Flight to Dubrovnik in Croatia. Our friendly, English-speaking tour guide will greet us at the airport and take us to our modern touring coach. We will then travel directly to our 4-star hotel in the Dubrovnik region.

Today we explore the harbour city of Dubrovnik, the pearl of the Adriatic. We browse through the narrow streets and marvel at palaces, churches and sumptuous houses surrounded by a mighty fortified wall. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. We drive north along the Adriatic, one of the most beautiful coasts in the world. In the town of Ston, a very special construction awaits us: the 5.5-kilometre-long fortified wall. Not far away is the port town of Neum, a picturesque coastal idyll. We then travel to our 4-star hotel on the Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic, where we will spend the next 2 nights

Today, we will marvel at 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites. After a wonderful panoramic drive, we will arrive in Split. A tour round the historic old town is like taking a trip back to ancient times. Diocletian‘s Palace (admission included), one of the best-preserved works of Roman architecture in the world, is simply outstanding. Just a few kilometres away, we visit the old town of Trogir, which is also a UNESCO World, Heritage site. On the way back there is also the little Dalmatian town of Omis, a former pirate settlement.

The next morning, we press on to Počitelj, one of the most interesting villages in the Balkans. Due to its significance in terms of history, and its historical buildings, Počitelj has already been proposed for a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our route takes us to Medjugorje, one of the world‘s most famous sites of Christian pilgrimage with some 2.5 million visitors a year. We will visit the famous holy shrine where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to 6 young people. The afternoon is free for you. We recommend a visit to the famous “Old Bridge” in Mostar (UNESCO World Heritage site). We will stay overnight in the 4-star hotel in the Medjugorje region.

After breakfast, we drive to the town of Trebinje. Particular sites to catch include the historic city centre ”Kastel”and the Osman Pasha Mosque, the city’s symbolic landmark. We will also visit a traditional carpetknotting factory and admire this centuries-old craft. In the afternoon we will reach one of Montenegro‘s most popular holiday destinations: Herceg Novi. We have an overnight stay here, too.

To begin with we will travel along the famous Gulf of Kotor before arriving at one of the most famous bays in the world, the Bay of Kotor. The view here is simply breathtaking. In the shadow of the mighty St. John mountain we go walking through the historic old town of Kotor and draw inspiration from this picturesque UNESCO World Heritage site. The fashionable marina of Porto Montenegro in Tivat now awaits us. We can marvel at the super-yachts of the rich and famous. We will spend the night in the Budva area.

Our day begins in Budva, the next highlight. The old town, at over 2,500 years old, is one of the oldest on the
Adriatic coast. We wend our way through its narrow alleyways and enjoy its Mediterranean flair. And of course we visit the famous ballerina statue – a truly magical spot. The afternoon sees us take in Montenegro’s iconic symbol, Sveti Stefan. From a splendid viewing point, we will enjoy a fantastic glimpse of this spellbinding island. The region’s great tradition of craftsmanship leads us to jewellery-making and leather work studios. While there, we will learn some interesting things about these crafts and will have the chance to select a personal holiday souvenir. We will again stay the night in the Budva area.

Relax over the next few days in your 4-star hotel on the wonderful Adriatic coast of Montenegro! We enjoy the amenities of our hotel, take a break by the pool or stroll leisurely along the beach. The comfortable rooms are modernly furnished, with air-conditioning, bath/WC and flatscreen TV. Our relaxed return journey home starts in the afternoon of day 14 as we go to Dubrovnik, where we spend our final evening in a 4-star hotel and stay overnight there. Onthe 15th day of the tour, we fly back to the UK with our many unforgettable memories of the holiday.