Itinerary
- Day 1
Zagreb
You'll arrive in Zagreb and meet up with your CEO and group for a welcome briefing. After that, take an orientation walk through the city to get oriented and check out some of the street graffiti art around town. An optional group dinner is available if you're interested in joining everyone in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Laguna Zagreb)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Zagreb Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
- Day 2
Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes
Head south from Zagreb toward Plitvice Lakes National Park. You'll walk through the park's forests with your CEO, seeing the crystal-clear waters and cascading waterfalls. Later, continue to the hotel, check in, and have dinner there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Big House Hotel Plitvička Jezera)
Included Activities
- Plitvice Lakes National Park Visit
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 3
Plitvice Lakes to Zadar to Krka Lakes to Šibenik
After breakfast, drive to the coastal city of Zadar for a walking food tour with a local guide who'll show you the historic city centre and landmarks. Finish up in a secluded garden for lunch and wine tasting. Then head to Krka National Park for a hike through the lush forest along the river to see the waterfalls. End the day in nearby Šibenik with the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Wine tasting and lunch in a secluded garden in Zadar)
Included Activities
- Zadar Walking Food Tour
- Krka National Park Hike
Landmarks Zadar Krka National Park 
- Day 4
Islands of Prvic and Zlarin
Set off early on a full-day island excursion to Prvic and Zlarin. Take the ferry to Prvic first and explore the old town with your CEO, then catch the next ferry to Zlarin to check out its historical monuments and enjoy views over the islands toward the Adriatic Sea. Return to Šibenik in the afternoon for a walk through the old town, then the rest of your day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Excursion to Prvic and Zlarin Islands
Landmarks Prvic Island Zlarin Island - Day 5
Šibenik to Split to Makarska
Travel south along the coast to Split. Take an orientation walk with your CEO to see the main sights and landmarks. You'll have free time for lunch and to continue exploring on your own, with the chance to visit Diocletian's Palace and walk along the Riva promenade. Later, head by bus to Makarska to check in and settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk of Split
Optional Activities
- Visit Diocletian's Palace
- Visit Riva Promenade
- St Duje Cathedral Visit (15-40HRK per person)
- Mestrovic Gallery (30HRK per person)
- Bacvice Beach Visit (Free)
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace Riva Promenade 
- Day 6
Makarska
You have the entire day free in Makarska. Consider taking a ferry to Brač Island to explore on your own, or try a tuk tuk tour around town. If you're feeling adventurous, there's zip-lining available in nearby Tucepi. Otherwise, just relax on the local beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Biokovo Makarska)
Optional Activities
- Ferry to Brač Island
- Tuk Tuk Tour to Skywalk (60-70 per person)
- Zip-lining in Tucepi
- Relax at local beach
Landmarks Brač Island - Day 7
Makarska to Uvala Bistrina to Ston to Dubrovnik
Leave Makarska and travel along the coast with a stop at Uvala Bistrina, a small bay where you'll learn about local oyster farming and sample fresh oysters with wine and lunch made from local ingredients. Later, wander around the town of Ston and walk along the massive historic Ston City wall for great views of the town and surrounding mountains. Drive to Dubrovnik in the afternoon and have the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Oyster farm lunch with local ingredients and wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Akademis Hotel Dubrovnik)
Included Activities
- Oyster Farm Food and Wine Experience with Lunch
- Visit Ston and Wall Walk
Landmarks Ston City Wall 
- Day 8
Dubrovnik
