New Balkan experience from Dubrovnik to Athens

Private tour

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 9 days

Difficulty: Easy

Minimum age: 3

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Highlights

9 days main tour from Dubrovnik to Athens, via Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia and Albania, with guided city tours and optional 2 days pre tour to Bosnia and Herzegovina

All about the trip

This tour starts in Dubrovnik and ends in Athens, including visits to 6 Balkan countries, with guided tours at Grachanica monastery, Skopje, Ohrid, Tirana and Kruje and some time for leisure during the tour to explore independently.

Pre tour to Bosnia and Herzegovina includes visits to the most famous country sites - Mostar, Blagaj and the capital Sarajevo, with guided tours.

Do you have your own ideas and requirements for similar tour? Please contact us and we will be happy to prepare for you a tailor made itinerary.

What is included in the price

Private transportation according the itinerary by car, minivan or minibus;
8 nights accommodation, including daily breakfast and hotel taxes;
Services of an English speaking driver and local host for the whole tour;
Private guided tours at Grachanica monastery, Skopje, Ohrid, Tirana and Kruje including inside visits as described in the itinerary and admission fees
1 bottle of water per person / per day complementary.

What is not included in the price

Supplement for accommodation in SGL room - 320 € (on request, to be required and paid during the booking process - included in the price for solo travelers)
Supplement for HB (dinner x 7) when minimum 3 persons on tour - € 156 per person (on request, to be required and booked in advance)
Pre or post tour accommodation and airport transfer(s) are on your own.
Any other meal (lunch or dinner)
Gratuities for the driver/guide (not obligatory)
Personal travel insurance

Instructions

Please dress according to local weather conditions.

Accommodation is in DBL room.

Child price is valid when accompanied by two adults.

What to take with you?

A small bag or rucksack
Personal ID or Passport
Additional drinking water
Energy snacks
Sun protection, e.g. a hat or sun cream

Itinerary

DAY 1: Boka Kotorska bay
	Pick up from your hotel in Dubrovnik and departure towards Montenegro. Drive along Boka Kotorska bay. Stop and visit to Kotor Old town (non guided tour) Drive on the picturesque narrow road to Lovchen NP, with panoramic views of Boka kotorska bay. Visit to Cetinje, the former capital of Montenegro. Arrival in Budva late afternoon. Ovenight in Budva, hotel 4*.
DAY 2: Montenegro coastline to Kosovo
	Drive along the Montenegro coastline with several photo stops. Passing the north part of Albania and arrival to Prizren. Afternoon at leisure, overnight at hotel Theranda 4*,
DAY 3: Welcome to Macedonia
	Morning drive towards Grachanica monastery, UNESCO site. Visit to the monastery and later on drive towards Macedonia. Arrival in Skopje, the cvapital city and afternoon guided Skopje walking tour with visit to the city center, Old part of Skopje and the Memorial house of Mother Teresa. Overnight in Skopje, Hotel IBIS CENTER 4* or similar.
DAY 4: Land of wine
	Central part of Macedonia is famous wine region. Visit to Stobi ancient site and later on possibility to have a wine tasting and lunch at some of local wineries. Afternoon drive towards Bitola, the second biggest town in Macedonia. Overnight in Bitola, hotel Millenium palace Bitola 4* or similar.
DAY 5: Ohrid and Ohrid lake
	In a morning visit to Heraclea Lynkestis ancient site with its unique mosaics. Drive towards Ohrid lake and city, both UNESCO sites. Afternoon guided walking tour in the old town, including visits inside to Ohrid fortress, St Clement;s church on Plaosnik and the oldest church in Ohrid, St Sofia. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Ohrid, hotel Millenium palace Ohrid 4* or similar.
DAY 6: Welcome to Albania
	Departure towards Albania. Coffee stop at Elbasan. Upon arrival in Tirana guided city tour and afternoon visit to Kruje, a small town situated high on the mountains. Visit to Skender bay castle and museum. Back to Tirana for overnight, hotel Mondial 4* or similar.
DAY 7: Land of eagles
	Drive from Tirana towards Gjirokaster, a picturesque town in south part of Albania. Visit to the old part with its stone houses. Afternoon drive towards Greece. Arrival in Ioannina and accommodation at hotel Politia 4* or similar for overnight.
DAY 8: Central Greece and Meteora monasteries
	Morning drive towards the traditional village Metsovo. Coffee break and continue to Kalambaka. Afternoon visit to two Meteora monasteries. Back to Kalambaka for overnight, hotel Famissi Eden 4* or similar.
DAY 9: South Greece
	Departure to south part of Greece, passing the Thessaly region. Arrival to Deloi ancient site and possibility for individual visit inside (entrance fee included) Arrival in Athens in the afternoon. Drop off to chosen hotel in Athens. End of the tour.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

You will be picked up from your hotel in Dubrovnik. Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Final destination:

You will be dropped of at your hotel in Dubrovnik. Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Cancellation Policy - Strict

Cancellation more than 30 days, prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 30 to 10 days prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 10 days prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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