Chasing Borders: 6 Balkan Countries in 10 Days

Depending on time of arrival in Tirana, we may do a short city tour before or after check in at the hotel. In the evening, we'll have dinner at a traditional restaurant and then explore the nightlife of Tirana, walking in the ex-block area known as "the forbidden town" where the villas of the communist’s leaders are still standing next to trendy boutiques, expensive jewelry shops and active local pubs. Dinner in Local restaurant in Tirana Overnight in Tirana.

After breakfast start sightseeing tour of Tirana, Visit the new opened Atonic bunker, the Bunk’art2 museum in Tirana opened to the public describing it as a museum throwing light on political persecution during the Albanian communist era. The museum – called Bunk’Art 2 – is also intended as a memorial to the tens of thousands of people who were imprisoned and executed by the communist regime. the Skanderbeg Square, the Mosque of Et'hem Bey, the Clock Tower, and the statue of G.K. Skanderbeg, Albania's national hero; the Palace of Culture, built with Soviet assistance, we will visit the National History Museum, with a mosaic on its facade portraying Albanian history.

Departure to Shkoder . Arrival Shkoder, proceed for guided walking tour of old town of Shkoder

–visit the Catholic Cathedral, Rozafa Castle. Transfer to Montenegro and city of Budva. Arrival Budva, ss tour of Budva , Old town Budva, which is inside of the stone walls. Visit the old Entrance, Square of the poet, Square of the churches.. Overnight in Budva.

After breakfast, proceed to Kotor. Visit of Kotor, Medieval town on adriatic coast which is also surrounded by stone walls. Kotor is also one of the largest beys on Adriatic which attracts many cruise ships. Lunch in the Kotor Old Town (Seafood), proceed to Lepetane for using the Ferry to the other side. Proceed to Dubrovnik . Arrival, check in hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Breakfast at hotel, city tour of this UNESCO protected pearl of the Adriatic and its Cathedral, Rector’s Palace, Fransican Monastery (included Old Pharmacy), Clock Tower, Orlando’s Columns, Sponze Plaza, Dubrovnik City. Lunch in the old City(Seafood). Free time (optional) Boat ride or/and Cable car for panoramic view, Dinner.
Overnight at hotel in Dubrovnik 4* Hotel.

After Breakfast , Check out hotel. Transfer to Mostar, on the way proceed to visit Pocitelj, Medieval Stone made town. Depart to Blagaj, visit of the oldest Tekki in Bosnia from XVcentury, Lunch in restaurant on Buna River springs, Proceed to Mostar, city tour – Mostar Old Town visit Mehmet Koski Pasha mosque, The famous Old bridge, listed as UNESCO heritage site. Free time. Continue drive to Sarajevo via Neretva Canyon and Jablaničko Lake, Short stop in Jablanica Town to take pictures of the destroyed bridge from World War 2. Aarrive Sarajevo, check-in the hotel, Dinner and Overnight in Sarajevo.
 Overnight in Sarajevo.

After Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for tour to visit Vrelo Bosne – springs of river Bosna, Tunnel museum – which hepled the Bosnian citizens survive the siege of Sarajevo. Walking tour of Old Town Bascarsija, Latin bridge, place where the Austro Hungarian Archduke was assassinated, what triggered the 1st World War; Brusa bezistan – covered market place; Gazi Husref Bey Mosque- built in 1530 year during the Ottoman era – and Gazi Husref Bey Madrass; Morica han built in 1551, Tašlihan- remaining’s of the largest Karavansaray in Sarajevo. Vijecnica – town hall for the Austro- Hungarian era. Lunch at the local restaurant. Free time for shopping. Back to hotel , Dinner and Overnight in Sarajevo..

After Breakfast. Proceed to Travnik. Before Travnik, stop at Etno Village Čardaci to see the authentic Bosnian architecture and beautiful landscape of lakes pools and waterfalls. Arrival Travnik , Travnik-small town with its mosque’s and fortress that dot the skyline shows the original style Bosnian architecture that gives this town its charm. See the Plava Voda springs Lunch and Continue to Jajce, on, visit of Jajce Waterfalls, Stop at Pliva lakes to see the wooden watermills. Drive to Bihac. Check-in the hotel. Dinner and Overnight at hotel in Bihac.

After breakfast. A guided city tour of Bihać will uncover the secrets of untouched natural landscapes that are classified in the most preserved natural division of Europe. Proceed to Zagreb ( 155 km ) via Plitvice lakes, a highly nature protected area which has 16 natural lakes that have origins from tectonic movement on Karst field. Not just the lakes are attractive but also rivers, creeks and beautiful waterfalls and endemic flora and fauna. 

After Breakfast at hotel. Check-out the hotel. Proceed to city tour of Zagreb including Kaptol and Gradec Old Towns, Blood bridge, Cathedral which is the tallest building in whole Croatia, Marketplace, Ban Jelacic Square etc. free time exploring the winding streets of the old town , drive to Ljubljana. Check in the hotel. Panoramic Ljubljana: at the Baroque Cathedral of St. Nicholas, visit the busy food market, and head to the Dragon Bridge, so called because of its 4 dragons that protect the city and serve as its trademark. Enjoy a boat ride on Ljubljanica River and see the city from other perspective, concluding your tour in a special way. Dinner at hotel. Overnight in Ljubljana.

Breakfast and in dependence of flight time, we continue to airport.