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Food and drink Gjirokaster, Albania

Cooking Class

3.9 (16 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Cooking Class

About this activity

You can not speak about Gjirokastra without enjoying its traditional typical food. It will be a unique experience making your mouth water and bringing back your appetite. Their tastes are similar to the preparation of centuries-old recipes which you will find and prepare instantly while you are in Gjirokastra, in addition you will taste a meal that you have just learnt to prepare.

Cooking Classes Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof Agent Low Quality Product

At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–5
Guide
Greek, English, Italian
Operated by
Edua.gjirokaster

Ages: Children (3–5 years) · Youth (6–11 years) · Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Appetizers, drinks and lunch included

Itinerary

You can not speak about Gjirokastra without enjoying its traditional typical food. It will be a unique experience making your mouth water and bringing back your appetite. Their tastes are similar to the preparation of centuries-old recipes which you will find and prepare instantly while you are in Gjirokastra, in addition you will taste a meal that you have just learnt to prepare. In this local experience, you will learn to cook two of the oldest typical Gjirokastra recipes and a dessert. We will share with you the secret ingredient, as we have inherited it from generation to generation from family tradition. You will get acquainted with the spices and teas of our mountains, their use and benefits. During the tour you will also enjoy traditional appetizers as well as various drinks, everything mixed with local history and folklore. Typical food to enjoy: - qifqi , pie(byrek) meatballs (qofte) etc. You will take the written recipe and what you cooked at home. You can find us very easily, in the heart of the medieval bazaar, with the open doors , the sleeves rolled up and a warm welcome making you feel at home.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Gjirokastra Bazaar

Qifqi (riceballs) · Traditional Pasta "OSA" with lamb meat — Artisanal pasta · Hasude — Starch, butter, walnuts

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The meeting point is at our restaurant

End point

  • The meeting point is at our restaurant

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Traveller ratings

3.9 out of 5 · 16 reviews
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