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Croatia & Albania Escape (KCZX)

9 Day Tour from Zagreb to Tirana

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Discover a world of beauty, history, and rich tradition on your escorted tour of Croatia, Montenegro and Albania without the higher prices and crowded sites of the busy travel season. Escape for nine days in the affordable and less crowded off season to explore these countries rich in proud tradition.

Begin your vacation in Croatia to explore the sights of capital Zagreb— a guided tour of this extraordinary city. Take a scenic drive along the stunning coast to Zadar, where you’ll enjoy the magical sounds and lights of the Sea Organ and the Greeting to the Sun installations. Take breathtaking views of the lake and waterfalls in Krka National Park. Another highlight is a special lunch at a local restaurant. You’ll travel through the ruggedly beautiful countryside on your way to Split, Croatia—ancient Spalato—to tour the Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, and see the Mausoleum, the Cathedral of St. Domnius, and the incredible Temple of Jupiter. You’ll visit the dramatic setting of Dubrovnik; an ancient maritime republic poised above the Adriatic Sea. Explore the impressive ramparts of the walled city, see its Franciscan and Dominican monasteries.

Travel to Montenegro and explore Kotor, the “Jewel of the Mediterranean” before continuing to Albania. Explore Albania’s capital city- Tirana and visit the Bunk’Art and enjoy a farewell dinner to celebrate your Balkans Escape.

Special Features Included in this Tour:
• Guided sightseeing in Zagreb includes sights of the historic Parliament and Stone Gate
• Guided walking tour in Zadar
• Guided walking tour in the Krka National Park
• Split guided walking tour includes Diocletian’s Palace
• Guided walking tour in Dubrovnik
• Visit to Kotor
• Guided walking tour in Tirana includes a visit to Bunk’Art

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 Photo Highlights

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinner

 Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN ZAGREB, CROATIA

Welcome to Zagreb! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel.

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Day 2 ZAGREB

A City Split into Two This morning, get acquainted with Croatia’s capital city when you join your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour that includes sights of the Parliament, Stone Gate the Archbishop’s Palace, and the Cathedral. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to explore more and try some local specialties.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & MYSTERY Explore the ancient city of Zagreb where Central Europe, the Mediterranean, and Southeast Europe meet with a magnetic culture amid medieval architecture and offbeat cafes and bars to enjoy. See the historic Croatian Parliament building – its first session recorded in 1273. In the Upper Town of Zagreb, admire the historic Croatian Parliament building and see the Stone Gate, the only fortification entrance that is still standing, and now home to the city’s most important shrine.

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Day 3 ZAGREB–ZADAR

Sea Sounds and Sunsets Relax as you travel through Croatia to Zadar, join a guided walking tour through the Old Town, see the People’s Square and the Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun monument. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure.
177 mi/ 285 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE Designed by architect Nikola Basic and opened in April 2005, the Sea Organ captures the movement of the waves and transforms it into music--or something like it. Next to it the Greeting to the Sun was built. a 22-meter diameter circle with photovoltaic solar modules underneath. The solar-powered cells under the glass start generating electricity around dawn, which allows the disc to glow and light the shoreline.

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Day 4 ZADAR–KRKA–SPLIT

Natural Wonders This morning, enter Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite the Krka National Park, an exceptional expanse of natural beauty and importance. Follow your Local Guide on a walking tour through the park, admire the natural waterfalls and learn about the flora and fauna. Afterwards, Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite enjoy a light lunch with local specialties. Arrive in Split and take advantage of an evening at leisure to start discovering this charming city.
121 mi/ 195 km

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NATURAL GEM Explore this natural wonder that features awe- inspiring waterfalls and a huge range of natural flora and fauna. Take a look at the Jaruga, the second oldest hydroelectric power plant in the entire world, having opened only two days after the world`s first- Tesla` hydroelectric power plant on Niagara Falls.

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Day 5 SPLIT–DUBROVNIK

Lucky Sculpture and The Black Sphynx Start your day with a guided walking tour of Split. Your Local Guide will lead you on a discovery through the labyrinth of medieval streets located within part of the Old Town better known as the Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. Later, travel south and arrive in stunning Dubrovnik. Enjoy free time this evening to start exploring. 149 mi / 240 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITIONS Stroll through the maze of streets within the famed Palace that is more like a city in and of itself! Also, it resembles a fortress with 220 buildings and more than 3.000 people living inside its walls. For 10 years of good luck, don’t forget to rub the toe of the giant sculpture of Grgur Ninski located in from of the Golden Gate!

