Itinerary
Itinerary
Two months prior to tour departure date we will send each participant a tour package which includes map with route outlined, and itinerary with accommodation details
Total Distance on tour: 3800 km / 2360 miles
Day 1 - Chamonix - Rendezvous at our hotel in Chamonix, France
Tour briefing 19:00hrs.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 2 - Chamonix, France - Northern Italy
We ride through the Mont Blanc Tunnel into Italy and west along the foothills of the Alps to our hotel in a small town overlooking the Adriatic.
Overnight Hotel.
Breakfast included.
Day 3 - Northern Italy / Slovenia / Croatia
We rejoin the autopista and ride east into Slovenia and take the beautiful mountain roads into Croatia.
Our ride continues through the Plitvicka Jezera (Lakes) National Park and finishes at a quaint lake side village.
Overnight Hotel.
Breakfast included.
Day 4 - Dubrovnik (Croatia)
An unforgettable ride along the pine tree lined coast with its numerous islands, white pebble beaches, pristine waters, and small seaside villages to Dubrovnik.
Our hotel overlooks the old town of Dubrovnik - the pearl of the Adriatic - Renaissance architecture and massive walls rising from the sea.
Ample time in the afternoon to explore this incredible walled city - a World UNESCO Heritage Site.
Overnight Hotel.
Breakfast included.
Day 5 - Dubrovnik - Tirane (Croatia - Albania)
We ride south down the wonderful Adriatic Coast to the Budva Riviera in Montenegro. A Coastline studded with idyllic villages, beautiful beaches, hilltop monasteries, fortresses, and stunning mountain, sea vistas, and southern Europe's largest lake - Skadar Lake.
We cross into Albania and ride along the foothills of the Albanian Alps to the Capital Tirane.
In the evening there will be ample time to explore this fascinating city.
Overnight Hotel.
Breakfast included.
Day 6 - Tirane to Central Albania
We ride through one of Albania's most spectacular mountain reserves - an exciting route through woodlands and forests and along the remote high ridges and valleys of the reserve.
We descend to the plains and ride south to one of the oldest and most attractive cities in Albania - It has been inhabited since the Bronze age (4000 years).
We take the opportunity to explore its famous castle (the oldest occupied castle in Albania), the cobbled streets, citadels, medieval churches, and three beautiful mosques of this unique World UNESCO site.
Overnight Hotel.
Breakfast included.
Day 7 - Albanian Riviera
We go west to ride along the Ionian Coast which offers us a rare combination of outstanding mountain scenery, secluded pebble beaches & sea caves, and magnificent seascapes. We ride over the highest mountain pass on the coastal road at 1000 metres before descending to the northern end of the Albanian Riviera (Julius Caesar landed here to do battle with Pompeii in 49 BC).
A string of fabulous beaches and charming villages stretch along to our hotel in one of the loveliest towns in Albania overlooking the northern tip of the island of Corfu.
We overnight in ancient fortified town set in a natural horseshoe bay on the Ionian Sea.
Overnight Hotel.
Breakfast included.
Day 8 - Albanian Riviera - Sightseeing and Ride Options
A day of great options -
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You may elect to rest at our hotel with its private beach
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Take a ride south to visit the ancient archaeological Roman city of Butrint - A tranquil place to enjoy the scent of the Eucalyptus trees as we stroll amongst the ruins (Roman bath house, basilica, theatre, acropolis, etc)
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Take a day trip to the beautiful island of Corfu
Day 9 - Roman City / Gramoz Mountains (Albania)
We ride north into the Gramoz Mountains enroute to Macedonia and visit some very special towns with beautiful Ottoman architecture and Byzantine churches & bazaars - some of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Our day finishes in a small town in the mountains near the Greek border.
Overnight Hotel.
Breakfast included.
Day 10 - Albania into Macedonia - Follow the footsteps of Alexander the Great
Today we ride through the spectacular Gramoz Mountains and visit the highest town in Albania enroute to one of the oldest tectonic lakes in the world and its shores inhabited since prehistoric times (this is a World UNESCO Heritage site).
