Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
£899pp—Guided 9-night tour through the Balkans
Emma Coubrough
Deal Expert
See the stunning landscapes of four Balkan countries on this jam-packed tour
Why We Love This Deal
This tour through the Western Balkans takes you from Albania's vibrant capital to Montenegro's Medieval towns. Explore a Cold War-era bunker in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia's UNESCO-listed streets of Dubrovnik.
What's included
- Return flights
- Transfers throughout
- Overnight stay at Starlight Hotel Tirana
- Overnight stay at Hotel Agape, Bar
- Overnight stay at Wow Hotel, Kotor
- Overnight stay at Hotel Marconi, Medjugorje
- Overnight stay at Hotel Mostar, Mostar
- Overnight stay at Art Hotel, Sarajevo
- Overnight stay at Hotel Pavlović, Žabljak
- Overnight stay at Hotel Marienplatz Podgorica
- A further night at Starlight Hotel Tirana
- Visits as per the itinerary with an English-speaking guide
- Daily breakfast
When
Depart from London on 17 June; 1 July; 16, 30 September; 7, 28 October; 4 November; 1 April, 2026.
Update (8 May, 10:00 am): 30 September is now sold out.
For more information or to book online, see our partner's website.
Itinerary
- Day 1... The holiday begins in Tirana, Albania's capital. You'll have free time to explore and settle into your hotel.
- Day 2... Stop in the coastal town of Lezhë to see the Mausoleum of Skanderbeg. The monument is dedicated to the Albanian feudal lord and military commander. Continue to Ulcinj, where you will visit a Medieval castle and wander the charming streets. Your day ends in the neighbouring city of Bar for an overnight stay.
- Day 3... Travel to Budva to see the Church of Holy Trinity and Stanjevici Monastery. Continue to Kotor for a walking tour of the old town. Round out your day in Perast, known as the Venice of the Adriatic.
- Day 4... Set off to Dubrovnik—known to "Game of Thrones" fans as King’s Landing. Discover its palaces, cathedrals, and plazas on your city tour. Later, head to Medjugorje to spend the night.
- Day 5... Head north to Pocitelj and Blagaj, and spend time relaxing by the Buna River. Further up, settle in Mostar after touring the city, visiting impressive mosques and the revered Old Bridge.
- Day 6... After breakfast, visit Tito's bunker from the Cold War. Then, venture to Sarajevo. Explore the Tunnel Museum and the historic old town of Bascarsija.
- Day 7... Explore Durmitor National Park in Montenegro, including the park's largest lake (Black Lake). Traverse the Tara River Canyon, Europe's deepest gorge. Enjoy dense pine forests and clear lakes with unique flora. Stay overnight in Žabljak.
- Day 8... Next stop is Kolasin, where you'll stroll around the lake in the national park. Journey onward to Podgorica, to sightsee through the capital city's notable landmarks like the 17th-century Clock Tower.
- Day 9... Head to Shkodra, a charming city of pastel-coloured buildings, and a bustling Old Bazaar lining cobbled streets. Take in the impressive views over Lake Shkodra and the mountains from Rozafa Fortress. Your final night is spent in Tirana ahead of your flight home.
Other options
Take a 9-night tour of Albania from £999 per person. Visit the the UNESCO sites of Berat, Butrint, and Gjirokaster.
Transfers & baggage
Shared transfers are included throughout. Checked baggage is included on some departures; check with our partner when booking.
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