Arrival at Tirana airport. If the flight is early, sightseeing of the capital including Skanderbeg square, History museum, main boulevard, the Pyramid etc.
Dinner and accommodation in Tirana.
After breakfast, depart to Apollonia, located 12km from Fier. This archeological park located in a fascinating landscape comprises an interesting combination between the beauty of monuments and nature. Greek settlers found here an Illyrian community and this is why this place was called Apollonia of Illyria. Here you can see some monuments like the theatre, the Monument of Agonothetes, the Agora, the Mosaics House, Fontana, and the church of Saints Mary. Next visit will be in Berat, a town protected by Unesco. It is widely known for the Ottoman style houses which have many windows and are painted in white. Stop to enjoy the view of Gorica and Mangalem neighborhoods before going to the castle area. Visit the castle where there are still several Orthodox churches and “Onufri” museum located inside “Dormition of St. Mary” Cathedral.
In the evening travel to Durres for dinner and overnight.
In the morning, short visit of Durres with the Roman Amphithatre built in the 2nd century by the Roman Emperor Trajan. Then transfer to Kruja medieval town. This is one of the most visted towns in Albania because its history is closely related with the national hero Skanderbeg. Visit in the castle housing the national Historical museum and the Ethnographic museum to get more info about the tradtions of the area. After that, some free time at the typical bazaar for souvenir shopping. After lunch transfer to Shkodra. Visit the castle, overlooking the surrounding area and get to know its sad legend. Then walk in the historical pedestrian street and get a feeling of the local life.
Dinner and overnight in Shkodra.
After breakfast, pass the border and transfer to Kotor, a small atmospheric old town with lovely sites and tiny alleys. Visit the Square of Arms, the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon and the old area of Kotor. Then free time in Kotor for lunch or individual exploration. In the afternoon travel to Budva, which is a town known for its sandy beaches and beautiful examples of Mediterranean architecture. Visit the Stari Grad (old town), perched on a rock jutting in the bay.
Dinner and overnight in Budva.
In the morning, travel towards Cetinje, former capital of Montenegro. After the arrival to Cetinje, visit of the town and one of numerous museums of Cetinje. Visit the King’s palace and the Monastery of Cetinje. Lunch can be in Podgorica, capital of Montenegro. Then, travel to Kolasin, a mountainous location, 954 m above the sea level, in the north of Montenegro. It is an ideal place for winter and summer breaks. Possibility to take short walks in nature.
Dinner and overnight in Kolasin.
In the morning departure from Kolasin to Topola and Oplenac. According to the legend, Topola, the birthplace of Karadjordjevic Dynasty, a small town in the very heart of Sumadija, arose at the crossroad, a place of gathering and wait on, where a poplar tree sprang up and branched. In time, the town of Topola (poplar) got its name after this tree. The town of Topola is situated on the slopes of hill Oplenac. The place that used to be the center of the Serbian state at the beginning of the XIX century, the place where Karadjordje Petrovic built his town and King Peter I Karadjordjevic chose for building his legacy is rich in historic monuments. There you could see the Church of St. George – built as a temple and mausoleum of the Royal family Karadjordjevic, Peter's house built in 1912., the Wine grower's house dated from 1911., King's cellar.....Optional lunch.
Continue trip to Belgrade for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Belgrade: Saborna Church, Patriarchy, Princess Ljubica's Residence, Kosancicev venac, Zeleni venac, Prizrenska street, Terazije Square, hotel Moskva, Parliament, Royal Palace, Museum of Yugoslav History (visit Museum and House of Flowers), photo stop at St. Sava Temple (the largest orthodox temple in the world), Slavija Square, ruined military headquarters, Kneza Milosa Street, the Republic Square, National Theatre, National Museum, Kalemegdan fortress (approx. 45 minutes walk), Knez Mihailova Street. It is also possible to visit Memory spot where was Chinese Embassy bombed. Lunch in local restaurant. Free time for individual activities. Dinner at local restaurant in bohemian quarter of Skadarlija with live music.
Dinner and overnight in Belgrade.