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Day 6 DUBROVNIK

Time Stands Still Follow your Local Guide for a walking tour of Dubrovnik which includes sights of the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, and the impressive ramparts, erected during the Crusades to protect the town against land attacks. Spend the afternoon and evening exploring the town at your own pace.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOTS Apart from the obvious things, like electricity and WIFI, Dubrovnik's old city is a time warp. When you enter the city walls you could be entering a time zone from a mere 50 to a huge 500 years ago. Dubrovnik is a living, breathing museum that hides real gems like the Old Pharmacy, inside the Franciscan Monastery, the third oldest in Europe and the oldest pharmacy still in use on the continent today.

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Day 7 DUBROVNIK–KOTOR, MONTENEGRO–TIRANA, ALBANIA

Jewel of the Mediterranean Today your journey takes you to three countries; leave Croatia behind as you cross the border into Montenegro. Hop on a ferry and reach picture-perfect Kotor, the coastal town located on Europe’s southernmost fjord. Spend free time exploring its UNESCO-listed Old Town with its cobblestone streets and charming squares. Later, continue into Albania and drive to Tirana, the capital city.
183 mi / 295 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT Kotor is a beautiful, walled medieval city of twisting, pink-paved streets, markets, and architecture reflecting Byzantine to Venetian influences. One of the squares contains the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, a monument of Roman culture and one of the most recognizable symbols of the city.

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Day 8 TIRANA

Good Bye, Tirana Tirana is allegedly one of the sunniest cities in Europe! Join your Local Guide for a walking tour to discover its intriguing culture and history. See many of the main landmarks and visit the Bunk’Art Museum, once a top-secret nuclear bunker, now a historical and art center. Spend an afternoon at leisure exploring more. This evening, join your travel companions for a farewell dinner.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE The architecture of this city has aspects of all periods of time. From the Tirana mosaic (Ancient Roman) to the Clock Tower (Kulla e Sahatit), a symbol of ottoman architecture, Italian buildings, and the style of construction during the dictatorship tell a vibrant story of this city.

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Day 9 TIRANA

Safe Travels Until We Meet Again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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 Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

ANDREJ SCHERGIN

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

“I have not always been a tour director, I worked in a variety of fields until I eventually started escorting weekend tours for fun, I found my true vocation. I love sharing my passion for European cities with my clients, giving them an insider's perspective that they would miss if they travelled on their own. I also love seeing happy smiles on my clients' faces during the whole tour.”

Tour Director - ANDREJ SCHERGIN

 Accommodations

 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)


Zagreb
Dubrovnik

Zagreb

Kumrovec and Lunch

Kumrovec and Lunch

Travel to Kumrovec, the birthplace of Josip Broz Tito, an intriguing journey into history! It's indeed a unique place where you can feel like you've stepped back in time. The architecture, the ambiance - it all contributes to a sense of nostalgia and wonder. Later, drive to a farmhouse for an authentic meal of regional specialties.

Price Range: $$$$

Dubrovnik

Konavle Valley Meal and Liqueur Tasting

Konavle Valley Meal and Liqueur Tasting

Discover the bounty and beauty of southern Croatia as you journey into the Golden Valley of Konavle for lunch and a liqueur tasting at a historic agritourism venue.

Price Range: $$$

 Private Touring

Private Touring: Globus European Private Touring enables you to experience all of the attractions, sights and highlights of your selected Globus tour as a private experience - delivered just for you and your traveling party. With Private Touring, you'll have your own dedicated Tour Director, your own private transportation and driver, and your own professional local guides. All with greater flexibility in pace and your experience.

For your selected tour, there will be additional per-person cost for the size of your party - from 1 to 24. This additional supplement is reduced with each traveler you add to your party.

Here's a sample of the additional cost:

6 guests in a party: $3,155*
18 guests in a party: $858*

Contact Globus or your preferred travel agent for pricing for your specific party size as well as any other information on Globus Private Touring.

* Supplement pricing is per person (CA) and will be added to the standard published price for your given departure date and is based on availability. Supplement price is valid for 2020 and 2021 travel years. Occasionally some included and optional activities & excursions may be operated with other guests. Additional restrictions may apply. Not applicable for custom groups. No Group allowances or promotions are available on Private Touring. Published itineraries only. Note that blackout dates may exist where the Private Touring option is not available.



The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.