Itinerary
- Day 1
Split
You'll arrive in Split and head to the port for ship check-in starting at 2:00 p.m. At 5:00 p.m., a guided tour takes you through this UNESCO-protected city, where you'll see Diocletian's Palace and walk among Roman architecture. Back on the ship, there's a welcome reception with cocktails before settling in for the night.
- Start point
- Split, Split-Dalmatia, Croatia (Split)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Split city at 5:00 p.m.
Optional Activities
- Traditional Croatian dishes at Narodni Square
- Coffee and planning activities at Narodni Square
Landmarks/POIs Diocletian's Palace Narodni Square 
- Day 2
Split
After breakfast, a local guide leads you through Split's historic center and its narrow streets. You'll walk around Diocletian's Palace, then visit the Cathedral of San Duje where the 57-meter bell tower gives you city views. The Temple of Jupiter is also on the itinerary. You'll stay overnight in Split.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city walk through Split historic center
- Visit to Diocletian's Palace
- Visit to Cathedral of San Duje
- Visit to Temple of Jupiter
Landmarks/POIs Diocletian's Palace Cathedral of San Duje Temple of Jupiter - Day 3
Split to Dubrovnik
The ship leaves Split in the morning and cruises the Croatian coast for about 4 hours toward Dubrovnik. This UNESCO-listed city sits along the Adriatic with beautiful stone beaches and elegant architecture throughout. Once you arrive, the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Walking around Dubrovnik city
- Visit to stone beaches
Landmarks/POIs Dubrovnik Old Town 
- Day 4
Dubrovnik
Following breakfast, a panoramic tour starts at the Pile Gate and covers Dubrovnik's main sites including the Rector's Palace, Cathedral, and Franciscan Monastery. You'll also visit the Old Pharmacy, Europe's third oldest and still operating today. The afternoon opens up with free time for lunch, walks along the city walls, or boat trips. You'll spend another night in Dubrovnik.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dubrovnik
- Visit to Pile Gate
- Visit to Rector's Palace
- Visit to Cathedral of Dubrovnik
- Visit to Franciscan Monastery
- Visit to Old Pharmacy of Dubrovnik
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a restaurant
- Walk around the city walls
- Boat ride
Landmarks/POIs Pile Gate Rector's Palace Cathedral of Dubrovnik Franciscan Monastery Old Pharmacy of Dubrovnik - Day 5
Dubrovnik to Tivat
After breakfast, you'll travel to Montenegro to see Kotor Bay, Europe's only South European fjord, and tour the UNESCO heritage site of old town Kotor. From there you'll head to Tivat for hotel check-in, an emerging nautical tourism center. The rest of the day is yours to explore, with the option to visit Port Montenegro to see luxury yachts. You'll stay overnight in Tivat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of old town Kotor
Optional Activities
- Visit to Port Montenegro to see luxury yachts
Landmarks/POIs Kotor Bay Old Town Kotor Port Montenegro 
- Day 6
Tivat to Tirana
You'll travel to Albania after breakfast and visit Shkodra, the Cultural Capital of Albania. Rozafa Castle sits on the city's highest point, built originally to counter Roman invasions and later used by Venetians against Ottoman attacks. There's a beautiful legend connected to maiden Rozafa worth hearing. Later you'll continue to Tirana, Albania's capital, and stay overnight there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Shkodra city
- Visit to Rozafa Castle
Landmarks/POIs Rozafa Castle Shkodra - Day 7
Tirana
A panoramic guided tour of Tirana follows breakfast. The National History Museum has an impressive mosaic called 'The Albanians' with pavilions spanning ancient through Renaissance periods, plus Roman statues and the head of goddess Artemis. You'll see Skanderbeg Square and the Ethem Mosque, the country's largest, then visit the Ottoman Clock Tower standing over 30 meters tall. The rest of the day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic visit to Tirana city
- Visit to National History Museum of Tirana
- Visit to Skanderbeg Square
- Visit to Ethem Mosque
- Visit to Ottoman Clock Tower
Optional Activities
- Try raki, a strong Grappa-like drink made with star anise and local fruits
Landmarks/POIs National History Museum of Tirana Skanderbeg Square Ethem Mosque Ottoman Clock Tower - Day 8
Tirana
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll transfer to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza for your flight home, wrapping up your Balkans tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza
