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Dubrovnik to Santorini
22 Days | Soak up the diverse cultures and landscapes of the Mediterranean
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Start
Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Santorini, Greece
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Trip Code
ZMSEC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
17 breakfasts, 1 dinner
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Transport
Public bus, Ferry, Private vehicle, Taxi, Metro
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Accommodation
Hotel (17 nights), Guesthouse (2 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hostel (1 night)
From £4,747(22 days)
Trip Informations
Wind your way down through some of Mediterranean Europe’s most charming towns, beaches and islands on this journey from the Adriatic to the Aegean. Start off with a tour of Dubrovnik’s enchanting walled city before heading south along the spectacular Dalmatian coast to Montenegro. Venture off the tourist trail for a taste of old-time Balkans in Albania and Macedonia, take time out in provincial Syros, and then eat, drink and sunbathe your way through the good times on offer in Mykonos and Santorini. A region of breathtaking scenery, legendary history and ever-enticing cuisine, this journey through Eastern Europe serves up a slice of the Mediterranean with a Balkans backdrop.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Take a cruise on stunning Lake Ohrid – which straddles the mountainous border between Macedonia and Albania – and watch shorefront villages stream by.
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Albania's pastel-coloured capital Tirana is on the verge of becoming Europe’s next big thing, so pay it a visit before the rest of the world does.
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Head to a remote village outside Syros for a sunset feast of local specialties, all served up in a small taverna that overlooks the Aegean Sea.
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Spend a half-day exploring the ruins that decorate the island of Delos, a living museum of crumbling palaces, columns and statues.
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Take a hike around the rim of the caldera Santorini is built on, walking through little villages, passing steep cliff faces and taking in breathtaking views.
Is this trip right for you?
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The Balkan Peninsula and the Greek Islands are ruggedly beautiful and mountainous. This makes for a gorgeous backdrop, but it also means plenty of steep steps. You will have to be able to easily lift your luggage and carry it up and down stairs and inclines. Also, stone streets become very slippery when wet. Some people may find this region's topography very demanding.
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The main means of transportation in the Greek Islands is by public ferry. These ferries transport hundreds of people, along with cars and trucks. There are no reserved seats and passengers are free to walk around the ferry while it is in motion. Luggage is stored in a designated area on the car deck and is not accessible while the ferry is moving.
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Each season has it’s benefits and drawbacks. Summer temperatures in the Balkans and the Greek Islands can reach up to 40°C, which can be uncomfortable for those not used to the heat, especially as much of the transport and accommodation we use will not have air conditioning. The weather in cooler months like April can be unpredictable and many businesses will be closed, but the major sights are far less crowded. Please consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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Space is at a premium in Europe and your hotel is no exception. Rooms are often small, but usually the central location makes up for that. For those travelling as a duo, hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together. In some cases, bathroom facilities will be shared rather than ensuite.
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This trip spends limited time in Dubrovnik and Santorini at the start and end of the trip respectively. You may want to consider arriving a few days earlier to make sure you are not missing out on everything that Dubrovnik has to offer. And as Santorini is a beautiful island which warrants some extra time an extension of your stay is highly recommended. Ask your travel agent or Tuuur representative for help booking additional accommodation (subject to availability).
