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Trip Type: Explorer

10 Days
1 - 12 People

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NZD $5,776.00 /Person

Explore the lesser-known parts of southeast Europe on this 10-day Premium journey through the mountains of Montenegro to the monasteries of Albania. Travel with …

Premium Albania and Montenegro

Explore the lesser-known parts of southeast Europe on this 10-day Premium journey through the mountains of Montenegro to the monasteries of Albania. Travel with a local leader by your side to learn about the rich history and culture of each country through immersive experiences like guided tours through ancient ruins, a cooking class in a local village and a Feature Stay on the water in Gjirokaster. You’ll travel to UNESCO World Heritage sites, learn about sustainable tourism in Drino Valley and take a boat tour in the bay of Montenegro, all with a group of like-minded travellers and a local leading the way.

Itinerary

Day 7: Albanian Riviera

Day 8: Albanian Riviera

Day 9: Tirana

Day 10: Tirana

Trip Inclusions

Meals

9 breakfasts and 3 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle

Accomodation

Included Activities

Dubrovnik - Welcome Dinner
Kotor - Bay of Kotor Boat Trip
Kotor - Guided City Tour
Cetinje - Lovcen National Park Visit
Cetinje - Njegos Mausoleum Visit
Cetinje - Monastery Visit
Njegusi - Local Prosciutto and Cheese Tasting
Fishte - Winery Visit and Tasting
Fishte - Farm to Table Lunch
Berat - Guided City Tour
Gjirokaster - Cooking Class
Gjirokaster – Herbal Tea Experience
Gjirokaster - Guided City Tour
Drino Valley - Off-road exploration and Monastery Visit
Drino Valley - Bee keeping Experience
Albanian Riviera - Butrint National Park with local guide
Apollonia - Archaeological Site Visit
Tirana - Guided City Tour
Tirana - Farewell Dinner

Trip Highlights

Relax at your Feature Stay in the historical centre of Gjirokaster, just steps from Maestral Beach and perfectly positioned for exploring the town.
Explore the most important historical sites in this region, from the ancient Greek and Roman ruins in Butrint National Park to the Cetinje Monastery in Montenegro.
Take a guided tour through Kotor’s Old Town and experience the city from the sea on a boat trip through the Bay of Kotor.
Taste the local cuisine through an Albanian cooking class, a farm-to-table lunch and a cheese and prosciutto tasting.
Walk around the towns of Gjirokaster and Berat and, during an Exclusive Experience, visit the monasteries of Drino Valley to learn about the role they play in the rural community and why it’s important to preserve these cultural sites.