Tour Description

Discover the treasures of the Balkan Riviera on this unforgettable journey through Albania, Montenegro and Croatia. From Tirana to Dubrovnik, explore ancient towns, dramatic coastlines and cultural gems. Wander through Ottoman-era fortresses, cruise the Bay of Kotor and see the historic walls of Dubrovnik, soaking in the region’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes.

Priced From:

$ 3855pp ^*

From: 2026-04-03

To: 2026-10-16

Start Location: Tirana, Albania

End Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia (Hrvatska)

Trip Type: Regional Explorer

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to Tirana

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn Tirana

A city of contrasts, Tirana welcomes you with bold colours, Ottoman relics and creative spirit. Get your bearings uncovering its hidden corners before meeting your fellow travellers and Travel Director for dinner in Albania’s lively capital.

Sights of Tirana

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn Tirana

Tirana’s layered history comes to life as you explore with your Local Specialist. See Skanderbeg Square, where Albania’s national hero takes centre stage, along with the Et’hem Bey Mosque and Clock Tower. Then, head underground at Bunk’Art, a former communist bunker turned museum. This afternoon, explore at your own pace or join an Optional Experience to Kruja, the historic hometown of Skanderbeg, who led Albania’s resistance against the Ottoman Empire.

To Ottoman Berat and on to Vlorë

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Vlora International

Travel through the hills of central Albania, passing vineyards and farmland on the way to Berat. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this town is famous for its Ottoman-era houses stacked into the hillside, earning it the name ‘City of a Thousand Windows’. Explore the hilltop citadel and take time to enjoy the views and local flavours. Continue to the coastal town of Vlorë, where the Adriatic meets the Ionian Sea. Stroll the promenade, unwind by the water or soak up the relaxed pace of local life. Join a Be My Guest experience hosted by a local family, sharing stories and enjoying a traditional meal made with ingredients from their land.

Explore the Albanian Riviera

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Vlora International

Set out from Vlorë for a day exploring the Albanian Riviera with your Local Specialist. Soak up the charm of Himarë and maybe take a dip at Spile Beach, shop for souvenirs or enjoy fresh local seafood. Then visit Porto Palermo and step inside the 19th-century castle, built by an Ottoman Albanian ruler as a symbol of love for his wife, whilst taking in amazing views of the Ionian Sea. After a day by the coast, it’s back to Vlorë for the evening.

North to Montenegro

Day 5

Duration: 1

Travel north from the Albanian Riviera into Montenegro, where rugged mountains frame the coast. Stop en route for a traditional agrotourism lunch, prepared with organic produce grown on site and served with local hospitality. Continue to Budva, a coastal town known for its fortified Old Town and history as one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic. After checking in, there’s time to explore the surrounding area at your own pace — visit the Old Town, walk along the seafront or take in the local atmosphere.

Discover Kotor and Budva

Day 6

Duration: 1

Explore the medieval town of Kotor, today, with your Local Specialist, winding through its cobbled streets and ancient city walls. Back in Budva, the afternoon is yours. You could stroll through the charming old town, unwind on the beach or join an Optional Experience on a happy hour boat cruise to uncover the hidden gems of the Budva Riviera.

Cross the Border to Croatia

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: City

Start your morning with a scenic boat ride across the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor to the island of Our Lady of the Rocks. Join your Local Specialist to step inside its famed church and hear the legend behind this unique pilgrimage site. Then travel through coastal landscapes as you cross the border into Croatia and continue into the Dalmatian region. After checking in and settling into your surroundings, the afternoon is yours to explore or relax. This evening, you may choose to join an Optional Experience sunset cruise along the Dalmatian coastline, complete with dinner on board and views of the coast bathed in golden light.

Discover Dubrovnik

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: City

Join a guided walking tour of UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik this morning with a Local Specialist. Explore its centuries-old streets, admire views from the city walls and hear stories of the republic that once ruled these shores. You’ll have time to walk the ramparts or find some familiar scenes from Game of Thrones. In the early afternoon, you might choose to join an Optional Experience to the nearby coastal town of Cavtat, with a chance to sample local wines. Come together with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner to celebrate the highlights and memories of your trip.

Farewell Dubrovnik

Day 9

Duration: 1

With unforgettable memories of the Balkan Riviera, it’s time to say goodbye to Dubrovnik as you depart for your journey home.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-04-03

End Date: 2026-04-11

twin

Child Price: 3535

Adult Price: 3975

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 3975

triple

Child Price: 3415

Adult Price: 3855

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4485

Start Date: 2026-04-17

End Date: 2026-04-25

twin

Child Price: 3685

Adult Price: 4125

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4125

triple

Child Price: 3565

Adult Price: 4005

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4745

Start Date: 2026-05-01

End Date: 2026-05-09

twin

Child Price: 3685

Adult Price: 4125

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4125

triple

Child Price: 3565

Adult Price: 4005

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4765

Start Date: 2026-05-15

End Date: 2026-05-23

twin

Child Price: 3935

Adult Price: 4375

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4375

triple

Child Price: 3815

Adult Price: 4255

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5125

Start Date: 2026-05-29

End Date: 2026-06-06

twin

Child Price: 3935

Adult Price: 4375

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4375

triple

Child Price: 3815

Adult Price: 4255

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5165

Start Date: 2026-06-12

End Date: 2026-06-20

twin

Child Price: 4110

Adult Price: 4550

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4550

triple

Child Price: 3990

Adult Price: 4430

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5480

Start Date: 2026-06-26

End Date: 2026-07-04

twin

Child Price: 4285

Adult Price: 4725

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4725

triple

Child Price: 4165

Adult Price: 4605

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5745

Start Date: 2026-07-10

End Date: 2026-07-18

twin

Child Price: 4410

Adult Price: 4850

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4850

triple

Child Price: 4290

Adult Price: 4730

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5960

Start Date: 2026-07-24

End Date: 2026-08-01

twin

Child Price: 4410

Adult Price: 4850

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4850

triple

Child Price: 4290

Adult Price: 4730

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5960

Start Date: 2026-08-07

End Date: 2026-08-15

twin

Child Price: 4410

Adult Price: 4850

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4850

triple

Child Price: 4290

Adult Price: 4730

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5970

Start Date: 2026-08-21

End Date: 2026-08-29

twin

Child Price: 4410

Adult Price: 4850

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4850

triple

Child Price: 4290

Adult Price: 4730

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5880

Start Date: 2026-09-04

End Date: 2026-09-12

twin

Child Price: 4255

Adult Price: 4695

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4695

triple

Child Price: 4135

Adult Price: 4575

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5725

Start Date: 2026-09-18

End Date: 2026-09-26

twin

Child Price: 4255

Adult Price: 4695

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4695

triple

Child Price: 4135

Adult Price: 4575

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5645

Start Date: 2026-10-02

End Date: 2026-10-10

twin

Child Price: 3810

Adult Price: 4250

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4250

triple

Child Price: 3690

Adult Price: 4130

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4980

Start Date: 2026-10-16

End Date: 2026-10-24

twin

Child Price: 3610

Adult Price: 4050

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4050

triple

Child Price: 3490

Adult Price: 3930

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4660

Balkans Coast Explorer

Tour Advisors

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