DAY 1 Tirana
Arrive at Tirana airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to spend discovering this wonderful city. In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner.

Stay at: Hotel Colosseo (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Dinner

DAY 2 Tirana
Start your day with a morning sightseeing tour. With your guide, see Sheshi Skenderbej, also known as 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 facade portraying Albania's history. Your afternoon is free to continue exploring on your own, shop, or simply just relax.

Stay at: Hotel Colosseo (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 3Tirana – Shkodra – Tivat
After breakfast, leave Tirana for the town of Shkodra, nowadays a major Albanian cultural centre. Shkodra was the centre of the Illyrian tribe Labeat and was taken by the Romans in the year 168 B.C. During your visit, see the Rozafa Castle, magnificently situated on a rocky outcrop of limestone high above the city. Cross the border to Tivat in Montenegro where you will stay.

Stay at: Hotel Palma (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 4Tivat – Cetinje – Tivat
Your exploration continues with a scenic drive along the Lovcen Serpentine to the heart of Montenegro with a panoramic view of Kotor Bay from the height of over 3,000 feet above sea level. Continue to the former royal capital of Montenegro, Cetinje. There, you'll visit the museum of the King Nikola and Cetinje monastery with two precious relics of “hand of St. John Baptist” and “fragment of the holy cross”. Leaving Cetinje, on the way back to the hotel, enjoy a colourful sea-side scenery of the Montenegro coast.

Stay at: Hotel Palma (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 5Tivat – Dubrovnik
After breakfast, your journey takes you to Dubrovnik, the indisputable Pearl of the Adriatic with an Old Town centre that is entirely listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Along the way, enjoy the view of rugged mountains and the Bay of Kotor, the only South European fjord. Stop for an orientation tour of Kotor's old town, another UNESCO-listed site. Afterwards, go on with your travel to Dubrovnik.

Stay at: City Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 6 Dubrovnik
Embark on a walking tour where your guide will show you around this fascinating world-known landmark, an ancient town protected by 13th century fortifications. See the Rector’s Palace, 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. Spend the rest of your time at leisure or join an optional home hosted Dubelj with dinner.

Stay at: City Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 7 Dubrovnik – Split
Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to the city of Split, one of Croatia’s major coastal cities.

Stay at: Hotel Corner (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 8 Split
Split has evolved from the ruins of the remarkable Diocletian’s Palace, the retirement home of Dalmatian born Emperor Diocletian, to the contemporary hub it is today. Enjoy a sightseeing tour this morning of the historic inner city where you can witness the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage seamlessly juxtaposed against modern development. Visit the Peristyle, Jupiter’s Temple and the Cathedral before having the remainder of the afternoon free to stroll through the beautiful cobblestone streets of Old Town or visit the local beach. An optional excursion to Hvar Island is also available, the Jet Set spot for the rich and famous.

Stay at: Hotel Corner (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 9 Split – Trogir – Plitvice Lakes
Head to Trogir, known for its well-preserved old town with a wonderful mix of architectural styles and is a centre for artistic activities where scholars from around the world gather to study and paint. On to Plitvice Lakes National Park where you will overnight.

Stay at Hotel Jezero (3 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 10 Plitvice Lakes – Opatjia – Postojna – Bled
Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After a bit of free time, the journey continues north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Explore this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set in the Julian Alps.

Stay at: Hotel Kompas (4 star), Bled Rose Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 11 Bled
Located in the foothills of the Julian Alps, Bled is set along an alpine lake surrounded by dramatic high peaks and a picture-perfect setting. The exquisite location has turned the area into a popular resort town with a smattering of hotels, villas and restaurants, giving it a lively atmosphere and making it a year-round destination. A sightseeing tour will take you around this charming lakeside town and includes a visit to the imposing Bled Castle, perched high atop a cliff above the lake. The rest of the day will be at leisure. You may opt to join an optional excursion visiting the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through the shops and boutiques, or simply relax and enjoy the enchanting scenery.

Stay at: Hotel Kompas (4 star), Bled Rose Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 12 Bled – Ljubljana – Zagreb
Leave the mountains and head to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city centre on a walking tour. Highlights include the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba’s Fountain. Then, on to Zagreb, Croatia’s capital city.

Stay at: The Westin Zagreb (5 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 13Zagreb
Discover the historic Upper Town as you embark on a guided sightseeing tour of Zagreb this morning. See some famous sites like the 13th-century St. Marks Church with its colourful tiled roof, St. Catherine’s Church, The Cathedral, Parliament and Government Palace as part of your tour. The rest of the day is yours to explore the winding streets of the old town at your own pace or perhaps take an Optional Excursion into the countryside.
*Note: Zagreb Cathedral is closed for renovations in 2024 and is expected to open for inside visits in 2025 (at own expense) but no official open date is set.

Stay at: The Westin Zagreb (5 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 14 Zagreb
It’s time to say farewell to your fellow passengers and Tour Manager today. Your tour concludes after breakfast with a departure transfer to the Airport for your onward journey.

Meals included: Breakfast