Itinerary
- Day 1
Trebinje
You'll arrive and meet with your CEO and the rest of the group for a welcome briefing. Later in the evening, head out on an orientation walk along the river and through the old town to get your bearings and see what the area looks like.
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Evening Orientation Walk of Trebinje
Optional Activities
- Dubrovnik to Trebinje Transfer and Winery Visit
- Optional group dinner
Landmarks/POIs Trebinje Old Town - Day 2
Trebinje
Start the day at the organic market to sample local specialties and flavors. From there, visit a women-run apiary where you'll learn about beekeeping. Next, head to a family cheese-making farm with over 5 generations of experience and have a farm-to-table lunch with the family. You'll return to Trebinje in the afternoon with the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch with the family at the cheese-making farm)
Included Activities
- Trebinje Market Tour
- Apiary Visit
- Cheese Making Farm and Lunch
- Day 3
Trebinje to Čitluk
Leave Trebinje by bus early morning and stop in Stolac to walk through the town centre and see the UNESCO-listed necropolis tombstones. Continue to Kravica waterfall and the less-visited Ko\u010du\u0161a waterfall with time for lunch. Head to \u010citluk for the night and finish the day with dinner at a winery paired with locally produced wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a winery paired with locally produced wines)
Included Activities
- Stolac Visit and Necropolis Tombstones
- Kravica Waterfall
- Kočuša Waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Stolac Kravica Waterfall Kočuša Waterfall - Day 4
Čitluk to Mostar
Check out the Pocitelj Ottoman stone town and art colony, then take a short hike to Blagaj Fortress. After that, explore the Dervish Monastery built on cliffs by the water at the mouth of the Buna River. Head to Mostar in the afternoon for a guided walking tour, leaving the rest of your evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pocitelj Fortress Visit
- Blagaj Fortress Hike
- Dervish Monastery Visit
- Guided Walking Tour of Mostar
Landmarks/POIs Pocitelj Blagaj Fortress Dervish Monastery - Day 5
Mostar to Sarajevo
Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo by local train. Once there, head up Mount Trebevi\u0107 for views of the city and see the Abandoned Bobsled track for a glimpse into the city's complex history. Later, join a history and food tour through vibrant Sarajevo that serves as your dinner, giving you a great introduction to local cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (History and food tour dinner)
Included Activities
- Sarajevo Cable Car and Bobsled Track
- Sarajevo Food Tour
Landmarks/POIs Mount Trebević Abandoned Bobsled Track - Day 6
Sarajevo
This is your free day to explore Sarajevo at your own pace. You can dive into history with any of the countless museums and culturally significant monuments, take a graffiti art tour, or simply relax and sample local flavors at one of the many cafes around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
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, leave Sarajevo and drive into Montenegro with a stop in Bile\u0107a to stretch your legs and grab a bite. You'll arrive in Kotor in the afternoon and check in. Later in the evening, head out with your CEO on an orientation walk of Kotor's old town to get your bearings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kotor Old Town Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Optional group dinner
Landmarks/POIs Kotor Old Town - Day 8
Kotor
Hop on a boat from Kotor's port area for a scenic ride through the Bay of Kotor, where you'll see small islands and historical sites before arriving in Perast. Spend time walking through Perast's old town on foot, then return to Kotor around midday. The rest of the day is yours to explore further or try optional activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kotor Boat Tour
Optional Activities
- Kotor Maritime Museum (4EUR per person)
- Sea Kayaking (20EUR per person)
- Kotor City Exploration (Free)
- Museum visits
Landmarks/POIs Bay of Kotor Perast - Day 9
Kotor to Zabljak
Travel south from Kotor to the coastal town of Budva and walk through the old town with your CEO. Then head inland to visit Ostrog Monastery, which sits high on a mountain cliff face with great views from the top. After lunch, drive towards Zabljak for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Budva Old Town Walk
- Ostrog Monastery Visit
Landmarks/POIs Budva Old Town Ostrog Monastery - Day 10
Zabljak to Kolašin
After breakfast, drive to Biogradska Gora National Park and spend most of the day walking around the lake with your CEO, taking in the pristine forest and mountain scenery. Later, you'll have free time to rent a boat, bike, or kayak if you want. In the late afternoon, drive to Kola\u0161in for the night with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Included dinner at accommodation)
Included Activities
- Biogradska Gora National Park Visit
Optional Activities
- Boat rental in the park
- Bike rental in the park
- Kayak rental in the park
Landmarks/POIs Biogradska Gora National Park - Day 11
Kolašin to Podgorica
Get picked up at the hotel in the morning by 4x4 vehicles for an off-road adventure through Montenegro's backcountry, traversing rugged terrain through mountains and forest. After lunch, take a bus south to Podgorica and walk through the old town on foot. An optional final dinner with the group is available in the old town or near the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Kolašin 4x4 Off-Road Excursion
- Podgorica Old Town Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Optional final dinner
Landmarks/POIs Podgorica Old Town - Day 12
Podgorica to Shkodër
Depart Podgorica and cross into Albania, heading to Theth National Park. Explore the area with your CEO, walking through meadows full of wildflowers surrounded by mountain peaks and seeing the 25m high Grunasi Waterfall cascading from a limestone cliff. In the afternoon, continue to Shkod\u00ebr and check in with your evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Theth National Park Visit
Landmarks/POIs Theth National Park Grunasi Waterfall - Day 13
Shkodër
Set off on a guided walking tour of Shkod\u00ebr starting from the Ottoman-era Mesi bridge, walking to the old town and checking out panoramic views from Rozafa castle. You'll see the main sights and learn about the city's history through its historic architecture and monuments. The rest of the day is free to explore, visit museums, or relax at a cafe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
