9 Days,
Rome to Dubrovnik
An escape to write home about
Visiting 6 countries: Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia
Treat yourself to the coastal sun and fun vibes throughout Italy and the Balkans. Explore bella Italia, overnight ferry it to Greece, then follow the Balkan coast up through Albania and Croatia – with plenty of eats thrown in. Phew!
Itinerary
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Day 1:
Rome, Italy
Oh Rome, you beautiful thing! Enter one of the oldest cities in the world - history was born and made here. Make like Caesar (the emperor, not the salad) and work up a colossus hunger as you pass by the Pantheon, throw your two cents in the Trevi Fountain, sit on the Spanish Steps and visit ancient history's version of The Hunger Games set at the Colosseum.
Included today:
-Walking tour of Rome
Meals:
-Dinner
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Day 2:
Rome including Vatican City visit
Seriously, how good is Rome? Ah-mazing. Two-cheek kisses = essential. Pizza and espresso hopping x 1000 even more essential. Today, make sure you wave to the Pope with an optional visit to the Vatican City. Later, pick up cues from the Italians and steal away from the city with some Italian flair. Up that style game and shop til you drop on Via Condotti, head to Capitoline Hill for sick views of the Roman Forum and Colosseum or just kick back in Piazza Navona. Very Luxe.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Vatican City tour
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Day 3:
Rome to Corfu, Greece via Overnight Ferry
Jump on the ferry in Italy, wake up in Greece and find some gyros. Play connect-the-dots with the stars or let the swell rock you to sleep. Restaurants, bars, and cosy cabin rooms will keep you comfortable.
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 4:
Corfu
Home to a World Heritage-listed Old Town, a Fortress, a Castle and enough beaches to satisfy the biggest sun-worshipper, Corfu is base camp for the next three days. No time to waste, explore architecture and backstreets which owe much to Corfu's tumultuous history.
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 5:
Corfu
You're in the birthplace of gyros and democracy. Eat. All. The. Food. Had enough of that sun yet? Surely not. Enjoy it while you can and soak up those rays. B-e-a-utiful! This is your day to set foot and really see what this paradise is all about. Uncover some hidden gems then brag about your finds later. #winning.
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 6:
Corfu
Para-para-paradise. Bored yet? No surely not. No chance. Soak it up while you can and remember these incredible few days tucked away in Corfu. More free time to take this day as you wish. You've got one more night to get down with island time. Count shades of blue and pinch yourself. Life doesn't get any better than this.
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 7:
Corfu to Tirana, Albania
What happens when you paint a former communist capital in vivid colours? According to Tirana's artist-turned-mayor-turned TED speaker Edi Rama, people start paying taxes and crime rates plummet. True story. Also: rainbow-coloured buildings. #nofilter
Included today:
-Guided tour of Tirana
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 8:
Tirana to Dubrovnik, Croatia via Budva, Montenegro
Pit stop via Montenegro en route to Dubrovnik. Lots more stunning gets pushed past the window as we head up the gorgeous coast and make for the most famous walled city in Europe (nope, not history. See: Game of Thrones). Enjoy a walking tour with a local guide to get your bearings.
Included today:
-Walking tour with local guide in Dubrovnik
-Visit to Budva
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 9:
Dubrovnik
After breakfast we're outta here. If you have some extra time, why not hang around and explore Dubrovnik? Swap numbers and say goodbye.
Meals:
-Breakfast
