Collette’s new “The Balkans: From Coastal Croatia to Legendary Greece” tour will be the operator’s first visit to Albania. The small-group Exploration journey spans four other Western Balkan countries: Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Greece.
“Albania is one of Europe’s fastest-growing travel destinations,” said Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, chief executive officer at Collette.
“Over the past few decades, more travellers have shown increased interest in exploring the region’s breathtaking mountain ranges and scenic coastlines. This tour not only enables them do that, but also offers the opportunity to learn about Albanian folklore, centered around heroism, mountain spirits, and the legendary “Shqiponja,” a powerful eagle symbolizing freedom.”
Collette takes advantage of the smaller maximum group size of 24 travellers with tailored experiences like a home-hosted dinner in Sarajevo, a private boat tour through the unique scenery of Boka Bay, and an overnight stay at a farm in Karanac. The tour’s impact moment comes at the Sarajevo Tunnel of Hope, where travellers meet a Sarajevo Siege survivor. More intimate experiences like this are what makes Explorations special.
Departure dates starting in June 2025 will soon be available for booking.
