Itinerary
- Day 1
Zagreb
Touch down in Zagreb whenever works for you. Your CEO and the group will meet up at one of the city's trendy bars or beer halls for drinks and to kick things off.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hostel Swanky Mint)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Optional Activities
- Museum of Contemporary Art (30HRK per person)
- St Mark's Church (Free)
- Cathedral of the Assumption (Free)
- Museum of Broken Relationships (30HRK per person)
- Croatian Museum of Naive Art (20HRK per person)
Landmarks Cathedral of the Assumption St Mark's Church 
- Day 2
Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park
Start with an orientation walk through Zagreb with your CEO so you get a sense of how the city's laid out. After that, you'll take a local bus to Plitvice and settle in for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Falling Lakes Hostel)
Included Activities
- Orientation With CEO
- Day 3
Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split
Spend the day checking out Plitvice Lakes National Park with its terraced lakes, waterfalls, and hiking trails. Later you'll travel to Split for a quick orientation walk, then join everyone for a big night out.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Design Hostel One)
Included Activities
- Plitvice Lakes National Park Visit
- Orientation With CEO
- Big Night Out
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 4
Split
Your CEO leads a guided walk through Diocletian's Palace in the morning. The rest of the day is yours to choose: hit Zlatni Rat beach on Bol, wander the ancient streets of Trogir, check out Solin, or explore Split's nightlife.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Design Hostel One)
Included Activities
- Diocletian's Palace Guided Walk
Optional Activities
- Zlatni Rat Beach Visit
- Trogir Excursion (15-41EUR per person)
- Solin Ancient City Visit
- Marjan's Peak Visit (30EUR per person)
- St Duje Cathedral Visit (15-40HRK per person)
- Bacvice Beach Visit (Free)
- Mestrovic Gallery (30HRK per person)
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace Zlatni Rat Beach Trogir Solin 
- Day 5
Split to Hvar to Split
Catch a morning ferry to Hvar and you've got options once you arrive. Swim on the beach, see Hvar Fortress, or take a boat cruise to secluded coves around the Pakleni Islands. You'll head back to Split by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Design Hostel One)
Optional Activities
- Beach Visit
- Hvar Fortress Visit (6EUR per person)
- Pakleni Islands Boat Cruise (800HRK per person)
- St. Stephen's Cathedral (10HRK per person)
Landmarks Hvar Fortress Pakleni Islands St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 6
Split to Dubrovnik
Travel by bus to Dubrovnik and get settled into your accommodation. Your evening is free, and there's an optional group night out if you're interested.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hostel 365 for U Dubrovnik)
Optional Activities
- Dubrovnik Sea Kayaking (36EUR per person)
- Dubrovnik City Wall Walk (35EUR per person)
- Rector's Palace (70HRK per person)
- Franciscan Monastery & Museum (30HRK per person)
- Museum of Croatian War of Independence (20HRK per person)
- War Photography Museum (10EUR per person)
- Cable Car Ride (150HRK per person)
Landmarks Dubrovnik City Walls Rector's Palace Franciscan Monastery 
- Day 7
Dubrovnik to Trebinje
Head to Trebinje, crossing the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina. You'll visit Tvrdos Monastery and taste local wine, stop at Hercegovacka Temple for city views, and photograph Arslanagic Bridge. After checking in, your CEO leads a walk through the old town, then dinner at local spots is optional.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Leotar)
Included Activities
- Tvrdo\u0161 Monastery and Wine Tasting
- Orientation Walk Trebinje
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Local Restaurants
Landmarks Tvrdos Monastery Hercegovacka Temple Arslanagic Bridge 
- Day 8
Trebinje to Livno
Explore some of Bosnia's highlights today. Wander through Pocitelj, an old Ottoman fortress turned art colony, swim at Kravika Waterfalls, then go on a sunset jeep safari looking for wild horses. Evening brings a BBQ dinner and stargazing around a campfire with other travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (BBQ dinner and bonfire)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Continental Adventure Resort)
Included Activities
- Počitelj Fortress Visit
- Kravica Waterfall
- Jeep Safari
Landmarks Počitelj Fortress Kravica Waterfalls - Day 9
Livno to Mostar
Leave Livno heading south to Blagaj to see the Dervish Monastery perched on cliffs by the Buna River. You can take a dip if the weather cooperates. Then it's on to Mostar for a guided walking tour covering the city's history and getting photos at the old bridge. Your evening is open to grab food or just relax by the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Tere)
Included Activities
- Dervish Monastery Visit
- Guided Walking Tour of Mostar
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Blagaj
Landmarks Dervish Monastery Stari Most Buna River 
- Day 10
Mostar to Konjic
Take a morning train to Konjic and transfer to your lodge. After gearing up, you'll get the adrenaline pumping on a whitewater rafting run on the Neretva river with the group, followed by a BBQ lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing, exploring the city, or visiting Tito's Bunker to learn about Yugoslavia's communist history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (BBQ lunch after rafting)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Visit Konjic Outdoor Resort)
