8Days Balkan Culture

Price starting from $ 2209 per person on twin sharing basis

Departs: Departure: 2022: 10 May, 31 May, 21 June, 12 July, 2 Aug, 23 Aug, 13 Sep.

Find out about the ‘new European countries’ whose turbulent history is evident. From small towns to the shining Plaza Street of Dubrovnik, feel the lively rhythm of the glorious past. 

Dubrovnik – Tirana – Ohrid – Skopje – Kolasin – Dubrovnik

Itinerary

Day 1

Dubrovnik (D)

Arrive in Dubrovnik and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2

Dubrovnik – Budva (Montenegro) – Shkodra (Albania) – Tirana (B/D)

Enjoy the half-day tour of Dubrovnik visiting Franciscan monastery, a glimpse of the imposing 15th-century Rector’s Palace which today houses the Cultural History Museum and later Roman Catholic Assumption Cathedral. After the tour, depart for Tirana, a charming city located in Albania, via Budva, in Montenegro and cross the Albanian border at Shkodra.

Day 3

Tirana – Ohrid (Macedonia) (B/D)

Morning tour of Tirana, Albania's capital. Wander around the Skanderbeg Square, admire Et’hem Bey Mosque, and a visit the National Museum, you will have the chance to study the history of Albania and interesting discoveries from archaeological sites. In the afternoon, depart Tirana for Ohrid.

Day 4

Ohrid (B)

Today go for a half day city tour of Ohrid and learn about the first pan-Slavic University,  visit the 11th-century church of St. Sofia, the most eminent medieval monument in Macedonia with magnificent Byzantine fresco paintings and St. Clement Church. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 5

Ohrid – Skopje (B/D)

Depart for Skopje, the one-time home of Byzantine officials. On arrival, go for city tour of Skopje,  one-time home of Byzantine officials, illustrious sultans and communist leaders. The tour includes a visit to Kale Fortress, the Church of the Holy Saviour with its impressive traditional walnut woodcarving - the Old Bazaar and the Stone Bridge.

Day 6

Skopje – Kolasin (Montenegro) (B/D)

Morning departs for Kolasin. Drive via Pec and Berane. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Kolasin.  Free time to explore Kolasin.

Day 7

Kolasin – Cetinje – Kotor – Dubrovnik (B/D)

Depart for Cetinje, on arrival visit a fascinating museum that used to be the residence of the Montenegrin King Nikola I Petrovic. Afterwards, continue to Kotor and later arrive in Dubrovnik.

Day 8

Dubrovnik (B)

Transfer to Dubrovnik Airport.

Includes Accommodation for 7 nights, meals, transfers and tours in a small group, as indicated.

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