Balkan Adventure | Guided Small Group Tour | 10 Days

DAY 1:                                 ZAGREB

Upon arrival, you will be transferred from Zagreb airport to your tour hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Zagreb.

DAY 2:                                 ZAGREB

Begin your day with a guided walking tour of Zagreb’s historic capital, featuring Gornji Grad and Kaptol. Explore a medieval urban complex of churches, palaces, museums, galleries, and government buildings-some of the city’s top sights. Enjoy a free afternoon to discover the city at your own pace. Overnight in Zagreb. (B)

DAY 3:                                ZAGREB – NOVI SAD – BELGRADE

After breakfast drive to Serbia. Along the way, stop in Novi Sad for lunch and a brief city tour. See the famous Petrovaradin Fortress overlooking the Danube River, Church of Mary’s Name, the architectural gems of Liberty Square, Zmaj Jovina Street, Orthodox Cathedral, and the Bishop’s Palace. Arrive in Belgrade, Serbia’s capital, in the late afternoon. Enjoy free time to explore the city and overnight in Belgrade. (B, L)

DAY 4:                                 BELGRADE

Explore the Serbian capital on a morning sightseeing tour. Visit the upscale Dedinje district and the distinctive TV Pink building. Pass through vibrant spots like Republic Square with the Parliament, Terazije, and Slavia. Stroll along Belgrade’s main streets, Knez Mihailova, and end at Kalemegdan Fortress, where you’ll enjoy stunning views of the city and the meeting point of the Danube and Sava rivers. Afternoon free time to explore at your leisure. Overnight in Belgrade. (B)

DAY 5:                                 BELGRADE – NIS – SKOPJE

Depart from the hotel in the morning and drive to Skopje, stopping in Niš along the way. Niš, one of the oldest cities in the Balkans and Europe, has long been a gateway between East and West. Despite its turbulent history, Niš is now a key industrial centre in Serbia, known for electronics, mechanical engineering, textiles, and tobacco. Arrive in Skopje in the late afternoon. Overnight in Skopje. (B, L)

DAY 6:                                 SKOPJE – OHRID

Explore the Macedonian capital Skopje in the morning with a sightseeing tour including the Stone Bridge, St. Spas Church, Kale Fortress, a mosque, and more. Stroll through the charming old bazaar and soak in the atmosphere. In the afternoon, drive to the beautiful Lake Ohrid. Overnight in Ohrid. (B, L)

DAY 7:                                 OHRID – TIRANA

Ohrid, once known as the “town of 365 churches”-one for each day of the year-and often called the “second Jerusalem,” still boasts around 70 churches. Recognized by UNESCO, it’s one of the oldest and most complete architectural ensembles in southeastern Europe. After exploring Ohrid, continue to Albania’s capital, Tirana. Visit its highlights including the Et’hem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, Palace of Culture, and the Mother Albania monument. Overnight in Tirana. (B, L)

DAY 8:                                 TIRANA – SKADAR LAKE – PODGORICA 

Drive to Montenegro with a stop en route to admire Skadar Lake, the last habitat of pelicans and the largest bird conservation area in Europe. In the afternoon, arrive in Podgorica. Enjoy a short, guided walk through the city centre, uncovering its rich and colourful history, including Doganjka Mosque, Republic Square, Millennium Bridge, the Vysotsky Monument, Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, King Nikola’s Palace, and the 17th-century clock tower. Enjoy free time to explore the capital at your own pace. Overnight in Podgorica. (B, L)

DAY 9:                                 PODGORICA – BUDVA – KOTOR – DUBROVNIK

From the capital, enjoy a morning coffee in Budva before heading to Kotor, a stunning bay town and UNESCO World Heritage site. Your last stop before returning to Croatia is the charming hidden gem of Perast, known for its 18th-century monuments like shipowners’ homes, the baroque Bujović Palace (now a county museum), and the Maritime School. In the late afternoon, drive to Dubrovnik, the Croatian pearl of the Adriatic. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, L)

DAY 10:                             DUBROVNIK

After breakfast, transfer to Dubrovnik airport. End of services. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

ZAGREB: Hotel International or Hotel Zonar

BELGRADE: Hotel Mr President or Hotel Zira

SKOPJE: BW Skopje Turist or City Park

OHRID: Hotel Belvedere or Hotel Drim

TIRANA: La Boheme or Hotel As

PODGORICA: Alexander LUX

DUBROVNIK: Valamar Lacroma or Hotel Lero

INCLUDES:

• Arrival and departure transfers on first and last day of tour
• English speaking tour leader
• 9 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
• Sightseeing tours of Zagreb, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Skopje, Ohrid, Tirana, Podgorica, Kotor and Budva
• Entrance to Kalemegdan fortress 
• Tourist tax

THINGS TO NOTE:

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your tour director.
• Itinerary is subject to change at any time without notice.
• Tour can be a combination of regular tours; therefore, coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
• In the event that the group consists of 6 passengers or fewer, the Tour Operator reserves the right to operate the tour with an expert driver/guide.