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Classic Balkans: Trebinje to Tirana

14 days, Trebinje to Tirana

14 days

Trebinje to Tirana

From$2999USD
Valid on Oct 18 2026
Trip Code: EXTA

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Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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14 days

Trebinje to Tirana

From$2999USD
Valid on Oct 18 2026
Trip Code: EXTA

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world with Trees for Days. Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 14

Ripple Score

Create ripples that change lives. The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 100

Itinerary

Day 1Trebinje

Arrive at any time. After a welcome briefing, set off with your CEO on an evening orientation walk along the river and into the old town. Get your bearings of the area on the way to an optional group dinner.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Trebinje

Today is all about local flavours, culture and long-standing traditions.. Explore the organic market to sample some options and learn of the local specialties before transferring to a women run apiary and see how they manage the hives. Continue to a farm that has specialized in cheese making for more than 5 generations. Visit the farm and share a delicious farm-to-table lunch with the family. Understanding the local culture is made easier by immersing yourself in the cuisine, and there is no better way than this. The rest of the day is free after returning to Trebinje in the aftenroon.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Trebinje Market Tour| Your Local Living Moment Apiary Visit| Your Local Living Moment Cheese Making Farm Visit

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 3Trebinje/Čitluk

Head out of Trebinje in the morning by bus for a day of highlights. First, stop in Stolac to see the town centre then visit a UNESCO-listed site with ornamented necropolis tombstones to get a glimpse into how people lived in the Middle Ages. Continue to the spectacular Kravica waterfall and carry on to the lesser-visited Koćuša Waterfall to enjoy the scenery and have time for lunch. Later, travel to the town of Čitluk for the night and cap off the day with dinner at a winery, paired with their locally produced wines.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 4Čitluk/Mostar

Immerse yourself in history today by visiting the Pocitelj Ottoman stone town and art colony, taking a short hike to the Blagaj Fortress, and soaking in the natural beauty of the Dervish Monastery, built on cliffs by the water at the mouth of the Buna River. Later, continue to the city of Mostar and set off on a guided walking tour before spending the rest of the evening at leisure.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Mostar/Sarajevo

Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo today, stopping at Tito's Bunker along the way. Explore the underground complex and learn of the Cold War-era history that made it come to be in the former communist Yugoslavia. Continue to the vibrant city of Sarajevo and be immersed in the local culinary scene on a history and food tour that will serve as a delicious dinner this evening and a great introduction to the city.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Sarajevo Food Tour

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 6Sarajevo

Take advantage of a free day to get the most out of the beautiful city of Sarajevo. Dive into the history and tragic past with countless museums and culturally significant monuments, take a graffiti art tour or just relax and sample local flavours at one of the many cafes.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Sarajevo/Kotor

Depart from Sarajevo after breakfast for the drive into Montenegro with a stop at Bileća to stretch the legs and have a bite to eat. Arrive to Kotor in the afternoon and check into the hotel. In the evening, set off with your CEO on an orientation walk of Kotor's old town. Get your bearings of the area on the way to an optional group dinner.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Kotor

Hop on a boat from Kotor's port area and set off on a scenic ride in the Bay of Kotor, seeing a number of small islands and historical sites before arriving to the town of Perast. Spend some time exploring and wandering Perast's old town before returning to Kotor around midday. The rest of the day is free for individual exploration or for optional activities like museum visits or sea kayaking.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9Kotor/Žabljak

Travel south from Kotor to the coastal seaport town of Budva. Visit the old town on a walk with your CEO then continue inland to visit the striking Ostrog Monasteray, perched high on a mountain cliff face, offering great views from the top. After lunch, drive towards Zabljak, a serene natural haven with diverse terrain and forest shade - our stop for the night.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 10Žabljak/Kolašin

Head out after breakfast and drive to a hidden gem of natural beauty in Montenegro, Biogradska Gora National Park. Spend most of the day in the park, walking with the CEO around the lake and taking in the pristine forest and mountain scenery. After lunch in the park enjoy a bit of free time to rent a boat, a bike or a kayak to further explore the area. In the late afternoon, drive to the nearby town of Kolasin for the night, with an included dinner at our accommodation.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 11Kolašin/Podgorica