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 Shkod\u00ebr this morning and stop in the small mountain town of Kruje. Walk through the city on foot and learn about its fascinating history and significance since Roman times. After time for lunch, continue driving south to Tirana, Albania's capital, and check into your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kruje Entrance Fees
Landmarks/POIs Kruje - Day 15
Tirana to Vlorë
Drive east from Tirana this morning to the coast and to the ancient Roman remains of Durr\u00ebs, dating back more than 3000 years. Check out the site with your CEO and see the massive amphitheatre which could hold up to 20,000 people. In the afternoon, continue south to Vlor\u00eb and walk through the old town, seeing the Muradie Mosque and other historical landmarks. Your evening is free to relax and watch the sunset over the Adriatic.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Durrës
- Orientation Walk of Vlorë
Landmarks/POIs Durrës Durrës Amphitheatre Muradie Mosque - Day 16
Vlorë
Today you'll hike to a shepherd outpost in the mountains starting from the community of Tragjas. Head up the mountain to meet local shepherds, learn about their traditional life, and enjoy a typical lunch. Hike back down to the bus for the trip back to Vlor\u00eb with the remainder of your day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with local shepherds)
Included Activities
- Hike to a Shepherd Outpost with Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Tragjas - Day 17
Vlorë to Gjirokastër
Drive along the spectacular Albanian Riviera today to Gjirokast\u00ebr with multiple stops. Visit the beach town of Himar\u00eb with time for lunch, then continue to Ksamil and see Ali Pasha Castle perched dramatically on a peninsula. Next, visit the ruins of Butrint, a UNESCO-listed archaeological site that was once an ancient Greek city. Arrive in Gjirokast\u00ebr in the evening and check in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
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, explore the old city of Gjirokast\u00ebr with your CEO, passing by the obelisk and the imposing Girokastra Castle. Take time to continue exploring and find lunch on your own. In the afternoon, transfer to a local winery to tour the vineyard with an expert and taste their wines paired with a light dinner. Your evening is free after returning to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Light dinner with wine tasting at a local winery)
Included Activities
- Gjirokastër Walking Tour
- Gjirokastër Winery Visit and Light Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Girokastra Castle - Day 19
Gjirokastër to Berat
Drive north today to Berat, known for its white Ottoman houses. In the afternoon, set off on a walking tour with your CEO to explore the castle, the remains of a sprawling 13th century fortress, and the traditional neighborhoods of Mangalem and Gorica. The rest of the day is free before regrouping in the evening for a traditional Albanian meal and farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Albanian farewell dinner)
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, arriving around midday. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening free to explore the city or relax. An optional dinner in the evening is available for any new members joining the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner
- Day 21
Tirana to Ohrid
Cross the border into North Macedonia and travel to Ohrid, referred to as the 'Jerusalem of the Balkans' due to its 365 churches. Take some free time to find lunch in one of the bazaars and then take a short boat cruise to see the city's highlights and surrounding scenery. The rest of the day is free to explore or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Lake Cruise
Landmarks/POIs Ohrid - Day 22
Ohrid
Set off with your CEO on a walking exploration of Ohrid discovering the old town with its iconic landmarks and historic architecture, then wander through the local bazaar. Later, join a chef to learn about local specialties that will serve as a light lunch before visiting the Roman amphitheatre. The rest of your afternoon and evening are free to explore or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch from regional cooking demonstration)
Included Activities
- Ohrid Walking Tour
- Regional Cooking Demonstration and Light Lunch
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner
- Bay of Bones Museum
Landmarks/POIs Roman Amphitheatre of Ohrid - Day 23
Ohrid to Skopje
Say goodbye to Ohrid this morning and depart for Skopje. Stop in Bitola for a walk along the pedestrian street Shirok Sokak before traveling to a wine region to sample local flavors. Later, walk with your CEO to see the city's striking architecture, then head up to Castle of Kale to enjoy city views. The rest of the day is free to explore or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Wine tasting and lunch)
Included Activities
- Sirok Sokak Walking Tour
- Winery Tour with Tasting
- Orientation Walk Skopje
Landmarks/POIs Shirok Sokak Castle of Kale - Day 24
Skopje to Prizren
Enjoy a relaxed morning before driving across the border into Kosovo and to the city of Prizren. Set off with your CEO on an orientation walk through town along the Bistrica river, crossing the iconic old stone bridge and onto the cobble-stoned Shadervan square. Your afternoon is free before regrouping in the evening for a walk up to the town fortress for sunset views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk Prizren
- Prizren Fortress Sunset Walk
Landmarks/POIs Bistrica River Shadervan Square Prizren Fortress - Day 25
Prizren
This is your free day in Prizren to explore the city, take a wine tasting excursion, or relax. You can join your CEO for a morning visit to the filigree shops to browse textiles, or head out on a leisurely hike along the Bistrica River to see the local shepherds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sinan Pasha Mosque
- Mountain Bike Rentals
- Cevapi Meal
- Filigree shop browsing
- Hike along Bistrica River
Landmarks/POIs Sinan Pasha Mosque - Day 26
Prizren to Pristina
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Prizren before journeying onward to Pristina, the bustling capital of Kosovo. Explore the city's highlights with your CEO on a walking exploration and get immersed in its rich history. The rest of the day is free for individual exploration or to relax at a cafe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking Tour Pristina
Optional Activities
- Optional final dinner
- Ethnographic Museum
- Sultan Mehmet Fatih Mosque
Landmarks/POIs Sultan Mehmet Fatih Mosque - Day 27
Pristina
Depart at any time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