Take an orientation walk with your CEO through Dubrovnik's old town to see iconic buildings and landmarks. Stop at Maritimo Recycling, a social enterprise where artists work to clean up the Adriatic Sea. After that, continue exploring on your own, take an optional kayak excursion, or relax at a café. An optional final dinner is available in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Akademis Hotel Dubrovnik)
Included Activities
- Dubrovnik Orientation Walk With CEO
- Maritimo Recycling
Optional Activities
- Kayak Excursion
- Group Dinner
- Day 9
Dubrovnik to Trebinje
Enjoy a free morning in Dubrovnik for exploring or shopping before departing around midday for Bosnia and Herzegovina. After crossing the border, stop at Tvrdoš Monastery to sample local wine, then visit a viewpoint at Hercegovačka Gračanica Temple to see views of Trebinje. Make a final stop at Arslanagić Bridge before arriving at your hotel. In the evening, head out with your CEO on an orientation walk along the river and into the old town. An optional group dinner is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Integra)
Included Activities
- Tvrdo š Monastery and Wine Tasting
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
Landmarks Tvrdo š Monastery Hercegovačka Gračanica Temple Arslanagić Bridge 
- Day 10
Trebinje
Today focuses on local flavours, culture, and traditions. Explore the organic market to sample local specialties, then transfer to a women-run apiary to see how they manage the hives. Continue to a farm specializing in cheese-making for more than 5 generations. You'll visit the farm and share a farm-to-table lunch with the family. The rest of the day is free after returning to Trebinje in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch with a cheese-making family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Integra)
Included Activities
- Trebinje Market Tour
- Apiary Visit
- Cheese Making Farm and Lunch
- Day 11
Trebinje to Stolac to Kravica to Kočuša to Čitluk
After breakfast, drive to Stolac to see the town centre, then visit a UNESCO-listed site with ornamented necropolis tombstones showing how people lived in the Middle Ages. Continue to the spectacular Kravica Waterfall and then to the quieter Kočuša Waterfall where you'll have time for lunch. Travel to Čitluk for the night and cap things off with dinner at a winery with their locally produced wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a winery with local wine pairings)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa and Winecellar Ostojic)
Included Activities
- Stolac Visit and Necropolis Tombstones
- Kravica Waterfall
- Kočuša Waterfall
Landmarks Kravica Waterfall Kočuša Waterfall - Day 12
Čitluk to Počitelj to Blagaj to Mostar
Spend the day diving into history by visiting the Počitelj Ottoman stone town and art colony, taking a short hike to Blagaj Fortress, and seeing the natural beauty of the Dervish Monastery, built on cliffs by the water at the mouth of the Buna River. Later, continue to Mostar and take a guided walking tour before spending the rest of the evening at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Počitelj Fortress Visit
- Blagaj Fortress Hike
- Dervish Monastery Visit
- Guided Walking Tour of Mostar
Landmarks Počitelj Ottoman Stone Town Blagaj Fortress Dervish Monastery - Day 13
Mostar to Sarajevo
Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo. Head up Mount Trebević for the best views of the city and visit the Abandoned Bobsled Track to learn about the city's complex history. Explore vibrant Sarajevo on a history and food tour that serves as dinner this evening and gives you a great introduction to the city's culinary scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (History and food tour with local culinary delights)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Cosmopolit)
Included Activities
- Sarajevo Cable Car and Bobsled Track
- Sarajevo Food Tour
Landmarks Mount Trebević Abandoned Bobsled Track - Day 14
Sarajevo
Take advantage of a free day in Sarajevo to see as much as you want. Dive into the history and tragic past with countless museums and culturally significant monuments, take a graffiti art tour, or just relax and sample local flavours at one of the many cafés.
