Itinerary
- Day 1
Tirana
You'll arrive in Tirana and get settled into your hotel. By evening, head out for a farm-to-table dinner at an agrotourism venue built into a former military base. The meal features organic, traditional Albanian food with that military-themed atmosphere throughout the property.
- Start point
- Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Your guide will be waiting for you at the airport exit, holding a sign with your name on it.)
- Meals
- Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner with military-inspired theme, featuring organic, traditional cuisine at ex-military base agrotourism haven)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Explore Tirana's vibrant city center
- Farm-to-table dinner at ex-military base agrotourism venue
- Day 2
Kruja
After breakfast, you'll travel to Kruja to walk through the historic Old Bazaar and hike up to Kruja Castle for views across the region. Then it's on to Sari Salltik Cave before lunch, followed by a farm-to-table meal at Mrizi i Zanave agrotourism spot later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Celebrated farm-to-table meal at Mrizi i Zanave agrotourism venue featuring local flavors and organic ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Explore Kruja Old Bazaar
- Visit Kruja Castle
- Visit Sari Salltik Cave
- Farm-to-table meal at Mrizi i Zanave
Landmarks Kruja Castle Kruja Old Bazaar Sari Salltik Cave 
- Day 3
Ulcinj - Bar
You'll head toward Montenegro after breakfast, stopping at the Skanderbeg Museum in Lezha to learn about the national hero. From there, continue to Ulcinj on Montenegro's southern coast to check out the old castle and medieval streets, then arrive in Bar for the rest of the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit Skanderbeg Museum in Lezha
- Explore Ulcinj Castle
- Discover medieval streets of Ulcinj
Landmarks Skanderbeg Museum Ulcinj Castle - Day 4
Perast - Budva
After breakfast, take a walking tour through Kotor's old town, a UNESCO site with centuries of history. You'll head to Perast and boat out to the island church of Our Lady of the Rocks, with time to explore on your own. Later, walk through Budva's walled center and visit the Church of the Holy Trinity.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Walking tour of Kotor Old Town
- Boat tour to Our Lady of the Rocks
- Explore Perast
- Stroll through Budva Old Town
- Visit Church of the Holy Trinity
Landmarks Kotor Old Town Our Lady of the Rocks Island of Saint George Church of the Holy Trinity 
- Day 5
Medjugorje
You'll spend the morning in Dubrovnik's Old Town after breakfast, visiting the Cathedral, Rector's Palace, and the Franciscan Monastery. In the afternoon, cross into Bosnia and Herzegovina and arrive in Medjugorje, which holds deep religious significance for many pilgrims and visitors.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Explore Dubrovnik Old Town
- Visit Cathedral in Dubrovnik
- Visit Rector's Palace in Dubrovnik
- Visit Franciscan Monastery in Dubrovnik
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town Dubrovnik Cathedral Rector's Palace Franciscan Monastery 
- Day 6
Blagaj - Mostar
After breakfast, check out Pocitelj, an Ottoman-era town with character and history. Then head to Blagaj for peaceful views along the Buna River before arriving in Mostar. In Mostar, you'll see the Stari Most bridge and visit the Mehmet Koski Pasha Mosque and Karadjoz Bey Mosque.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Explore Počitelj
- Visit Blagaj
- Visit Old Bridge (Stari Most) in Mostar
- Visit Mehmet Koski Pasha Mosque
- Visit Karadjoz Bey Mosque
Landmarks Počitelj Blagaj Stari Most (Old Bridge) Mehmet Koski Pasha Mosque Karadjoz Bey Mosque 
- Day 7
Vrelo Bosne - Sarajevo
You'll visit Tito's Cold War bunker in Konjic after breakfast to see inside Yugoslavia's communist-era stronghold. Then travel to Sarajevo to walk through Vrelo Bosne Park, check out the Tunnel Museum, wander Bascarsija old town, and visit the Latin Bridge, Brusa Bezistan, and Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit Tito's Cold War bunker in Konjic
- Explore Vrelo Bosne Park
- Visit Tunnel Museum in Sarajevo
- Explore Baščaršija old town in Sarajevo
- Visit Latin Bridge in Sarajevo
- Visit Brusa Bezistan in Sarajevo
- Visit Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque in Sarajevo
Landmarks Tito's Cold War bunker Vrelo Bosne Park Tunnel Museum Baščaršija Latin Bridge Brusa Bezistan Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque 
