15-Day Culture and Discovery Route
Flight to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Our friendly, English-speaking tour guide will meet us at the airport and lead us to our modern tour bus. Afterward, we will proceed directly to our 4-star hotel in the Dubrovnik region.
We explore the narrow streets and magnificent palaces of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Following visits to the town of Ston, famous for its 5.5-kilometer-long walls, and the port city of Neum, we move to our 4-star hotel on the Dalmatian coast.
In Split, we visit Diocletian's Palace (entrance included), one of the best-preserved examples of Roman architecture in the world. Next, we see the UNESCO heritage city of Trogir and the Dalmatian town of Omis, an ancient pirate settlement.
We set out for Počitelj, one of the most interesting villages in the Balkans. After this village, which is proposed for UNESCO World Heritage due to its historic buildings, we move to Medjugorje, one of the world's most famous Christian pilgrimage sites. After visiting the sacred shrine where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared, we spend the evening at our 4-star hotel in the region.
After breakfast, we depart for Trebinje. In addition to visiting the historic "Kastel" center and the Osman Pasha Mosque, we will admire the century-old craft by visiting a traditional carpet weaving factory. In the afternoon, we reach Montenegro's popular holiday destination, Herceg Novi, for our stay.
Traveling along the breathtaking Bay of Kotor, we take a walk in the historic old town of Kotor, a UNESCO heritage site. We then move to the modern Porto Montenegro marina in Tivat to admire the superyachts of the rich and famous. Overnight in the Budva region.
We discover Budva, one of the oldest cities on the Adriatic with a 2,500-year history, and its famous ballerina statue. Afterward, we see a panoramic view of the island of Sveti Stefan, the symbol of Montenegro, and visit the region's jewelry and leather workshops to learn about local handicrafts.
Relax by the pool or take a walk on the beach at your 4-star hotel on Montenegro's wonderful Adriatic coast. On the 14th day, we depart for Dubrovnik, and on the 15th day, we begin the return journey with unforgettable memories.