Luxury Across the Adriatic: A Balkans Premium Tour
14 Days / 13 Nights
Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro & Albania
Luxury Adriatic Cruises, Private Jets & VIP Experiences
Experience unbound luxury on this seamless two-week journey to four countries on one epic adventure. Private jets and luxury Adriatic cruises allow you to optimize your time as you discover hidden gems through private Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Albania tours. Meanwhile, VIP experiences sprinkled throughout ensure a deeper discovery of these stunning destinations. As one of our most elevated Balkans tour packages, it delivers the best of both land and sea.
Journey at-a-glance
- Day 1 – 3: Slovenia
- Day 4 – 7: Croatia luxury Adriatic cruise
- Day 8 – 10: Montenegro luxury Adriatic cruise
- Day 11 – 14: Albania
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First, arrive in Ljubljana and transfer privately to Zlata Ladjica Boutique Hotel. Relax after your journey before beginning your Balkans premium tour.
The next day, explore Ljubljana with your private local guide. Visit the Town Hall, Križanke Theatre, and the Napoleon Monument. Also walk through the Central Food Market and cross the Triple and Dragon Bridges. Then ride the funicular to Ljubljana Castle for sweeping city views.
Later, enjoy a scenic river cruise along the Ljubljanica. Conclude with a tasting of seven Slovenian wines and a seven-course dinner at Grič Restaurant.
Then you will set out on a day trip to Lake Bled. Walk the lakeshore beneath the Julian Alps and climb to Bled Castle for panoramic views. Then board a traditional Pletna boat to reach the island church.
Finally, end the day in Radovljica for a private chocolate experience. This of course includes tastings at Gorenjka, Slovenia’s first chocolate factory.
Next, transfer by private jet to the coastal town of Split to maximize your time on your Balkans premium tour. Upon arrival, embark on a series of luxury tours of Croatia and the Balkan peninsula.
Explore Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and walk through Peristyle Square and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius. Also stroll the Riva waterfront before visiting Sikuli Winery for a vineyard food and local wine pairing.
Then board your private motor yacht and begin one of the region’s most refined luxury Adriatic cruises. Indeed, your private yacht boasts air conditioning, Wi Fi, and all the modern amenities for a comfortable stay.
After an evening in Split harbor, cruise onward to Hvar Island where you will explore Hvar Town and nearby villages. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ager plain and enjoy a wine tasting at Duboković Winery followed by a traditional lunch. Later, explore the stunning coastline and swim in secluded coves before dining on board your private yacht.
The next day, continue your journey through the Adriatic Sea to Korčula. While here, tour the Old Town with your private tour guide, and see highlights such as St. Mark’s Cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace. Then drive to a countryside ranch for a PEKA dinner prepared slowly beneath an iron dome.
You will eventually sail onward to Dubrovnik with swim stops in the Elaphite Islands. Upon arrival, enjoy a private food-focused walking tour of the city center. Along the way, visit the Cathedral, Rector’s Palace, and Franciscan Monastery as you sample regional specialties.
Fortunately, luxury Adriatic cruises allow you to seamlessly cross borders. You will therefore continue your Balkans premium tour by cruising from Dubrovnik into Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor. Stop in Perast and visit Our Lady of the Rocks, followed by a seafood lunch at a mussel and oyster farm in Boka Bay. Then explore Kotor’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, which boasts a rich history.
The following day, embark on a scenic full-day private tour from the coast to the mountains. Ascend by cable car to Lovćen, and hike within Lovćen National Park. The highlight, however, is a stop in Njeguši for tastings of traditional Montenegrin specialties with a local family. Then visit Cetinje, Montenegro’s historic royal capital.
You will eventually return to your yacht and cruise onward to Budva to explore the medieval Old Town. Then drive to Bar and Ulcinj to see the ancient ruins of the coastal fortresses and Venetian-era landmarks before returning to your private yacht for one final night.
After your weeklong Adriatic yacht charter, you will finally disembark and fly privately to Albania. Upon arrival in Tirana, transfer to Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana and begin your Albania tour. Begin with visits to the House of Leaves and Bunk’Art 1. Also ride the Dajti Cable Car for panoramic views and, in the evening, enjoy a traditional Albanian tasting menu.
Next, your private tours in Albania continue in Krujë. Walk through the Old Bazaar, and visit Krujë Castle and the Ethnographic Museum. Finally, continue to Fishtë for a farm-to-table lunch at Mrizi i Zanave.
Then explore Berat, a UNESCO-listed city known for Ottoman architecture. Walk through the Mangalemi Quarter and cross Gorica Bridge. Also visit Berat Castle and meet local artisans.
For those wishing to extend their journey, we can also incorporate a stay along the Albanian Riviera. Choose a private villa or a refined boutique resort overlooking the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea.
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This Balkans premium tour combines luxury Adriatic cruises with private Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Albania tours. It effortlessly pairs Slovenia's mountains and Croatia's islands with Montenegro’s fjords and Albania’s cultural heritage.
Whether you envision Albanian Riviera villas or private yachting in Croatia, we build every journey from scratch. Moreover, we manage every cross-border transfer, private guide, charter flight, and exclusive reservation. As a result, your experience remains completely seamless from arrival to departure.
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