Overview:
On this fully escorted 7-night tour you will explore the highlights of the Balkans starting in Albania, traveling through scenic Montenegro to the coastal towns of Dubrovnik and Split in Croatia. Small group of maximum 24 people.
2024 Departure Dates:
Tirana to Split
| Departure |
Return |
| 10 Apr |
17 Apr |
| 22 May |
29 May |
| 03 Jul |
10 Jul |
| 14 Aug |
21 Aug |
Split to Tirana
| Departure |
Return |
| 10 May |
17 May |
| 21 Jun |
28 Jun |
| 02 Aug |
08 Aug |
| 13 Sep |
20 Sep |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1, Wednesday: Arrival Tirana (Albania)
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at Welcome Dinner and overnight in Tirana, Hotel Colloseo or similar.
Day 2, Thursday: Tirana (Albania)
On a Morning sightseeing tour, see Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square) the Mosque of Ethem Bey, the Clock Tower, and the statue of G.K. Skanderbeg, Albania’s national hero; the Palace of Culture, built with Soviet assistance, and the National History Museum with a mosaic on its façade portraying Albanian history. Your afternoon is free to continue exploring on your own, shop, or simply just relax. Overnight in Tirana, Hotel Colloseo or similar.
Day 3, Friday: to Tivat (Montenegro)
After breakfast we leave Tirana towards town of Shkodra, nowadays a major cultural center. Shkodra was the center of the Illyrian tribe Labeat and was taken by the Romans in the year 168 B.C. We have views of the Rozafa Castle, magnificently situated on a rocky outcrop of limestone high above the city, before we cross the border to Montenegro and drive via Bar, Budva to Tivat. Dinner upon arrival. Overnight in Tivat, Palma Hotel or similar.
Day 4, Saturday: Tivat To Dubrovnik (Croatia)
After the breakfast, continue to Dubrovnik. On the way you will see Kotor Bay, the only South European fiord. After checking into your Dubrovnik’ hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Dubrovnik, Lero Hotel or similar.
Day 5, Sunday: Dubrovnik (Croatia)
After the breakfast, walking tour of Old Dubrovnik visit the Rector's Palace, and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is free or join us for Optional Excursion home hosted Dubelj with dinner. Overnight in Dubrovnik, Lero Hotel or similar.
Day 6, Monday: To Split (Croatia)
Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to the city of Split. Overnight in Split, Corner Hotel or similar.
Day 7, Tuesday: Split (Croatia)
In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The rest of the day at leisure to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, enjoy at the beach or join us on an Optional Excursion to Jet Set spot of rich and famous – Island of Hvar. Overnight in Split, Corner Hotel or similar.
Day 8, Wednesday: Departure from Split (Croatia)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Reversed itinerary: Split – Tirana
Day 1, Friday: Arrival Split (Croatia)
On arrival at Split airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at Welcome Dinner. Overnight in Split, Corner Hotel or similar.
Day 2, Saturday: Split Croatia)
In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The rest of the day at leisure to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, enjoy at the beach or join us on an Optional Excursion to Jet Set spot of rich and famous – Island of Hvar. Overnight in Split, Corner Hotel or similar.
Day 3, Sunday: Split – Dubrovnik (Croatia)
After breakfast travel to Dubrovnik. Day at leisure. Overnight in Dubrovnik, Lero Hotel or similar.
Day 4, Monday: Dubrovnik (Croatia)
After the breakfast, walking tour of Old Dubrovnik visit the Rector's Palace, and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is free or join us for Optional Excursion home hosted Dubelj with dinner. Overnight in Dubrovnik, Lero Hotel or similar.
NOTE: Because of the narrow and historic roads in Dubrovnik, walking is the primary way of getting around. Pack good walking shoes.
Day 5, Tuesday: Dubrovnik - Tivat (Montenegro)
After the breakfast, continue to Tivat. On the way you will see Kotor Bay, the only South European fiord. Walking tour of town Kotor. Overnight in Tivat, Palma Hotel or similar.
Day 6, Wednesday: Tivat to Tirana (Albania)
After breakfast we leave Tivat and drive via Budva and Bar towards town of Shkodra, nowadays a major Albanian cultural center. Shkodra was the center of the Illyrian tribe Labeat and was taken by the Romans in the year 168 B.C. We have views of the Rozafa Castle, magnificently situated on a rocky outcrop of limestone high above the city. Continue drive to Tirana. Overnight in Tirana, Hotel Colloseo or similar.
Day 7, Thursday: Tirana (Albania)
On a Morning sightseeing tour, see Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square) the Mosque of Ethem Bey, the Clock Tower, and the statue of G.K. Skanderbeg, Albania’s national hero; the Palace of Culture, built with Soviet assistance, and the National History Museum with a mosaic on its façade portraying Albanian history. Your afternoon is free to continue exploring on your own, shop, or relax. Overnight in Tirana, Hotel Colloseo or similar.
Day 8, Friday: Departure Tirana (Albania)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Package Includes:
- Flights from London to Tirana & return from Split or vice versa for reversed itinerary
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 20 kg)
- 7 nights’ accommodation in first class hotels, rooms with private facilities
- Arrival & departure airport transfers
- Breakfast daily
- 4 dinners
- Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Professional Tour Director throughout
- Luggage handling (1 pc per person)
- Whisper technology enhanced touring
- Service charges and hotel taxes
- Sightseeing tours: Tirana, Kotor, Dubrovnik and Split
- 24-hour emergency contact
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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