Private Day Tour from Tirana: Berat Castle & Nurellari Wine Tasting

Private Day Tour from Tirana: Berat UNESCO City, Berat Castle & Wine Tasting at Nurellari Cantina

Where ancient walls meet fine Albanian wine.

This private full-day tour from Tirana brings together two of Albania's most rewarding experiences — the timeless grandeur of Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage City, and an intimate wine tasting at Nurellari Cantina, a family winery producing exceptional wines from rare indigenous grapes.

Start your day at Berat Castle, a living fortress built on 2,400-year-old walls. Explore Byzantine churches, Ottoman mosques, and the celebrated Onufri Museum, showcasing the masterworks of Albania's most iconic religious painter. Stroll through the historic Mangalemi and Gorica districts, where Ottoman-era architecture lines cobblestone streets and traditional stone-house restaurants invite you to taste authentic Albanian cuisine.

Then make your way to Nurellari Cantina in the village of Fushe-Peshtan, cradled between the Osum River and the slopes of Mount Tomorr. Since 1995, the Nurellari family has been crafting premium wines from authentic local grapes grown in some of Albania's most fertile land. Enjoy a curated wine tasting paired with traditional appetizers in a setting that perfectly blends modern winemaking with rural Albanian charm.

Your private driver is with you all day, so you can explore, taste, and enjoy — completely worry-free. (Albania enforces a strict 0% blood alcohol limit while driving.)

Itinerary:

Berat Castle:

A journey through time and culture. Berat Castle is a refortified 13th-century fortress, built on 2400 year old walls, overlooking the city of Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside the castle, you can explore many Byzantine churches and Ottoman mosques, as well as the Onufri Museum, which displays the works of the famous Albanian icon painter Onufri. Small restaurants built in traditional stone houses will give you a chance to enjoy the traditional cuisine and hospitality of the local families who live within the castle walls. Berat Castle is a place where history, art, and culture come alive. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit one of the best-preserved castles in Albania

Nurellari Winery

Kantina Nurellari is a family-owned winery in Fushe-Peshtan, a small village near UNESCO city of Berat, Albania. It produces high-quality wines from authentic grapes grown in the fertile plain between the Osum river and Mount Tomorr. The winery has a history of wine-making since 1995, and has modern facilities mixed with traditional architecture. The winery also offers a guesthouse with six rooms and a restaurant where dishes are made with fresh and organic ingredients from the local farmers, that serves traditional food. Cantina Nurellari is a place where you can enjoy the taste of Albanian wine culture and the beauty of nature