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By InAlb
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp902.167 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Savour 7 distinct raki varieties, each with a unique flavour profile
    • Enjoy traditional Albanian meze, including byrek and regional cheeses
    • Learn about raki’s history, production, and cultural significance
    • Immerse yourself in the essence of Albania with this unique experience

Activity location

    • Gjirokaster
    • Gjirokaster, Gjirokastër County, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Sheshi Çerçiz Topulli, Gjirokastër, Albania
    • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County, Albania

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Experience with a companion
  • Inclusions
    Raki expert
  • Inclusions
    Seven course raki tasting with expertly paired Albanian meze
  • Exclusions
    Additional food or drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 18 years

What you can expect

  • Discover the spirit of Albania through its most iconic drink, raki, in this exclusive Raki 7 Tastes & Meze Pairing Experience. This carefully curated evening brings you the best of Albanian raki culture, showcasing its bold flavours, deep traditions, and cultural significance in a unique and intimate setting.

    From the 43 varieties of raki produced across Albania, savour the 7 most coveted and high-quality rakis, each offering a distinct flavour profile and storey. Taste golden raki, a rich, aged raki with luxurious smoothness, muscat raki, an aromatic and slightly sweet variety made from muscat grapes, and burned raki, a bold and smooth raki with deep caramelised notes.

    Your raki journey moves from strong, intense flavours to sweeter and more refined profiles, allowing you to fully experience the range and artistry behind this beloved Albanian spirit. To elevate the tasting, each raki is thoughtfully paired with a small plate of traditional Albanian meze.

    This tasting plate features bite-sized delights, including byrek (flaky pastry), regional cheeses, grilled vegetables, homemade pickles, traditional sausages, and marinated olives all selected to complement and enhance the flavours of each raki. While not a full-course meal, these carefully chosen bites perfectly balance and enrich the tasting experience.

    Guiding you through the evening is a raki expert, who will share fascinating insights into raki’s history, production, and its role in Albanian culture. From the intricate craft of distillation to the deep-rooted traditions surrounding its consumption, learn how raki is far more than just a drink, it’s a symbol of hospitality, celebration, and community.

    Whether you’re a raki connoisseur or completely new to this iconic spirit, this experience is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the essence of Albania. With its combination of top-quality rakis, delicious meze pairings, and rich cultural storytelling, this evening is sure to leave you with lasting memories and perhaps a newfound love for raki.

Location

Activity location

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    • Gjirokaster
    • Gjirokaster, Gjirokastër County, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Sheshi Çerçiz Topulli, Gjirokastër, Albania
    • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County, Albania
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sheshi Çerçiz Topulli, Gjirokastër, Albania
    • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County, Albania