Vlorë: Small-Group Vineyard Tour, Wine, Raki & Sea Views
Vlorë County, Albania
Visit a family-owned winery in Cerkovinë for a small-group vineyard and cellar tour. Taste four wines and grape raki with local food while enjoying views of the Adriatic Sea.
Highlights
- Visit a family winery whose vineyards overlook the Adriatic Sea
- Enjoy a small-group vineyard walk with Sazan–Karaburun views
- Taste four estate wines and traditional grape raki with your host
- Pair your tasting with Albanian cheeses, prosciutto, and bruschetta
- Discover local grape varieties and the family’s winemaking process
Description
Discover Kantina Perla, a family-owned winery located in Cerkovinë, only 12 kilometers from Vlorë, where the vineyards overlook the Adriatic Sea and the Sazan–Karaburun peninsula. This small-group experience offers personal contact with the winemaking family and an authentic introduction to local wine production.
Begin with a guided walk through the family vineyards, surrounded by peaceful countryside and beautiful sea views. Learn about the grape varieties grown in this Mediterranean area, the family’s history, and the traditional and modern methods used to produce the wines. Continue inside the winery to discover the winemaking and aging process, including the use of stainless-steel tanks and wooden barrels.
Enjoy a guided tasting of four wines produced by Kantina Perla, accompanied by the winery’s traditional grape raki. The tasting is served with a selection of local products, including Albanian cheeses, prosciutto, and bruschetta. During the tasting, the hosts explain the character and story of each wine and how it pairs with the local food.
Unlike a standard wine tasting, this is an intimate family experience that combines vineyards, winemaking, local flavors, and panoramic views of the sea. Relax, take photographs, and enjoy genuine Albanian hospitality away from crowded tourist areas.
Includes
- Small-group guided walk through the family vineyards
- Guided visit inside the winery and cellar
- Introduction to local grape varieties and winemaking methods
- Guided tasting of four Kantina Perla wines
- Tasting of traditional grape raki
- Local platter with Albanian cheeses, prosciutto, and bruschetta
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to and from the winery
- Additional food, drinks, or wine bottles
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- Kantina Perla is located in Cerkovinë, approximately 12 kilometres from Vlorë. Transportation is not included, so guests must make their own way to the winery. Wine and raki are served only to guests aged 18 or over. Comfortable footwear is recommended for the walk through the vineyards. Please inform the activity provider in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
- Please note: The vineyard visit is weather-dependent. In case of rain or after heavy rainfall, access to the vineyard may not be possible due to the hillside road conditions. For safety reasons, the vineyard visit may be omitted. The winery tour and wine tasting will continue as scheduled.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
