Escorted Tours 2021

42 adriatic & south balkan fairytale 15 DAYS/ 14 NIGHTS TRAVEL PUZZLE iMPRESSIVE CROATIA & SOUTH BALCAN EXPERIENCE DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO ZAGREB Welcome to Croatia! Meet with your tour director and get to know the details of your tour! Free time in Zagreb. DAY 2: ZAGREB B Explore the interesting Croatian capital. Walking tour of its historical 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: PLITVICE B, L One of the most photogenic natural parks is waiting for you! Daily trip to Plitvice national park will absolutely take your breath away! With its exceptional natural beauty, this area has always attracted nature lovers, and already on 8 April 1949, it was proclaimed Croatia’s first national park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered one of the most spectacular natural phenomena with 16 emerald-turquoise lakes that are connected to each other by a fabulous system of waterfalls. After guided tour of the park you will have some time to enjoy the pristine nature and admire the emerald water. Later in the afternoon transfer to hotel in Plitvice area, overnight. DAY 4: ZADAR – TROGIR – SPLIT B, L Start with a short city tour among ancient and early Christian monuments. Zadar was once the important city of the first Croatian kingdom and is nowadays administrative and cultural capital of northern Dalmatia. The antique Forum, the old church St. Donat, the Cathedral St Anastasia and many others will leave an impression on you. Of course, you will also visit one of the most important attraction from bucket list – Sea Organ, experimental instrument that plays music by the way of sea waves. In the afternoon drive to Split, with stop in Trogir , antique city full of magical palaces. Accommodation in Split and free time. DAY 5: SPLIT B Split is the capital city of Dalmatia and both the administrative and cultural capital. The old city center with its Roman Diocletian palace is part of UNESCO Heritage and is the most compelling ancient Roman monument in Croatia. Start your day with 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. Afternoon will be free at leisure. DAY 6: SPLIT – DUBROVNIK 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 themedieval 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 7: DUBROVNIK B Free time to enjoy the Dubrovnik city on your own. Take a boat trip to Elafiti islands or just wander the medieval streets and travel back in time. 4 OPTIONAL: Elaphiti boat tour Mostar & Medjugorje DAY 8: PERAST - KOTOR – BUDVA – PODGORICA B, L Off to Montenegro! First stop will be small town of 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. Our next point will be in Kotor, which is located along one of Montenegro’s most beautiful bays and it is listed on UNESCO World Heritage list. After sightseeing walking tour continue to the best- known beach resort in Montenegro - Budva. In the late afternoon accommodation in the capital, Podgorica. DAY 9: PODGORICA – SKADAR LAKE - KRUJA – TIRANA B, L Morning will start with insightful tour od Podgorica , passing through Skaline (stairway), one of the most historic and picturesque sites of town, Doganjka Moswue, Republic square, Milleniem Bridge, Vysotsky monument, Cathedral of Resurrection of Christ, King Nikola’s castle and tower clock from the 17 th centure. Later on, continue to next stop and admire Skadar Lake , the last habitat of pelicans and the largest bird preserve in Europe. Once in Albania, you will visit the historical town Krujë with Kruja Fortress, Old Bazaar and museum of national hero Skanderbeg. Accommodation in Tirana in later afternoon/evening time, overnight. DAY 10: TIRANA – BERAT B, L Join your tour guide and explore Albanian 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 will continue with exploring the Albanian tradition and history by paying a visit of Berat, also known s “the city of 1000 windows). Visit Museum of Iconography ‘Onufri’, the Ethnographic Museum and Castle of Berat. Return to Tirana for overnight. DAY 11: OHRID B Check out from hotel and drive to Macedonia, where you will spend the day by magnificent lake Ohrid. 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, you will have some free time to explore it