Overview
This is not a standard tour with some meals added.
It’s a personal 8-day gastronomic journey through Albania with Eden (Martin) — your local guide who is passionate about preserving traditional recipes and supporting small producers and families.
You won’t just taste food. You’ll understand its story. Over 8 unforgettable days you will eat in local homes, visit small family wineries and raki producers, learn ancient recipes from grandmothers, explore bustling markets, and discover how Albanian cuisine reflects our history and culture.
What truly sets this experience apart:
Truly private & small groups (max 8 people)
Eden’s personal guidance and storytelling
Direct connection with local families and producers
Perfect balance between culinary discovery and cultural immersion
Flexible pacing so you can enjoy each moment
This tour exists to protect and share the real heart of Albanian gastronomy — one table, one story, one genuine experience at a time.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- ✅ All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners as per the itinerary
- ✅ Visits to local markets, villages, and cultural sites
- ✅ All entrance fees to attractions and museums mentioned
- ✅ 8 days of private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- ✅ Bottled water and light snacks during transfers
- ✅ Multiple wine and raki tastings at local wineries and producers
- ✅ 7 nights accommodation in carefully selected hotels and guesthouses
- ✅ Professional English-speaking guide and driver (Eden) for the entire tour
- ❌ International flights to and from Albania
- ❌ Travel insurance
- ❌ Personal expenses, additional drinks, and souvenirs
- ❌ Tips and gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Tirana Airport: I will meet you in the arrivals hall with a personalized sign bearing your name. Hotels / Other locations in Tirana: I will contact you in advance to confirm the pickup time and meet you at your hotel or agreed location. All pickups are private and personalize
What To Expect
Arrival in Tirana
3 Stops
Tirana to Berat – UNESCO Heritage and Wine
2 Stops
Berat to Saranda – Albanian Riviera and Blue Eye
1 Stop
Saranda to Gjirokastra – Stone City
1 Stop
Gjirokaster to Permet – Slow Food and Nature
1 Stop
Permet to Korca – Culture and Beer
2 Stops
Korca to Shkoder
1 Stop
Shkoder to Airport
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 8-Day Private Albanian Gastronomic Odyssey with Eden?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5521094P13
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Breakfast.
- Dinner.
- Lunch.
- ✅ All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners as per the itinerary.
- ✅ Visits to local markets, villages, and cultural sites.
- ✅ All entrance fees to attractions and museums mentioned.
- ✅ 8 days of private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
- ✅ Bottled water and light snacks during transfers.
- ✅ Multiple wine and raki tastings at local wineries and producers.
- ✅ 7 nights accommodation in carefully selected hotels and guesthouses.
- ✅ Professional English-speaking guide and driver (Eden) for the entire tour.
- ❌ International flights to and from Albania.
- ❌ Travel insurance.
- ❌ Personal expenses, additional drinks, and souvenirs.
- ❌ Tips and gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 8-Day Private Albanian Gastronomic Odyssey with Eden is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 8-Day Private Albanian Gastronomic Odyssey with Eden will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- ✅ All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners as per the itinerary
- ✅ Visits to local markets, villages, and cultural sites
- ✅ All entrance fees to attractions and museums mentioned
- ✅ 8 days of private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- ✅ Bottled water and light snacks during transfers
- ✅ Multiple wine and raki tastings at local wineries and producers
- ✅ 7 nights accommodation in carefully selected hotels and guesthouses
- ✅ Professional English-speaking guide and driver (Eden) for the entire tour
- ❌ International flights to and from Albania
- ❌ Travel insurance
- ❌ Personal expenses, additional drinks, and souvenirs
- ❌ Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
