Itinerary
- Day 1
Trebinje
You'll arrive in Trebinje whenever works for your schedule. After connecting with your CEO and the group, head out on an evening orientation walk along the river and through the old town to get oriented. There's an optional group dinner available if you'd like to join everyone.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Integra)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Evening Orientation Walk of Trebinje
Optional Activities
- Dubrovnik to Trebinje Transfer and Winery Visit
Landmarks/POIs Trebinje Old Town 
- Day 2
Trebinje
Today focuses on local food and traditions. Start at the organic market to sample regional specialties, then visit a women-run apiary where you'll learn how beekeeping works. Next comes a family-run cheese farm with a behind-the-scenes tour and a farm-to-table lunch with the family. You'll head back to Trebinje in the afternoon with free time for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch with cheese farm family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Integra)
Included Activities
- Trebinje Market Tour
- Apiary Visit
- Cheese Making Farm and Lunch
- Day 3
Trebinje to Čitluk
Take a bus tour of regional highlights starting in Stolac to see the town center and a UNESCO-listed necropolis featuring ornate medieval tombstones. You'll continue to Kravica Waterfall and the lesser-known Kočuša Waterfall with lunch included. From there, travel to Čitluk for the night and finish with dinner and wine pairing at a local winery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a winery paired with locally produced wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa and Winecellar Ostojic)
Included Activities
- Stolac Visit and Necropolis Tombstones
- Kravica Waterfall
- Kočuša Waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Stolac Kravica Waterfall Kočuša Waterfall - Day 4
Čitluk to Mostar
History takes center stage today. Check out Pocitelj, an Ottoman stone town and art colony, then take a short hike up to Blagaj Fortress. After that, explore the Dervish Monastery perched on cliffs above the Buna River. Later you'll travel to Mostar for a guided walking tour with the evening free to do your own thing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Almira)
Included Activities
- Pocitelj Fortress Visit
- Blagaj Fortress Hike
- Dervish Monastery Visit
- Guided Walking Tour of Mostar
Landmarks/POIs Pocitelj Blagaj Fortress Dervish Monastery Mostar Old Town 
- Day 5
Mostar to Sarajevo
Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo with a stop at Tito's Bunker to explore the underground Cold War complex and learn about its history in former communist Yugoslavia. Once in Sarajevo, you'll do a history and food tour that doubles as your dinner, giving you a great introduction to the city's culinary scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (History and food tour dinner in Sarajevo)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Cosmopolit)
Included Activities
- Tito's Bunker
- Sarajevo Food Tour
Landmarks/POIs Tito's Bunker 
- Day 6
Sarajevo
This is your free day in Sarajevo to explore at your own pace. You can dive into the city's museums and culturally significant monuments, take a graffiti art tour, or simply relax at one of the many local cafes and sample regional food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Cosmopolit)
Optional Activities
- National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina (10-30BAM per person)
- Times of Misfortune Tour & Tunnel Museum (54BAM per person)
- Gallery 11/07/95 (12-15BAM per person)
- Sarajevo Graffiti Art Tour
- Day 7
Sarajevo to Kotor
After breakfast you'll head from Sarajevo into Montenegro, stopping in Bileća to stretch your legs and grab something to eat. You'll arrive in Kotor in the afternoon and check in to your hotel. Later, join your CEO for an evening orientation walk through the old town. There's an optional group dinner available in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Splendido Kotor)
Included Activities
- Kotor Old Town Orientation Walk
Landmarks/POIs Kotor Old Town 
- Day 8
Kotor
Hop on a scenic boat ride from Kotor's port where you'll see small islands and historical sites while traveling through the Bay of Kotor to the town of Perast. Spend time walking through Perast's charming old town before returning to Kotor around midday. The rest of the afternoon is free for exploring on your own or trying optional activities like museum visits or sea kayaking.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Splendido Kotor)
Included Activities
- Kotor Boat Tour
Optional Activities
- Kotor Maritime Museum (4EUR per person)
- Sea Kayaking (20EUR per person)
- Kotor City Exploration (Free)
Landmarks/POIs Bay of Kotor Perast 
- Day 9
Kotor to Zabljak
Travel south from Kotor to Budva, a coastal seaport town. Walk through the old town with your CEO, then head inland to visit Ostrog Monastery sitting high on a mountain cliff with great views from up there. After lunch, drive towards Zabljak, a peaceful area with diverse terrain and forest, where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Porto Tara), Hotel (Enigma Hotel)
Included Activities
- Budva Old Town Walk
- Ostrog Monastery Visit
Landmarks/POIs Budva Old Town Ostrog Monastery 
- Day 10
Zabljak to Kolasin
You'll go to Biogradska Gora National Park, a hidden natural gem in Montenegro. Spend most of the day walking with your CEO around the lake and taking in the pristine forest and mountain scenery. After lunch in the park, you have free time to rent a boat, bike, or kayak for further exploration. Later drive to Kolasin for the night with included dinner at your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at accommodation)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Serdar)
Included Activities
