From $2,849
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
From cultural Zagreb to ancient Athens and historic walled Balkan towns to the dance floors of exclusive nightclubs, this 15-day adventure promises a Europe you didn’t know was there. You’ll hit the Adriatic’s famous sites and hidden gems in the company of other young travellers while indulging in hiking, exploring Montenegro and Albania, and embracing beach and social life in Corfu. This is a European trip like no other — strap on your sandals and discover it the right way.
Highlights
- Relax on Corfu’s beaches
- Make new friends over drinks along the Adriatic
- Explore charming old villages
- Discover the rich and varied culture of the Balkans
- Marvel at stunning views at the Bay of Kotor
Trip Details
Product Code: 2167
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Train, bus, private van, ferry, walking, internal flight.
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: ECZA
Starts: Zagreb, Croatia
Finishes: Athens, Greece
Duration: 15 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Big Night Out Moment: Split Your Big Night Out Moment: Athens
- Orientation walk in Zagreb, Tirana, and Corfu
- Entrance to Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Day trip to Hvar
- Guided tour of Diocletian's Palace (Split)
- Evening orientation walk in Split
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels/hostels (14 nts, some multi-share with 2 to 8 people).
- No meals included
Transport
- Train, bus, private van, ferry, walking, internal flight.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) $2,849 ($190 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Zagreb
Welcome to Croatia's capital – where river meets mountain and old meets new. Arrive at any time and for your first night out, head to one of Zagreb's many trendy bars or beer halls with your CEO and group for drinks and a good time.
Day 2: Zagreb/Plitvice Lakes National Park
Explore Zagreb on an orientation walk before transferring to Plitvice for the night.
Day 3: Plitvice Lakes National Park/Split
Explore the terraced lakes, waterfalls, and hiking trails of Plitvice Lakes National Park, then travel to Split for an orientation walk upon arrival. Tonight, enjoy a Big Night Out with the group!
Day 4: Split
Enjoy a guided walk of Diocletian's Palace. The rest of the day is free, opt to visit the famous Zlatni Rat beach on Bol, head to Trogir or the ancient ruined city of Solin, or experience the nightlife once the sun goes down.
Day 5: Hvar/Split
Take a morning ferry to Hvar. Upon arrival, opt to enjoy the beach, visit the Hvar Fortress, or enjoy an island-hopping boat cruise that stops at secluded coves around the Pakleni Islands. Return to Split in the evening.
Day 6: Split/Dubrovnik
Travel to Dubrovnik. Enjoy an optional night on the town with the group.
For great atmosphere with good music, check out the East/West Beach Club. It's one of the best nighttime party spots and attracts a good crowd during the day as well.
Day 7: Dubrovnik
Enjoy a free day for exploration.
Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of your adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner.
Day 8: Dubrovnik/Kotor
Cross the border into Montenegro and go hiking or visit Lake Skadar.
Day 9: Kotor
Take the day to explore the city of Kotor or the beaches of Herceg Novi. Opt to take a day trip to the beautiful nearby village of Perast.
Day 10: Kotor/Tirana
Check out all that the capital of Albania has to offer on an included orientation walk.
Be sure to check out the lively nightlife here.
Day 11: Tirana/Saranda
Travel through the Albanian countryside to coastal Saranda, stopping along the way to explore towns and local sights. Stop for lunch in the historic centre of Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and opt to visit the Gjirokastër Fortress. Arrive early to Saranda with plenty of time to enjoy the Ionian Sea.
Day 12: Saranda/Corfu
Take a late afternoon ferry across the border to the island of Corfu. Enjoy an orientation walk in the old town of Kerkyra, then enjoy free time to hit the beach and the clubs in the evening.
Day 13: Corfu
Free time to hit the beach and the clubs. Opt to explore the island by horseback, visit some of the older churches and historic buildings found on the island, or relax on one of its many beautiful beaches.
Day 14: Corfu/Athens
Hop on a morning flight to Athens, then take a free afternoon to explore Greece's capital city. Tonight, enjoy a Big Night Out with the group!
