New Balkan experience from Athens to Dubrovnik

Private tour

Location: Greece

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 8 days

Difficulty: Easy

Minimum age: 3

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Highlights

Meteora Monasteries
Butrinti ancient site
Tirana
Tara canyon
Budva Kotor and Kotor bay
Dubrovnik

All about the trip

This tour starts in Athens and ends in Dubrovnik, including visits to several sights of interest and guided tours in Butrinti, Tirana and Cetinje. It also makes room for travelers to have some leisure time or explore independently.

Possible tour extension 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
7 nights accommodation at boutique hotels, including daily breakfast and hotel taxes;
Services of an English speaking driver and local host for the whole tour;
Private guided tours at Butrinti ancient site, full day Tirana and Kruje, Cetinje city tour, 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 Single room - 285 € (on request)
Supplement for HB (dinner) when minimum 3 persons on tour - € 1178 p.p. (have 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

Accommodation is in DBL room. SGL room possible with supplement.

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: Central Greece and Meteora Monasteries
	Pick up from your hotel in Athens and departure towards Delfoi ancient site. Individual visit to the museum and the site (admission fee to be paid on the spot). Lunch break and afternoon departure towards Kalambaka, near Meteora monasteries. Overnight in Kalambaka, hotel Famissi Eden 4* or similar.
DAY 2: Greek mountains
	Morning visit to two Meteora monasteries (entrance fee included). Drive north to the picturesque village of Metsovo for coffee break. Continue to Ioanina lake and city. Afternoon at leisure, we recommend a boat ride to the island on Ioanina lake or to explore the old town. Overnight in Ioanina, hotel Politia 4* or similar
DAY 3: Welcome to Albania
	Drive towards the biggest port in the area Igoumenitsa. Crossing the Greek - Albania border. Afternoon visit to Butrinti ancient site (private guided tour, entrance fee included). Overnight in Saranda, Hotel Grand 4* or similar.
DAY 4: The Albanian coastline
	After breakfast drive along the picturesque Albanian coastline, via Llogara NP with panoramic views of Ionian sea. Passing the city of Vlore and arrival to the biggest Albanian port Durres. Recommended to visit in Durres are remains of the ancient theatre, Archeological museum, the Durres tower... Drive to Tirana, Albanian capital. Overnight in Tirana, hotel Mondial 4* or similar.
DAY 5: Full day Tirana and Kruje
	Full day private guided tour to Tirana and Kruje - morning Tirana city tour with visit to the National museum (entrance fee included) Later on, drive to the mountain town Kruje, with visit to Skanderbeg castle and museum (entrance fee included) Back to Tirana in the afternoon. Evening at leisure in Tirana. Overnight in Tirana, hotel Mondial 4* or similar.
DAY 6: Mountains of Montenegro
	Morning drive to north Albania, with coffee stop in Shkodra. Crossing Albania-Montenegro border and Podgorica, the Montenegro capital. Drive on the picturesque Moracha canyon and arrival to Tara bridge. Spectacular view to the second deepest canyon in the world from Tara bridge. Arrival at winter resort Zabljak late afternoon. Accommodation and overnight in Zabljak, hotel Soa 4* or similar.
DAY 7: More of Montenegro
	After breakfast, drive towards Cetinje, the former capital of Montenegro. Private guided tour with visit to the National museum, Palace of King Nikolas and the Relief museum. Afternoon drive towards Njegusi village and Lovchen NP. Drive on spectacular narrow road down to Boka Kotorska bay. Accommodation and overnight in coastal town of Budva, hotel 4*.
DAY 8: Boka Kotorska and Kotor to Dubrovnik
	Morning drive along Boka Kotorska bay with stop and individual visit to Kotor old town. Border crossing and drop off at chosen hotel in Dubrovnik. 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 Athens. 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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