Morning departure by catamaran to Albania sailing along the southernmost part of the Croatia and Montenegrin coast. Arrival to Durres one of the oldest cities of Albania that had developed in the ancient times as an important port and trade centre of the Adriatic Coast. Sightseeing tour of Durres including Amphitheater, Roman Thermal Baths, City walls from the Byzantine period and the Citadel.
Continuation by coach to Tirana ,the vibrant capital of Albania laying among the ranges of Dajti Mountain and costal plains, founded by Sulejman Pasha in 1614 as a commercial centre along the caravan routes. Sightseeing tour including the Tabakeve’s bridge, Skenderbeg Square with its statue, Sahati Tower, richly decorated Ottoman Haxhi Et’hem Bey Mosque and other sites. Free time for lunch and to explore the city on your own. Return to Durres followed by catamaran ride to Dubrovnik.
Discover the beauties of the Skadar Lake, the largest National park of Montenegro and the biggest lake of the Balkan Peninsula, known as one of the richest bird reserves in Europe with 264 bird species.
On our way to Kotor we sail along a row of islands passing town of Cavtat, cliffs of Konavle and Prevlaka Nature Park, the southernmost part of the Croatian coast. Discover the beautiful landscape of the fjord-shaped Bay of Kotor surrounded by high mountains reflecting in the blue waters. Disembark in Kotor, continuation to Budva by coach.
Discover the Bay of Kotor, one of the most spectacular sceneries on the Mediterranean, surrounded by high mountains with picturesque small towns along its shores. On your way to Kotor, you will see the southern most part of Croatian coast, passing by small islands, its last town Cavtat, Cliffs of Konavle and Prevlaka – one of our parks of nature. Upon arrival to Kotor, you will get a guided tour of its old city. Kotor is famous for its Romanesque Cathedral of St Triphun encircled by walls and fortresses, included on the UNESCO`s World Heritage List. After the city tour, buses will take you along the steep slopes to Cetinje with a breathtaking view over the Bay of Kotor. A short refreshment stop in the village of Njeguši is made.
Join us on rafting trip in the magnificent canyon of the river Tara, the deepest in Europe included on the UNESCO`s World Heritage List as a part of Durmitor National Park.
Late afternoon departure to Konavle Valley known for its rolling hills covered with vineyards, olive groves and elegant cypress trees giving a special grace to the landscape. The impressive surrounding mountains give shelter to picturesque villages that have preserved the old traditional architecture, exquisite cuisine and beautiful national costumes.
Having experienced different historical development over the centuries this area has remained the meeting place of cultures and religions with traces clearly visible today. Drive to Neum along the coast, then inlands through the picturesque Neretva River Delta up to Mostar. During the Turkish rule, the city developed on the banks of the river as an important trade center on caravan routes.
The island of Mljet is one of the most beautiful islands on the Adriatic Coast with two amazing salt-water lakes, peaceful bays and small fisherman villages. In 1960 the western part of the island was proclaimed a national park.
Lying on a small peninsula surrounded by city walls and fortresses, Korčula is one of the most beautiful medieval cities on the Adriatic Coast. Covered in dense pine forest, the island was named Korkyra Melaina, meaning “Black Korčula”, by the Greeks in the 3rd century B.C. It is considered to be the birthplace of Marco Polo, famous world traveler. We tour its charming streets and squares with Renaissance palaces, town loggia and magnificent Cathedral of St Mark, the city’s patron saint.
A pleasant cruise to the Elaphite Islands stretching west from Dubrovnik. Abounding in luxuriant subtropical vegetation of laurel, pine, cypress and olive trees, thyme and rosemary, the islands used to be a favorite place for summer residence of the Dubrovnik aristocracy. We sail to the island of Koločep, covered by dense pine forest with a picturesque fisherman village lying along the bay. Continuation to Suđurađ on the island of Šipan, a fisherman’s port with a 16th century summer villa of the Skočibuha family. Continuation to Lopud that boasts its long maritime tradition, a home of famous captains and sailors. Lungo mare walk to the Franciscan monastery and the 19th century Gjorgic-Mayneri park. Time at leisure for swimming on one of the sandy beaches.