12 Day Affordable Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro & Albania - Thursday Departure
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12 days
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| Thursday, Oct 02, 2025 | Monday, Oct 13, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
| Thursday, Oct 09, 2025 | Monday, Oct 20, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
| Thursday, Oct 16, 2025 | Monday, Oct 27, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 | Monday, Nov 03, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
| Thursday, Nov 06, 2025 | Monday, Nov 17, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
| Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 | Monday, Nov 24, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
| Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 | Monday, Mar 30, 2026 | Get Quote | |||
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The number of participants may vary during your tour as we accommodate travelers arriving and departing at different points in the itinerary.
DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for SloveniaDepart for Slovenia
DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Ljubljana, Transfer to Bled
Arrive in Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, and transfer to your hotel in the resort town of Bled. Balance of the day is at leisure. The tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Bled
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Saturday - Resort City of Bled
Begin your day of discovery with a tour of Bled, set amidst the Julian Alps. Next. travel along the shores of the lake before ascending to the imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff with soaring views. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city on your own, perhaps join the optional tour to the famous Postojna Cave, a network of passages, galleries, and chambers. Travel aboard the specially designed cave train with electric lighting that allows you to observe the splendor of the underground world. You'll be dazzled by the stalactites and stalagmites in a variety of shapes and colors. Tonight, attend the optional dinner at a country inn in the medieval town of Radovljica, highlighted by a selection of traditional Slovenian dishes and wine
Optional: Postojna Cave (PM)
Optional: Tour of Radovljica with dinner (PM)
Overnight: Bled
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Sunday - Ljubljana, Opatija
Today depart Bled and drive to Ljubljana. Embark on a walking tour and view the most significant sights of the old city center, with its unique mixture of Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture. Stop at the picturesque open-air market, Three Bridges Square, Town Hall, and Robba Fountain, one of the city's best known Baroque monuments. Spend free time to explore the city on own before heading to Opatija, Croatia, for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Opatija
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Monday - Full Day in Opatija
Spend the day at leisure in Opatija, with its rich history, picturesque surroundings and gorgeous beaches, once a gathering spot for the Austro-Hungarian nobility. Alternatively, join the optional tour to the Istrian Peninsula that begins in Pula, a strategic port since the times of the ancient Romans. Afterwards, the tour continues to the resort town of Rovinj. Tonight, return to Opatija and explore the charming town with its wealth of fine seafood restaurants
Optional: Full Day Istrian Peninsula
Overnight: Opatija
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Tuesday - Pakovo Selo, Krka National Park, Split
Depart Opatija today, and embark on a long drive along the dramatic Adriatic coast to Split. En route, stop at the quaint Dalmatian village of Pakovo Selo. After a light lunch, continue towards the breathtaking Krka National Park. Admire the lake and waterways at one of Croatia's most famous sights, including Skradinski Buk Falls. Afterward, travel south to the UNESCO protected seaside town of Split. Check into your hotel before dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight: Split
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, Wednesday - Explore Split, Travel to Dubrovnik
Walk along the cobbled streets of the Old Town featuring the historic inner city with its dominating Roman influence, built around the astonishing 4th century Palace of Diocletian. This spectacular palace is the largest and best preserved Roman palace in the world, built for the Emperor Diocletian, representing a precious example of Roman architecture. See the remains of the Roman Peristyle, the unusual Cathedral of St. Domnius built in the Middle Ages, and the Temple of Jupiter, with its headless black sphinx guarding the entrance. Spend time discovering the town independently, before continuing along the coast to the spectacular walled city of Dubrovnik where you will have the opportunity to see the amazing views of this city known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic." Tonight, dinner is at the hotel
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Thursday - Dubrovnik City Tour
The walking tour of Old Dubrovnik highlights the city's treasures within the 800-year-old walls including the Rector's Palace, an outstanding blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture and the monumental Sponza Palace, preserved with its original beauty. Under the City Bell Tower on Luza Square stands Orlando Tower, dedicated to the knight that saved the city in the 9th century. Continue to the Dominican Monastery, and visit the Franciscan Monastery with one of the oldest functioning pharmacies in Europe. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Dubrovnik on your own. Perhaps head to Stradun the main shopping street, which was used as a filming location for The Last Jedi in the Star Wars series. Alternatively, join the optional Silk Wonder and Old Mills Tour. Travel to Gruda and visit the gallery of Antonia Ruskovic. Learn how silk is produced and browse the extensive selection of handmade products. Afterward, continue to Ðivanovic Mill, to watch a demonstration of flour production and wool processing. There are not many fulling mills left and this is the only operational one in Dalmatia. Learn about fabrics and the importance of it in the whole region. Later, return to Dubrovnik. Tonight, perhaps attend the optional Traditional Croatian Dinner
Optional: Silk Wonder and Old Mills (PM)