- Day 8
Black Lake
After breakfast, head to Durmitor National Park in Montenegro. You'll travel through the Tara River Canyon, one of Europe's deepest gorges, stop at the serene Black Lake, and visit the iconic Djurdjekica Tara Bridge for views of the wilderness surrounding it all.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Travel through Tara River Canyon
- Visit Black Lake
- Stop at Đurđevića Tara Bridge
Landmarks Durmitor National Park Tara River Canyon Black Lake Đurđevića Tara Bridge 
- Day 9
Podgorica
You'll enjoy a scenic walk around Kolashin's lake after breakfast. Then continue to Podgorica for a guided city tour that includes the Doganjska Mosque, Skaline, Republic Square, St. George Church, Millennium Bridge, and the 17th-century Clock Tower.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Scenic walk in Kolašin
- Guided city tour of Podgorica
- Visit Doganjska Mosque
- Visit Skaline in Podgorica
- Visit Republic Square in Podgorica
- Visit St. George Church in Podgorica
- Visit Millennium Bridge in Podgorica
- Visit Clock Tower (Sahat Kula) in Podgorica
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Kolašin
Landmarks Kolašin Doganjska Mosque Republic Square St. George Church Millennium Bridge Clock Tower (Sahat Kula) - Day 10
Rozafa Castle - Tirana
After breakfast, return to Albania to tour Shkodra's historical old town with the northern Alps as a backdrop. You'll explore Rozafa Castle, check out its museum, and take in the surrounding vistas before heading back to Tirana for your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Tour Shkodra's historical old town
- Explore Rozafa Castle
- Visit Rozafa Castle museum
Landmarks Shkodra Old Town Rozafa Castle 
- Day 11
Vlora
You'll travel to Berat after breakfast, a UNESCO site nicknamed the 'City of a Thousand Windows' for its distinctive Ottoman architecture. Explore the castle, walk cobbled streets, then continue south to Vlora on the coast where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Explore Berat Castle
- Explore Berat Old Town
Landmarks Berat Berat Castle 
- Day 12
Borsh - Qeparo - Dhermi - Vuno
You'll drive along the Albanian Riviera, stopping at small coastal villages. Check out the wide beach at Borsh, see the quiet appeal of Qeparo, and pass through Dhermi and Vuno, which have stone houses, nice beaches, castles, and history worth noting.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Albanian Riviera
- Visit Borsh
- Visit Qeparo
- Visit Dhermi
- Visit Vuno
Optional Activities
- Swimming at various beaches along the Albanian Riviera
Landmarks Borsh Qeparo Dhermi Vuno - Day 13
Himara
Spend the day at a relaxed pace exploring Himara and what's around it. You'll have time on local beaches, can explore hidden coves by foot or take an optional boat trip, swim in clear waters, and try fresh seafood for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Unwind on local beaches
- Discover hidden coves
- Optional boat trip
- Savor local cuisine including fresh seafood
Landmarks Himara - Day 14
Butrint - Ksamil
After breakfast in Himara, head south toward Saranda. Stop at Butrint, a UNESCO archaeological site with well-preserved ruins of an ancient city. End your day at Ksamil, one of Albania's nicest beaches with clear blue waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit Butrint archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Ksamil beach
Landmarks Butrint Ksamil 
- Day 15
Gjirokastra
On this full day, visit the Blue Eye natural spring after breakfast in Saranda, a spot known for its deep pool and striking blue color. Then travel to Gjirokastra, the 'Stone City,' to see its distinctive stone houses and slate roofs. There's an option to go up to Gjirokastra Castle if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit Blue Eye spring
Optional Activities
- Explore Gjirokastra charming bazaar
- Ascend to Gjirokastra Castle
Landmarks Blue Eye (Syri i Kalter) Gjirokastra Gjirokastra Castle 
- Day 16
Tirana International Airport
Have breakfast in Gjirokastra one last time and think back on your time in the Balkans. Later, you'll transfer from Gjirokastra to Tirana International Airport for your flight back to the U.S.
- End point
- Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (You will be escorted by your guide to the airport entrance.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Landmarks Tirana International Airport
