Albania & Montenegro - 2 Days Private Tour from Dubrovnik by Vidokrug

Reveal the heart of Balkans region with this exciting adventure which will take you through Albania and Montenegro. If you think you have seen everything Europe has to offer, think again, because this destination situated on the western coast of Balkan peninsula is the last secret waiting for you to discover it. This intriguing 2 days trip from Dubrovnik will give you an opportunity to see the best of Montenegro, like fortified towns of Budva, Kotor and St. Stefan, and to learn about unknown country of Albania. In the medieval town of Kruja, we will visit the castle situated on prominent strategic point. We will visit Albanian capital city Tirana, city of Shkodra where we will spend a night at a hotel. On the way back along the Montenegrin coastline, short visits to Budva and Kotor are planned. 

Itinerary

Day 1: Dubrovnik to Tirana and Shkoder

Stop At: Dubrovnik Tours & Transfers by Vidokrug, Dubrovnik Croatia
Hotel pick up provided
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kruja Castle, Near Tirana, Kruje 1501 Albania
Leaving from Dubrovnik after your driver picks you up at you hotel, we will drive through the northern Montenegro and northern Albania - Shkoder, to our first sightseeing point - Krujë. A small town full of wooden houses, stone fortresses and an interesting mosque, Krujë is a symbol of the rich and diverse Albanian culture. We will visit Albanian national museum in the castle of Krujë, which held a strategic military position for Albanian resistance against the Turks in the fifteenth century. After a visit of the old town, we will enjoy an exclusive lunch in a traditional Albanian restaurant.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Tirana East Gate, Rruga e elbasanit, km 5 Rruga e Elbasanit, Tirana 1001 Albania
Upon arrival in center, you will take a walk through central square near National museum.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Shkoder Historical Museum, Shkoder Albania
The next destination is Schkodra, but along the route we will stop to see some of the 20th century bunkers that were designed by the Communist dictator Enver Hoxha to fit only one soldier at a time. Located on the large lake of the same name, and forming a border with Montenegro, Schkodra is one of the oldest and most important cities in Albanian history, as well as a main commercial city in the modern economy. Here you will witness a true blend of Eastern and Western culture and architecture from every period of Albanian history. Your guide will take you to enjoy the most beautiful panorama view of the city from Castle Rozafa, on the nearby mountainside. Overnight is planned at a hotel in Shkodra.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in 4* hotel with breakfast in Shkoder or Tirana

Day 2: Costal Montenegro

Stop At: 2, Sveti Stefan, Montenegro
Short stop above Old town
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Budva City Walls, Old Town, Budva, Budva Municipality 85310 Montenegro
2h visit including sightseeing and lunch time
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kotor Old City, Stari grad, Kotor, Kotor Municipality 85330 Montenegro
1h 30min visit including sightseeing and some free time
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.