Visiting: Tirana City (walking tour) & Duka Cantina Wine Tasting.
Summery
Tour with a dedicated driver/guide. Touch the highlights of Albania's history with a walking tour of Tirana, and take a ride to the beautiful Duka Cantina, seating on a lakeside, in the middle of hills next to the Mediterranean sea.
(Alcohol level while driving in Albania is 0%).
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this tour
Stop At: Tirana, Tirana, Tirana County
Panoramic tour of Tirana. Start from Skanderbeg Square with a 360 view of the main cultural buildings. National museum of History, Opera House, Ethem Bay Mosque, National Bank, and Government ministries offices. Read the plaques on the pavement that come from every Albanian corner, as well the tree line that surrounds the square which also tells a story of Union. Continue walking through the Heroes Boulevard up to Mother Teresa square, and don't miss visiting the Youth park, Art Exhibition Center. Before leaving Tirana, make time to visit BunkArt bunker museum, (Entry fees not included for BunkArt) built to shelter the communist elite in times of war. Its an amazing experience.
Duration: 3 hours
Transfer to: Kantina Duka, 1 hour.
Cantina Duka is a winery in Albania that produces red wine and grape raki from its own vineyard. The vineyard was established in 2004 by a local family, who has a passion for wine and raki making. The winery offers three varieties of wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, each with its own characteristics and aromas. The winery also produces two grades of grape raki, one with 49% alcohol and one with 42% alcohol, both with a traditional and authentic taste. The winery is located next to a lake on the hills of Ishmi, surrounded by forest and fresh winds. It is a popular destination for people who want to enjoy the scenery and taste the products of the winery. Kantina Duka is one of the most popular wineries in Albania and has won awards for its wine quality.
Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours
Important information
Start time: 09:00 AM
- Air-conditioned vehicle (up to 4 persons standard car, 5-6 persons minibus)
- Private Guide/Driver
- 1 Wine tasting per person at Duka Winery with mixed cheese appetizers
- Fuel and Fuel Surcharges
- All Taxes
- No extra meals or Drinks
- Entry fees in BunkArt2 museum (estimated 7 euro per person)
- Traveler pickup in Tirana Region is offered for free. (Other locations have a variable fee)
- Correct address or location must be provided for pick If unable to provide a pick up location contact tour provider before arrival to arrange.
- Hotel pickup is offered.
- 7–9hours
- Returns to original departure point
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate