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Gems of the Balkans

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Destination:
Multiple Cities, Croatia, Albania & Montenegro
Duration:
7 days
Offer ends:
04 April 2025
Valid for travel:
18 May 2025. Other departures available between May – Oct 2025, seasonal surcharges may apply., ,

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Time travel on this 7-day escorted tour of the beautiful Balkans from Tirana to Dubrovnik and discover how the past stands still and the future is in full play. From the seemingly unchanged villages and natural landscapes to the languid lakes and legendary seascapes of Albania and Croatia, you’ll find the vibrant life of artisans, ancient architecture, and fortresses that hold the secrets of wars past, and freedom won. Capture the beauty of the Balkans on the pink-paved streets and markets mixed with the Byzantine and Venetian architecture of Kotor, Montenegro; the legends of sea stories in Perast; and the massive fortress walls of Dubrovnik. A gem of a vacation in the Balkans that’s worth its weight in gold.

HIGHLIGHTS: 

  • Tirana, Virpazar, Budva, Cetnje, Kotor, Perast, Dubrovnik
  • Expert service of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides
  • VIP access to the iconic sites
  • Seamless transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi

 

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Inclusions

  • 6 Nights First-Class or Superior First-Class accommodation
  • Breakfast daily & 3 dinners
  • Tour Director & Local Guides
  • VIP access to the iconic sites
  • Transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi

Itinerary

Welcome to Tirana!

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. 
Includes: Dinner

Art Covers Rock

TIRANA Guided walking tour of the city features a visit to the Bunk’Art.
Includes: Breakfast 

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE The architecture of this city has aspects of all periods of time. From the Tirana mosaic (Ancient Roman) to the Clock Tower (Kulla e Sahatit), a symbol of ottoman architecture, Italian buildings, and the style of construction during the dictatorship tell a vibrant story of this city. Visit the site of Bunk’Art. Once serving as the fallout shelter of communist dictator Enver Hoxha, this sprawling stone bunker is now a history museum and contemporary art gallery.

A Shore Thing

VIRPAZAR Guided boat trip on Skadar Lake.
Includes: Breakfast 

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Skadar lake is the largest lake in the Balkans, surrounded by karst mountains and rocky shores. When it formed millions of years ago it was just a bay off the Adriatic. However, with erosion and changes to the landscape, the former bay transformed into a lake which offers a variety of wildlife and different habitats.

 

Former Capitals & Coastal Towns

CETINJE Guided tour of the town includes a visit to King Nicola's Museum. Free time for lunch.
KOTOR Guided visit of the old town.
BUDVA Dinner at local restaurant.
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT Kotor is a beautiful, walled medieval city of twisting, pink-paved streets, markets, and architecture reflecting Byzantine to Venetian influences. One of the squares contains the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, a monument of Roman culture and one of the most recognizable symbols of the city.

Jewel of the Mediterranean

PERAST  Visit "Our Lady of the Rocks" Church perched on a man-made tiny Island.
Includes: Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT 
LEGEND & FAITH The legend has it that on a summery evening in July 1452, two fishermen discovered an image of the Virgin Mary on the sea- cliff. They brought it home with them but the following morning it was gone and appeared back on the same sea- cliff. The same thing happened over and over so they understood this as a Virgin's wish to stay there forever so they build a church. A small island was then made by people from Perast who were throwing rocks and stones around the cliff

A King’s Landing

DUBROVNIK Walking tour with a Local Guide.
KONAVLE Walking tour in Cavtat and farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE It isn’t hard to see why the city of Dubrovnik is known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” The old town surrounded by its remarkable city walls is protected by UNESCO. Over the centuries this breathtaking city has been an inspiration to many artists. Game of Thrones fans may recognize this formidable setting and the Rector’s Palace as a film location for the epic TV series.

Safe travels until we meet again!

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Includes: Breakfast 

 

Terms & Conditions

*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 1 Mar 2025 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge.  Airfare not included unless otherwise stated. All savings and bonus nights (if applicable) are included in the advertised price. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Globus Tours and Helloworld Travel booking terms and conditions apply, see in store for details.

 *Terms and conditions: From price of $3,069 is per person, twin share when you book & deposit by 4 April 25. From price is based on 18 May 2025 tour departure and includes a $500 per person discount. All care is taken to promote correct pricing at time of printing, is subject to tour availability and will be confirmed at time of reservation. All prices are per person, twin share and include any applicable charges and savings. To secure reservation, a non-refundable deposit of $500 per person/per tour is required at the time of booking or by 4 April 2025 (whichever comes first). Not combinable with any other offer except Second Tour discount (may be applied when multiple tours are booked at the same time for travel within the same calendar year) and/or Welcome Back Credit. All discounts based on land-only portion of core tour on twin share price, not including extra night accommodations, upgrades, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and, supplements/reductions. Valid for Singles (single supplement applies). Offer can be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. For full terms and conditions visit www.globus.com.au. 

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$3,069* | per person twin share
SAVE up to $500* per person
Destination:
Multiple Cities, Croatia, Albania & Montenegro
Duration:
7 days
Offer ends:
04 April 2025
Valid for travel:
18 May 2025. Other departures available between May – Oct 2025, seasonal surcharges may apply.


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