Balkan Highlights: Albania, Montenegro, Croatia & Slovenia Tour

Delve into Tirana's heart with a sightseeing tour. Visit iconic Skenderbeg Square and admire the Mosque of Ethem Bey and the striking Clock Tower. Discover tales of national pride at the Skanderbeg statue and explore cultural sites like the Palace of Culture and the National History Museum with a mosaic on its facade portraying Albanian history. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore at your own pace.

Depart Tirana after breakfast, stopping at the historic city of Shkodra to view the imposing Rozafa Castle. Journey forth to Montenegro, absorbing views of scenic landscapes until we reach the coastal town of Tivat, where dinner awaits. Overnight.

This morning you will have a scenic drive to Lovcen National Park, one of Montenegro's most beautiful national parks. Lovcen National Park is home to Lovcen Mountain, the highest peak in the coastal region of Montenegro. Then continue to Cetinje, the former royal capital of Montenegro. Cetinje is a charming town with a rich history and culture. You'll visit the Cetinje Monastery, home to the relics of St. Peter of Cetinje, the patron saint of Montenegro. You'll also see the King Nikola's Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts from the reign of King Nikola I of Montenegro. In the afternoon you will drive back to the hotel along the scenic coastal road. Overnight.

After breakfast we head towards the storied city of Dubrovnik. En route, take in the splendor of Kotor Bay and pause at the old town of Kotor, another UNESCO site. Our day ends as we welcome the evening in Dubrovnik. Dinner and overnight.

 After breakfast you have a walking tour showing this beautiful city's highlights. You will visit the Franciscan Monastery with Europe's third oldest pharmacy, the Rector's Palace, Dominican Monastery Orlando's Column and Sponza Palace. The rest of the day, you have time to explore this beautiful city on your own. Overnight.

Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. Dinner and overnight in Split.

 After breakfast, you start with a sightseeing tour of the city with typical cobbled Dalmatian streets in the historical centre built around the remains of the Palace of Emperor Diocletian from the 4th century AD. Next, learn about the area's fascinating history as you see Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle, the Cathedral and other Renaissance and Gothic structures. Overnight in Split.

 In the morning, you Depart to Trogir, a town beautifully set on a small island within medieval walls with mazelike streets. Trogir is known for its Romanesque and Renaissance architecture which flourished under Venetian rule with its magnificent Cathedral of St Lawrence. Then drive to the Plitvice National Park, a wonderful nature protected by UNESCO. The World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park comprises 16 terraced lakes interconnected by stunning waterfalls and densely-wooded hills. Walk among the waterfalls, take a boat ride through the crystal water and take some magnificent photos—Dinner and overnight in the Plitvice region.

 After breakfast, we head back to the coast. We drive along the beautiful bay of Kvarner and have a short break in Opatija, a popular resort. Then go to Postojna and visit the famous cave, one of the largest in the world, among Slovenia's most popular attractions. Its stalagmite and stalactite formations are unequalled anywhere. An electric train will take you into the caves and then enjoy the underground karst world, where nature was the leading architect through the millennia and has formed amazing formations. Then we continue to Bled, Slovenia's most popular tourist resort, Dinner and overnight.

 After breakfast, sightseeing of this charming town, the lakeshore and the Bled Castle with scenic views. The positive energy of this place was discovered very early. It became a pilgrimage site and later a health resort. The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps you visit the quaint island in the lake by a typical boat called »pletna« and ring a wishing bell for good luck. But be careful what you wish for; the wishes come true! Overnight.

 After breakfast, we drive to Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia. The guided tour will take you to the baroque old town, Prešeren Square, Congress Square, the City Hall, the Cathedral, the Butchers' Bridge, the Dragon Bridge, and the open market, which is very popular with the locals. Continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia— Dinner and overnight.

 After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Croatia's capital, which will reveal its most important cultural and architectural attractions: the Cathedral, the main Ban Jelacic square, the fortified Upper Town, the city's historical centre, St. Mark's Church with its multicoloured roof, the Croatian National Theatre—the rest of the day at leisure.