Starting and ending in Dubrovnik
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Arrival in Dubrovnik airport. Private transfer to the hotel. Free time in Dubrovnik. Dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, private transfer to Kotor. Guided tour of the Old City of Kotor, an UNESCO "World Natural and Historical Heritage Site". We visit the Kotor's Main Gate, the largest and most beautiful of three gates. We see the clock tower, in the very heart of Kotor. Further we pass by the Drago Palace. In the afternoon we reach the coastal city of Budva. We take a walking tour in the old town and promenade by the seaside. Budva is rich in historic monuments. The Old town lies on a small peninsula and represents a treasure chest of cultural heritage. The Budva coast is 21 km long with 17 beaches. It is among the most beautiful coasts of the worlds. Dinner and overnight in Budva.
After breakfast we continue towards the capital city, Podgorica. We take a driving tour, including spots in the main attractions of the city, such as the old bazaar, the promenade street and the waterfall area. After we drive through the natural beauty of Montenegro and stop in Kolasin, Montenegro's most famous ski resort. The cleanest river of Europe, Tara, (also called The Tear of Europe) flows north from here, carving a beautiful canyon, perfect for rafting and other extreme sports. We continue the drive towards Kosovo and reach the town of Peja for dinner and overnight.
Today we visit the Decan Monastery. It is a wonderful example of the Orthodox religious architecture and art part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. We continue to Prizren, a true Open Air Museum, one of the most beautiful towns of Kosovo. We take a short tour of the city. In the afternoon we leave Kosovo and reach the capital city of North Macedonia, Skopje. Dinner and overnight in Skopje.
After breakfast we visit the city of Skopje. This is the birth town of Mother Theresa. We visit the Turkish bazaar, Mahmut Pasha Hammam, the memorial house of Mother Theresa, stone bridge and the Macedonia Plaza. Leaving Skopje, we drive towards Ohrid. We visit the old town located in the shores of lake Ohrid. We visit the Cathedral of St. Sophie and the Icon Gallery. In the afternoon we pass border of Macedonia and reach the UNESCO town of Berat in Albania. Dinner and overnight in Berat.
After breakfastm we visit the UNESCO heritage town of Berat. First we visit the Citadel, reached by a steep road through the still inhabited houses. Inside the walls we can visit the ruined mosques and several medieval Orthodox churches, all intact and with restored frescos and icons. Onufri National Museum is located in the inner part of "Saint Mary Church" in the castle of Berat. Afterwards we drive to the capital, Tirana. We take a walking tour of the major sites. Dinner and overnight in Tirana.
After breakfast we transfer towards Dubrovnik, with a stop in the northern city of Shkodra. We take a walking tour in the old town and pedestrian area, also the view of the city from the Rozafa castle. After visiting Shkodra, we continue our transfer to Dubrovnik, for dinner and overnight.
Free day in Dubrovnik until it is time for the transfer to the airport for the return flight.
