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Grand Tour of the Balkans: Zagreb–Belgrade 14 Days

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Tour itinerary (14 days)

Day 1 — Zagreb

Sunday · Dinner

Arrival in Zagreb. Assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and check-in.

Day 2 — Zagreb

Monday · Breakfast + Dinner

In the morning we visit Zagreb, the capital of the Republic of Croatia. The city grew from two twin towns, 13th-century Gradec and medieval Kaptol. We stroll through the historic part of the city, home to: St. Mark's Church with its colourful tiled roof, the cathedral, the Baroque church of St. Catherine, the Parliament and the Government Palace. Free afternoon. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 3 — Zagreb – Plitvice – Zadar

Tuesday · Breakfast + Dinner

Morning departure towards Plitvice Lakes. Upon arrival we visit the impressive Plitvice Lakes National Park, where sixteen lakes are connected by 92 waterfalls and cascades. Free time. At the scheduled time, departure towards Zadar. Arrival. Free time. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 4 — Zadar – Trogir – Split

Wednesday · Breakfast + Dinner

In the morning we visit Zadar, notable for the pre-Romanesque castle-like Church of St. Donatus, the Roman forum and the famous "Sea Organ". We continue to Trogir (brief stop), the small medieval city rich in history and culture. Arrival in Split, a city on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 5 — Split – Medjugorje – Mostar

Thursday · Breakfast + Dinner

In the morning we visit with a local guide, including: the famous Diocletian's Palace, the Temple of Jupiter and the Peristyle. Free time. In the afternoon, departure towards Medjugorje (brief stop). Since 1981, in the village of Međugorje, the Virgin Mary has been appearing to visionaries who pass on her messages of peace to the world. Onward to Mostar. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 6 — Mostar – Dubrovnik

Friday · Breakfast + Dinner

In the morning we take a guided tour of Mostar. During the Ottoman era, Mostar developed on the banks of the Neretva as an important trading post on the caravan route. We visit the UNESCO-listed old town with its famous Old Bridge and ancient bazaar. Departure along the Adriatic coast to Dubrovnik, the city known as "The Pearl of the Adriatic". Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 7 — Dubrovnik

Saturday · Breakfast + Dinner

In the morning we take a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik, the old city declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we see the most important examples of Medieval art: the Onofrio Fountain, the Franciscan Monasteries and the Cathedral. Free time. (Return to the hotel at your own expense). Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Dubrovnik

Day 8 — Dubrovnik – Kotor – Budva – Tirana or Shkodra

Sunday · Breakfast + Dinner

Departure towards Albania via Kotor, the city surrounded by walls and fortresses, added to the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List in 1979. We take a guided tour. Onward to Tirana via the city of Budva (brief stop); we cross the border into Albania at Shkodra, once the capital of the Illyrian kingdom (3rd century BC). Dinner and accommodation in Tirana.

During July and August, accommodation will be in Shkodra due to long border waiting times.

Day 9 — Tirana – Ohrid

Monday · Breakfast + Dinner

In the morning we visit the Albanian capital, including Skanderbeg Square, the Ethem Bey Mosque and the National Museum, which traces the flow of Albanian history and houses archaeological pieces from across the country. In the afternoon, departure towards Ohrid via Elbasan, crossing the border into North Macedonia at Cafasan. Dinner and accommodation in Ohrid.

Day 10 — Ohrid

Tuesday · Breakfast

Full day at the spa resort on the shores of Lake Ohrid, a city classified by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Thanks to the work of St. Clement and St. Naum of Ohrid, the first Slavic university and the famous Ohrid Literary School were founded here. In the morning we visit the city, including the 11th-century Church of St. Sophia, the most impressive medieval monument in North Macedonia. Free afternoon. Overnight stay.

Day 11 — Ohrid – Skopje

Wednesday · Breakfast + Dinner

Morning departure to Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. City tour including the Kale Fortress, the Church of St. Saviour with its icons and magnificent examples of traditional walnut wood carving, the Old Bazaar and the Stone Bridge. Dinner and accommodation in Skopje.

Belgrade

Day 12 — Skopje – Belgrade

Thursday · Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Departure towards the Serbian capital via Niš, a city on the banks of the Nišava river. We walk along the historic street where the National Theatre and the Courthouse are located, up to Ćele Kula — a monument unique in the world, built by the Ottomans using the skulls of Serbian warriors killed in the war of 1809. Lunch at a local restaurant. Onward to Belgrade; dinner and accommodation.

Day 13 — Belgrade

Friday · Breakfast + Dinner

In the morning we take a guided tour of Belgrade, visiting the Kalemegdan Fortress, soaking up the atmosphere of the famous Knez Mihajlova Street and visiting the largest Orthodox church in the world, the Temple of Saint Sava. Free afternoon. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 14 — Belgrade

Saturday · Breakfast

Transfer to the airport. End of our services.

Lake Ohrid Skopje Dubrovnik City Walls


What's included / not included

 Included

— Transport and transfers by air-conditioned coach.

— Spanish-speaking courier guide (bilingual Spanish/Portuguese guide available).

— City tours with local Spanish-speaking guides in Zagreb (no entrance fees), Zadar (no entrance fees), Split (Diocletian's Palace and Cathedral), Mostar (no entrance fees), Dubrovnik (Franciscan Monasteries and Cathedral), Kotor (local tax), Tirana (National Theatre), Ohrid (St. Sophia Monastery), Skopje (no entrance fees), Belgrade (Church of St. Sava).

— Accommodation in 4★ hotels in Zagreb, Zadar, Split, Mostar, Tirana, Skopje, Belgrade on a half-board basis.

— Accommodation in 3★ superior hotels in Dubrovnik on a half-board basis.

— Accommodation in 4★ hotels in Ohrid: 1 night half-board + 1 night bed & breakfast.

— Entrance fees to Plitvice Lakes and Ćele Kula fortress.

— Lunch on the Skopje–Belgrade route.

Transfers included only: Zagreb airport → hotel (day 1) and hotel → Belgrade airport (day 14).

 Not included

— Drinks.

— Lunches (except on the Skopje/Belgrade route).

— Porterage, phone calls, tips and extras.

— Supplement to upgrade to 5★ or 4★ superior hotel category.

— Other services not mentioned.

 Planned hotels or similar

Zagreb: International 4★
Zadar: Kolovare 4★
Split: Art 4★
Mostar: Mostar 4★
Dubrovnik: Lero 3★ sup or Valamar 3★
Tirana: Sky Tower 4★ / Shkodra: Colloseo 4★
Ohrid: Metropol 4★
Skopje: Grand Plaza 5★
Belgrade: Art 4★

 Cancellation fees

— 21 days before departure: 25%
— 15 days before departure: 50%
— 10 days / no-show: 100%

 Payment conditions

— Deposit after confirmation: to be advised.
— Other conditions: to be advised.
— A triple room is considered a double bed + additional bed.

Bookings: the passenger list must be submitted at least 20 days in advance of the chosen date. Any additional bookings are subject to reconfirmation.
The tour is based on 4-star hotels. Upgrading to 5★ and 4★ superior category is also available.

Information and bookings at Dorado Tours s.r.o, Křižíkova 52, Praha 8 — www.dorado-tours.com

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