The Grand Balkan
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Highlights
- Delve into Lake Bled and its mountainous surroundings and spectacular scenery
- Explore the baroque town buildings and richly painted churches city tour of Ljubljana
- Spend time at Plitvice Lake, exploring a series of gorgeous lakes and waterfalls
- Discover the historic city of Dubrovnik, located on the stunning Adriatic Coast
- See the ancient and picturesque Montenegrin cities of Budva and Kotor
- Visit the fascinating country of Albania and tour the capital city of Tirana
- Tour the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ohrid and the eclectic capital city of Skopje in Macedonia
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- Accommodation at listed hotels or similar
- Daily breakfast and dinner as per itinerary
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- Transportation in an A/C motor coach
- Tours and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Services of English speaking local guides
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Itinerary
On arrival at Zagreb Airport today you will be transferred to your hotel, where you will meet your tour guide and enjoy your first dinner in Croatia. Zagreb is a city rich with gorgeous greenery, famous for its parks and well preserved natural environment.
Overnight in Zagreb
Morning city tour of Zagreb, including the fortified Upper Town, city's historical centre, St Mark's Church with its multicolored roof, the Cathedral, the Croatian National Theatre and the University. Free time, then departure towards Slovenia. Explore Lake Bled and it’s montanious environs and stunning topography. Continue to Ljubljana.
Overnight in Ljubljana
Morning city tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia and a home to one of the oldest Philharmonics in the world; Explore the baroque town buildings and stroll beside majestic Ljubljana River. Departure for Plitvice and then tour the Plitvice Lakes National P...
Morning departure for Trogir, where we visit the Cathedral of St. Lawrence. Continuation to Split; city tour of Split, including the Diocletian’s Palace on the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage with the Peristyle, the Jupiter's Temple and the Cathedral.
Overnight in Split
After breakfast, departure for Dubrovnik, via Bosnia & Herzegovina. Short stop in Mostar, recently included in the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage with its elegant Bridge, Old Bazaar, the Mosque and a typical Turkish house. Continuation to Dubrovni...
Today you have a free day in Dubrovnik to enjoy at your leisure, followed by dinner this evening in this beautiful city.
Overnight in Dubrovnik
Departure for Tirana; we drive inland to Budva known for its Old City encircled by walls from the Venetian period. Continuation to Shkodra, once the capital of the Illyrian Kingdom (3rd century B.C.).
Overnight in TiranaMorning sightseeing tour of Tirana, the capital of Albania, including Skender Bey Square, the Mosque of Ethem Bey, and a visit to the National Museum representing the flow of Albanian history, also housing the finds from archeological sites across the country. Afternoon departure for Ohrid, driving via Elbasan and crossing the Macedonian border at Cafasan.
Overnight in Ohrid
Full day in the lakeside resort of Ohrid, classified as UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage site. Through the activity of St. Clement and St. Naum of Ohrid, the first pan-Slavic University in Europe, the famous “Ohrid Literary School”, was founded here. Morning si...
Morning departure for Skopje. Sightseeing tour of Skopje, including the Kale Fortress, Church of the Holy Savior with its iconostas, one of the finest samples of traditional walnut woodcarving, Old Bazaar and Stone Bridge. We drive to the slopes of the Vodno Mo...
Morning departure for Kolašin, driving via Pe and Berane and along the impressive Moraa River Canyon. Afternoon arrival at Kolašin, the town spreading on the left bank of the river Tara, situated at the altitude of 954m. The whole area is surrounded by the thick pine forest of the Bjelasica Mountain and is a popular skiing and air spa resort.
Overnight in Kolašin
Morning departure for Cetinje where we visit King Nikola’s Museum, once the residence of the Montenegrin King Nikola I Petrovi. Continuation to Kotor, classified as UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage site, where we visit its Romanesque Cathedral dedicated to St Triphon, the city’s patron saint. We continue to Dubrovnik, driving along the picturesque Bay of Kotor.
Overnight in Dubrovnik
Breakfast followed by departure transfer to Dubrovnik Airport.
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