Montenegro & the Bay of Kotor
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SMALL GROUP Ma xi mum of LAND 28 Travele rs JO URNEY Montenegro & the Bay of Kotor Inspiring Moments > Visit Venetian-era towns along the Bay of Kotor, a beautiful blue bay cradled between plunging emerald mountains. > Delight in Dubrovnik’s magnificent architecture, towering city walls and INCLUDED FEATURES limestone-paved Stradun. Accommodations (with baggage handling) Itinerary > Sip Montenegrin wines and learn about – 6 nights in Tivat, Montenegro, at the Day 1 Depart gateway city Montenegro’s long tradition of viticulture at deluxe Regent Porto Montenegro. Day 2 Arrive in Dubrovnik and one of Eastern Europe’s finest vineyards. – 1 night in Dubrovnik, Croatia, at the transfer to hotel in Tivat > Discover the serene ambience of two deluxe Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik. Day 3 Cetinje enchanting Orthodox monasteries. > Revel in the remarkable ecosystem and Transfers (with baggage handling) Day 4 Perast | Kotor – Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Day 5 Lake Skadar | Tuzi unspoiled natural beauty of Lake Skadar. Land Program. Day 6 Tivat | Kotor > Step inside a restored Yugoslav submarine at the Maritime Heritage Museum. Extensive Meal Program Day 7 Budva > Uncover the proud history of – 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners, Day 8 Dubrovnik Cetinje, Montenegro’s cultural center. including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; Day 9 Transfer to Dubrovnik airport tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine and depart for gateway city > Experience two UNESCO World with dinner. Heritage sites. Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. Your One-of-a-Kind Journey Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. – Discovery excursions highlight the local Activity Level: We have rated all of our excursions with Our Lady of the Rocks culture, heritage and history. activity levels to help you assess this program’s physical – Expert-led Enrichment programs expectations. Please call or visit our website for full details. enhance your insight into the region. – AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful impact in the communities we visit. – AHI Connects: Local immersion. – Free time to pursue your own interests. – Welcome and Farewell Receptions. Alumni C amp us Abroad® – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos. 800-323-7373 wmalumni.com/travel MONTENEGRO & THE BAY OF KOTOR Discovery Enrichment AHI Sustainability Promise AHI Connects: Montenegrin > History of Montenegro We strive to make a positive, purposeful Winery. Plantaže is one of Eastern Europe’s impact in the communities we visit, > biggest producers of wine and grape brandy. Yugoslavia and Montenegro whenever possible. Tour the company’s Šipčanik wine cellar, > Independent Montenegro Environmental Impact | Thoughtful located in a former underground Yugoslav- choices to minimize our environmental era aircraft hanger. Learn about the region’s footprint: eco-friendly transportation, unique microclimates and grape varietals, guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less and enjoy a tasting of Montenegrin wines. UNESCO World Heritage plastic waste. Cetinje - The Old Royal Capital. Cetinje 1. Old City of Dubrovnik Social Impact | Ongoing initiatives to was Montenegro’s capital between 1878 and support local businesses that employ and 2. Natural and Culturo-Historical Region 1946 and boasts the country’s greatest benefit people in the community. Curating museums. Take a guided tour of the National of Kotor meaningful experiences by staying in Museum of Montenegro, housed throughout intimately sized locales instead of cities five historic buildings. Following lunch, savor affected by overtourism. stunning panoramas during a scenic drive. Economic Impact | Community-based Bay of Kotor. Revel in the jaw-dropping tourism using expert local guides and cliffs and emerald waters of the Bay of Kotor. lecturers, plus program scheduling during Cruise aboard a private boat to Our Lady of quieter, “shoulder seasons.” the Rocks, a man-made island founded over 500 years ago. Learn about the island’s legend and tour its baroque-style church. Continue to medieval Perast, a charming AHI Travel Expertise lakefront town with 16 churches and nine Passenger Service Representative | defensive towers. Cruise to Kotor and Helps with everything from arranging flights explore the Venetian-style old town, where to fulfilling special requests. cobbled lanes give way to lively squares, Travel Director | Manages all details restaurants and a stone clock tower. Lake Skadar to ensure a memorable trip. Lake Skadar. Travel through a picturesque Travel information | Prepares you fully mountain landscape to Lake Skadar, the for your journey. largest freshwater lake in the Balkans. Perched on the Montenegrin and Albanian Expert local guides and lecturers | border, the lake is a pristine wonderland Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and peppered with sleepy villages. During a share their passion for their country. cruise, learn about the lake’s ecosystem and endemic species, including otters, dragon - flies and over 270 species of birds. Let us arrange your flights! Maritime Heritage Museum. Dedicated AHI FlexAir | Our personalized to the former Naval Yugoslav base “Arsenal,” air program features transfers, assistance this museum features two Yugoslav sub - Tivat and flexibility. marines and nearly 300 relics. Learn about Montenegro’s naval history and step inside a submarine to experience the tight quarters. Kotor at Night. Kotor’s romantic allure is DATES & PRICES truly revealed after sunset when streetlights cast a soft glow on the cobblestone lanes. October 3-11, 2021 Take a walk and enjoy the tranquil ambience. Budva. Visit two resplendent monasteries, From Price $3,545 cultural treasures with beautiful frescos and valuable relics. Continue to Budva for a Special Savings $250 guided tour. Budva is enclosed within Budva medieval walls and features many historic monuments and pretty churches. Special Price $3,295 Dubrovnik. Discover the highlights of Accommodations VAT is an additional $295 per person. Dubrovnik during a walking tour. Admire the Regent Porto Montenegro All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on Franciscan Monastery’s Romanesque double occupancy and do not include air transportation Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik cloister, and visit Europe’s oldest working costs (unless otherwise stated). pharmacy. Explore medieval Sponza Palace, Single accommodations are an additional $795 (limited availability). which houses priceless ancient manuscripts, The information in this flier is correct and visit the impressive baroque cathedral. at the time of printing. Please visit our website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2021 - 1.