Croacia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Serbia

In the morning, visit the capital of Croatia, including a walk through the historic center “Gornji Grad” with its famous 13th-century Cathedral, the Church of St. Mark, and King Tomislav Square.

After breakfast, we'll depart for Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon entering the park, we'll admire its lakes and waterfalls, stroll along its trails, and, when possible, take a boat trip across the emerald waters of these lakes. We'll then continue to Split. Upon arrival, we'll check into our hotel in Split.

Breakfast. Visit to the city, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including Diocletian's Palace, built in the 3rd century and renovated in the Middle Ages, the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, the patron saint of Split, and the Temple of Jupiter (exterior). The rest of the day is free.

Free day for personal activities or optional excursion (to Hvar or Medjugorje).

We'll depart in the morning, following the Croatian coast and its spectacular island landscapes. We'll arrive in Dubrovnik, the city known as "The Pearl of the Adriatic." The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We'll visit the Cathedral and the Franciscan Monastery, home to the oldest pharmacy in the world.

Free day for personal activities or optional excursion.

Our next destination today is Montenegro. We'll travel along the shores of the stunning Bay of Kotor to reach the old town of Kotor. Enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful walled city. After some free time, we'll depart for Budva, the country's most popular tourist destination. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Budva.

We'll depart in the morning, following the Montenegrin coast and its spectacular landscapes. We'll then enter Albania and visit Shkodër, a cultural center and one of Albania's oldest cities. The city tour includes a visit to the mosque, as well as other points of interest in the surrounding area. In the afternoon, the journey will take us to Tirana, the capital of Albania.

After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic city tour with a local guide, including views of the "Albanians" mosaic on the facade of the National History Museum, the Skanderbeg Statue in Skanderbeg Square, the Et'hem Mosque with its clock tower, the Mother Teresa Monument, and other city landmarks. The rest of the day is free, or you can take an optional excursion (to Durrës).

Today we travel to Macedonia. We will visit Ohrid, a city listed by UNESCO for its natural, cultural, and historical significance. We will stroll past the Robev Family House, St. Kliman's Cathedral, St. Sophia Church, the Fortress, and Palosnik Monastery, enjoying views of the city and the lake. Overnight in Ohrid.

In the morning, depart for Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour including the Old Bazaar, the Stone Bridge, and the Mother Teresa Memorial Centre. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Skopje.

Free day in Skopje or optional full-day excursion to Kosovo (Prishtina).

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we travel to Serbia, the last country we will visit on this trip. Our first stop will be in Niš, considered one of the oldest cities in Europe. Niš is a university town, but also one of Serbia's most important industrial centers. We will visit Niš and the famous Skull Tower, which was built by the Ottoman Turks in 1809 after a bloody battle. The Turks adorned the tower with the severed heads of Serbian soldiers who rebelled against Turkish rule. We then continue to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia.

Breakfast. In the morning, departure for Sremski Karlovci, the museum-city that was the center of Serbian culture and religion during the 18th and 19th centuries. Wine tasting included. After the visit, departure for Novi Sad, the capital of Vojvodina. It is the administrative, economic, cultural, and university center of the region, and also boasts the well-preserved Petrovaradin Fortress, which overlooks the city from across the Danube. Return to Belgrade.

This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Belgrade. The walking tour will take you along the famous Knez Mihailova shopping street and through the Old Town. Over the centuries, Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, has shaped itself between the banks of the Danube and Sava rivers, which meander around its most iconic landmark, the Kalemegdan Fortress. The rest of the day is free.

Breakfast. Transfer to Belgrade airport for your return flight.