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MULTI COUNTRY TOURING

Kotor, Montenegro Odeon Herodes, Athens, Greece
DUBROVNIK TO ATHENS 15 DAYS
$
Day 1: Dubrovnik owner produces his own prize-winning wine. Taste it From 3660 * ^ per person twin share 12
After arrival, make your own way to the hotel to meet while trying many local delicacies. Overnight in Dihovo.
with the group and tour leader. Overnight in Dubrovnik. Day 11: Dihovo to Kastoria (B) 15 DAYS | DUBROVNIK TO ATHENS
Day 2: Dubrovnik to Kotor (B) Travel by private vehicle to the border with Greece and TRAVEL TYPE: Small group coach
Leave Dubrovnik behind and travel by private vehicle then continue to Kastoria. On arrival, take a guided DEPARTS: Saturdays (18 Apr – 26 Sep 20)
to Kotor on the Montenegrin coast. This 5th century orientation walk and the rest of the day is at leisure.
World Heritage Listed city is set on a secluded bay, with Overnight in Kastoria.
towering peaks surrounding a rocky coastline dotted Day 12: Kastoria to Litochoro (B) HIGHLIGHTS
with pretty waterside towns. There are many optional Enjoy a free morning in Kastoria. After lunch transfer by • Admire the World Heritage-listed architecture
activities to do in the afternoon (extra charge). private vehicle to the town of Litochoro at the base of of Dubrovnik and Montenegro’s Kotor
Overnight in Kotor. Mt Olympus and embark on a short orientation walk to • Sail across the blue waters of Lake Ohrid,
Day 3: Kotor to Tirana (B) familiarise yourself with the surroundings. Stay the next one of Europe’s oldest lakes
The tour continues across the border into Albania, two nights in Litochoro. • Hike the slopes of Mt Olympus, the ancient seat
where you’ll tour the Shkoder Rozafa Castle before Day 13: Litochoro (B) of the 12 Greek gods
continuing to the capital of Tirana. A unique mixture of Head out early today for a guided hike along a lush trail
cultures and customs, Tirana is filled with craziness from within the national park to a beautiful waterfall, where INCLUDES
its traffic to its nightlife. On its doorstep are mosques, swimming is allowed. There is the option to visit the • 10 nights 3 star accommodation
citadels, Ottoman architecture and a stunning dose of monastery of St Dionysios on the way back into town.
the medieval Balkans. Stay the next two nights in Tirana. The rest of the day is at leisure. • Meals as specified
Day 4: Tirana (B) Day 14: Litochoro to Athens (B) • 2 nights guesthouse accommodation
Enjoy a guided day trip to Kruja to see the fortress and Board a public bus to Athens. After arriving and • 1 night hostel accommodation
Skanderbeg Museum. There is plenty of time afterwards transferring to your central hotel, enjoy a self-guided • 1 night homestay accommodation
to explore the citadel and the famous bazaar area. Return orientation walk or chose an optional activity • Tours as per itinerary
to Tirana after lunch and have the afternoon at leisure. (extra charge). Overnight in Athens. • Admission to attractions as per itinerary
Day 5: Tirana to Berat (B) Day 15: Athens (B) • Expert guide and driver
Travel by public bus to Berat. The old Mangalemi district Tour concludes today. Make you way to the airport. • Air-conditioned mini coach
has recently been inscribed a UNESCO World Heritage • Public bus transfers between destinations
Site. Enjoy an afternoon guided tour of the town and the (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
looming fortress, the kala, built during the 13th century ^Price valid 18 Apr – 2 May, 4 – 25 Jul, 26 Sep 20.
and still inhabited. Overnight in Berart.
Day 6: Berat to Lake Ohrid (B) CROATIA 1 MONTENEGRO Serbia
Travel by private vehicle to Ohrid in Macedonia. Your Dubrovnik
guide will take you on an orientation walk around Ohrid 1 Kotor Bulgaria
before embarking on a scenic cruise on the turquoise Skopje
waters of Lake Ohrid. Stay the next two nights in Ohrid. 2 NORTH
Day 7: Lake Ohrid (B) MACEDONIA
Today is time at leisure or choose from several optional ADRIATIC SEA
activities (extra charge).
Tirana 2
Day 8: Lake Ohrid to Skopje (B) 2
This morning travel via public bus to Skopje, North Lake 1 Dihovo
Macedonia’s capital city. Explore the streets of this Ohrid
fascinating city filled with mosques, bazaars, Byzantine Berat 1
domes, Turkish baths, Ottoman architecture and 1 Kastoria
caravanserais. Stay the next two nights in Skopje. ALBANIA
Day 9: Skopje (B) Mt Olympus 2 Litochoro
Enjoy a guided tour to Matka Canyon, a deep ravine National Park
cut into the Suva mountains by the Treska River,
15 kilometres southwest of the city. There is the option
to explore the canyon’s sights by boat (extra charge). GREECE AEGEAN SEA
Alternatively, take one of the many nature walks in the
canyon, or tracks that hug the ridge high above the
valley. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 10: Skopje to Dihovo (BLD)
A three hour public bus ride will take you to Dihovo. START/FINISH
Enjoy a homestay tonight in a restored traditional house, IONIAN SEA Athens OVERNIGHT
along with a great wine tasting experience tonight – the 1 ATTRACTION

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 19