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Gems of the Balkans

Gems of the Balkans

7 day tour from Tirana to Dubrovnik
Tour Operator
Globus
Departures
May 18, 2025 – Oct 5, 2025
Prices From
$2,349
Dates & Prices
Time travel on this 7-day escorted tour of the beautiful Balkans from Tirana to Dubrovnik and discover how the past stands still and the future is in full play. From the seemingly unchanged villages and natural landscapes to the languid lakes and legendary seascapes of Albania and Croatia, you’ll find the vibrant life of artisans, ancient architecture, and fortresses that hold the secrets of wars past, and freedom won. Capture the beauty of the Balkans on the pink-paved streets and markets mixed with the Byzantine and Venetian architecture of Kotor, Montenegro; the legends of sea stories in Pe

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVE IN TIRANA, ALBANIA
Welcome to Tirana! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2
TIRANA
Art Covers Rock TIRANA Guided walking tour of the city features a visit to the Bunk’Art. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARCHITECTURE The architecture of this city has aspects of all periods of time. From the Tirana mosaic (Ancient Roman) to the Clock Tower (Kulla e Sahatit), a symbol of ottoman architecture, Italian buildings, and the style of construction during the dictatorship tell a vibrant story of this city. Visit the site of Bunk’Art. Once serving as the fallout shelter of communist dictator Enver Hoxha, this sprawling stone bunker is now a history museum and contemporary art gallery.
Day 3
TIRANA–VIRPAZAR, MONTENEGRO–BUDVA
A Shore Thing VIRPAZAR Guided boat trip on Skadar Lake. (B) 137 mi / 220 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Skadar lake is the largest lake in the Balkans, surrounded by karst mountains and rocky shores. When it formed millions of years ago it was just a bay off the Adriatic. However, with erosion and changes to the landscape, the former bay transformed into a lake which offers a variety of wildlife and different habitats.
Day 4
BUDVA. EXCURSION TO CETINJE AND KOTOR
Former Capitals & Coastal Towns CETINJE Guided tour of the town includes a visit to King Nicola's Museum. Free time for lunch. KOTOR Guided visit of the old town. BUDVA Dinner at local restaurant. (B,D) 106mi / 170 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Kotor is a beautiful, walled medieval city of twisting, pink-paved streets, markets, and architecture reflecting Byzantine to Venetian influences. One of the squares contains the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, a monument of Roman culture and one of the most recognizable symbols of the city.

What's Included

Meals
6 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners

Hotels

Tirana | Hilton Garden Inn Tirana
First-Class
Tirana, Albania
146 Bulevardi Gjergj Fishta
Free WiFi
This trendy 143-room hotel is perfectly positioned for discovering the secrets of Albania's capital city. The spacious guest rooms are equipped with amenities to maximise comfort, including air conditioning, toiletries and cable TV. Guests can enjoy a unique dining experience at the on-site restaurant that serves high-quality international cuisine, There is also a fitness center and Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the property.
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Itinerary Dates & Prices

Start Date
May 18, 2025
End Date
May 24, 2025
Our Price
$2,379
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Start Date
Sep 21, 2025
End Date
Sep 27, 2025
Our Price
$2,349
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Start Date
Oct 05, 2025
End Date
Oct 11, 2025
Our Price
$2,499
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