Balkan Trek

Itinerary

Day 1: Athens – Corfu We depart Athens and head north to Croatia via Corfu. The island boasts not only a bubbling party scene but some great castles and touches of Greek mythology. Old Poseidon, the God of the Sea liked the island and had a child there. We will arrive in the afternoon; enjoy a swim and a relaxed evening in our resort. Day 2: Corfu Your chance to discover the island today, its history, monuments and its food. Kick back and laze the day on the beach, or hire a beach buggy and discover the island at your pace. There are so many little hidden coves and island villages to discover. It's a day to recharge the batteries. Day 3: Corfu – Durres We head over the border into Albania and the port city of Durres. Albania is an up and coming European player and with beaches and history to back up its claims. Our drive today will take us through rural Albania with a chance to get to know the local culture a little better before spending the night on the coast and those unspoilt beaches. The sunsets here are fabulous and the local Albanians are willing to please as tourism is just beginning here. Day 4: Durres – Budva After a morning swim and breakfast we continue our journey north into Montenegro and the town of Budva. Set directly on the med, Budva has some of the best beach culture in the Balkans. You will be amazed at the blue stone churches and the historic old city. The Balkans are unrivalled for beauty and today this will become very apparent. Day 5: Budva – Dubrovnik – Split Our day takes us into Croatia and Dubrovnik. This city is legendary for its well preserved stone walls, great seafood; it's often referred to as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'. We arrive into Dubrovnik around mid morning and will stay until mid afternoon so ample time to walk the walls, have a swim and tuck into some fresh seafood for lunch. The last leg of this amazing journey takes us to Split and the Diocletian palace. Tonight we'll orientate you around the old city and delve into some excellent Dalmatian food and nightlife. Day 6: Split Trek ends after breakfast.