Experience the Flavours of Albania on Our Holidays in Albania 2025
Dive into the heart of Albania’s rich culinary heritage with our specially curated Holidays in Albania 2025. This unforgettable journey invites you to explore the vibrant cities and charming towns of Shkoder, Tirana, Berat, and Permet, while indulging in the authentic flavours that define this Balkan gem.
From bustling urban centres to serene countryside retreats, each stop on your adventure offers a unique taste of Albania. Begin in the cultural hub of Shkoder, where traditional byrek pastries and freshly brewed coffee set the tone for a day of exploration. Continue to Tirana, the lively capital, where contemporary gastronomy blends with age-old recipes to create an unforgettable dining experience.
No trip to Albania is complete without immersing yourself in the charm of Berat, the “City of a Thousand Windows.” Here, you’ll savour slow-cooked tavë kosi and local wines in picturesque settings. In Permet, often referred to as the culinary capital of Albania, you’ll discover an agritourism experience like no other—sampling farm-to-table meals, homemade gliko preserves, and the region’s famed raki.
Our Holidays in Albania 2025 ensure that you’ll not only taste the delicious diversity of Albanian cuisine but also connect deeply with its cultural roots. From vibrant markets to family-run farms, every moment is designed to immerse you in the flavours and traditions of this extraordinary country.
Let our Holidays in Albania 2025 be your gateway to creating lasting memories of exceptional food, warm hospitality, and the true spirit of Albania.
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Let our Holidays in Albania 2025 be your gateway to creating lasting memories of exceptional food, warm hospitality, and the true spirit of Albania.
Fly from the UK to Mother Teresa International airport in Tirana where you will be met and transferred to your overnight hotel in Tirana.
Today, we will explore the capital of Albania, one of the most dynamic capitals of the Balkans, a joyful city that is a beautiful mix of both the modern and the historical. The main historical places that are concentrated near Skënderbej square will be visited. including the 18th-century Et’hem Bey Mosque, the Tirana Clock Tower, the House of Leaves, the Bunk’art tunnel of the Ministry of the Internal Affairs during the dictatorship and the Pyramid. The most energetic part of Tirana is the Ish-Blloku area, once the home of the communist elites, the neighbourhood is now full of cafes and clubs that will offer the opportunity to have a good time. We will taste traditional Albanian food, such as “fergese Tirane” or “tave kosi” – plus give you the opportunity (the first of many) to enjoy some Raki!
Overnight in Tirana.
We head to Durrës. and visit the key attractions of the city. The Amphitheatre of Durrës (one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in the Balkans), The Venetian Tower and the Archaeological Museum. We’ll take a walk on the Volga promenade, where you can enjoy amazing, locally caught, seafood. Finally, we will visit a wine cellar where we will have the opportunity to taste local wines, take a tour of the vineyards and eat more traditional food.
Overnight back in Tirana.
We head to the city of Kruja. Kruja is characterised not only for its spectacular geography and impressive castle, but also for many traditions handed down from generation to generation. We’ll visit the International Museum of Skanderbeg, which gives you a great insight into Albanian history and the national hero, will be visited. A few steps further, the Ethnographic Museum shows how people lived in the mid-18th century.
One of the central features of Kruja is the old Ottoman-style bazaar. There you will find all kinds of souvenirs, from coffee mugs to hand-made rugs (old-style rugs). There is also a wide variety of antiques and handicrafts, and of course always the local cuisine! In the restaurants you can enjoy dishes unique to the area where we will also try the traditional dessert “kabuni” which is made with meat broth.
Afterwards, we head to Shkodra. Inside the city there are several historical places to visit from the ancient castle, museum, church, historical houses, cultural monuments and institutions. Below the Rozafa castle, is Lake Shkodra, the largest in the Balkans. Also here is Shiroka, where you can enjoy fresh fish and especially “tave krapi”, a traditional Shkodran dish. Old houses with courtyards full of flowers are characteristic of Shkodra. Typical dishes with indigenous aromas and oriental influences will accompany you throughout your stay here. There will be a visit to the castle of Rozafa, the entrance to the Marubi photography museum and during dinner a walk in the city’s promenade. A beautiful night follows with traditional dishes and Albanian music. Honestly – this is not to be missed!
Overnight in Shkoder.
After breakfast, we will head towards Permet, the City of Roses. It’s an ideal place for those looking for relaxation and who enjoy discovering places that are less well-known and somewhat ‘off the beaten track’. Permet fascinates everyone with its cuisine (some of its gastronomic products, such as Gliko, made from fruit, are protected by Slow Food Albania) and its picturesque location adjacent to the Vjosa River; with its magnificent colours, flowing slowly through the landscape. Here we have a National Park with the opportunity to do many outdoor activities such as jeep excursions, horseback excursions or even rafting along the Vjosa River. Getting bored in Permet is impossible!
Overnight in Permet.
Unfortunately, our adventure ends today!
You will transfer back to the airport for your flight back to the UK – with a heart full of memories and a burning desire to return!
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