Itinerary
- Day 1
Sarajevo
Your journey starts in Sarajevo where you'll get settled and then head into the historical center to walk around. The famous funicular ride gives you nice views of the city, and you'll stop by Sarajevo Cathedral to see the architecture. This first night you're staying in Sarajevo, so after exploring you can grab dinner somewhere local and rest up.
- Start point
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Sarajevo.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Sarajevo historical center
- Ride Sarajevo funicular
- Visit Sarajevo Cathedral
Landmarks Sarajevo Historical Center Sarajevo Funicular Sarajevo Cathedral - Day 2
Sarajevo to Mostar
Start the morning at Sarajevo Museum to get some context on the region's history. From there you'll head out to see the Bosnian Pyramids landmark and cross the Konjic bridge. Later in the day you'll reach Mostar and walk through its historical center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site with lots of character. You'll sleep in Mostar tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Sarajevo Museum
- Visit Bosnian Pyramids landmark
- Cross Konjic bridge
- Explore Mostar historical center
Landmarks Sarajevo Museum Bosnian Pyramids Konjic Bridge Mostar Historical Center - Day 3
Mostar to Trebinje
This day involves traveling through several significant sites in the region. You'll visit Blagaj Monastery, then check out the medieval old town of Pocitelj and the archaeological site at Radimlja. After that comes Vjetrenica cave and Zavala Monastery. By evening you'll arrive in Trebinje for the night, so it's a full day of moving between locations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Blagaj Monastery
- Explore Pocitelj medieval old town
- Visit Radimlja archaeological site
- Visit Vjetrenica cave
- Visit Zavala Monastery
Landmarks Blagaj Monastery Pocitelj Medieval Old Town Radimlja Archaeological Site Vjetrenica Cave Zavala Monastery - Day 4
Trebinje
Spend the day based around Trebinje and its surrounding attractions. You can visit Tvrdos Monastery and tour their winery to see how they produce local wine. The Trebinje Bridge and Trebinje Cathedral are both worth your time, and you'll also check out another local winery. Another night in Trebinje means you can take things at a relaxed pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Tvrdos Monastery
- Visit Tvrdos winery
- Cross Trebinje Bridge
- Visit Trebinje Cathedral
- Visit Trebinje winery
Landmarks Tvrdos Monastery Tvrdos Winery Trebinje Bridge Trebinje Cathedral Trebinje Winery - Day 5
Trebinje to Budva
The route heads toward the coast today. First you'll see the Risan archaeological site, which is a UNESCO World Heritage designation. Perast comes next, a charming coastal town that's worth wandering through. After that you'll move to Kotor's historical center before finishing up in Budva for the night, where you'll be right on the Adriatic coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Risan archaeological site
- Explore Perast coastal town
- Explore Kotor historical center
Landmarks Risan Archaeological Site Perast Kotor Historical Center - Day 6
Budva to Shkoder
Morning time in Budva checking out the historical center and getting a feel for the coastal atmosphere. Then you'll visit Dajbabe Monastery before heading north. By late afternoon you'll arrive in Shkoder for the night, so the travel is the main activity today with a couple stops along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Budva historical center
- Visit Dajbabe Monastery
Landmarks Budva Historical Center Dajbabe Monastery - Day 7
Shkoder to Kruje
Shkoder Fortress and Shkoder Cathedral are your morning stops to explore some local history. After that you'll travel to Lezhe Castle before continuing south to Kruje. You're staying in Kruje tonight, so you'll have time to settle in and maybe walk around a bit before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Shkoder Fortress
- Visit Shkoder Cathedral
- Visit Lezhe Castle
Landmarks Shkoder Fortress Shkoder Cathedral Lezhe Castle - Day 8
Kruje to Berat
Kruje Fortified Town and Kruje Castle take up your morning as you explore the defensive structures and the views they offer. Later you'll head to Divjake Beach to spend some time by the water and relax a bit. By evening you'll be in Berat, so the pace lets you enjoy different types of scenery in one day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Kruje Fortified Town
- Visit Kruje Castle
- Visit Divjake Beach
Landmarks Kruje Fortified Town Kruje Castle Divjake Beach - Day 9
Berat
Today is all about Berat. You'll walk through the UNESCO World Heritage historical center and see the impressive fortress that overlooks the town. The architecture here is really something, and you can spend the day at your own pace since you're staying another night. Plenty of cafes and restaurants to try for meals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Berat historical center
- Visit Berat Fortress
Landmarks Berat Historical Center Berat Fortress - Day 10
Berat to Tirana
Your final day involves traveling to Tirana. Along the way you'll stop at Apollonia archaeological site, which is on the UNESCO Tentative List. When you arrive in Tirana you'll visit Tirana Castle to wrap up your tour at the final destination, giving you a nice historical note to end on.
- End point
- Tirana, Albania (Drop off is possible at any hotel or place, in or around Tirana.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Apollonia archaeological site
- Visit Tirana Castle
Landmarks Apollonia Archaeological Site Tirana Castle
