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Tara and Halebija Towers; Mostar Bridge capital of Montenegro An old house turned to an ethnographic
After lunch, continue Today, it is one of the tourism landmarks museum will invite
driving to Dubrovnik/Croatia for dinner of the country with several museums you to a unique cultural
and overnight (2 nights) and embassies that today are historic aspect of life in northern Albania.
monuments. Continuation to Tirana
Day 04: Visit the Museum of King Nikola. Continue for dinner and overnight (2 nights)
Full day city tour (Including time for driving to Lovcen National Park. The
Optional lunch in the old town). biggest and most important monument of Day 08:
Known also as the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, Lovćen National Park Tirana – Berat – Tirana
Dubrovnik offers a range of attractions. is Njegoš's Mausoleum. Today we will drive to Berat town and
Our walking tour will take The location for his burial place and the visit one of the most important sites in
you by the old harbor, Franciscan mausoleum at the summit of Jezerski vrh Albania, listed under UNESCO Heritage.
monastery, St. Laurence Fortress, was chosen by Njegoš himself as his last The walking tour will explore the ancient
Sponza and Rector’s Palaces, wish. Our drive will continue
Bell Tower Clock and Orlando’s Column. to Njegusi village, known for its specialties fortress, main gates, towers, orthodox
churches, the typical architecture of the
such as prosciutto,
Day 05: domestic cheese and delicious mead. dwelling sites, bearing 2500 years of
After breakfast, drive for 3 hrs to Kotor/ During the excursion, heritage and the tour of Onufri Museum,
Montenegro. short break in the village for wine tasting, located within St. Mary’s church. You may
Upon your arrival, start touring the Old buying local specialties have an optional tour and wine testing to
Town of Kotor on this walking tour. and souvenirs. Cobo Winery
Learn about the walled city’s history, Enjoy spectacular drive and view of Bay of Transfer back to Tirana
architecture, culture, and cuisine from Kotor on the way from Njegusi to Budva
your guide. Visit St. Tryphon Cathedral. Day 09:
Visit landmarks that include the Square Day 07: Tirana – Airport
of Arms, the Clock Tower, Pima Palace Budva – Kruja – Tirana After breakfast at the hotel, check out
and Buca Palace, the Northern Gate, and Today we’ll drive to Kruja/Albania. Upon and start the guided tour of Tirana
more. Free time on your own. Continue your arrival, start touring the medieval city. We shall explore the capital city of
driving to Budva. The sightseeing of fortress of Kruja hill town. The walking Albania, including some of the historical
Budva will include the old town with its tour of Kruja will take you highlights, as city Centre, Skanderbeg
prevailing Venetian architecture, and its through the cobble stone pathway of Statue, Et’hem Bey Mosque, Clock tower,
churches; St. Ivan, St. Mary and Holy Ottoman bazaar, with wooden Italian buildings and Martyrs’ of the
Trinity. shops and displays of various gifts and Nation Boulevard. Visit the ex-communist
Dinner and overnight in Budva (2 nights) antique household items. buildings, painted with vibrant colors and
Visit within the walls of the castle will the expansion of city.
Day 06: include the historic museum dedicated to Board the bus and transfer to Airport for
Today we will stil enjoy Montenegro. We Scanderbeg and his resistance against your flight back home.
start driving first to Cetinje, once the royal the Ottoman invasion. End of Service
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