Retreats · South Albania
Coastal Bliss with Mikey Food & Travel
Lukovë
- Duration
- 7 days
- Group size
- Max 10
- Pace
- Gentle
- From
- €1,500
Highlights
- Seasonal Mediterranean cooking with Mikey Food & Travel, a Slow Food host
- Join the traditional olive harvest with the families who run the groves
- A private sea-view room for six nights on the Albanian Riviera
- Full-day Kakome–Krorëz hike, or an easier guided walk — you choose each day
- Daily yoga, with nothing on the schedule you are obliged to attend
About this retreat
Set during the peaceful autumn season, when the olive harvest is in full swing, this guided retreat invites you to slow down, reconnect with nature and immerse yourself in the authentic beauty of southern Albania. Mikey Food & Travel joins Majestic Balkans for a unique experience where local cuisine, hiking, yoga, olive harvesting and genuine Albanian hospitality come together. Enjoy unforgettable meals curated by Mikey Food and Travel, practise yoga with Ann-Kathrin, explore the surrounding landscapes with the Majestic Balkans team, or join the local olive harvest and experience a truly authentic part of life in southern Albania. The retreat is intentionally flexible — there is no pressure to do everything. Cook alongside Michael, hike, practise yoga, swim, journal, rest, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Follow your own rhythm and choose what feels right for you. This is a retreat about slowing down, connecting with nature and people, and enjoying the simple pleasures of good food, movement, discovery and heartfelt hospitality.
Your day-by-day
Numbered by day. Locations are approximate — exact addresses come with your confirmation.
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome
Lukovë
Arrival in Lukovë, welcome drink and light snack, evening gathering, retreat introduction and shared dinner.
- Evening
- Welcome dinner included
Day 2: Yoga, Village Walk & Ocean Hike
Lukovë
Morning yoga and brunch, guided village walk and coastal hike, optional evening yoga and dinner.
- Full day
- Brunch & dinner included
Day 3: Olive Harvesting Experience
Lukovë
Take part in the traditional olive harvest with local hosts, followed by an evening gathering and dinner.
- Full day
- All meals included
Day 4: Breathwork & Herbal Exploration
Lukovë
Morning yoga, guided breathwork and herbal exploration around Lukovë, evening yoga and dinner.
- Full day
- All meals included
Day 5: Hiking & Cultural Experience
Krorëz Beach
Full-day Kakome–Krorëz hike with visits to historic monasteries, or an easier guided walk. Evening yoga and dinner.
- Full day · moderate hike
- All meals included
- Transport included
Day 6: Beach Day & Kayaking (optional)
Bunec Bay
Relaxing beach day and an optional kayaking tour of the sea caves, evening yoga and dinner.
- Full day
- All meals included
Day 7: Closing Yoga & Farewell
Lukovë
A final yoga session, brunch, farewell gathering and departures.
- Morning
- Brunch included
What's included
- Private sea-view room (6 nights)
- Daily breakfast, midday snack & dinner
- Seasonal Mediterranean cuisine by Michael Birkhold
- Daily yoga sessions
- Guided hikes & olive-oil tasting
- Complimentary yoga mat
Not included
- Flights to and from Albania
- Health and travel insurance
- Airport transfers — Tirana ↔ Lukovë, €50 each way per person
- Optional kayaking tour of the sea caves
- Personal expenses, drinks and souvenirs
Meeting point
We meet you in Lukovë, a village on the Ionian coast of southern Albania. Most guests fly into Tirana and we can arrange a transfer for €50 each way per person; Corfu and Sarandë are also easy approaches. Tell us your arrival time and we will take care of the rest.