Tour overview

This 10-day upmarket trip travels from Croatia through Montenegro into Albania by private vehicle, with a local leader and a group of no more than twelve. You stay nine nights in stylish hotels, including two at a seaside hotel on the Albanian Riviera, with every breakfast, a farm-to-table lunch and three dinners.

From Dubrovnik you cross into Montenegro for two nights on the Bay of Kotor, with a boat to the island church of Our Lady of the Rocks and a day in the mountains at Lovćen National Park, the Njegoš Mausoleum and Cetinje.

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In Albania you visit the hillside town of Berat, take a cooking class and dinner in Gjirokastra and explore the Drino Valley monasteries, then the ruins of Butrint before two relaxed nights by the sea. Apollonia leads to a farewell dinner in Tirana.

The physical rating is low. This trip suits travellers who want the Balkan coast in comfort, with good food along the way.

Trip highlights

  • The Bay of Kotor by boat (Day 2)
  • Lovćen and Cetinje (Day 3)
  • Berat (Day 5)
  • A cooking class in Gjirokastra (Day 5)
  • Butrint (Day 7)
  • Two nights on the Riviera (Days 7–8)

Your route

10 stops from Dubrovnik to Tirana

10-day route: Dubrovnik – Kotor – Berat – Gjirokastra – Albanian Riviera – Tirana
  1. Dubrovnik Day 1
  2. Perast Day 2
  3. Kotor Days 2–3
  4. Cetinje Day 3
  5. Berat Day 4
  6. Gjirokaster Days 5–6
  7. Butrint National Park Day 7
  8. Albanian Riviera Days 7–8
  9. Apollonia Day 9
  10. Tirana Days 9–10

Why choose this tour

Three countries with stylish hotels. A cooking class and farm lunch included.

Best suited to

  • Couples
  • Food lovers
  • Travellers who value comfort
  • Returning Balkan visitors
Mountains and coastal towns around the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro

Day-by-day itinerary

10 days from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Tirana, Albania

  1. Day 1 · Dubrovnik Dubrovnik

    Welcome to Croatia.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Bay of Kotor, Our Lady of the Rocks, Kotor Kotor

    The Bay of Kotor.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Lovćen National Park, Cetinje Kotor

    Mountains and monasteries.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Fishte, Berat Berat

    Into Albania.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  5. Day 5 · Berat, Gjirokastra Gjirokastra

    Berat and a cooking class.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Gjirokastra, Drino Valley Gjirokastra

    Stone town and monasteries.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Butrint, Albanian Riviera Albanian Riviera

    Butrint and the sea.

    Hotel
    Seaside hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Albanian Riviera Albanian Riviera

    A free day.

    Hotel
    Seaside hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Apollonia, Tirana Tirana

    Apollonia and farewell dinner.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  10. Day 10 · Tirana Tirana

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The clock tower in Kotor's old town

Where you stay

  • Dubrovnik (1 night) Hotel
  • Kotor (2 nights) Hotel
  • Berat (1 night) Hotel
  • Gjirokastra (2 nights) Hotel
  • Albanian Riviera (2 nights) Seaside hotel
  • Tirana (1 night) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 9 nights in hotels
  • Meals 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Bay of Kotor boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks
  • Guided tours of Kotor, Berat, Gjirokastra and Tirana
  • Albanian cooking class
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 7 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Most lunches and drinks
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Ottoman houses in Berat

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want an active trip
  • You want a large-group price
  • You want most meals included
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–10 · Lunch: Day 4 · Dinner: Days 1, 5 and 9
Dubrovnik's city walls above the sea

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £4,195 per person, twin share, tour only. 20 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Albania?

No, UK citizens can visit Albania visa-free for up to 90 days.

Which countries does the trip visit?

Croatia, Montenegro and Albania.

Which meals are included?

Every breakfast, one lunch and three dinners.

What makes this trip special?

Smaller groups, stylish hotels and included food experiences.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

How many people travel together?

No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

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If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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