- 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
- Museum visits
- Café relaxation
- Day 15
Sarajevo to Kotor
Leave Sarajevo after breakfast and drive into Montenegro with a stop at Bileća to stretch and grab something to eat. Arrive in Kotor in the afternoon and check into your hotel. In the evening, take an orientation walk with your CEO through Kotor's old town to get oriented. An optional group dinner is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Splendido Kotor)
Included Activities
- Kotor Old Town Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
- Day 16
Kotor Bay Boat Tour
Board a boat from Kotor's port area and take a scenic ride through the Bay of Kotor, seeing a number of small islands and historical sites before arriving at the town of Perast. Spend time exploring and wandering Perast's old town before returning to Kotor around midday. The rest of the day is free for individual exploration or optional activities like museum visits or sea kayaking.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Splendido Kotor)
Included Activities
- Kotor Boat Tour
Optional Activities
- Museum visits
- Sea Kayaking (20EUR per person)
- Kotor City Exploration (Free)
- Kotor Maritime Museum (4EUR per person)
Landmarks Bay of Kotor Perast - Day 17
Kotor to Budva to Ostrog Monastery to Zabljak
Travel south from Kotor to Budva, a coastal seaport town. Walk through the old town with your CEO, then continue inland to see the striking Ostrog Monastery, perched high on a mountain cliff face with great views from the top. After lunch, drive toward Zabljak, a serene natural haven with diverse terrain and forest shade, for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Porto Tara)
Included Activities
- Budva Old Town Walk
- Ostrog Monastery Visit
Landmarks Ostrog Monastery - Day 18
Zabljak to Biogradska Gora to Kolasin
After breakfast, drive to Biogradska Gora National Park, a hidden gem of natural beauty in Montenegro. Spend most of the day walking around the lake with your CEO and taking in the pristine forest and mountain scenery. After lunch in the park, you'll have free time to rent a boat, bike, or kayak to explore further. In the late afternoon, drive to nearby Kolasin for the night with dinner included at your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Biogradska Gora National Park Visit
Optional Activities
- Rent a boat
- Rent a bike
- Rent a kayak
Landmarks Biogradska Gora National Park - Day 19
Kolasin to Podgorica
Get picked up at your hotel in the morning by 4x4 vehicles for an off-road adventure. Head into Montenegro's beautiful backcountry and traverse rugged terrain through mountains and forest. After lunch, take a bus south to Podgorica and take a walking exploration of 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)
Included Activities
- Kolasin 4x4 Off-Road Excursion
- Podgorica Old Town Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
- Day 20
Podgorica to Theth National Park to Shkodër
Leave Podgorica and cross into Albania, reaching Theth National Park. Explore the area with your CEO, walking through meadows full of wildflowers surrounded by mountain peaks and seeing the 25-meter-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 Theth National Park Grunasi Waterfall - Day 21
Shkodër
Set off this morning on a guided walking tour of Shkodër to see the main sights and learn about the city's history. Starting from the Ottoman-era Mesi Bridge, walk to the old town and take in panoramic views from Rozafa Castle. The city's cultural heritage is on full display through its historic architecture and monuments. The rest of the day is free to explore, visit museums, or relax at a café or your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Treva)
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Shkodër
Optional Activities
- Museum visits
- Site of Memory and Memorial Museum
- Venice Art Mask Factory (3EUR per person)
Landmarks Mesi Bridge Rozafa Castle - Day 22
Shkodër to Kruje to Tirana
Travel south from Shkodër and stop in the small mountain town of Kruje. Explore 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
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Metro Tirana)
Included Activities
- Kruje Entrance Fees
- Day 23
Tirana to Durrës to Vlorë
Drive east from Tirana to the coast and the ancient Roman remains of Durrës, dating back more than 3,000 years. Explore the site with your CEO and see the massive amphitheatre which could hold up to 20,000 people. In the afternoon, continue south to Vlorë and take an exploration walk through the old town to see the Muradi Mosque and other striking historical landmarks. The rest of 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)
Included Activities
- Visit Durrës
- Orientation Walk of Vlorë
Landmarks Durrës Amphitheatre Muradi Mosque - Day 24
Shepherd Outpost Hike
Spend the day immersed in Albanian culture on a hike to a shepherd outpost in the mountains. Start walking from Tragjas, heading up the mountain to meet local shepherds who will share their time with you. Learn about their traditional life in the mountains and enjoy a typical lunch before hiking back down to the bus for your trip back to Vlorë. The remainder of the day is free to explore the city or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical lunch at a shepherd outpost)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Noel Vlore)
Included Activities
- Hike to a Shepherd Outpost with Lunch
- Day 25
Vlorë to Himarë to Ksamil to Gjirokastër
