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Montenegro

Gem of the Balkans

Day 1 | Arrival in Dubrovnik (-/-/D) statue of the national hero, the international center in Mali Ston. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in the
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your guide. Trans- of culture followed by entry to the National museum. Dubrovnik area.
fer to your hotel in the Dubrovnik area. Dinner and Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
overnight. Day 8 | Departure from Dubrovnik (B/-/-)
Day 6 | Njeguši – Cetinje – Budva (B/L/D) Transfer to Dubrovnik airport according to airline
Day 2 | Dubrovnik (B/L/D) Depart for the panoramic road towards Njegusi, a vil- schedules. Assistance at check in and return flight.
Guided tour of ancient Ragusa, the undisputed pearl lage that has traditional architecture and is where the
of Croatia, whose city centre is listed as a Unesco former royal family of Petrović-Njegos came from.
World heritage site. The impressive ramparts en- Continue on to the ancient capital of the country, Ce-
close the medieval city and the «Stradun», around tinje. Visit the palace of the last king of the country,
which the beautiful architectural ensemble of diffe- Nicolas I Petrović, who ruled until 1918. The rooms
rent styles is organized. Lunch. Free time. Dinner and contain collections of objects belonging to the for-
overnight. mer sovereign. Continue towards the medieval cen-
tre of Budva which has become a well-known seaside
Day 3 | Perast – Bay of Kotor (B/L/D) resort on the coast. Stop at Sveti Stefan, built in the
Depart for the Bay of Kotor, the largest fjord of the 15th century on a rocky islet, originally the refuge of
Adriatic, and to Perast. Board a small boat for Gospa those fleeing the Turkish invasions. The islet is con-
od Škrpjela. Visit the Votive Church which is adorned nected to the coast by a sandy stretch. Dinner and
with a magnificent collection of paintings. Return to overnight.
the pier and coach. Guided tour in the old town of Ko-
tor. Lunch during the visit. Check-in at your 4★ hotel Day 7 | Gruda – Lokrum Island (B/L/D)
in Budva area. Dinner and overnight. Depart for Croatia. Ferry ride from Lepetane to Ka-
menari. Continue on to Konavle valley. Gruda is a
Day 4 | Lake Skadar – Podgorica (B/L/D) hilltop village where you will visit a «Mlin», a typical
Depart for a beautiful mountain road which will take water mill, that is still working today. A tasting of lo-
you to the Skadar Lake, renowned for its beauty. Boat cal products: ham, cheese and wine. Lunch. Continue
trip on the lake. Traditionally prepared fish breakfast. on towards Dubrovnik. Take a boat trip to Lokrum Is-
Continue to the capital of Montenegro. Guided tour of land departing from the old port. The cruise follows
Podgorica. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight. the mainland coastline and offers a unique view of
the city, including the Lovrijenac fortress, the city
Day 5 | Tirana (B/L/D) walls, hotels and private residences, including Villa
Depart for Albania and its capital. Tirana is a relati- Šeherezada, known as the Taj Mahal of Dubrovnik.
vely new city - founded by the Ottoman general Su- Continuation along the Lokrum Island, only 600 m
leyman Pasha in the early 17th century. Lunch follo- from the coast. If the weather does not allow the
wed by a guided tour: the boulevard des martyrs de sea trip, it will be replaced by a visit to the medieval
la Nation, the place Skanderbeg with the equestrian town of Ston, with a tasting of oysters and mussels
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