- Biogradska Gora National Park Visit
Landmarks/POIs Biogradska Gora National Park - Day 11
Kolasin to Podgorica
Pick up in the morning at your hotel in 4x4 vehicles for an off-road adventure through Montenegro's backcountry. You'll traverse rugged terrain through mountains and forest, then after lunch, take a bus south to Podgorica. Walk through the old town, which was once a medieval stronghold. An optional final dinner is available with the group in the old town or near your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel 1920 Podgorica), Hotel (Hotel Kerber)
Included Activities
- Kolasin 4x4 Off-Road Excursion
- Podgorica Old Town Orientation Walk
Landmarks/POIs Podgorica Old Town 
- Day 12
Podgorica to Shkodër
Depart Podgorica and cross into Albania, arriving at Theth National Park with its beautiful natural scenery. Explore the area with your CEO, walking through meadows full of wildflowers surrounded by mountains and seeing the 25m high Grunasi Waterfall cascading from a limestone cliff. In the afternoon, continue to Shkodër and check into your hotel with the evening free to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Treva)
Included Activities
- Theth National Park Visit
Landmarks/POIs Theth National Park Grunasi Waterfall - Day 13
Shkodër
Start this morning with a guided walking tour of Shkodër to see the main sights and learn about the city's history. You'll walk from the Ottoman-era Mesi Bridge to the old town and take in panoramic views from Rozafa Castle. The city's cultural heritage shows through its historic architecture and monuments. The rest of the day is free to explore, visit museums, or relax at a cafe or your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Treva)
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Shkodër
Optional Activities
- Site of Memory and Memorial Museum
- Venice Art Mask Factory (3EUR per person)
Landmarks/POIs Mesi Bridge Rozafa Castle - Day 14
Shkodër to Tirana
Travel south from Shkodër this morning with a stop in the mountain town of Kruje. Walk through the city and learn about its history and significance since Roman times. After lunch, continue driving south to Tirana, Albania's capital, and check into your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Metro Tirana)
Included Activities
- Kruje Entrance Fees
Landmarks/POIs Kruje 
- Day 15
Tirana to Vlorë
Drive east from Tirana this morning to the coast and see the ancient Roman remains of Durrës, which date back over 3000 years. Check out the impressive amphitheatre that could hold up to 20,000 people. In the afternoon, continue south to Vlorë and walk through the old town to see the Muradie Mosque and other striking historical landmarks. The evening is free to relax and find a spot to watch the sunset over the Adriatic Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Noel Vlore), Hotel (Hotel Semajo Vlore)
Included Activities
- Visit Durrës
- Orientation Walk of Vlorë
Landmarks/POIs Durrës Durrës Amphitheatre Muradie Mosque 
- Day 16
Vlorë
Today you'll experience Albanian culture on a hike to a shepherd outpost in the mountains. Start from the community of Tragjas, heading up the mountain to meet local shepherds who'll share their lives with you. Learn about their traditional mountain life and enjoy a typical lunch before hiking back down to the bus for the return to Vlorë. The rest of the day is free to explore the city or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical lunch at shepherd outpost)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Noel Vlore), Hotel (Hotel Semajo Vlore)
Included Activities
- Hike to a Shepherd Outpost with Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Tragjas - Day 17
Vlorë to Gjirokastër
Drive along the spectacular Albanian Riviera to Gjirokastër with several stops along the way. Visit the small beach town of Himarë with time for lunch, then continue to Ksamil to see Ali Pasha's castle, dramatically positioned on a peninsula jutting into the sea. Next explore the ruins of Butrint, a UNESCO-listed archaeological site that was once an ancient Greek city. You'll arrive in Gjirokastër in the evening and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Number One)
Included Activities
- Visit Himarë
- Ali Pasha Castle
- Butrint National Archaeological Park
Landmarks/POIs Himarë Ali Pasha Castle Butrint National Archaeological Park - Day 18
Gjirokastër
After breakfast, set off with your CEO to explore Gjirokastër's old city. You'll pass historic sites like the obelisk and the imposing Gjirokastër Castle, then have free time to continue exploring and find lunch. In the afternoon, visit a local winery to tour the vineyard with one of the local experts and taste their wines with a light dinner. The rest of the evening is free after returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Light dinner at local winery with wine tasting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Number One)
Included Activities
- Gjirokastër Walking Tour
- Gjirokastër Winery Visit and Light Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Gjirokastër Castle - Day 19
Gjirokastër to Berat
Drive north today to Berat, the riverside city known for its white Ottoman houses. In the afternoon, go on a walking tour with your CEO to explore the castle, a sprawling 13th century fortress, as well as the traditional neighborhoods of Mangalem and Gorica. The rest of the day is free to continue exploring before meeting up in the evening for a traditional Albanian meal and farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Albanian meal and farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mangalemi Berat)
Included Activities
- Berat Walking Tour
Landmarks/POIs Berat Castle Mangalem Gorica - Day 20
Berat to Tirana
Leave Berat after breakfast and drive back to Tirana where the tour ends upon arrival at approximately 11am.
- Meals
- Breakfast
