From $2,849
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Just a heads up, this 14-day adventure along the Dalmatian Coast will literally change your life. Staying in epic hostels along the way, travel from Rome to Corfu and soak up all the eye-popping views, sunshine and good times this spectacular stretch of coast has to offer. You’ll wander medieval cities, cruise across the Adriatic Sea to historic island towns, and sip and sample the tastiest of local flavours. You’ll watch the sunrise from an ancient fortress, take a dip in Southern Europe’s largest lake, and go on the most scenic road trip ever. Sound like life changes you want to make? Yeah, us too.
Highlights
- Wander through historic neighbourhoods in Rome admiring street art
- Take a boat to the island of Korčula along the Dalmatian Coast
- Walk along the wall from Ston to Mali en route to Dubrovnik
- Enjoy a scenic drive along Kotor Bay with a stoop in Perast
- Walk to Kotor fortress at sunrise
- See Skadar Lake.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2273
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle, train, boat, and walking.
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: EIRCHW
Starts: Rome, Italy
Finishes: Corfu, Greece
Duration: 14 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Stroll around historic neighbourhoods in Rome admiring street art
- Take a boat to the island of Korčula
- Walk along the wall from Ston to Mali en route to Dubrovnik
- Enjoy a scenic drive along Kotor Bay
- Walk to Kotor fortress at sunrise
- See Skadar Lake
- Enjoy free time in major cities along the way
- All transportation between destinations
Accommodation
- Hostels (10 nts), hotels (2nts), overnight ferry (1 nt).
- 12 breakfasts
Transport
- Private vehicle, train, boat, and walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) $2,849 ($204 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Rome
Arrive at any time, find a comfy spot in the hostel to relax or go out to explore before meeting fellow Roamies in the evening. End the day with a CEO led night walk and enjoy some gelato.
We recommend booking pre-tour accommodation to fully explore this magnificent city. Please speak to a G Adventures representative about booking accommodations in Rome before Day 1 of this itinerary.
Please note that if Vatican City is on your must-see list, we highly recommend purchasing your tickets online several weeks prior to your trip. Advance tickets can be reserved online at https://tickets.museivaticani.va/home. Same-day entrance to St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums (including the Sistine Chapel) cannot be guaranteed without advance tickets.
We also recommend pre-booking your ticket to the Colosseum to guarantee entrance and avoid long queues:
https://ticketing.colosseo.it/en
Day 2: Rome to Split
It's all about those good vibes and finding that connection today. Say, “Arrivederci Rome”, as you cruise towards the Adriatic Coast. Once we arrive in Ancona you'll board an overnight ferry to Split, Croatia. Sleeping cabins are included and we bet you'll have some stories to tell afterwards. We can't wait to hear them!
Day 3: Split
Wipe the sleep from those eyes with a quick breakfast onboard the ferry. Then, on your mark, get set, GO explore the second largest city in Croatia! Modern life and ancient history collide here ensuring there's plenty of experiences to keep you preoccupied. The only challenge? Seeing as much as you can without rushing it. We'll let you in on a secret. For the best views of the city consider climbing the bell tower of St. Domnius Cathedral, then head out on a sightseeing guided tour to explore Old Town and Diocletian's Palace. But after all this we wanted to do you a favour, so we'll give you back your evening to do as you will. Think drinks in the hostel with new friends, or heading out on the town for a night of laughter and dancing. Doesn't sound like you could go wrong.
Day 4: Split
Take two at exploring Split? Yes, please! Stroll along the Riva Promenade with its palm trees, colourful buildings and striking views of the Adriatic Sea; a great place to get those steps in. Looking for a hike? Consider climbing Marjan Hill where a series of trails crisscross their way to the top. Or... hear us out. You could venture a bit farther to Klis Fortress for panoramic views of the Dalmatian Coast and the “Game of Thrones” filming location for Meereen, just make sure there are no dragons flying about.
Day 5: Split/Korčula
Wow, your friends and family back home will be totally jealous of you today. Set those devices to island time and hop on a Hydrofoil sailing trip to Korčula. Yes, we said Hydrofoil. Feel inspired by the views of the rugged coastline, feel the wind whip through your hair, and be in the moment.
Once you arrive, your CEO will come in clutch with another highlight walk of the area. Meet up and see some cool places like the Old Town walls, the birthplace of Marco Polo, and St. Mark's Cathedral. Discover the local beer scene in the evening or get classy and sip some wine while eating seafood in one of the many delicious restaurants on the island.
Day 6: Korčula/Dubrovnik
Did someone say Peljesac Peninsula? No? Well anyway, you'll be seeing this gem on your way from Korčula to Dubrovnik. Wave your goodbyes as your fleet of small boats pulls away from shore and head to a place renowned for the best red wine in Croatia. Wander the wall of Ston, from Ston to Mali. Then live your best life with your travel buds and choose to taste this renowned vino and order a dozen of the best oysters in Europe at a local restaurant.
