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Croatia , Monte Negro , Albania, Macedonia & Grece 9.Days

Itinerary

9 Days

Day1. Dubrovnik Arrivale

Pick up From Airport drive to Hotel in Dubrovnik free afternon

Day2. Dubrovnik Tour Explore Dubrovnik – Srđ – Cavtat 

A World Heritage Site enclosed within massive city walls on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. No visit to Dubrovnik would be complete without a walk around the spectacular city walls, the finest in the world and the city’s main claim to fame. From the top, the view over the old town and the shimmering Adriatic is sublime. You can get a good handle on the extent of the shelling damage in the 1990s by gazing over the rooftops: those sporting bright new terracotta suffered damage and had to be replaced.

The first set of walls to enclose the city was built in the 9th century. In the middle of the 14th century the 1.5m-thick defense was fortified with 15 square forts. The threat of attacks from the Turks in the 15th century prompted the city to strengthen the existing forts and add new ones, so that the entire old town was contained within a stone barrier 2km long and up to 25m high.

Day3. Dubrovnik  –Budva – Kotor – Skhoder

 Drive to Budva old citye coastal area around Budva, called the Budva

Riviera center of Montenegron tourism, known for its well-preserved medieval walled city, sandy

beaches and diverse nightlife. Budva is 2,500 years old, which makes it one of the oldest settlements

on the Adriatic coast. We will also explore the old city of traders and famous sailors – Kotor. The

medieval architecture, St Tryphon Cathedral and numerous other monuments of cultural heritage

have made Kotor an UNESCO World Natural and Historical Heritage Site. Later in the afternoon we

are driving towards Skadar lake area in Albania, which is the largest freshwater lake on the Balkans

and a great natural and historical area of the region. Shkodër is the seat of Shkodër County, and is

one of Albania’s oldest and most historic towns, as well as an important cultural and economic

centre. We will end this day in Skhoder, in Skadar lake area. Overnight In skhoder

Day4 Skhoder – Komani lake – Skhoder

Today we will explore Koman Lake reservoir area .They will pick up us with mini bus and drive 2.30

one way to Komani lake and then we will have 2h tour with boat. ALL include . A unique natural area

of breathtaking views of the mountain gorges. We will also have a chance to feel a daily life of

Albania and Albanians.. Overnight In skhoder

Day4. Skhoder – Duress

This day we will visit Rozafa Castel It rises imposingly on a rocky hill, 130 metres (430 ft) above sea

level, surrounded by the Bojana and Drin rivers. We are contine Drive to Kruje Castel near Durress,

Krujë castle was built in the 5th or 6th century, perched above the city of the same name. At the time

of the Ottoman threat, it was the headquarters of Gjergj Kastrioti, the “Dragon of Albania,” an

Albanian nobleman and military commander. Kastrioti was sent as a hostage to the Ottoman court

early in his life, and after leaving service, led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire in Albania.

Overnight in Duress.

Day5- Durres

Duress is coastal town on the south part of the Adriatic Sea and one of the oldest towns in Albania,

from the 7th Century . Durres is a versatile port city with both a modern and ancient appeal. If fun in

the sun is in order look no further than the waterfront, where Albania’s largest and liveliest beach

buzzes with activity in summer. Durres is also replete with Roman and Byzantine heritage – you can

discover the remnants of Albania’s biggest amphitheatre here, while both the city defences and

forum date back 1500 years. Overnight in Duress

Day6-Duress – Tirana – Ohrid Lake

On our way from Albania to Macedonia, we will discover the capital of Albania – Tirana with its some

of the most famous monuments like: historical city centre, Skenderbeg statue, Et’Hem bey mosque,

Clock tower, Italian buildings… We continue our drive to Ohrid in Macedonia and on the way we’ll

stop at the monastery of St Naum. Its position on a rocky overhang provides excellent views over

Lake Ohrid and Ohrid itself, listed by UNESCO as natural and cultural world heritage sites. This

afternon we will explore Ohrid often known as Macedonian Jerusalem due to its large number of

churches. The most famous sights we are going to see are: St Sophia cathedral, the oldest cathedral

in Macedonia; the church of St Clement at Plaoshnik, Samuil’s Fortress etc. Overnigh in Ohrid.

Day7. Ohrid Lake – Meteora Kalabaka!

The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro is the biggest and oldest one of all. It was called the

monastery that was “suspended in the air” (meteoro), because of the formation of the gigantic rock

on top of which it was built. The monastery was constructed on top of the biggest rock named

accordingly “Platis lithos” or “Wide Rock”, having a total area of more than 50 acres and height

reaching more than 613m above sea level. The main cathedral in the central courtyard is embellished

with beautiful 16th century frescoes. Take time to gaze at the artistic details of some of the best

samples of Greek Byzantine art and then rush to the museum, where historical codices and religious

icons of high value are on display. Once you’ve reached the summit, a rewarding view awaits you and

the monastery calls for exploration. Overnight in Kalabaka

Day8. Kalabaka- Athens

Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the

world’s oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years and its earliest human p

Athens is the historical capital of Europe, with a long history, dating from the first settlement in the

Neolithic age. In the 5th Century BC (the “Golden Age of Pericles”) – the culmination of Athens’ long,

fascinating history – the city’s values and civilization acquired a universal significance. Over the years,

a multitude of conquerors occupied Athens, and erected unique, splendid monuments – a rare

historical palimpsest. In 1834, it became the capital of the modern Greek state and in two centuries

since it has become an attractive modern metropolis with unrivalled charm.

A large part of the town’s historic centre has been converted into a 3-kilometre pedestrian zone (the

largest in Europe), leading to the major archaeological sites (“archaeological park”), reconstructing –

to a large degree – the ancient landscape. resence starting somewhere between the 11th and 7th

millennium BC.

Day9 Athens City Tour

After city Tour with your local Guide ., End of Tour with us……….

 

The tour price includes:

 9days  

• Services of the professional English speaking drivers  for the whole tour

• Comfortable AC vans transportation with all costs included

• Sightseeing according to the itinerary in some places include local guides on your request

• Acommodation for Guide/ Drivers.

• The price also include baby seat, fuel, road tolls, VAT, parking, food for Driver/

Guide. 

 

Not include :

• Tickets for Nacional Parks, museum, local guides , Ferrys

• Hotels are not included

• *Please, You can do accommodation by yourself choice ( We will help you to chose)

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