Balkan Gems Tour 7 Days

Balkan Gems Tour 7 Days. See the best of Balkan in only 7 days

Day 1 – Saturday – Skopje (Macedonia)

Welcome to Skopje, upon you arrival, will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. The afternoon will be for gentle walking tour of the center, visit Kale Fortress, the Church of the Holy Savior with its iconostas, one of the finest samples of traditional walnut woodcarving, Old Bazaar and Stone Bridge. Overnight Skopje.

4 star, Best Western Hotel Turist

Day 2 – Sunday – Skopje – Ohrid (Macedonia)

This morning, we drive to Ohrid, this Unesco world heritage site is known as the ‘Macedonian Jerusalem’ due to its large number of churches. This enormous lake is renowned for the clarity of its water. Discover highlights of Ohrid, The church of St. Sofia (11th century), the most eminent mediaeval monument in Macedonia with magnificent Byzantine fresco paintings and St. Clement Church with its icon of Annunciation. Overnight Ohrid.

4 star, Belvedere Hotel

Day 3 – Monday – Ohrid – Tirana (Albania)

After breakfast, we continue to Albania, stopping en route at the remains of a Turkish fort. In the afternoon, we have a tour to explore Tirana, the capital of Albania, including Skanderbeg Square, the Mosque of Ethem Bey and the National Museum representing the flow of Albanian history and housing the finds from archeological sites across the country. In the evening, you can 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 communists’ leaders are still standing next to trendy boutiques, expensive jewelry shops and active local pubs. Overnight Tirana.

4 star, Tirana International Hotel

Day 4 – Tuesday – Tirana – Budva

After breakfast, leaving Albania crossing the border at Shkodra, once the capital of the Illyrian Kingdom (3rd century B.C.) and drive to Kotor via Budva. Apart from its natural beauty, its bay islands and beaches for example, Budva is rich in historic monuments. Budva Old Town lies on a small peninsula and represents a treasure chest of culture heritage. Crossed with narrow streets and squares are famous buildings, the Church St. Trojica, housing the tomb of the exquisite writer Stjepan Mitrov Ljubisa, the Churches of St. Ivan, St. Bogorodica and St. Sava. Overnight Budva.

4 star, Slovenska Plaza Hotel

Day 5  – Wednesday – Kotor (Montenegro) – Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Today, we depart for Dubrovnik. Drive along the beautiful southern coast of Croatia to Dubrovnik. Along the way we stop at Kotor, which is set on the beautiful Bay of Kotor (along which a number of towns are situated – you could equally stop off at any of them) and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Amongst the sights to see are the well-preserved Old Town and its city walls, along which you can walk, and the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon (built in 1166). We continue on to Dubrovnik. This city is legendary for its well preserved stone walls, and is often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’. On arrival, head out on a guided walk along the city walls, enjoying views of the sparkling Adriatic Ocean. You’ll also visit Big Onofrio’s Fountain, built by the European architect Onofrio della Cava in the 15th century to supply water to the city, 13th century Franciscan monastery and the Sponza and Rector’s Palaces. At the end of your journey, perhaps you’d prefer to simply unwind on a beach. Overnight Dubrovnik.

3 star, Valamar Club Dubrovnik

Day 6 – Thursday – Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Today is a free day in Dubrovnik. You might like to check out the city’s War Photography Museum, or even take a boat trip to nearby Lokrum Island or chill out on beach. Enjoy the evening, every alley was full with restaurants, cafes, and bars, and they were all filling up. Overnight Dubrovnik.

3 star, Valamar Club Dubrovnik

Day 7 – Friday – Dubrovnik (Croatia)

After breakfast, our tour concludes with your transfer to airport or cruise port.