Visit Albania Tour Operator (VATO)
Albania
At a glance
Visit Albania Tour Operator (VATO), situated on Rruga Mihal Komnena in Berat, offers a diverse array of tours and experiences designed to showcase the natural beauty and cultural richness of Albania. Located in a region known for its verdant landscapes and historical architecture, VATO provides tours that cater to both adventurers and those seeking a more relaxed exploration of Albania's offerings. Enthusiasts of natural wonders can join guided tours to explore breathtaking canyons and pristine waterfalls, such as the Osum Canyon and Bogove Waterfall. For a taste of culture and history, visitors can embark on walking tours of Berat, known as the 'city of a thousand windows', for its impressive Ottoman and medieval architecture.
Food and wine lovers will appreciate the culinary tours available, including wine tastings in local vineyards and cooking classes that allow participants to delve into traditional Albanian cuisine. The atmosphere at VATO is both welcoming and adventurous, appealing to those looking for a mix of leisure and activity. VATO caters to a wide range of interests, providing options for day-trips, multi-day excursions, and activities suited for couples, families, groups, or solo travelers.
In addition to tours around Berat, VATO offers excursions from Tirana, giving travelers the opportunity to discover hidden treasures throughout Albania. These well-curated trips take visitors to stunning locations such as Prizren in Kosovo, Shkodër and Krujë, and even across borders to destinations like Ohrid in Macedonia. Whether you're an adventure seeker aiming to hike through national parks or a culture enthusiast yearning to explore ancient ruins, VATO provides detailed guidance and services to ensure a memorable Albanian experience. Offering flexibility and a comprehensive selection of itineraries, VATO stands out as a go-to operator for exploring the scenic and cultural delights of Albania.
Reviews
We did the wine tour, and I cannot recommend it enough!!! It was the highlight of our trip in Berat, and our guide Igy was incredible. He was super knowledgeable on everything and very fun and chatty. I’m glad we did it
We booked a tour to the Bogovë waterfall and a float through the Osum canyon - wow! Both were amazing and our guide Igi was really informative and knowledgeable about Albanian history, culture and so much more. The canyon float was really spectacular - we had the canyon to ourselves. Lunch at the takeout spot was perfect - Igi knew exactly how to make the day go smoothly.
The wine tour with THE PROFESSOR must surely be one of the best things you will do in Berat. It is a very complete tour and he is a very knowlegeable person. But the most special part is how he made sure we had the best day out and felt we were among friends. The wines, snacks, views were all top quality ! Loved every minute ! Thank you so much, Professor !
The wine tasting Tour with THE PROFESSOR was fantastic. He was very knowledgable about the whole process of wine making in the region from planting of the vinyards, treatment, harvest, fermentation, aging to bottling. Very impressive even for me having lived in a wine region for many years. Besides, the ambiance was great. Lots of humour, history and current issues in Albania, great party music on the way in the small bus. Dancing with the group for the joy of other guests at the winery. Most stunning places: vinyards with evening view, tasting on the beautyful terrace of the winery
