15 Lunch Experiences in Albania to Plan a Trip Around

1.Kruja Castle & Bazaar with Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 632 reviews · 5 hours · from $27Our pick

Half day from Durrës or Golem to Kruja. Guided castle and Old Bazaar with great views, plus time for lunch and optional museums.

“I booked this tour because I only had an afternoon to visit Kruja, and it did not disappoint. Kruja is a beautifully preserved historical town, and you can really feel the Albanian spirit there. The communication was great, and our guide, was very attentive and knowledgeable. He explained the history clearly and even showed us hidden spots around the castle that you’d never find on your own. After the tour, we had plenty of free time to explore. I also recommend visiting the museum it’s beautiful and very informative. Overall, an excellent experience!”

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2.Berat Tour Osumi Canyons Exploration Lunch Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 212 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $47

Canyoning in Osum Canyon near Berat with neoprene gear, a hearty lunch, and short legend stops at Bogova source, Hole of the Bride, and Abaz Ali.

“Fun journey in 4x4s to the canyon. All the local history tour guides were really knowledgeable on! The whole canyon experience was incredible and enjoyed some down time afterwards with a group lunch together. Thank you!”

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3.Off-Road 4×4 Safari Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 6h 30m · from $84

4x4 safari from Sarandë to Blue Eye, Borsh Beach, and Lekursi Castle. Lunch included, English guide, and sunset viewpoints.

“So much fun! Totally recommend anyone doing this especially over any other 4x4 tour. Guides were attentive and so much fun. So much included and a great amount of time at each place, never felt rushed. 10/10”

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4.Saranda Catamaran VIP to Krorez and Kakome Beach with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $106

VIP catamaran from Saranda to Krorëza, Kakome and Soldier's Beach, with lunch onboard, swimming stops, and easy sailing.

“A very wonderful tour. The boat was very spacious. We were able to stop at each stop for an ample amount of time for a swim . The crowd was amazing too everyone was dancing at various points and staff was very responsive and attentive. I would recommend going !”

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5.Theth Full-Day-Tour, With lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 10 hours · from $151

Full-day private tour from Shkodër to Theth in Albania, with church, reconciliation tower, north Albanian lunch, waterfalls, Blue Eye swim.

“This trip was amazing! Elson was an incredible guide, patient, informative, interesting!”

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6.Berat Hiking Off Road picnic lunch in Tomori Holy Mount

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Hike Tomori Holy Mount from Berat by 4x4 and mule, enjoy a local picnic, then meet a village family. Pickup and guide included.

“The drive up and down involves bouncing around in a 4x4 and winding up loose gravel tracks and watching the landscape change as you get higher. The hike is through pine forest and beautiful landscapes, with Mount Tomor looming above impressively. The castle is definitely a ruin, with no standing walls remaining, but the location is very scenic. The lunch is delicious as well, with several Albanian specialties. The guides are happy to answer any questions and have everything well organised.”

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7.Dajti Cable Car and Shengjergj Waterfall Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 6 hours · from $60

Cable car views over Tirana and the Adriatic, an easy waterfall hike near Shëngjergj, and a filling traditional village lunch.

“Amazing day out with Skerdi at Dajti Cable Car and Shengjergj Waterfall. The lunch was delicious with Albanian food from local produce. Skerdi was a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Highly recommend this tour.”

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8.Dajti Cable Car and Shengjergj Waterfall Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $66

Ride the Dajti cable car for panoramic Tirana views, hike to Shengjergji Waterfall, and enjoy traditional village lunch with an English guide.

“Lovely experience! One of a kind! It was amazing and fun! Even it was heavily raining but still we enjoyed it! Both cable car and the hike to waterfalls! The food for lunch is so tasty too! Our tour guide and driver Skerdi is so patient and he drove through that mountain so smoothly and safely!”

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9.Cave of Pellumbas, Canyons & Castles hiking tour includes lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $118

Small-group hike from Tirana to Pellumbas cave, Erzen canyons, and Petrela Castle, with lunch, headlamps, tickets, and hotel pickup.

“Good experience, fantastic driver. Despite not knowing English he would go and pick some grapes and red berries for us to eat. The hike can be difficult at times but was very fun. I would advise the other travelers to take a lamp and a helmet for themselves when going into the cave as it is tricky otherwise (you can grab it from the restaurant where you will have lunch). The cave also can be slippery. My guide was fun to walk with, I would not mind him being more knowledgeable about the tour though. I would love to know some history behind the caves and the track. Even a…”

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10.Visit Vlore & Himare Beaches includes lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $215

11-hour small-group trip from Tirana to Vlorë, Himarë and Gjipe Beach, with lunch and beach loungers included.

“The scenery on the way to the beaches at Vlore and Himare is absolutely stunning. It was a gorgeous, sunny day but a bit too cool for swimming. We really didn't miss it because of our guides, Erdi and Hertel. We have been on many tours in many countries and this one was the most enjoyable of all. In addition to being very knowledgeable of Albanian history, they were a lot of fun to be with. I highly recommend this tour with or without these guides, but if you get them, it will be your lucky day.”

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11.Kruja & Mount Sarisalltik including traditional lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $179

Spend a full day in Krujë and Sari Salltik from Tirana, with guided castle sights, a bazaar stop, and a traditional Albanian lunch.

“Kruje is unique since it is the birthplace of Skanderberg and it is the place where he stayed while fighting with the Ottomans. Overlooking views from the castle and Mount Sarisalltik were fantastic. Visiting the Skanderberg Museum and the national ethnographic museum was informative and educational. Arlind is a cool and friendly tour guide.”

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12.Explore Secrets of Ionian Sea in Saranda, lunch included

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · 7 hours · from $58

7-hour Si Saranda boat tour from Saranda to Krorez Beach with swimming, snorkeling stops, lunch onboard, drinks included, semi-submarine discount.

“It was great! The boat is spacious, with lots of drinks and space, and the breeze feels amazing. I loved every minute of it, especially the opportunity to jump from the deck into the sea! The food was also great, would absolutely recommend. The package you can get on GYG is the big one, with all options available to you, so it's a good investment.”

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13.Bunkart 1 & Mount Dajti Tour – includes lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $155

Tirana’s Bunk'Art 1 bunker museum and Mount Dajti cable car, with included lunch and optional adventure activities, in a small group.

“Very good tour. Appreciated the first hand accounts. The cable car was really cool and provided beautiful views.”

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14.Kruja Day Trip with Farm-to-Table Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7h 30m · from $71

Explore Kruja’s old bazaar and Skanderbeg Museum, then enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at Mrizi i Zanave from Tirana.

“We were all very happy with the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Albania who wants a mix of culture, history, and unforgettable food.”

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15.Private Day Trip to Gjirokastra from Tirana w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $178

Private day trip from Tirana to Gjirokastra with lunch, castle visits, Zekate House, and the Blue Eye spring, plus pickup and English guide.

“Going by car though the courntyside was great but we didn´t see much of Gjirokastra for all tourists”

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