Overnight Hotel.
Breakfast included.
Day 11 - Macedonia / Albania
A stunning ride as our route follows the natural lines of mountain ridges, valleys, and lakes to form a loop into central Albania.
We overnight in a small village near the River Drin.
Overnight Hotel.
Breakfast included.
Day 12 - Montenegro
Today we leave Albania and ride the serpentine road through the mountains into Montenegro - this will probably be one of the most enjoyable rides of your life.
This is a day of truly unspoilt wilderness, majestic mountains, high passes, ridges, deep canyons & beautiful valleys, alpine lakes, high pastures, and a spectacular variety of forests - spruce, mountain pine, beech, birch, maple, and aspen; on the lower slopes of the valleys you will see oak, ash elm, hazel, juniper, and a wide variety of flowers.
The traditional welcome of the people is heart-warming & enjoyable despite the recent turbulent period. The mountain people are renowned for the longevity due to their healthy lifestyle.
Our ride passes through the Biogradsk Gora National Park (The Lake District) into the Durmitor National Park which is bordered by two deep canyons - the Tara & the Piva. The mountain range has 27 peaks over 2200 metres and 18 glacial lakes. The waters are crystal clear & fed with pure mountain springs. Along the edge of the park there is an abundance of wildlife (chamois, bore, wolves, lynx, and bears). There are also rare protected amphibians of particular scientific interests and 160 different bird species (mountain eagles, vultures, falcons, etc), and 130 different types of butterflies!
Our day finishes with a ride along the Tara canyon (the deepest in Europe) to our mountain village.
Overnight Hotel.
Breakfast included.
Day 13 - Canyons & Kotorska Bay - Kotor (Montenegro)
We leave the National Park and ride west to follow the Piva Canyon south through the Lovcen National Park to the fjord-like bay of Kotorska.
Our descent from the heights of the national park to Kotor is breath taking and offer amazing views across the bay to the mountains of Bosnia and the Adriatic Coast.
We take the afternoon to explore this unique fortified city (World UNESCO Heritage site) - a labryinth of alley ways, quaint streets, squares, and buildings.
This is an ancient city steeped in history and legend throughout the ages.
Overnight Hotel.
Breakfast included.
Day 14 - Kotor - Mostar (Montenegro - Bosnia & Herzegovina)
Another amazing day as we ride from Kotor to Mostar in Bosnia.
Leaving the blue azure bay we ride over the commanding limestone cliffs onto a small plateau. After a relaxing coffee stop we pass through the border into Bosnia.
Our quiet route north passes several vineyards which produce some of the best wines in southern Europe. We enjoy a Turkish coffee in a small friendly 'Turkish' village before following the mighty Neretva River and its fertile valley to Mostar.
Overnight Hotel
Breakfast included.
Day 15 - Mostar (Rest / Sightseeing Day)
Today we take the opportunity to recharge our batteries and explore the old town of Mostar with its cobbled streets and marketplace.
Mostar has some of the most beautiful and significant Islamic structures in the Balkans.
Take a walk across the Stari Most - a 16th-century Ottoman bridge in the city of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina that crosses the river Neretva and connects the two parts of the city. This old bridge offers an unforgettable experience in the evening light as you enjoy a meal/drink in one of the restaurants overlooking this UNESCO World Heritage site.
An excellent museum at the bridge depicts the events of the recent war and the bombardment of the town and its famous bridge.
Overnight Hotel
Breakfast included.
Day 16 - Mostar - Split (Bosnia - Croatia Overnight Ferry)
Our last day in the Balkans takes us northwest to the Adriatic Coast for our overnight ferry to Italy.
A relaxing ride through the countryside with extensive views to the Adriatic Sea.
Overnight Ferry in 2 berth ensuite cabins
Breakfast included.
Day 17 - Arrive Ancona @07:00hrs - Bid our farewells until next time
Wildcat Adventures reserves the right to alter the route based on weather & road conditions, changes in the Mediterranean Ferry crossing, and fitness & skills of the group
