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Traditional Albanian Cooking Class in Gjirokaster with Wine
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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What makes our cooking experience truly unforgettable is its authentic blend of home-style warmth, ancient heritage, and breathtaking scenery. Far from a sterile commercial kitchen, this is a vibrant, hands-on culinary journey hosted on a private panoramic terrace overlooking Gjirokastër's historic stone rooftops and mountains.
The true flavor of this activity lies in its rich sensory and social connection. You will breathe in the aroma of wild mountain spearmint as you learn to flip iconic Qifqi rice balls in a traditional cast-iron pan, feel the rustic texture of homemade dough as you bake traditional bread from scratch, and hear the sizzle of fresh, local cheese grilling to perfection. ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Full Multi-Course Meal: You eat everything you cook!
Take-Home Recipes: Easy-to-follow digital recipes so you can recreate the magic at home.
Expert Local Host: Hands-on guidance from Evisa (fully fluent in English).
All Ingredients & Equipment: Fresh local produce, aprons, utensils, and specialized pans provided.
Local wine and traditional Albanian raki included.
Meeting Points
Departure
Friends' Hostel
Meeting at the Hostel. Just get inside and tell your name please
Return
Traditional Albanian Cooking Class in Gjirokaster with Wine
About
What makes our cooking experience truly unforgettable is its authentic blend of home-style warmth, ancient heritage, and breathtaking scenery. Far from a sterile commercial kitchen, this is a vibrant, hands-on culinary journey hosted on a private panoramic terrace overlooking Gjirokastër's historic stone rooftops and mountains.
The true flavor of this activity lies in its rich sensory and social connection. You will breathe in the aroma of wild mountain spearmint as you learn to flip iconic Qifqi rice balls in a traditional cast-iron pan, feel the rustic texture of homemade dough as you bake traditional bread from scratch, and hear the sizzle of fresh, local cheese grilling to perfection. ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Full Multi-Course Meal: You eat everything you cook!
Take-Home Recipes: Easy-to-follow digital recipes so you can recreate the magic at home.
Expert Local Host: Hands-on guidance from Evisa (fully fluent in English).
All Ingredients & Equipment: Fresh local produce, aprons, utensils, and specialized pans provided.
Local wine and traditional Albanian raki included.
Meeting Points
Departure
Friends' Hostel
Meeting at the Hostel. Just get inside and tell your name please
Return
Itinerary
Step onto a beautiful panoramic terrace in the heart of UNESCO-listed Gjirokastër for a hands-on, 3-hour traditional Albanian cooking masterclass. Hosted by Evisa, a passionate local cook, this immersive culinary journey invites you to master the secrets of authentic, generational recipes from Southern Albania.
Discover the art of making Gjirokastër’s famous Qifqi (crispy rice balls) using traditional molded pans, bake rustic homemade bread paired with tender herb-infused chicken, and whip up a classic sweet Hasude pudding. The menu is beginner-friendly, incredibly delicious, and easy to recreate at home.
To top off the evening, you’ll sit down together on the scenic terrace to feast on th...