Included Activities
- Rafting Neretva
Optional Activities
- Tito's Bunker Visit
Landmarks Tito's Bunker Neretva River - Day 11
Konjic to Sarajevo
Train from Konjic to Sarajevo, the vibrant capital. This morning you'll do a food tour with a local expert, heading away from tourist areas to taste real local cuisine. The rest of the day is yours to keep exploring the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hecco)
Included Activities
- Sarajevo Food Tour
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
Landmarks National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina 
- Day 12
Sarajevo
Your whole day in Sarajevo is free. You could dive into museums and historically significant spots, take the funicular up to the old Olympic bobsled track, hang out at cafes, or hike in Rakitnica Canyon. Everyone regroups in the evening for a big night out, your last together.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hecco)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
Optional Activities
- Olympic Bobsled Track Visit
- Rakitnica Canyon Hike
- Museum Visits
- Cafe Time
Landmarks Sarajevo Olympic Stadium Rakitnica Canyon 
- Day 13
Sarajevo to Kotor
After breakfast, drive from Sarajevo across into Montenegro to reach Kotor. Once you're checked in and settled, your CEO takes you on an orientation walk through Kotor's old town. Optional dinner with the group is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Old Town Kotor Hostel)
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk Kotor
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Local Restaurants
Landmarks Kotor Old Town 
- Day 14
Kotor
Explore Kotor by land and sea today. Hike up to Kotor Fortress for great views and photos, then enjoy some free time for lunch. Later you'll take a sunset boat tour of the Bay of Kotor, passing small islands and historical sites, and visit the old town of Perast before heading back for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Old Town Kotor Hostel)
Included Activities
- Kotor Fortress Walk
- Kotor Sunset Boat Tour
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Local Restaurants
- Perast Visit
Landmarks Kotor Fortress Bay of Kotor Perast 
- Day 15
Kotor to Žabljak
Drive north out of Kotor to Nevidio Canyon, which has some beautiful landscapes. Continue on to Zabljak, a small mountain town near Durmitor National Park with clear lakes and thick pine forests by the Tara river. Your afternoon is free to relax or try an optional mountain biking trip, then meet up for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Household Moje selo Scepanovic Kolasin)
Optional Activities
- Mountain Biking Durmitor (50EUR per person)
Landmarks Nevidio Canyon Durmitor National Park Tara River 
- Day 16
Žabljak to Budva
Hit the trails for a hike through Durmitor National Park to Crno Jezero, or Black Lake. After lunch, drive to Budva and stop at Ostrog Monastery, carved into a cliff back in the 17th century with its striking white exterior. Your CEO does a short walking tour of Budva's old town, then the evening is free with optional dinner available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Crno Jezero
- Budva Old Town Walk
- Ostrog Monastery Visit
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Local Restaurants
Landmarks Crno Jezero Ostrog Monastery Budva Old Town 
- Day 17
Budva
You've got the full day in Budva to do what you want. Beach lovers can spend time on the local shores, rent a SUP or kayak, or take a catamaran to various swimming spots and the Blue Cave. Later, everyone heads out for a big night experiencing Budva's lively nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Vila Lux)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
Optional Activities
- Beach Time
- SUP or Kayak Rental
- Full-day Catamaran Cruise with the Blue Cave
- Budva Riviera Visit
Landmarks Blue Cave Budva Riviera 
- Day 18
Budva to Tirana
Catch a public bus from Budva to Tirana, Albania's capital. Get settled at your hotel with time to relax before meeting your CEO in the evening. You'll do a walking tour covering Skanderbeg Square and the Et'hem Bey Mosque. Optional dinner at a local restaurant wraps up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Artistic Hotel Tirana)
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk Tirana
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Local Restaurants
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square Et'hem Bey Mosque 
- Day 19
Tirana
Connect with the group and learn about local food with a cooking class this morning, ending with a good lunch you've prepared. Spend the afternoon exploring Tirana or visiting Bunk'Art 1 or 2, these underground nuclear bunkers turned museums. The city's known for its colorful Ottoman, Fascist, and Soviet era buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Included as part of cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Artistic Hotel Tirana)
Included Activities
- Tirana Cooking Class
Optional Activities
- Bunk'Art 1 Visit
- Bunk'Art 2 Visit
- National History Museum Visit
- Other Museum Visits
Landmarks Bunk'Art 1 Bunk'Art 2 National History Museum Skanderbeg Square - Day 20
Tirana to Berat
Travel from Tirana to Berat with a stop in Kruje along the way. Stretch your legs walking around this historically important village in the foothills of the Albanian Alps, where Albania fought for independence from Ottoman rule. See the small center and one of the country's oldest bazaars, then climb to Kruję Castle. In Berat, your CEO leads a walking tour of the city and castle, then your evening is open. Berat's called the 'Town of a Thousand Windows.'
