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Highlights
- Discover the depth of Albanian culture through a guided tasting of seven unique raki varieties, each paired with traditional meze.
- Begin your experience in a cozy, heritage-inspired venue, welcomed by a knowledgeable raki expert ready to share local traditions.
- Enjoy a curated tasting journey featuring byrek, cheeses, and grilled vegetables, each thoughtfully matched to a different raki.
- Listen as your companion shares stories and insights into raki’s history, production, and its role in Albanian social life.
- Select your preferred language for the experience: English-Italian, German, or Spanish, ensuring personalized guidance throughout.
- Small-group format creates an intimate setting, allowing for direct interaction and tailored attention from your raki expert.
- Raki is considered Albania’s national spirit, with each variety offering a distinct flavor profile shaped by local ingredients and methods.
Your Experience
Sample seven varieties of Albanian raki paired with traditional meze, guided by a companion raki expert in a heritage-inspired Tirana venue.
Getting started
Arrive at the cozy, heritage-inspired venue in the heart of Tirana, where your companion raki expert will greet you and introduce the tasting experience. Settle into an intimate, small-group setting designed for personalized attention. The session begins with an overview of the raki culture and what to expect from each pairing.
What to expect
Raki tasting and meze pairing
This experience centers on the deep-rooted tradition of raki in Albania, unfolding through a guided tasting journey.
- Taste seven distinct varieties of Albanian raki, each selected for its unique flavor profile and significance in local culture.
- Enjoy expertly paired Albanian meze, including byrek, regional cheeses, and grilled vegetables, chosen to complement each raki.
- Your companion raki expert shares stories on raki production, its cultural importance, and the nuances that distinguish each variety.
- The small-group format ensures you can ask questions and engage directly with the expert, enhancing your understanding of both the spirits and the meze.
- Relax in the inviting ambiance of the venue, designed to reflect the heritage and warmth of Tirana’s culinary traditions.
Wrapping up
At the end of the tasting, you are welcome to linger and discuss your favorite pairings with the raki expert. Please note that any additional food or beverages beyond the described raki and meze pairing are not included.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Companion Raki expert
- Seven course raki tasting
- Expertly paired Albanian meze
- Stories on raki culture and production
- Additional food or beverages beyond the described raki and meze pairing
- Personal expenses
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Ticket Delivery
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 23 hours before the experience starts.
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