Finish up in Dubrovnik on a group walk through the Old Town. Play eye spy and see if you can spot Dubrovnik Cathedral, Lovrijenac Fort, and a Franciscan Monastery. Afterwards, revel in the timeless atmosphere of this port city. You might never leave and we wouldn't blame you.
Day 7: Dubrovnik
You have a whole day ahead of you to experience Dubrovnik as you please. Admire one of the most gorgeous coastlines in the world, stroll along the city's walls, hike up to Minčeta Fortress; the highest fort in Dubrovnik only accessible from the city walls. (yes, we know it sounds cool!) Hunt down some Game of Thrones filming locations (there are plenty) and let out your inner Khaleesi! Grab a towel, find a place to swim your heart out, kayak for unique views of the city from the water, and perhaps end your day sipping a beverage and witnessing a gorgeous sunset from a cliff top bar. Sounds like a win in our book.
Day 8: Dubrovnik/Kotor
Pull out those travel journals and cross another country off your bucket-lists today because it's time to leave Croatia behind and give some love and attention to Montenegro. All of the boxes will be checked today, beautiful sites, quaint villages, and your first glimpse of Kotor Bay, a unique fjord of the Adriatic.
You'll check out the historic village of Perast. Think marvellous buildings, postcard-like churches, and a romantic waterfront that seems to feature in every painting of European sailing towns. Rest of the day you get to hang out with your super cool and fun CEO. They will take you on a highlights walk of UNESCO protected Kotor and show you places like the Old City, St. Tryphon Cathedral, and the famous Clock Tower. Don't let the fun end here! Make a plan and keep hanging out and see if your CEO can accompany you to a few hole in the wall places that will make your time here truly unique.
Day 9: Kotor
Amazing views and a magical experience are on the menu for today. It all starts as the sun rises over the land on a morning walk to the San Giovanni Fortress. Grab some fun group photos with your CEO as you stand atop the city and revel in the views.
The rest of the day belongs to you. Explore, bop around, and experience Kotor as you wish. Even if that means laying low at the hostel with a few friends, we won't judge, in fact, the best moments often happen when you least expect them. Cat lovers rejoice! Because Kotor has their very own Cat Museum you can visit. Not feeling an afternoon of felines? That's ok, walk into the impressive interior of St. Nicholas' Church, hop on a boat and visit Our Lady of the Rocks, or book an excursion to Blue Cave for a bucket-list worthy swim spot.
Day 10: Kotor/Tirana
Another day, another dollar. Just kidding, it's free to make awesome memories with your friends and it's guaranteed that you will as you travel along the Montenegrin coastline towards Tirana, Albania. Make a pit stop to St Stefan, part island, part luxury resort. It's a great place to get out, stretch those legs and pretend you have just arrived on your private yacht like most guests do. From there you'll get to visit Dolphin-shaped Lake Skadar on the border of Albania and Montenegro. Explore the area surrounded by steep mountains, island monasteries, and crystal-clear waters by foot.
Finish the day in Tirana with a half day guided walking tour through the streets featuring Skanderbeg Square!
Day 11: Tirana
The day is yours! Take advantage of free time and get to know Tirana. One of Europe's best-kept secrets, this city hardly ever makes travel bucket lists. Tirana boasts a wide range of optional activities that are guaranteed to charm you. Opt to hike through national parks in the area, or maybe explore history museums that unveil Tirana's turbulent past. Check out food markets full of local cuisine and sweets while you admire the local landmarks of this special place.
Day 12: Tirana/Corfu
It's no secret that travelling is exhausting! Build up that energy with breakfast in the hostel then drive along the coastal route to Saranda known fondly as the “Albanian Riviera”. Strap those sea legs on as you catch the ferry from Saranda to the island of Corfu where once you arrive you'll have free time to grab a drink, explore Corfu, and laugh it up with your pals at the hostel.
Day 13: Corfu
Wake up in paradise and know that the choice is yours today and there's nothing holding you back! Take a taxi and explore the UNESCO-listed town, wander by the laundry swaying in the sea breeze and search for a place to grab lunch and a cocktail or two.
Searching for something more exciting and unique? Chill out on an olive oil tasting experience, or learn about bees and honey production in Corfu. Looking for more adventure? Visit an ancient monastery on steep cliffs overlooking the azure waters. Want to just relax? Lay out beachside working on your tan and swimming in the refreshing waters. Turns out you really can't go wrong on this Greek island. Tonight, opt to go out with the group to Corfu Town and hit up some of the best nightlife spots. The transfer to and from the hostel is included if you choose to go.
Day 14: Corfu
Say goodbye to your Roamies and depart at any time, or keep the adventure going by heading south for some good times and epic views in Greece.
Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Isabella P - Traveled, October 2023
Because this type of travel gives you unforgettable moments, you see a lot of great things in a short time and get to know a lot of new people.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/23/2023
Nathan K - Traveled, September 2023
The CEO was knowledgeable and super helpful. Great travelling with like minded people, we had a great age range and everyone got along.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/23/2023
Kevin c - Traveled, September 2023
The reason why I gave it a 9 out of 10 score was I did enjoy this tour itself. This was my first group tour and exceeded my expectations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/09/2023
Sierra K - Traveled, September 2023
I like the guided tour and really like that G Adventures uses local guides however I did not like that the trip had new people join while others left. It felt like there was a bit of segregation between old people and new people hoping the tour and because of the large number of people it is hard to get to know everyone. I also thought some of the hostels were not that nice considering it is with Hostelworld (location and quality). My sister and I were also told we could use a 10% discount and the person we spoke with said they would try to apply the discount after we booked. After we booked we did not hear from anyone about getting our discount applied so I called back in which I was informed we couldn't use the discount. I was upset with that as we were told we could use it and had already booked the trip. Overall, the tour guide was very helpful and knowledgeable and loved that it was a local showing us around however I think Roamies tours themselves need some improvement.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2023
Alexander S - Traveled, September 2023
The primary reason is, that travelling with a group this big (23 people) in hostels ist not for everyone
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2023
Hugh G - Traveled, August 2023
Roamies was a great way to travel an area that I had no knowledge of. I met lots of great people, the itinerary was the perfect balance of seeing lots without rushing through places, the price was perfect for travelling on a budget and the whole experience was really relaxing and easygoing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2023
Dahri K - Traveled, August 2023
Our guide was amazing but the booking process and some of the hostels were not as expected. Firstly, when me and my sister booked we had a discount code from our phone provider and we were told to book it now and we',d get the discount later because there was an issue, but when we called again days later we were told it wasn't valid at all, which I wish we were told from the start. A lot of information wasn't avalible such as which hostels we were staying at, it wasn't clear what time we should try to book our flights to meet everyone until a week before, the information for everything was really hard to find and I was never told about the pdf with the packing list until I called to ask. Also I had assumed the hostel rooms would be with all G Adventures guests but there were a few that had random people in the room and I wish it was stated somewhere easy to find (if at all). The trip itself was great and the guide made it very easy to see everything we wanted to but if I were to book another trip in the future I doubt it would be with G Adventures just because of the booking process and lack of information prior to the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2023
Iain R - Traveled, August 2023
Great guide. I would perhaps change the accommodation in Albania.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/18/2023
Helena F - Traveled, August 2023
Not a high quality of the hostels. Nice to meet other people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/18/2023
Rhiannon P - Traveled, August 2023
It is an amazing way to travel without stress Also make some incredible friends along the way
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/18/2023
Jessica M - Traveled, August 2023
Overall I give the trip 8 out of 10. It was a really great experience that I would recommend, and our guide Justyna in particular made the trip truly unforgettable, but there were individual points that stood out negatively, which is why I can't give full marks. A negative aspect, for example, was that the hostels in Rome, Split, Dubrovnik and Korkula were not close to the center and you sometimes had to walk up to 40 minutes to get to the center. The hostel on Corfu is a half-hour bus ride from the center and you are let out on the mountain and then have to walk another 30 minutes down a very steep path through the forest to get to the hostel. With heavy luggage this is unreasonable. The hostel offers transfer for 3 euros per person, which is not included in the G Adventures price. If a hostel is chosen that is far from civilization and a transfer is offered for a very small price, then I expect this to be included in the travel price, as it is an absolute unreasonable expectation for the group to spend 30 minutes in the dark with luggage to run down a steep mountain. Otherwise I can only complain about the cleanliness of the hostel in Albania, there is definitely room for improvement.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/18/2023
Madalyn M - Traveled, August 2023
Everything was well organized for the group
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/11/2023
Valentin D - Traveled, August 2023
This is my second tour with Roamies, and I think there are better companies out there for tours, although it is still a great option.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/28/2023
Mario H - Traveled, August 2023
- Very different quality of the hostels. Bed bug cases. + A lot of freetime. Nice activities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/28/2023
Eryn B - Traveled, August 2023
I had an amazing time, i loved the flexibility of choosing what I wanted to do, while also having accom and travel all sorted.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/28/2023
Shaye-Louise J - Traveled, July 2023
Overall I enjoyed the trip, but it was rarely down to anything that G/Hostelworld put into place. A few of the hostels were lovely and the hosts too but majority of the time I felt let down by the quality of the hostels, despite their 9*s on Hostelworld it felt like they weren't vetted.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/31/2023
Amanda F - Traveled, July 2023
I would recommend G Adventures. I would not recommend booking a Roamies tour because some accommodations weren't great. I understand that this is a 'discount' tour, but the hostel in Rome did not have AC (during the hottest day of the year), and a lot of the hostels were located far outside of the center of the city where everything was located. I did have a great time, though, and I would totally book a G Adventures tour again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/31/2023
Olivia S - Traveled, July 2023
The trip was mostly well organised and a very good experience but the accommodation was almost always about a half an hour walk from the main city/town. Additionally, the itinerary could be tweaked to allow more time in some places/visit different places
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/31/2023
Mia N - Traveled, June 2023
Made travelling easier
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/03/2023
Charlotte C - Traveled, May 2023
The ease of going on holiday and having everything sorted for you. The friendliness of the tour leaders and taking the solo out of solo travelling
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/19/2023
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