

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund