K0807-14DZAGTIR • Operated by Kompas Holidays
Zagreb to Tirana
14 Days • Zagreb → Bled → Plitvice Lakes → Split → Dubrovnik → Kotor → Tivat → Tirana
A fourteen-day journey from Zagreb along the Adriatic and through the Balkans to the Albanian capital of Tirana.
Tour Spotlights
- Zagreb
- Ljubljana
- Bled
- Postojna Cave
- Plitvice Lakes
- Split
- Dubrovnik
- Kotor
- Cetinje
- Tirana
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Zagreb, Croatia
On arrival at Zagreb airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers tonight for a Welcome Drink at your hotel. (WD)
Day 2
Zagreb
This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark's Church, St. Catherine's Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to see the countryside. (B)
Day 3
To Ljubljana & Bled
After breakfast head towards Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city center on a walking tour. Highlights include the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba's Fountain. Then, continue to Bled. (B, D)
Day 4
Bled
An Alpine lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was "discovered" by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a lively, all-seasons resort. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lakeshore, and visits imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion visiting the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through the shops and boutiques, or simply relax and enjoy the enchanting scenery. (B)
Day 5
To Postojna, Opatija and Plitvice Lakes
The journey continues to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to the coast and stop in Opatija. Enjoy a walking tour of this fashionable 19th-century resort, dotted with Habsburg-era villas. After some free time, continue towards Plitvice Lakes. (B, D)
Day 6
To Split
After breakfast, have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of sixteen terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After the tour, head to Split. Overnight in Split. (B, D)
Day 7
Split
In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Then see the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The rest of the day is at leisure to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, or enjoy the beach. (B)
Day 8
To Dubrovnik
After breakfast travel to Dubrovnik. The rest of the day at leisure. (B, D)
Day 9
Dubrovnik
After breakfast, a walking tour of Old Dubrovnik views the Rector's Palace, the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is free, or join us for an optional dinner excursion. (B)
Day 10
To Tivat, Montenegro
After breakfast, our journey takes us to Montenegro, viewing Kotor Bay, the only South European fjord, and a tour of the old town of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On to Tivat for the night. (B, D)
Day 11
Montenegro
Our exploration of Montenegro continues with a scenic drive along the Lovćen serpentines to the heart of Montenegro, with panoramic views of Boka Kotorska Bay from a height of over 3,000 feet above sea level. We continue to the old royal capital, Cetinje, with a visit to the home/museum of King Nikola and the Cetinje Monastery with two precious relics: the "Hand of St. John the Baptist" and a "fragment of the Holy Cross." Leaving Cetinje, on the way back to the hotel, you will again enjoy the colorful seaside scenery of the Montenegro coast. (B)
Day 12
To Tirana, Albania
After breakfast we leave Tivat and drive via Budva and Bar towards the town of Shkodra, nowadays a major Albanian cultural center. Shkodra was the center of the Illyrian tribe Labeat and was taken by the Romans in the year 168 B.C. We will see the Rozafa Castle, magnificently situated on a rocky outcrop of limestone high above the city. Continue the drive to Tirana. (B, D)
Day 13
Tirana
On a morning sightseeing tour, see Sheshi Skënderbej (Skanderbeg Square), the Mosque of Et'hem Bey, the Clock Tower, and the statue of G.K. Skanderbeg, Albania's national hero; the Palace of Culture, built with Soviet assistance; and the National History Museum with a mosaic on its façade portraying Albanian history. Your afternoon is free to continue exploring on your own, shop, or simply relax. (B)
Day 14
Depart Tirana
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Tirana airport for your departure flight. (B)
Included Features
- Selected class hotels
- Arrival transfer from Zagreb airport on day 1
- Departure transfer to Tirana airport on day 14
- Breakfast daily and 6 dinners
- Welcome drink on day 1
- Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Professional Tour Director throughout
- Luggage handling (1 pc per person)
- Whisper technology enhanced touring
- Service charges and hotel taxes
- Admissions indicated in BOLD letters: Postojna Cave, Plitvice Lakes, Diocletian’s Palace
Hotels
- Zagreb: Hotel Westin or similar
- Bled: Hotel Kompas / Bled Rose or similar
- Plitvice: Hotel Jezero or similar
- Split: Hotel Corner or similar
- Dubrovnik: Hotel City or similar
- Tivat: Hotel Palma or similar
- Tirana: Hotel Colosseo or similar