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mangalemi Berat)
Included Activities
- Kruje Entrance Fees
- Berat Walking Tour
Optional Activities
- Kruje Castle Climb
- Bazaar Exploration
Landmarks Krujë Castle Berat Castle - Day 21
Berat to Himarë
Transfer to Himarë today with a stop at the Vjosse-Narte Delta Protected Area to see the wetlands and coastal lagoons and an old Byzantine monastery. Then continue to the beach town of Himarë. After settling in, take a walk with your CEO through the old town. Optional dinner with the group and a free evening follow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Dima Himare)
Included Activities
- Visit the Vjosë-Nartë Delta Protected Area
- Himarë Walking Tour
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Local Restaurants
Landmarks Vjosë-Nartë Delta Protected Area Himare Castle Spilea Coastal Area - Day 22
Himarë
Get a taste of authentic Albanian mountain life with a hike to a shepherd outpost. You'll start from Tragjas and head up the mountain to meet local shepherds who'll share their day with you. Enjoy a typical lunch they prepare, then hike back down for the bus ride to Himarë. Your afternoon is free to explore more or relax on the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical traditional lunch with local shepherds)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Dima Himare)
Included Activities
- Hike to a Shepherd Outpost with Lunch
Optional Activities
- Beach Relaxation
- Town Exploration
Landmarks Tragjas - Day 23
Himarë to Corfu
Head down the coast to Sarande to catch the ferry to Corfu, Greece. After settling in at the hostel with time to relax, the evening brings an optional farewell dinner and bar hopping with your new friends on this Greek island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pink Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
Optional Activities
- Farewell Dinner at Local Restaurants
Landmarks Corfu Island 
- Day 24
Corfu
Your whole day in Corfu is free. Check out the local beaches, explore nearby villages, or rent a sea kayak. Later, optional dinner with the group gives you a chance to enjoy fresh local food together.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pink Palace Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Beach Visit
- Village Exploration
- Sea Kayak Rental
- Dinner at Local Restaurants
- Archaeological Museum Corfu (3EUR per person)
- Achilleion Palace, Museum and Gardens (10EUR per person)
- Temple of Artemis (Free)
Landmarks Archaeological Museum Corfu Achilleion Palace Temple of Artemis 
- Day 25
Corfu
Explore Corfu's Old Town in the morning, a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of Venetian charm. Walk through narrow cobblestone streets with colorful neoclassical buildings, find hidden squares and cafes, browse local boutiques, and see historic landmarks. In the evening, do the Corfu Achilleion Sunset Hike with its great views as the sun sets over the sea. For adventurous types, cliff jumping at sunset is an option.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pink Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunset Corfu Achilleion Trail Hike
Optional Activities
- Corfu Old Town Exploration
- Historic Landmark Visits
- Boutique Shopping
- Cliff Jumping at Sunset
Landmarks Corfu Old Town Achilleion - Day 26
Corfu
Take a full day in this paradise and experience what Corfu has to offer. An optional boat tour, kayak rental, or visits to older churches and historic buildings are all possible. Or simply relax at the hostel or local beaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pink Palace Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Boat Tour
- Kayak Rental
- Church Visits
- Historic Building Exploration
- Beach Relaxation
- Day 27
Corfu to Meteora
Travel to Kalambaka in the Meteora region using a mix of private bus, local transfer, ferry, and public bus. Once there, you'll hike to the mountaintop monasteries surrounded by rock formations and landscapes. Six monasteries sit atop impressive cliffs, with evidence of early human settlements dating back 50,000 years. Rest of the evening is yours to relax back in Kalambaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Edelweiss)
Included Activities
- Meteora Sunset Hike
Landmarks Meteora Monasteries Meteora Rock Formations 
- Day 28
Meteora to Athens
Travel south by bus to Athens, arriving in the afternoon. After checking in, head to Shedia, a G Adventures-supported cafe for a drink while learning about their mission. Later, your CEO leads a highlights walk through Athens covering famous landmarks and ancient monuments. Finish with a big night out in the lively Plaka neighborhood.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Stalis Hotel Athens)
Included Activities
- Tour of Shedia Home and a Beverage
- Athens Orientation Walk With CEO
- Big Night Out
Landmarks Parthenon Acropolis Plaka 
- Day 29
Athens
Head out at any time today. Take your final photos, say goodbye to everyone, and make your way to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
