Experience the flavors, aromas and traditions of one of Albania's most enchanting cities. Berat is as rich in gastronomy as it is in history and architecture. This culinary tour offers an authentic journey into Beratian cuisine, where each dish is a legacy of generations.
Tour Itinerary
1. Visit to the historic district of Mangalem
The tour begins with a stroll through the characteristic alleys of Mangalem. The first stop is at a traditional Berat house where visitors enjoy Turkish coffee, homemade jams, and traditional sweets.
2. Tasting of local products
Then we visit a craft workshop where we taste:
- Jams and jellies produced in Berat
- Local dairies: white cheese, kaçkavall, aromatic cottage cheese
- Olive oil and olives of local varieties
Local producers demonstrate inherited techniques and how to prepare each product.
3. Traditional cooking class
Visitors take part in a cooking workshop at an agrotourism or traditional house. Typical Berat recipes are taught such as:
- Chicken with a side dish
- Three-layered lace
- Homemade casserole with seasonal ingredients
The workshop ends with a sumptuous lunch where the food prepared together is enjoyed.
4. Wine tasting in Roshnik or Malinat
The tour continues to one of Berat's most famous wineries. Visitors taste autochthonous varieties such as Pulse, White Square, Black Square, while learning about the cultivation process and philosophy of local producers.
5. Traditional dinner at a Berat home
At the end of the day, the group is welcomed to a Beratese house for a rich dinner featuring recipes from the city's heritage:
- Meat in the sack
- Grape leaves
- Stuffed peppers
- Traditional sweets like kabuni or hasude
Who is this tour suitable for?
- For food lovers
- Bloggers and content creators
- Small groups, couples and families
- Visitors who want to connect gastronomy with culture and nature