Optional: Traditional Croatian Dinner (PM)
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Friday - Montenegro, Kotor
Depart Dubrovnik and drive across the Croatian border to Montenegro, a Mediterranean jewel with its crystal clear lakes. Head to the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. A boat ride takes you to Our Lady Of The Rocks Church, nestled on an islet off the coast of Perast. View the Roman Catholic Church, the largest building on the islet, with a museum attached to it. Later, drive to the charming city of Kotor. On your guided walking tour view the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, Maritime Museum, numerous Palaces and Old Square and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this unique medieval town. Free time to walk the winding cobblestone lanes of the Old City before heading to Budva-Becici for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Budva-Becici
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Saturday - Shkodra, Tirana City Tour
Drive this morning to Tirana Albania. En route stop in Shkodra, an important cultural center and one of Albania's oldest cities, on the east side of Shkodra Lake. In the afternoon arrive to Tirana and embark on a sightseeing tour. Begin at Skanderbeg Square, bustling heart of the city, named for Skanderbeg, the Albanian national hero; his equestrian statue dominates the center of the plaza. View Et'hem Bey Mosque, serving as a symbol of the rebirth of religious freedom in Albania. Continue to the Soviet built Palace of Culture with its first stone symbolically placed by Nikita Khrushchev. End the tour with a visit to Bunk'Art 2, an ex-nuclear bunker that is now a museum, providing a unique insight into Albania's history during the Cold War. The rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight: Tirana
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11, Sunday - Full Day in Tirana
Spend the day at leisure in Tirana or join the optional Kruje Tour with Lunch. The visit will take you back in time and give you a wonderful cultural experience. Walk through the old bazaar, visit the Ethnographic museum and have lunch at a local restaurant. At dinner tonight, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Kruje Tour with Lunch (AM)
Overnight: Tirana
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12, Monday - Depart Albania
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Additional Information:
All passengers will be advised on timing of your group transfer to Opatija, Croatia approximately 1-2 weeks prior to departure.
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Rikli Balance Hotel
This first class hotel is located in the center of Bled with a beautiful view of Lake Bled, the island, the castle and the Julian Alps.
Park Hotel
This first class hotel is located in the center of Bled, on the shore of Lake Bled, near the famous Bled promenade.
Park Hotel
This first class hotel is located in the center of Bled, on the shore of Lake Bled, near the famous Bled promenade.
Park Hotel
This first class hotel is located in the center of Bled, on the shore of Lake Bled, near the famous Bled promenade.
Park Hotel
This first class hotel is located in the center of Bled, on the shore of Lake Bled, near the famous Bled promenade.
Hotel Paris
This first class hotel is located in the heart of Opatija.
Hotel Atrium
This first class hotel is situated nearby Split's central shopping district.
Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel
This first class hotel is located close to the beach.
Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel
This first class hotel is located close to the beach.
Valamar Tirena Hotel
This first class hotel is located in the beautiful Babin Kuk area, just a fifteen minute drive to Dubrovnik's historic Old Town.
Splendid Conference & Spa Resort
This superior first class hotel is located on the beach in the small town of Becici, on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea.
Rogner Hotel
This superior first class hotel is situated along Tirana's major boulevard.
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The tour guide was delightful..her concern for the women and men on the tour was extraordinary. I came with my daughter and her husband and they had never been on a group tour. She was pleasantly surprised about knowledge of the tour guide and how nice the hotels were. I would certainly ask for Martini if I could get her.
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China trip is an experience of a lifetime, great country beautiful people, our tour manager (Susan) professional and accessible, the food was plentiful and delicious. If anything to improve the experience is more time on land on the river cruise itinerary and land tours included in the price; all of the tours were optional at extra cost.
Rooms were not up to the standard. The bathtubs were too high. It was difficult to get in and out. There was water accumulated when we took a shower at some hotels like Renna and the staff was very rude to fight. Very disappointed with this trip.
All the staff were very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful on the cruise.
Our tour manager was excellent. He really took care of our needs. He is also very knowledgeable, friendly and energetic.
This was a wonderful tour. Our tour guide, Julie, was fabulous, & went above & beyond in being incredibly helpful & caring for everyone's needs during our trip! And Germany was great!
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More expensive than average. Many issues with hotels and dining. Food was below average from what you used to provide and this is a more expensive trip.
Everything was great, the tour manager was exceptional, choice of sites and hotels was very good. No complaints at all.
I have only one comment. The bus we use should have a mini toilet to use for urgent # 1. It was a real problem for me as the toilet sometimes was 3+ hours away. People with health issues can hardly make it!!!!
Would skip Rabat but all else was spectacular!!
I was very happy with the Tour Manager and Driver. I would definitely book another tour with Gate 1 Travel.
It was a well organized tour. Didn’t realize how advanced China is. Tour manager and local guides were outstanding.
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There were several hotels that did not have air-conditioning. It appears that is typical in Switzerland. The hotel windows did open so the room did cool down late at night.