Overview:
This tour takes you in a full circle exploring the Balkan Region with its diverse culture and history. The itinerary has been carefully created for you to explore the highlights of this beautiful region while making the most of your Balkan holidays. During this 8-night/9-day tour you will visit Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Slovenia & Croatia, experiencing quaint villages, lovely beaches, ancient ruins, unspoilt nature and a variety of cultures.
Holiday price is from £ 1,965 per person based on availability and two people sharing a double/twin room.
2023 Departure Dates:
| DEPARTURE |
RETURN |
| 26 May |
02 Jun |
| 16 Jun |
23 Jun |
| 30 Jun |
07 Jul |
| 15 Sep |
22 Sep |
| 29 Sep |
06 Oct |
| 20 Oct |
27 Oct |
Split to Tirana
| Departure |
return |
| 01 Jun |
08 Jun |
| 15 Jun |
22 Jun |
| 31 Aug |
07 Sep |
| 14 Sep |
21 Sep |
| 05 Oct |
12 Oct |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in 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.
Accommodation at Tirana, Colloseo or similar
Day 2: Tirana
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.
Day 3: 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.
Accommodation at Tivat, Palma or similar
Day 4: 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.
Accommodation at Dubrovnik, Lacroma or similar
Day 5: Dubrovnik
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.
Day 6: Split
Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to the city of Split.
Accommodation at Split, Artium or similar
Day 7: Split
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.
Day 8: Departure, Split
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Package Includes:
Flight from London to Tirana
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
Airport arrival transfer in Athens on day 1 and departure transfer in Dubrovnik on day 8
Breakfast daily and 4 dinners
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Professional Tour Director throughout
Luggage handling
Whisper technology enhanced touring
Service charges and hotel taxes
Sightseeing tours: Tirana, Kotor, Dubrovnik and Split
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