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On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are likely to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
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We have had reports of travellers being pickpocketed on public transport in Athens. Please be careful with your valuables while travelling on the metro or the bus.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Dubrovnik
- DAY 2Kotor
- DAY 3Tirana
- DAY 4Kruja / Tirana
- DAY 5Berat
- DAY 6Lake Ohrid
- DAY 7Lake Ohrid
- DAY 8Skopje
- DAY 9Matka Canyon / Skopje
- DAY 10Pelister National Park / Bitola
- DAY 11Kastoria
- DAY 12Litochoro
- DAY 13Mt Olympus National Park / Litochoro
- DAY 14Athens
- DAY 15Athens
- DAY 16Syros
- DAY 17Syros
- DAY 18Mykonos
- DAY 19Delos / Mykonos
- DAY 20Santorini
- DAY 21Santorini
- DAY 22Santorini
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
17 breakfasts, 1 dinner
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Public bus, Ferry, Private vehicle, Taxi, Metro
bed Accommodation
Hotel (17 nights), Guesthouse (2 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hostel (1 night)
festival Activities
circleShkoder - Rozafa Castle
circleKruja - Day Trip
circleKruja - Skanderbeg Museum
circleKruja - Fortress Visit
circleBerat - Walking tour with a local guide
circleBerat - Castle Visit
circleOhrid - Lake Ohrid Boat Cruise
circleSkopje - Matka Canyon visit and Boat Ride
circlePelister National Park - Hike in Pelister National Park
circleMt Olympus National Park - Orlias Waterfall Hike
circleSyros - Loukoumia Workshop Visit
circleSyros - Ano Syros Walk
circleSyros - Sunset Dinner
circleDelos - Day Trip to the Island of Delos
circleDelos - Archaeological Site
circleSantorini - Caldera Rim Hike to Oia
museum Add on activities
circleDubrovnik - Church of St. Blaise - Free
circleDubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd - Free
circleDubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car - EUR27
circleDubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
circleDubrovnik - War Photography Museum - EUR10
circleDubrovnik - Rector's Palace - EUR13
circleDubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip - EUR27
circleDubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
circleDubrovnik - Franciscan Monastery - EUR4
circleKotor - Cruise on Kotor Fjord - EUR40
circleKotor - Fortress - EUR3
circleKotor - St. Tryphon’s Cathedral - EUR4
circleKotor - Maritime Museum - EUR5
circleTirana - Sky Tower - ALL400
circleTirana - National Art Gallery - ALL200
circleTirana - National History Museum - ALL700
circleTirana - Bunk'Art Gallery - ALL500
circleTirana - Dajti Mountain Cable Car - ALL1000
circleOhrid - Robev Family House National Museum - MKD150
circleOhrid - St Jovan Church - MKD150
circleOhrid: Old bazaar street - Free
circleSkopje - Museum of the City of Skopje - Free
circleSkopje - Kale Fortress - Free
circleSkopje - Mount Vodno Cable Car to Millennium Cross - MKD100
circleSkopje - Daut Pasha Hammam - MKD60
circleBitola Museum - MKD100
circleKastoria - Open Museum - EUR5
circleLitochoro - Agios Dionysios Monastery - Free
circleLitochoro - Plaka Beach - Free
circleAthens - Numismatic Museum - EUR15
circleAthens - National Archaeological Museum - EUR12
circleAthens - Lycabettus Hill - Free
circleAthens - Acropolis Pass for 5 Sites - EUR30
circleAthens - Dora Stratou - EUR20
circleAthens - Day trip to the Saronic Islands - EUR140
circleAthens - Day Trip to Delphi - EUR60
circleAthens - Twilight Athens Urban Adventure - EUR99
circleAthens - Acropolis Museum - EUR15
circleAthens - Half day trip to Cape Sounio - EUR55
circleSyros - Archaeological Sites & Ruins - EUR5
circleSyros - Industrial Museum of Syros - EUR2
circleSyros - Historical tour of Ermoupolis Textile Heritage Museum - EUR20
circleMykonos - Aegean Maritime Museum - EUR4
circleMykonos - House of Lena - EUR2
circleMykonos - Trip to Village of Ano Mera (by public bus) - EUR4
circleMykonos - Paradise Beach (by public bus) - EUR4
circleMykonos - Super Paradise Beach (by public bus) - EUR10
circleMyconos - Cooking Class in Myconian house & farm - EUR150
circleSantorini - Museum of Prehistoric Thira - EUR6
circleSantorini - Volcano & Hot Springs Half Day Trip (by boat) - EUR25
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer to have your own room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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