Balkans to be Discovered

BALKANS TO BE DISCOVERED

Indicative itinerary subject to changes until the departure date

Day 1 Belgrade

Arrival in Belgrade. Transfer to the hotel. Depending on the time of arrival, free time to explore the city known as the White City, which is what its name means in Serbian. It is the largest capital in the Balkans and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 2 Belgrade / Skopje

Breakfast. In the morning, panoramic tour of the city. See the Kalemegdan Fortress and the famous Knez Mihailova shopping street, among other sites. Then, departure for the Macedonian border to reach the Macedonian capital, Skopje. Called the city of a thousand sculptures, there is one every two steps, each more exaggerated than the last. Traditional dinner accompanied by music at a local restaurant. Accommodation.

Day 3 Skopje / Ohrid

Breakfast. Visit Skopje with its historic area, the Kale fortress, and the grand bazaar, as well as the new city with the Alexander Fountain and Mother Teresa's House. In the afternoon, on the way to Ohrid, stop in Tetovo to visit the so-called “colorful” mosque. Arrival in Ohrid, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 4 Ohrid / Tirana

Breakfast. The day begins with a boat trip on Lake Ohrid. The lake is one of the oldest and deepest in the world. Then explore the city on foot. Among other things, you will discover spectacular Byzantine art, such as the church of St. Peribleptos, built on top of one of the city's three hills. Continuation of the trip towards the Albanian border to reach the capital, Tirana. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 5 Tirana / Kruje / Shkodra / Bar / Virpazar

Breakfast. Departure for Kruje, a medieval village at the foot of the mountain. See the castle protected by the natural defense of the mountain slopes and the belt of walls and nine towers that enclose its perimeter. Visit the Scanderbeg Museum, centered on the figure of George Kastriot, Albania's XV century national hero. Continuation to Shkodra, one of the oldest cities in Europe. Visit the city and enter the castle of the Rozafa citadel, one of the best preserved in the country. Cross the border into Montenegro and visit Stari Bar, one of the most important archaeological sites of the medieval period, not only in Montenegro but in the entire Balkans. Arrival in Virpazar. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 6 Virpazar / Cetinje / Njegusi / Kotor / Perast / Virpazar

Breakfast. Departure for Cetinje, the former capital of Montenegro. The old embassy buildings still tell the story of the metropolis of a state that was once considered the poorest kingdom in Europe. Continuation to the village of Njegusi, where you can taste the famous raw ham. Continuation along a unique scenic road that will take you to the Kotor fjord, the only fjord in southern Europe. After the city tour, continuation to Perast for a boat trip to the island of the Maria am Felsen monastery. Return to Virpazar. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 7 Virpazar / Dubrovnik / Mostar

Breakfast. Departure for the Croatian border. Arrival at the “Pearl of the Adriatic” - Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided tour, where you will see highlights such as the cathedral and the city walls. Free time to walk around the walls surrounding the city (entrance not included) and to stroll around Dubrovnik. In the afternoon, continuation to Mostar. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 8 Mostar / Sarajevo

Breakfast. The day begins with a visit to the city of Mostar, a city between two cultures: Eastern and Western. Stroll through its narrow streets, markets, and the Old Bridge (Stari Most), which, after being destroyed during the war in 1993, was later rebuilt by UNESCO. Continuation to the capital of Bosnia, Sarajevo. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic tour of the city. Walking through the streets of the historic and cultural center of the city, you will find the most characteristic buildings of Sarajevo. But especially in its central square, you will find one of the icons of the city: the Sebilj fountain. Built in 1753 in wood and stone, it is featured on all postcards of Sarajevo. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 9 Sarajevo / Tuzla / Belgrade

Breakfast. Before leaving Bosnia, visit the city of Tuzla. The name comes from salt, as it is the largest supplier of salt in Yugoslavia. After visiting the historic center, continuation to Serbia. Arrival in Belgrade. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 10 Belgrade

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.