01 WED. Zagreb
Arrival in Zagreb. We’ll be ready to transfer you to your
hotel. Our guide will join us with the group from Slovenia around lunchtime. In
the afternoon, at around 04:00 p.m. (time may vary), we’ll embark on a
panoramic tour with a local guide (included), giving us the opportunity to
admire the city´s two hills, the upper town, and the new neighborhoods of
Croatia’s capital. Dinner will be included.
02 THU. Zagreb - Banja Luka - Jajce - Sarajevo
We’ll depart early in the morning to travel to Bosnia.
Border formalities may take some time. As we drive through certain areas, we’ll
be reminded of the tragic war of the 1990s. Our journey will take us through
the majority-Serb territory of Bosnia, with our first stop in Banja Luka. Here,
you’ll have time to explore the capital of the autonomous entity of Republika
Srpska, the second largest city in Bosnia after Sarajevo, known for its
fortress and Orthodox cathedral. There will be time for lunch. We’ll then
continue to Jajce, arguably the most beautiful town in Bosnia, celebrated for
its cultural diversity, mosque, fortress, and impressive waterfall (admission
included). After some time to explore, we’ll proceed to Sarajevo, arriving in
the evening. You’ll have the opportunity to stroll through the historic center
and visit the charming Bazaar, an old Ottoman market renowned for its
architecture, oriental ambiance, and traditional shops. Dinner will be
included.
03 FRI. Sarajevo - Mostar - Dubrovnik
In the morning, we’ll
enjoy a guided sightseeing tour in Sarajevo, a captivating city known as the
¨Jerusalem of Europe¨ due to its coexistence of several religions. Mosques,
churches, and synagogues showcase its rich religious diversity. We’ll explore
the old town´s strong Ottoman influence, highlighted by a magnificent mosque
over 500 years old and a beautiful fountain. After our visit, we’ll continue
through an area of stunning beauty to Mostar, with its enchanting historic
center and iconic stone bridge that separates the Orthodox, Muslim, and Catholic
communities. You’ll have time for lunch and a stroll through the city. We’ll
then proceed to Croatia, where border procedures may take a while. We’ll arrive
in Dubrovnik at the end of the day. Dinner will be included.
04 SAT. Dubrovnik
We’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of Dubrovnik with a local guide
in the morning. We will undoubtedly be in one of the most beautiful cities in
Europe, perched on a cliff, surrounded by walls and kissed by the Adriatic Sea.
Its intact historic center is a jewel of world architectural heritage. We’ll
have the opportunity to enjoy a stunning view of the city from a scenic
viewpoint along the road. The tour includes tickets to the Franciscan
Monastery, home to the oldest pharmacy in Europe, and the Assumption Cathedral.
We’ll also take a boat trip to Lokrum, a small island just 15 minutes away that
is home to the ruins of an eleventh-century Benedictine monastery, a popular
setting for the series Game of Thrones. Afterward, you’ll have free time to
explore at your leisure before returning to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Dinner will be included. Note: On some occasions, accommodation may be in
Cavtat, a coastal town near Dubrovnik. From November to March, there is no boat
service to Lokrum, so we will not visit the island during these months.
05 SUN. Dubrovnik - Kotor - Budva - Tirana
We’ll set off early for Montenegro. After completing border
procedures, we’ll enjoy the stunning coastal scenery and the Bay of Kotor.
We’ll take a ferry across the bay to Kotor, where you’ll have time to explore
this beautiful walled town with its strong Venetian influence. Next, we’ll stop
in Budva, a charming walled village surrounded by the sea, for lunch. Then
we’ll travel to Albania. After customs procedures, we’ll go to the capital, Tirana,
where you’ll have some free time to explore. Dinner will be included.
06 MON. Tirana
Today, we´ll go on a city tour of Tirana, the capital of
Albania. Highlights include its mosques, the Clock Tower, and the various
government buildings. Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with
wonderful and lasting memories. Please, check the time of your flight in case
you might need an additional night.
PRICE INCLUDES
Travel by bus with English speaking guide
basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
Includes arrival transfer
Boat: to Lokrum island in Dubrovnik.
City tour in : Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Tirana.
Ticket admission: Jajce Waterfall in Jajce, Franciscan
Monastery and Cathedral in Dubrovnik.
Ferry: Kotor Bay.
5 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik,
Dubrovnik, Tirana.
Planned Hotels :
Croatia : ANTUNOVIC, MOVENPICK ZAGREB, GRAND HOTEL
ZAGREB, INTERNACIONAL, LERO, ROYAL NEPTUN, VALAMAR LACROMA or VALAMAR ARGOSY
HOTEL.
Bosnia : RANDON PLAZA, SPA HOTEL TERME, IBIS STYLES
SARAJEVO or HOLLYWOOD.
Albania : HILTON GARDEN INN TIRANA or TIRANA
INTERNATIONAL.