TIRANA, ALBANIA

SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

ISTRIA, CROATIA

ATHENS, GREECE Begin an d En d

PRISTINA, KOSOVO

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA

A N C I E N T E M P I R E SO F T H E B A L K A N S

A P R I V A T E J E T E X P E D I T I O N

17 MAY – 2 JUNE, 2019

WINNER

BELGRADE, SERBIA

ATHENS / DAY 1Meet fellow travelers and your expedition staff at a welcome dinner. Hotel Grand Bretagne

PRISTINA, KOSOVO / DAYS 2 – 3In Kosovo’s cosmopolitan capital, admire the Byzantine architecture of Gracanica Monastery, before walking the cobblestone streets of the Old Town. Choose to visit Decani Monastery and the Patriarchate of Pec, UNESCO World Heritage sites set in pristine Rugova Valley, or explore the historic city of Prizren and the rolling vineyards of Rahovec. Swiss Diamond Hotel

BELGRADE, SERBIA / DAYS 4 – 5Take in panoramic views of the Serbian capital from where the city’s famed fortress rises above the conflux of the Sava and Danube Rivers. Board Marshal Tito’s historical train and glide through Serbian countryside to Novi Sad, once known as the “Athens of Serbia” for its rich artisan culture and diverse architecture. Square Nine Hotel

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA / DAYS 6 – 7Couched between the Alps and the Adriatic, Ljubljana is a vibrant city centered at the crossroads of several cultures. Admire art nouveau architecture, the Central Market and Ljubljana Castle. Spend a day soaking in the serenity of Lake Bled. Take a boat to the tear-shaped isle in the middle, home to St. Mary’s bell tower, and explore medieval Bled Castle. Intercontinental Hotel

A N C I E N T E M P I R E SO F T H E B A L K A N SA P R I V A T E J E T E X P E D I T I O N

Discover Byzantine treasures, UNESCO World Heritage sites and ancient cities, along with hilltop villages, alpine lakes and picturesque coastal towns.

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ISTRIA, CROATIA / DAYS 8 – 10Slow down to sample the local cuisine of inland Istria as you hunt for truffles in Livade and taste the wines of Momjan. Discover the picturesque towns of the Adriatic Coast before going on safari in Brijuni Islands National Park, where Marshal Tito built his private residence. Meneghetti Wine Hotel

SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA / DAYS 11 – 13 Observe the mélange of cultures and religions that meet in Sarajevo as you stroll through Bascarsija, a historic bazaar. Visit the Sarajevo War Tunnel Museum, which commemorates the siege of the city during the recent war. On a day trip to the Herzegovina region, explore Mostar, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its Ottoman-style bridge. Hotel Europe

TIRANA, ALBANIA / DAYS 14 – 15Delve into the history and culture of what was once one of the most secluded nations in the world. Tour the capital of Tirana with a visit to the National Gallery, then spend a day in Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage site crowned by an ancient citadel. Visit Kings Mosque and Helveti Tekke, two medieval monuments that stand testament to Albania’s interfaith tolerance. The Plaza Tirana

ATHENS / DAYS 16 – 17Fly to Athens and relax overnight before catching your independent flight home. Hotel Grand Bretagne

17 MAY – 2 JUNE, 2019 / 17 DAYS / 50 GUESTS£55,000 per person, double occupancy; £5,500 single supplement