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G014 12 Days Dubrovnik to Istanbul via Greece

Dubrovnik “The pearl of the Adriatic”, invites you to start discovering the Balkans in this travel tours of 12 days passing through
Montenegro, where nature and man coexist ideally; little known, but jewel Albania; then travel across North Macedonia, the
land of Alexander the Great, through to Homer’s inspirational landscapes of Greece, concluding with the one of the main world
wonders, the breathtaking Istanbul, where Europe so naturally meets Asia.

Day 01: Apt Cilipi – Dubrovnik (Croatia) (20km – 30min)
Welcome in Dubrovnik! Included:
Meet the local host at the airport and transfer to Dubrovnik: (20 km – 40 min • Accommodation in 4* hotels
transfer considering traffic) CROATIA • Breakfast
Panoramic visit of Dubrovnik Old Town (UNESCO Heritage). Medieval and • Guide English speaking
Baroque splendor on the Adriatic, Dubrovnik is one of the world’s most • Private transport
magnificent walled cities, overlooking the calm blue water.
Visit Pila Gate; Orlando Fountain; Rector’s Palace; Franciscan Monastery & Old
Pharmacy; Dominican Monastery
Overnight in Dubrovnik: Hotel Adria 4* or similar
Dubrovnik MONTENEGRO
Day 02: Dubrovnik – Kotor – Budva (Croatia & Montenegro) (100km
– 2h30min) Kotor Shkoder
Breakfast and check out of the hotel. Today we’ll drive and visit another Balkan Budva NORTH TURKEY
country, Montenegro for approximately 2hours. Fishte MACEDONIA Istanbul
Our first visit will be Kotor Old town, beautiful walled medieval city of twisting, Tirana Ohrid Philippi
pink-paved streets, markets and architecture reflecting Byzantine to Venetian Bitola Tekirdag
influences & medieval architecture and numerous monuments, have made Kavala
Kotor a “World Natural and Historical Heritage Site”. One of the squares contains ALBANIA Thessaloniki
the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon a monument of Roman culture and one of the
most recognizable symbols of the city. Spend some free time for shopping.
After a delicious lunch, we proceed driving for 40 min to Budva. Budva’s Old
Town lies on a small peninsula and represents a treasure chest of culture
heritage. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. GREECE
Overnight in Budva:Hotel Moskva 4* or similar
Day 03: Budva – Shkodra – Fishte – Tirana (Montenegro – Albania)
(220km – 4h30min)
Breakfast and departure towards Albania, after border crossing, the first visit will the history of Albania; Palace of Culture and several ministries that reflect the
be Shkodra, with her imposing Fortress of Rozafa. influence of the Italian architecture style.
We’ll continue our visit of the city center of Shkodra and enjoy some free time in Have some free time in the “New bazar” - where you can see a green market,
the main pedestrian street of Kol Idromeno. But surprises are not finished yet, fishops and also taste artisanal ice creams.
so let’s change a bit the nature of our tour. After lunch at a local restaurant, drive to Ohrid/North Macedonia for appoximately
Board the bus and transfer for lunch in an amazing agritourist farm: Mrizi i 3 hours, with stop en route for refreshments.
Zanave in the village of Fishte. It is a pure show of the Albanian cuisine, brought Overnight in Ohrid: Hotel SU 4* or similar
in table directly form the land in the finest way.
Continue our drive to Tirana,. Day 05: Ohrid (North Macedonia)
Overnight in Tirana: Hotel Metro or colosseo 4* or similar Wake up, open your eyes and enjoy the astonish view of Ohrid Lake. Home to
narrow, cobblestone streets and medieval-esque architecture, the visit to Ohrid
Day 04: Tirana – Ohrid (Albania– North Macedonia) (135km – 3hrs) may seem like a trip back in time. However, it is Lake Ohrid that makes the city a
Today, before leaving for Ohrid, we’ll visit Tirana and understand more about the unique historical artefact. At three million years old, it stands as one of Europe’s
turbulent and tristful history of Albania. We will start the visit from Skanderbeg oldest and deepest lakes, and gives Ohrid the prestige of being named as both
Square, and the Et’hem Bey Mosque, one of the most precious buildings of the a cultural and natural UNESCO World Heritage site.
nation dating from the late Eighteenth Century. Other important buildings are the Afternoon free or optional boat tour in Ohrid Lake and visit of St. Naum Monastery
National Historic Museum decorated with a large socialist painting that shows Overnight in Ohrid: Hotel SU 4* or similar

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