This deluxe private escorted tour is available to depart any day between April 1 and October 31. During this 18 night/19 day tour, you will be guided through The Balkans with a private driver guide, as well as local guides, staying in 5* properties throughout.
- 2 nights in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
- 2 night in Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia
- 2 nights in Tirana, Albania
- 2 nights in Budva, Montenegro
- 2 nights in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 2 night in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 2 night in Split, Croatia
- 2 night in Korcula, Croatia
- 2 night in Dubrovnik, Croatia
- 1 night in Cavtat
Meals: Breakfast daily , 7 dinners, 1 lunch
Tours: Guided tours as per itinerary. Museum entrance fees included.
Transportation: All transportation and boat trips as per itinerary.
Transfer: All transportation as per itinerary.
* Tax and Service Charge
If 4 people traveling together (2 twin rooms), then $500 per peron discount applies.
Guaranteed tour departures
Day by Day Itinerary
1. day
SKOPJE / REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA
Arrive at Skopje airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Skopje. (B)
2. day
SKOPJE / REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA
Visit the first railway station in the Balkans, the statue of Mother Teresa, Stone Bridge, church of St. Spas, Fortress Kale, Monastery of St. Pantelejmon in the village of Gorno Nerezi, which was built in the 12th century. Optional Lunch in a local restaurant. Later, visit the Church of St. Andreja Matka. Optional dinner in a local restaurant with folk music. Overnight in Skopje. (B)
3. day
OHRID / REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA
After breakfast, drive west to Mavrovo. Take a walking tour of Mavrovo National Park. Near the park, you'll visit the famous village of Galichnik, which lies in the heart of Mount Bistra. Enjoy some free time before leaving for Ohrid. Overnight in Ohrid. (B)
4. day
OHRID / REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA
After breakfast, your tour in Ohrid will show you all the main Sights. It ends with a walk through Ohrid's marketplace. Later, drive to the Monastery of St. Naum. After a short walking tour, we will have lunch at one of the many restaurants with a lovely view of the lake. Overnight in Ohrid. (B)
5. day
TIRANA / ALBANIA
Drive to the town of Struga and drive to the Albanian Border. Stopover in Elbasan to visit “Skampa”- an ancient Castle from the 15th century. Continue to the city of Berat, part of UNESCO World Heritage, which is known as “the city of one thousand windows”.Drive to Tirana and overnight there. (B)
6. day
TIRANA / ALBANIA
Start your Tirana city tour, visiting all the major sights. Later, drive to the city of Kruja. On the way we will stop to visit a family house, where we can meet with the locals and try our traditional spirit - Raki. Headback to Tirana. Overnight in Tirana.
7. day
BUDVA / MONTENEGRO
After breakfast, we'll drive to Lezha, where you'll visit the Memorial of Skanderbeg. Proceed to Shkodra for an afternoon visit of the “Rozafa” fortress. Continue to Montenegro through and then proceed to Budva through Petrovac and St.Stefan island. See all Budva has to offer - after all, it is the oldest city along the Montenegrin coastline. Overnight in Budva. (B)
8. day
BUDVA / MONTENEGRO
After breakfast, drive to Cetinje, the historical and cultural capital of Montenegro. Here you'll see all the major sights. Continue to Njegusi, where you'll visit our friend’s smoke house to learn about the prosciutto making process. Later, drive to Kotor. Stroll through the picturesque old town and relax in one of their charming cafés or restaurants. Later, head back to Budva and overnight there. (B)
9. day
MOSTAR / BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
After breakfast, the journey takes us to Trebinje. We head towards Mostar via Stolac and Ljubinje. Despite the many challenges of its turbulent past, the town aspires to maintain the coexistence of all the people that live here. With its Muslim, Catholic, Orthodox and Jewish shrines, Mostar is the only truly multiethnic town in this area. Overnight in Mostar. (B)
10. day
MOSTAR / BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Drive to one of the most-visited pilgrimage centers in all of Europe – Medjugorje. For believers, the most compelling site here is the Mount of Appearance where Virgin Mary is reported to have appeared to children in 1981 for the first time. Overnight in Mostar. (B)
11. day
SARAJEVO / BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
After breakfast, leave Herzegovina and head to the heart of Bosnia to Sarajevo. A tour of this amazing city gives you a chance to explore the iconic capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Overnight in Sarajevo. (B)
12. day
SARAJEVO / BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Full day tour of Sarajevo, visiting all the major sights. Overnight in Sarajevo. (B)
13. day
SPLIT / CROATIA
Drive from Sarajevo to Split- through Jablanica and Blidinje Park. Sightseeing on route. Arrive to Split and overnight there. (B)
14. day
SPLIT / CROATIA
Full day sightseeing tour of Split including all the major sights. Overnight in Split. (B)
15. day
KORCULA / CROATIA
After breakfast, we take the ferry to Korcula Island and explore the town. Overnight in Korcula. (B)
16. day
KORCULA / CROATIA
We take a tour to learn more about the island. We'll take a boat trip to one of the islets just off the coast of Korcula. Overnight in Korcula. (B)
17. day
DUBROVNIK / CROATIA
After breakfast, we will continue to Dubrovnik. The town is beautiful, well-preserved, full of history and culture. Your private tour continues to the mountain of Srdj, with breathtaking view of the Old City Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B)
18. day
DUBROVNIK / CROATIA
After breakfast, take a boat trip to Elaphite Islands. This archipelago of a dozen islands located northwest of Dubrovnik is well-worth a visit. Only three islands - Kolocep, Lopud, and Sipan - are inhabited. All islands, except Sipan, are car-free. Islands are tiny with just one or two settlements, beautiful unspoiled nature, gorgeous sandy and pebble beaches, and a slow pace of life. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B)
19. day
CAVTAT / CROATIA
After breakfast, Drive to Cavtat, the tiny coastal town of Cavtat is known for its Mediterranean vegetation, unspoiled waters, and diverse architecture. Overnight at your Hotel Cavtat . (B)
20. day
DUBROVNIK / CROATIA
After breakfast, transfer to Dubrovnik Airport for your flight home. This is the end of your tour. (B)