Drive along the spectacular Albanian Riviera to Gjirokastër with several stops along the way. First, visit the small beach town of Himarë for lunch. Continue to Ksamil and see the beautiful historic castle of Ali Pasha, dramatically perched on the edge of a peninsula in the sea. Next, visit the ruins of Butrint, a UNESCO-listed archaeological site that was once an ancient Greek city. 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 Ali Pasha Castle Butrint National Archaeological Park - Day 26
Gjirokastër
Set off after breakfast with your CEO to explore Gjirokastër's old city. Pass by historic sites like the obelisk and the imposing Gjirokastër Castle, then take some free time to continue exploring and find lunch. In the afternoon, transfer to 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 with wine tasting at a local winery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Number One)
Included Activities
- Gjirokastër Walking Tour
- Gjirokastër Winery Visit and Light Dinner
Landmarks Gjirokastër Castle - Day 27
Gjirokastër to Berat
Drive north to Berat, a riverside city known for its white Ottoman houses. In the afternoon, set off on a walking tour with your CEO to explore. Visit the castle, the remains of a sprawling 13th-century fortress, as well as the traditional neighbourhoods of Mangalem and Gorica. The remainder of the day is free to continue exploring before regrouping 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 Berat Castle 
- Day 28
Berat to Tirana
Leave Berat after breakfast for the drive back to Tirana, arriving around midday. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening free to explore the city or relax. Head out for an optional dinner in the evening with any new members who may be joining the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Idea Tirana)
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
- Day 29
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 with one for each day of the year. Take some free time to find lunch in one of the bazaars, then take a short boat cruise to see the city's highlights and surrounding scenery. The rest of the day is free to continue exploring or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Royal View Ohrid)
Included Activities
- Lake Cruise
Landmarks Lake Ohrid 
- Day 30
Ohrid
Set off this morning with your CEO on a walking exploration of Ohrid. Discover 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 the afternoon and evening are free to continue exploring or relax at your hotel before an optional dinner out in the evening. Keep an eye out for the 900-year-old tree near Old Town, a true Ohrid landmark.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch following a regional cooking demonstration)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Royal View Ohrid)
Included Activities
- Ohrid Walking Tour
- Regional Cooking Demonstration and Light Lunch
Optional Activities
- Bay of Bones Museum
- Group Dinner
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre of Ohrid - Day 31
Ohrid to Bitola to Skopje
Leave Ohrid and depart for Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Stop in Bitola for a pleasant walk along the pedestrian street called Shirok Sokak before travelling to the wine region to sample local flavours, then end in the capital. Later, walk with your CEO to see some of the city's striking architecture, followed by a hike up to the Castle of Kale to take in the city views. The rest of the day is free to continue exploring or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with winery tasting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Premium Skopje)
Included Activities
- Sirok Sokak Walking Tour
- Winery Tour with Tasting
- Orientation Walk Skopje
Landmarks Castle of Kale 
- Day 32
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 cobblestone Shadervan Square. The rest of the afternoon is free before regrouping in the evening for a walk up to the town fortress for beautiful sunset views of the town, river, and valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Prizreni Prizren)
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk Prizren
- Prizren Fortress Sunset Walk
Landmarks Prizren Fortress Shadervan Square 
- Day 33
Prizren
You have a free day in Prizren to explore the city, take a wine tasting excursion, or relax. Perhaps join your CEO for a morning visit to the filigree shops to browse the textiles and crafts, or head out on a leisurely hike along the Bistrica River to see the local shepherds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Prizreni Prizren)
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting excursion
- Visit to filigree shops
- Leisurely hike along Bistrica River
- Sinan Pasha Mosque
- Mountain Bike Rentals
- Cevapi Meal
- Day 34
Prizren to Pristina
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Prizren before journeying to Pristina, the bustling commerce hub and capital of Kosovo. Explore the city's highlights with your CEO on a walking exploration and get immersed in its rich history before taking the rest of the day free for individual exploration or to relax at a café. Head out in the evening for an optional final dinner with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Begolli Pristina)
Included Activities
- Walking Tour Pristina
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
- Ethnographic Museum
- Sultan Mehmet Fatih Mosque
- Day 35
Pristina
Your tour ends today. You're free to depart at any time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