Get picked up at the hotel in the morning by 4x4 vehicles for an unforgettable adventure. Head off-road and explore Montenegro's incredibly beautiful back country while traversing rugged terrain through mountains and forest. After lunch, take a bus south to the capital city of Podgorica and set off on a a walking exploration of the old town, once a medieval stronghold. Enjoy an optional final dinner out with the group in the old town or near the hotel.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 12Podgorica/Shkodër

Depart Podgorica and cross into Albania, reaching the beautiful natural scenery of Theth National Park. Explore the area with your CEO, walking through meadows full of wildflowers surrounded by mountain peaks, and marvel at the 25m high Grunasi Waterfall, cascading from a limestone cliff. In the afternoon continue to the city of Shkodër and check into the hotel, with the rest of the evening free to relax.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 13Shkodër

Set off this morning on a guided walking tour of Shkodër to see some of the main sights and to learn a bit about the city's history. Starting from the Ottoman-era Mesi bridge, walk to the old town and take in the panoramic views from Rozafa castle. Shkodër's cultural heritage is on full display through its historic architecture and monuments. The rest of the day is free to explore, visit museums or relax at a cafe or at the hotel.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 14Shkodër/Tirana

Travel south from Shkodër this morning and stop in the small mountain town of Kruje. Explore the city on foot learn a bit about its fascinating history and significance since Roman times. After time for lunch, continue driving south to the city of Tirana, Albania's capital, where the tour ends on arrival at approximately 5pm.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Foodie Moment: Trebinje Market Tour, Trebinje
  • Your Local Living Moment: Apiary Visit, Trebinje
  • Your Local Living Moment: Cheese Making Farm Visit, Trebinje
  • Your Foodie Moment: Sarajevo Food Tour, Sarajevo
  • Orientation walk in Trebinje
  • Visit the town of Stolac and the necropolis tombstones
  • See Kravica and Koćuša Waterfalls
  • Dinner and wine pairing at a winery in Čitluk
  • Visit the Pocitelj Ottoman stone town
  • Hike to the Blagaj Fortress
  • Visit the Dervish Monastery
  • Guided walking tour of Mostar
  • Turkish House coffee experience in Mostar
  • Guided tour of Tito's Bunker
  • Kotor orientation walk
  • Boat tour from Kotor to Perast
  • Budva Old Town walk
  • Visit Ostrog Monastery
  • Full-day excursion to Biogradska Gora National Park
  • Kolašin 4x4 Off-Road Excursion
  • Orientaion walk of Podgorica
  • Theth National Park visit
  • Walking tour of Shkoder
  • Walking tour of Kruje
  • Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations

Accommodations

Hotels (11 nts), Eco Lodge (2 nts).

Meals

13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Allow USD250-325 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, boat, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

Dubrovnik to Trebinje Transfer and Winery Visit - From $40.00

Set off from Dubrovnik and visit Tvrdos Monastery to sample some local wine before a stop at Hercegovacka Temple for great views of the city. Snap photos at the Arslanagic Bridge before arriving to Trebinje in the late afternoon. Travellers booking this option need to be at the meeting point in Dubrovnik no later than 12pm noon before departing for Trebinje. Anyone flying into Dubrovnik on this same day should arrive no later than 10am in order to arrive at the Dubrovnik meeting point in time for departure.

Sarajevo Street Art and Graffiti Tour - From $83.00

Delve into the colourful world of street art, unique to Sarajevo, with this hands-on introduction to the scene. Join local artists and a certified guide and gain insight into the history of Sarajevo through different art concepts while learning the proper spray techniques. Use your newfound skillset and leave a mark on one of the largest European walls dedicated to street art, the 1984 Olympic Bobsled track. Let your creativity shine – Let’s spray!

My Own Room - From $759.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Classic Balkans: Trebinje to Tirana

| 14 days - Trebinje to Tirana - from $2999 USD