Albanian Cooking Class & Farm Lunch from Saranda-Ksamil

You milk the goat and cook the meal yourself.

An Albanian cooking class at Bote Farms near Saranda combines hands-on instruction in traditional dishes with a six-course farm-to-table lunch, farm animals, a natural swimming pool, and endless wine and tea. Pickup from the Saranda-Ksamil bus station is included. The full day runs six hours. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets are accommodated.

Step-by-step itinerary

Farm tour with cooking and lunch

• Pickup at Saranda-Ksamil bus station
• Travel to Bote Farms
• Take Albanian cooking class
• Pet and feed farm animals
• Milk a goat
• Explore terraced gardens and vineyard
• Swim in natural eco pool
• Enjoy six-course gourmet meal
• Drink wine, infused tea, and lemonade

The experience

The day starts with pickup at 10:30 from the Saranda-Ksamil bus station on the promenade in front of Kristiano Restaurant, then a short ride to Bote Farms in the Albanian countryside. Once there, you join an English-speaking guide for a cooking class where you learn to prepare traditional Albanian dishes. This is not a demonstration. You work in the kitchen, hands on, making the food that becomes lunch.

Between cooking and eating, the farm opens up. You can milk a goat, feed and pet the farm animals, walk through terraced gardens and a new wine vineyard, and take photographs. There's a one-of-a-kind natural swimming pool where you can swim or lounge with a towel provided. The six-course meal arrives when you're ready. Everything you cooked, plus dishes from the farm kitchen, paired with endless wine, special infused tea and gourmet lemonade.

The group stays small and mixed, so you'll meet other travelers while you work. If you eat vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free, the kitchen adjusts the menu without fuss. The whole experience (class, farm, pool, meal and drinks) fits into one afternoon before the return to town.

What’s included

• Private transportation from the Saranda-Ksamil bus station.
• an English-speaking guide.
• the Albanian cooking class with farm ingredients.
• a six-course gourmet farm-to-table meal.
• endless wine, special infused tea and gourmet lemonade.
• access to the natural swimming pool with towels.
• a farm tour including terraced gardens and the wine vineyard.
• the chance to feed and pet farm animals and milk a goat.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 13 Jun 2027

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Bote Farms

Is this one for you?This works best for travelers with a free afternoon in Saranda who want to do something, not just watch: the cooking class and farm work keep you active and social, and you eat what you make. Small mixed groups mean you'll meet other travelers while you work. If you prefer privacy or have a large party, contact the farm about options.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What kind of cooking will I learn in the Albanian cooking class?

The class teaches traditional Albanian dishes using farm ingredients. You prepare the food yourself in the kitchen, and what you make becomes part of your six-course lunch.

Is the swimming pool included, or do I need to pay extra?

The natural swimming pool is included in the day. Towels are provided, and you can swim or lounge between the cooking class and the meal.

How long is the full experience from pickup to return?

The day is six hours total, starting with pickup at 10:30 from the bus station and including the cooking class, farm tour, swimming, and the six-course meal.

Can the farm accommodate dietary restrictions like vegetarian or gluten-free meals?

Yes. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets are all accommodated. Let the farm know your needs when you book.

What happens if I'm not interested in cooking? Can I just enjoy the farm and the meal?

The cooking class is part of the structured day, but if you have concerns about the hands-on element, contact the farm directly before booking to discuss your situation.