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balkans coast explorer

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Balkans Coast Explorer

9-Day Balkans Tour of Albania, Budva and Dubrovnik

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Aerial view of Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej) in Tirana, Albania
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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

9 days, 3 countries and 9 cities

8 nights accommodation

Meals

8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners

Activity Level

Balanced

Itinerary

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Best of the Balkans: Tirana to Dubrovnik

Discover the treasures of the Balkan Riviera on this unforgettable journey through Albania, Montenegro and Croatia. From Tirana to Dubrovnik, explore ancient towns, dramatic coastlines and cultural gems. Wander through Ottoman-era fortresses, cruise the Bay of Kotor and see the historic walls of Dubrovnik, soaking in the region’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes.

Trip map

Balkans Coast Explorer Guided Tour Map 2026

Day By Day Itinerary

9-day itinerary from Tirana to Dubrovnik visiting 3 Countries and 9 Cities.

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About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Explore Tirana, Albanian Riviera, Kotor and Dubrovnik

Visit the Bunk'Art 2 Museum in Tirana, Porto Palermo Castle and Our Lady of the Rocks in Perast

View Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Budva's old town, the Rector's Palace and city walls in Dubrovnik 

What's included?

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Optional Experiences and free time

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized

Frequently asked questions

A departure is shown as 'Definite Departure' once it has reached a minimum number of guests. That particular departure will definitely run, barring any extraordinary circumstances.

We update these regularly, and you can book any departure. While it is highly unlikely a departure doesn't meet the minimum number of guests, you will be offered the best alternative dates or a full refund of any payment made if this is the case.

If there are ever any changes to your departure, we will contact you.

You can add extra hotel nights directly through Trafalgar, so that everything is taken care of, leaving you to relax and enjoy your tour.

If you're booking online, once you've selected your travel dates and room type, you'll be offered an option to add extra hotel nights.

Alternatively, you call us to book and one of our travel experts can advise on your options.

On most of our departures, you can secure your trip today with a low deposit from just $200.

Each Trafalgar tour has a carefully-selected range of included experiences to help immerse yourself in a destination. But did you know that every tour also has a Be My Guest and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience?

Be My Guest Experiences are the original local travel experience, letting you step into the lives of hosts who will share stories about their families and communities.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences are conscious travel experiences that give back to the local communities, which support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Our tours also include a selection of Optional Experiences which are available for an additional cost, allowing you to make your trip your own.

A guided tour is the perfect way to solo travel. You'll meet like-minded people travelling with Trafalgar, and you'll relax knowing you can travel with ease, forming genuine connections as you go.

To find out more solo room types and pricing select your preferred departure date and continue to the next page.

Once you've selected your preferred departure date, on the next step add the number of guests to review the available room options and find the one that suits you best.

It's great to have you back on board - the loyalty of our guests means everything to us.

To access your Global Tour Rewards discount, please confirm the name and date of your past trip once you've added your passenger details. The discount will be applied before you book.

Live, unedited & independent traveller reviews

Balkans Coast Explorer trip reviews

Balkans Coast Explorer trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.7/

5

13 reviews

independently verified reviews

92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

Trusted Customer

4/5

Reviewed on 07/10/2026 07:40:49

The hotel in Vlore was sub standard even when we were moved to another room which was slightly

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Mousumi Paul

5/5

Reviewed on 05/22/2026 07:18:08

Excellent experience absolutely wonderful tour director . Very well organised as well.

"A Tour in Paradise"

Maria Elena Duran

5/5

Reviewed on 05/19/2026 12:24:52

The two *Personal information removed by Feefo* (Travel Director *Personal information removed by

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 04/30/2026 13:39:09

Beautiful scenery nice progression from under developed country to developing country to developed

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"Pretty good"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 04/30/2026 05:40:02

Very appreciative for the services provided. Didn't have to do much planning or thinking at all. Was

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"Balkans tour to remember"

Shelley Simmons

5/5

Reviewed on 04/28/2026 11:33:26

These tours allow you the luxury of having everything planned and included-but still have free time

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"Great experience"

Linda Satchwell

5/5

Reviewed on 04/28/2026 08:12:19

Great driver and tour director, made the tour relaxed and fun. Great variety of sites/ countries.

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"Unexpected beauty and amazing trip"

Julie Garzolini

5/5

Reviewed on 04/23/2026 07:08:50

Excellent service and attention to detail. Everything is taken care of from booking the trip,

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"Amazing First Time with Trafalger Tours"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 04/22/2026 08:21:10

*personal info removed by Feefo* was very resourceful and knowledgeable. He and the bus driver

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"Miscommunications"

Trusted Customer

4/5

Reviewed on 04/21/2026 09:21:35

The Trafalgar service had always been good, except for a few miscommunication issues. First, it was

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You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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Feel good (and do good) travel

It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

Beautiful scene of Farmers Walking On Rice Fields Terraces at dawn

Sustainable development

Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Unique to TTC

Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

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