Retreats · South Albania
Olive Harvesting Retreat
Lukovë
- Duration
- 4 days
- Group size
- Max 10
- Pace
- Gentle
- From
- €250
Highlights
- Pick olives alongside local farmers and taste the oil freshly pressed
- A picnic under the trees during the harvest
- Vegan and vegetarian Albanian cooking from the surrounding gardens
- Morning yoga and free beach time on the Ionian coast
- Four days — the shortest way to see what these retreats are like
About this retreat
An intimate four-day retreat built around the timeless ritual of the olive harvest. Gather ripe fruit that becomes golden, aromatic oil, relax by the Ionian Sea, hike scenic coastal trails, begin each day with yoga, and savour vegan and vegetarian Albanian dishes made with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
Your day-by-day
Numbered by day. Locations are approximate — exact addresses come with your confirmation.
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome
Lukovë
Settle into the serene surroundings with a warm welcome dinner and an introduction session.
- Evening
- Welcome dinner included
Day 2: Hiking & the Sea Bay
Bunec Bay
Morning yoga and breakfast, a scenic hike through Lukovë village and the seaside bay, and an autumn evening of shared food and candlelight.
- Full day · gentle hike
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day 3: Olive Harvest Experience
Lukovë
Morning yoga, then join local farmers picking olives, a picnic under the trees, fresh-oil tasting and a shared harvest dinner.
- Full day
- Breakfast, picnic & dinner included
Day 4: Beach & Departure
Lukovë
A final yoga session, relaxed breakfast and free beach time before departure.
- Morning
- Breakfast included
What's included
- Private room accommodation (3 nights)
- Breakfast & dinner (vegan / vegetarian)
- Daily yoga sessions
- Guided olive harvest & oil tasting
- Guided hikes & activities
- Complimentary yoga mat
Not included
- Flights to and from Albania
- Health and travel insurance
- Airport transfers — Tirana ↔ Lukovë, €50 each way per person
- Personal expenses, drinks and souvenirs
- Lunch
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.