Escorted Tours 2021

40 complete balkan adventure 22 DAYS/21 NIGHTS TRAVEL PUZZLE THE GREAT BALKAN EXPERIENCE & STUNNING SLOVENIA DAY 1: ARRIVAL ZAGREB Welcome to Croatia’s capital! Meet with your tour director to get all the information about the tour. DAY 2: ZAGREB B Start your day with guided walking tour of its historical capita l Zagreb composed of the Gornji Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban complex of churches, palaces, museums, galleries and government buildings popular sightseeing spots of the city. Free afternoon to enjoy and discover city on your own. DAY 3: ZAGREB – NOVI SAD – BELGRADE B, L Check out from hotel and drive to Serbia. On the way stop and visit Novi sad for lunch and short city tour. Pass by famous Petrovardin fortress on Danube river, Church of Mary’s Name, the architectural beauties of Liberty Square, Zmaj Jovina Street, Orthodox Cathedral, the Bishop’s Palace. In the late afternoon arrival to Belgrade , the capital of Serbia. Free time to explore the city and overnight. DAY 4: BELGRADE B Discover the Serbian capital with a sightseeing tour in the morning. The tour will guide us to the through elite city district Dedinje unusual building TV Pink. You will take the road through the famous markets such as the Republic Square with the Parliament, Terazije and Slavia, along the main streets of Belgrade, Knez Mihailova and finish on the Kalemegdan fortress in Belgrade, from where we can admire wonderful views of the city and the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Free time in Belgrade in the afternoon. 4 OPTIONAL: Cruise on Danube river DAY 5: NIS – SKOPJE B, L Departure from hotel in the morning and drive to Skopje. On your way you will stop in Nis, one of the oldest cities in the Balkans and Europe and has from ancient times been considered a gateway between the East and West. After turbulent history Niš became one of the most important industrial centers in Serbia, a center of electronics and mechanical engineering, textile and tobacco industry. Arrival to Skopje in the late afternoon. Accommodation in hotel, free time. DAY 6: SKOPJE – OHRID B Enjoy the Macedonian capital Skopje in the morning and begin with some sightseeing: the stone bridge, the church of St. Spas, the Kale fortress, a mosque and similar. You will also walk through the picturesque old bazaar and enjoy the atmosphere. In the afternoon drive to stunning lake of Ohrid. Accommodation by the lake and free time. DAY 7: OHRID – TIRANA B, L The town of Ohrid was also known as town of 365 churches (one for each day of the year) and was considered as second Jerusalem. Even with only 70 churches left, UNESCO listed it under its heritage site as one of the oldest and most complete architectural ensembles on the southeastern part of Europe. After the sightseeing tour, continue to Albania to visit its capital Tirana, also Albania’s largest city. It is blessed with a mild Mediterranean climate and numbers of beautiful churches and lush Parks. You will visit the Et’hem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, the Palace of Culture and the monument to Mother Albania. DAY 8: SKADAR LAKE – PODGORICA B, L Drive to Montenegro. On the way stop to visit and admire Skadar Lake , the last habitat of pelicans and the largest bird preservation park in Europe. In the afternoon reach Podgorica. Short guided walk through city center will reveal colourful history of the city through Doganjka Moswue, Republic square, Milleniem Bridge, Vysotsky monument, Cathedral of Resurrection of Christ, King Nikola’s castle and tower clock from the 17th centure. Accommodation in hotel and free time to discover the capital on your own. 4 OPTIONAL: WINE tasting Lipa cave visit DAY 9: BUDVA – KOTOR - DUBROVNIK B, L From the capital back to Adriatic, with morning coffee in Budva. Later on, continue to Kotor , which is located along one of Montenegro’s most beautiful bays and it is listed on UNESCO World Heritage list. Final stop before crossing back to Croatia, will be small hidden pearl – Perast . The city has experienced the biggest boom in 18th century and most of the monuments originate from that time: the building of ship owners and sea captains, a baroque palace Bujovića which is now County Museum, Maritime School building. In the late afternoon drive to Dubrovnik, Croatian pearl on the Adriatic. Accommodation in Dubrovnik area and overnight. DAY 10: DURBOVNIK B Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most important merchant towns in the entire Adriatic region. Walk along the medieval wall that surrounds the old city center and discover its ancient secret. Passing Pile gate, Franciscan monastery, visiting Rectors’ palace , and discovering magnificent city wall will amaze you . The afternoon will be free for exploring the city on your own or join us on optional tour to the island of Lokrum, famous for its Fort Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. DAY 11: MOSTAR – SARAJEVO B, L Time for Bosnia! Your first stop will be monument from Ottoman times, famous city of Mostar . Stroll around it sold town and medieval streets, admire the young guys jumping from famous old bridge to cold Neretva river. In the afternoon drive to Sarajevo , Bosnian capital Accommodation in hotel and free rest of the day. DAY 12: SARAJEVO B Let’s start with some sightseeing of the city’s attractions: Baščaršija, Begova Mosque, the most typical of religious buildings in the Balkans; City Hall, the Principles bridge. View of three different religious buildings: the Catholic church, the synagogue and the mosque. We continue with our sightseeing and a visit to Ilidza. There’s also time for some traditional Bosnian meatballs, meat patties, sweet tufahija and more; and maybe some entertainment in the city. DAY 13: SPLIT B, L In the morning drive back to Dalmatian coast to visit Split - the capital city of Dalmatia. The old city center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part of UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling ancient Roman monument in Croatia. Upon arrival lunch and then afternoon exploring the city center with a city tour take will take you to Roman Diocletian palace, St. Duje Cathedral, The Golden Gate and to famous Split riva. Rest of the day will be free at leisure to enjoy the town on your own. DAY 14: PLTIVICE – ZAGREB B, D Say goodbye to the seaside for a little while and head on to discovering hinterland of Croatia. You will visit one of the most beautiful sites of nature in all of Europe . Plitvice national park comprises of 16 terrace lakes, all interconnected by waterfalls, and kilometers of wooden bridges and forest paths. The amazing part of Croatia is also on UNESCO World Heritage list. In the afternoon free time to enjoy pristine nature. Return to Zagreb in the afternoon and in the evening join you group for a farewell dinner where you will talk about most memorable moments of the tour and plan for new ones. DAY 15: LJUBJANA B Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet with your tour director and get to know the details of your tour! Free time in Ljubljana DAY 16: LJUBLJANA B Start your day with visit of colorful capital, Ljubljana .