Spend the day in one of the most renowned ancient capitals of the world. Wander around the open-air museum that is the historic centre. Sample mouthwatering greek food such as Saganaki (fried cheese), or Spanakopita (spinach pie). Opt to visit the Acropolis site, the new Acropolis Museum, the Roman agora and the National Archaeological Museum.
Day 15: Athens
Depart at any time.
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
James L - Traveled, September 2023
Ability to meet new people and have everything planned for you makes travelling more enjoyable
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
Baylee P - Traveled, September 2023
Locations were beautiful and exciting, places I definitely wouldn't have thought of visiting. Overall a good experience meeting lots of amazing people.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
Madeline S - Traveled, September 2023
My guide was AMAZING! He went above and beyond to make sure everyone in the group had a great time and was well taken care of. If every G Adventures tour could be run by Ori I would give a 10!!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/08/2023
Hannah E - Traveled, September 2023
Liked the small group travel
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/08/2023
Vinh V - Traveled, July 2023
Compared to competitors, the smaller group makes a big difference in providing a social experience. Great way to meeti friends especially as a solo traveller, and takes a lot of the admin away.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/17/2023
Emile S - Traveled, August 2023
Meeting a group of young people like on a solo backpacking trip while everything being irganised is very unique. Also the group sizes are a good size and not too big
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/10/2023
Alicia D - Traveled, July 2023
The company was really good and organised.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/10/2023
Maya Hyun Jee ƒ - Traveled, August 2023
It is nice to travel with a group of people but the hostels were not confortable
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/03/2023
Megan L - Traveled, August 2023
The age range is too wide. Should be 18-29 and then 30-45
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/03/2023
Brianna A - Traveled, August 2023
The first week of the trip there was a lot of stuff to do, but the second week, there wasn't as much activities or fun things to book
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/03/2023
Laura I - Traveled, July 2023
This was my fifth tour with G Adventures and every other time I would've given a 10 after my trip, and some people I have recommended the company to have actually booked trips and had an amazing time. But after this last trip I'm unsure whether I would book with G Adventures again with such certainty for two reasons - the CEO and the accommodation overall. Our CEO Norea was not good (she was rude, unapproachable, condescending and generally unhelpful most of the time), and the accommodation at many places wasn't either and I felt like I was ripped off with this tour as it certainly wasn't cheap but the accommodation was far worse that a similar tour I've done in Europe and also worse than in Cambodia which is obviously a poor country.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/03/2023
Michael F - Traveled, August 2023
I enjoyed the trip by and large, and the CEO was phenomenal, but feel there are areas for improvement.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/27/2023
Maria C - Traveled, August 2023
This is the second time I have travelled with G Adventures, I feel there could be huge improvements in the itinerary of this Zagreb to Athens tour, so I don't know that I would recommend this exact trip just yet.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/27/2023
Danielle P - Traveled, August 2023
I think there are pros and cons to travelling in a group like I did. I love the fact that you can travel solo but with a group, however my experience would be I wouldn't want to travel again with a group of 18-39 year olds as it was heavily focused on drinking and partying.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2023
Daniel M - Traveled, August 2023
A great insightful tour that while fast paced gives you the opportunity to learn, discover and appreciate 5 new countries in Europe.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2023
David R - Traveled, July 2023
The guides and groups are excellent. There is always something for everything in the itineraries.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2023
Todd H - Traveled, July 2023
Great guides, good mix of booked activities and free time. Sustainable travel and focus on local/traditional dining experiences over more commercial experiences.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/20/2023
Samantha S - Traveled, July 2023
I joined this trip as a solo traveller and met so many great people who I was able to enjoy the trip with. I wanted to see new places and this tour allowed me to do this without worrying about how I was getting from one place to another. Therefore, I would highly recommend it to solo travellers who want to explore the world.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/20/2023
Elizabeth R - Traveled, June 2023
This has been my go to travel company since I heard about G Adventures back in 2016
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/20/2023
Christina F - Traveled, June 2023
The price is too high for what is included. There was not enough information before the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/13/2023
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