15 May 2027
Twin share
£1,045pp
Escorted tour
Southern Balkans for 18–35s: Dubrovnik to Corfu – 9 Days
Kotor, Tirana, the Albanian Riviera, Gjirokastër and Corfu, for travellers aged 18 to 35.
9 days
From £1,045
Tour overview
This 9-day trip for travellers aged 18 to 35 crosses four countries of the southern Balkans, from Croatia's walled city of Dubrovnik through Montenegro and Albania to the Greek island of Corfu. Groups have up to 16 travellers, with a leader throughout and local guides along the way. You stay eight nights in a mix of hostels, guesthouses and hotels on a twin or multi-share basis, sometimes with shared facilities. Breakfast is included on six days, leaving plenty of freedom to try burek, grilled fish and Balkan street food. Expect a sociable, easy-going pace with free time to explore on your own.
After meeting in Dubrovnik, where you can walk the city walls and old town, you head into Montenegro for free time in Kotor, a medieval town of terracotta roofs below limestone mountains on its fjord-like bay, before an overnight stop on the coast at Ulcinj. Crossing into Albania, you reach the capital, Tirana, for an orientation walk and a visit to Bunk'Art 2, a Cold War bunker turned museum. A free day lets you explore the colourful markets and cafés or take public transport to the hill town of Krujë.
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On the Albanian Riviera you spend two nights in Himarë, a less-visited town between the Ionian Sea and the Ceraunian Mountains. A speedboat tour takes you along the coast to Pigeon's Cave, Crystal Bay, Gjipe Beach and Pirate's Cave, with time to swim.
Inland, Gjirokastër is a beautifully preserved Ottoman town of stone tower houses and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a local guide you visit the Zekate tower house and the hilltop fortress and drink Turkish coffee brewed on hot stones. Finally, you travel to Sarandë and take a hydrofoil across the strait to Corfu for a last night in Greece.
The physical rating is low, with walking on cobbled streets and some steep climbs. This trip suits young travellers on a budget who want an affordable adventure through some of Europe's least-visited corners. Solo travellers share a room at no extra cost. Albania in particular rewards the curious, with warm hospitality, great-value food and a coastline still largely free of big resorts.
Trip highlights
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Free time in Kotor, Montenegro (Day 2)
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Tirana and the Bunk'Art 2 museum (Day 3)
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A speedboat tour of the Albanian Riviera (Day 6)
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The Ottoman town of Gjirokastër (Day 7)
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Turkish coffee on the stone (Day 7)
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A hydrofoil to Corfu (Day 8)
Your route
9 stops from Dubrovnik to Corfu
- Dubrovnik Day 1
- Kotor Day 2
- Ulcinj Day 2
- Tirana Days 3–4
- Kruja Day 4
- Himare Days 5–6
- Gjirokastër Day 7
- Saranda Day 8
- Corfu Days 8–9
Why choose this tour
Four countries in nine days at a price that suits young travellers. The Albanian Riviera and Gjirokastër, before the crowds arrive.
Best suited to
- Travellers aged 18 to 35
- Solo travellers looking for a social group
- Travellers on a budget
- Beach lovers who also enjoy culture
Day-by-day itinerary
9 days from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Corfu, Greece
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Day 1 · Dubrovnik Arrive in Dubrovnik
A welcome meeting at 6pm.
- Hotel
- Hostel
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Day 2 · Kotor, Ulcinj Kotor to Ulcinj
Free time in Kotor, then on to the coast at Ulcinj.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Tirana, Bunk'Art 2 Tirana
Cross into Albania for an orientation walk and Bunk'Art 2.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Tirana, Krujë Free day in Tirana
Explore the markets or visit Krujë.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Himarë Himarë
Travel to the Albanian Riviera.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Gjipe Beach, Pirate's Cave Riviera by speedboat
A speedboat tour to caves and beaches.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
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Day 7 · Gjirokastër Gjirokastër
Visit a tower house and the fortress with a local guide.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 8 · Sarandë, Corfu Hydrofoil to Corfu
Cross from Sarandë to Corfu.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Corfu Trip ends in Corfu
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Dubrovnik (1 night) Hostel
- Ulcinj (1 night) Guesthouse
- Tirana (2 nights) Hotel
- Himarë (2 nights) Guesthouse
- Gjirokastër (1 night) Hotel
- Corfu (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 8 nights in hostels, guesthouses and hotels
- Meals 6 breakfasts
- Transport between stops and a hydrofoil to Corfu
- Orientation walk in Tirana and the Bunk'Art 2 museum
- Speedboat tour of the Himarë coast
- Gjirokastër with a local guide, the Zekate tower house, the fortress and Turkish coffee
- Leader throughout
Not included
- Flights to Dubrovnik and from Corfu
- Meals not listed
- Optional activities
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are over 35 — this trip is for 18 to 35-year-olds
- You want a private room — rooms are twin or multi-share
- You want comfort — some nights are in hostels
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £1,045 per person, twin share, tour only. 20 upcoming departures.
22 May 2027
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31 Jul 2027
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07 Aug 2027
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28 Aug 2027
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04 Sep 2027
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£1,150pp
11 Sep 2027
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18 Sep 2027
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25 Sep 2027
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£1,150pp
02 Oct 2027
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£1,045pp
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.
Who is this trip for?
Travellers aged 18 to 35.
What is the accommodation like?
A mix of hostels, guesthouses and hotels, on a twin or multi-share basis, sometimes with shared facilities.
Which countries do we visit?
Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors do not need a visa for these countries for a short holiday stay.
How do we get to Corfu?
By hydrofoil from Sarandë in southern Albania.
How many people travel together?
Up to 16 travellers aged 18 to 35, with a 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.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
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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