Saffron harvest at Dëshiran
Late-October mornings picking crocus stigmas with the growers behind Zafferano di Dumre — the plateau’s strangest crop.
5 H
BELSH / ELBASAN
1–6
Oct–Nov
Easy
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Hour by hour
- 07:30
Belsh / Elbasan
Early start — the flowers are picked before the sun is high.
- 08:30
Dëshiran fields
Join the harvest; learn how each flower gives three red stigmas.
- 11:00
Drying and sorting
See how the saffron is dried and graded for Zafferano di Dumre.
- 12:00
Tasting
A simple dish cooked with the day’s saffron.
- 12:30
Return
Back to Belsh or Elbasan.
What’s included
- ·Grower-led harvest
- ·Demonstration of drying and grading
- ·A tasting
Not included
- ·Transfers from Tirana (available separately)
- ·Saffron to take home (available to buy)
Where you meet
Meet at Belsh centre, or we pick you up in Elbasan.
What to bring
- ·A warm layer — October mornings are cool
- ·Sturdy shoes for the fields
Cancellation
Plans change. Tell us as early as you can and we’ll work it out — the exact free-cancellation window is confirmed when you book.
Before you book
How do I book?
Tap “Book on WhatsApp” and send the pre-filled message with your date and group size. We reply with availability and the final price.
What if the weather turns?
The plateau is mostly outdoors. If conditions are unsafe we’ll offer another date or a full refund of anything paid — we’ll never send you out in a storm.
Is the price per person or per group?
Pricing depends on group size and pickup — message us and we’ll send a fixed price before you commit.
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