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Classic Balkans: Bosnia & Herzegovina to Albania
Get ready for a 20-day adventure through the Balkans, where every stop adds a new layer to what makes this region so special. Collect three new passport stamps while wandering through an ancient Ottoman stone town and an inspiring art colony, off-roading in Montenegro by 4x4, and stepping into history at the legendary Castle of Ali Pasha from The Count of Monte Cristo. Feast on a farm-to-table meal that’ll have your taste buds doing a happy dance, and bond with locals and fellow adventurers alike. This is the kind of trip that makes memories you'll be talking about for years.
Highlights
Visit a 5th generation women run apiary and local farm for farm-to-table dining experience, See the spectacular Kravica and Kocuša Waterfalls, Delve into Bosnia and Herzegovina's history in Mostar and Sarajevo, Set off on a boat tour of the Bay of Kotor and visit the old town of Perast, Spend 2 nights at eco-lodges in the mountains of Montenegro, Be immersed in Albanian culture on a hike to a shepherd outpost, Drive along the spectacular Albanian Riviera and visit the Ali Pasha Castle
Accommodation
Hotels (17 nts), Eco Lodge (2 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included
19 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Trebinje Market Tour, Trebinje
Your Local Living Moment: Apiary Visit, Trebinje
Your Local Living Moment: Cheese Making Farm Visit, Trebinje
Your Foodie Moment: Sarajevo Food Tour, Sarajevo
Your Local Living Moment: Hike to a Shepherd Outpost with Lunch, Tragjas
Your Foodie Moment: Gjirokastër Winery Visit and Light Dinner, Gjirokastër. Orientation walk in Trebinje. Visit the town of Stolac and the necropolis tombstones. See Kravica and Kocuša Waterfalls. Dinner and wine pairing at a winery in Citluk. Visit the Pocitelj Ottoman stone town. Hike to the Blagaj Fortress. Visit the Dervish Monastery. Guided walking tour of Mostar. Kotor orientation walk. Boat tour from Kotor to Perast. Budva Old Town walk. Visit Ostrog Monastery. Full-day excursion to Biogradska Gora National Park. Kolašin 4x4 Off-Road Excursion. Orientaion walk of Podgorica. Theth National Park visit. Walking tour of Shkoder. Walking tour of Kruje. Evening orientaion walk of Tirana. Tour of the Durrës archaeological site. Orientation walk of Vlorë. Visit Himare. Entrance to the Ali Pasha Castle. Visit Butrint National Archaeological Park. Walking tour of Gjirokastër. Walking tour of Berat. Farewell Dinner. Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations.
- Culinary and Cooking
- Eco & Sustainability
- Hiking and Trekking
- History
We’ve been the leaders in small group adventure travel for 30+ years. How’d we get here? By listening to our travellers and giving them what they want: flexible itineraries, freedom to explore, smaller groups, safety and peace of mind, and locally based guides who show you your destination in a way you’d miss travelling any other way.
The trip of your dreams doesn’t need a Hollywood-sized budget or years of planning. Simply join a small group of like-minded travellers that, like you, are eager to experience all the things that make our world worth exploring.
Our guides are all CEOs.
At G Adventures, we don’t have tour guides — we have Chief Experience Officers. Our founder, Bruce Poon Tip, gave up his title as CEO because he felt they needed a proper title to reflect how integral they are to giving you an exceptional travel experience. (But don’t worry, they won’t be using any office attire or business jargon.)
Locally based = local experts.
Our CEOs are locally based, meaning they know the area you’re exploring like the back of their well-travelled hand. They plan visits around the best times to visit (or avoid) the most popular spots, can help you choose local restaurants, and generally give you great tips on the best things to experience. And since they usually speak the local language, they are your go-to resource for anything that comes up.
Local support. All. The. Time.
All CEOs are supported by our local operations teams 24/7. If something comes up that your CEO can’t help you with (however unlikely that is), the team nearby is there to support them in keeping you safe and happy.
Your experience is their focus.
We want you to have the time of your life — that’s why we hire the smartest, friendliest, bestest CEOs around. It’s their mission to make sure you return home feeling like your life has truly been changed.
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trebinje | ||
| 2 | Trebinje | ||
| 3 | Trebinje/Citluk | ||
| 4 | Citluk/Mostar | ||
| 5 | Mostar/Sarajevo | ||
| 6 | Sarajevo | ||
| 7 | Sarajevo/Kotor | ||
| 8 | Kotor | ||
| 9 | Kotor/Žabljak | ||
| 10 | Žabljak/Kolašin | ||
| 11 | Kolašin/Podgorica | ||
| 12 | Podgorica/Shkodër | ||
| 13 | Shkodër | ||
| 14 | Shkodër/Tirana | ||
| 15 | Tirana/Vlorë | ||
| 16 | Vlorë | ||
| 17 | Vlorë/Gjirokastër | ||
| 18 | Gjirokastër | ||
| 19 | Gjirokastër/Berat | ||
| 20 | Berat/Tirana |
