10-Day Mediterranean Tour Packages
Dreaming of ten days in the Mediterranean? You’ll see many countries fast. Perhaps the western Balkans, including Ulcinj, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Mostar, and Durmitor National Park. Or maybe Greece and Italy route, taking in Athens and the Amalfi Coast. The Mediterranean in 10 days means picking your region properly and seeing everything in the moment. Yet, countries are close, ferries and buses connect everything easily, so you can focus on sightseeing.
Insider tips: Recommended 10-day Mediterranean tour itineraries
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MelissaMediterranean travel expert at TourRadar
10 Days in Adriatic Sea, incl. Athens and Dubrovnik
Iconic ports from Athens to Bari await your arrival. Admire Dubrovnik's baroque architecture, Kotor's medieval charm, and ancient Olympia. Luxury ship accommodation, 7 dinners with wine, and expert-guided tours included.
- Days 1-2
Athens
Your journey starts with a transfer from the airport to your city center hotel. Get an early start on day two with an 8:00 AM visit to the Acropolis to avoid crowds and heat. After touring the Acropolis Museum until 1:30 PM, spend your afternoon exploring the charming Plaka neighborhood. Consider booking your hotel in Plaka or Monastiraki for easy walking access to the main attractions.
- Day 3
Piraeus to Kefalonia
Head to Piraeus port by 11:00 AM for a 1:00 PM departure. Skip the expensive taxis and take the X96 bus from central Athens. The 45-minute ride is much more practical. Bring motion sickness medication since the waters between mainland Greece and the islands can get rough.
- Day 4
Kefalonia
Your ship arrives at 9:00 AM on Greece's largest Ionian island. Visit Melissani Cave between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to see sunlight create beautiful reflections on the underground lake. The cave entrance has steep steps, so wear good shoes. Make your way to Fiskardo village by 2:00 PM to explore its pretty harbor before leaving at 4:00 PM.
- Days 5-6
Dubrovnik to Kotor
Arriving in Dubrovnik at noon, plan your city walls walk for early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat and crowds. The next day in Kotor (8:00 AM arrival), climb the fortress early. It's a challenging 1,350 steps but the bay views make it worthwhile. The old town is especially beautiful as evening approaches.
- Day 7
Bari
Take time to explore this Italian port city. The old town, Bari Vecchia, comes alive around 9:30 AM. You might spot local women making orecchiette pasta right on the streets. Visit the Basilica di San Nicola before 11:00 AM to beat the tour groups.
- Days 8-9
Corfu to Katakolon
Morning light is perfect for photos of Corfu Town's Venetian buildings. When in Katakolon, take an early train to ancient Olympia. The 30-minute ride gets you there before the site gets too hot. Spend your afternoon at the port's waterfront restaurants.
- Day 10
Athens Return
Your ship returns at 7:00 AM. Plan for at least 4 hours between docking and your departure flight to account for disembarkation and Athens traffic. Book flights after 11:00 AM to be safe.
10 Day Southern Europe Itinerary, incl. Athens and Rome
Mediterranean journey combining Athens' Acropolis, Delphi's ancient sites, and Rome's archaeological treasures. Optional Pompeii and Positano tour for 150 EUR. Accommodations include Boss Boutique Athens and 4-star Bettoja Diana Rome.
- Days 1-2
Athens, Greece
Your journey begins in Athens with a private transfer from the airport to your city center hotel. Head to the Acropolis before 9 AM on day two. One traveler shares: "The morning light on the Parthenon is magical, and you'll avoid both the heat and tourist rush." Visit the Acropolis Museum in the afternoon when crowds thin out. Book accommodation near Plaka for easy access to restaurants and historic sites.
- Day 3
Athens to Meteora via Delphi
Leave early for a 213km drive to Delphi. Visit the Temple of Apollo in the morning and wear sturdy shoes for the uneven hillside terrain. Drive another 220km to Kalabaka for Meteora. If you get carsick on winding roads pack some motion sickness medication. Stay overnight at Alexiou Hotel.
- Day 4
Meteora to Thessaloniki
Start with Meteora's monasteries. Women need long skirts and sleeves while men should wear long pants. Photos look best in morning light. Drive 228km to Thessaloniki and watch sunset at the White Tower. Spend your evening exploring the lively Ladadika district.
- Day 5
Thessaloniki to Sofia via Rila
Travel to Bulgaria's Rila Monastery (232km) before heading to Sofia. Plan 2-3 hours for the monastery. A recent visitor notes: "The detailed frescoes in Rila are incredible - definitely worth the detour." Drive 117km more to Sofia and check in at Best Western Terminus.
- Day 6
Sofia to Skopje
Tour Sofia's highlights including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in the morning. Drive 244km to Skopje North Macedonia. The Old Bazaar area is perfect for traditional Macedonian dinner.
- Day 7
Skopje to Tirana via Prizren
Visit Matka Canyon in the morning if interested ($25). Drive to historic Prizren Kosovo (105km) and climb to the fortress for city views. Continue 180km to Tirana and check in at Albanopolis Hotel.
- Day 8
Tirana to Rome
Take a morning tour of Tirana before flying to Rome. A private transfer takes you to your hotel. Walk through Trastevere at night when its cobblestone streets come alive.
- Day 9
Rome
Start at the Colosseum early entering through Gladiator's Gate to the Arena Floor. Spend your afternoon at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Book entry times in advance to skip the lines.
- Day 10
Rome & Amalfi Coast
Take an optional day trip ($150) to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. Start early and bring swimwear in summer. The coastal drive offers excellent photo spots. Return to Rome in the evening.
10 Days in the Balkans, incl. Belgrade and Dubrovnik
From Dubrovnik's walls to Split's Diocletian Palace and Kotor's medieval town, history comes alive. Boat rides to Our Lady of the Rocks complement visits to coastal gems like Perast. Upscale hotels including Cornaro Split and Royal Neptun Dubrovnik provide comfort.
- Days 1-2
Belgrade, Serbia
Land in Serbia's capital and spend your first evening getting familiar with the city center. On day two head to Belgrade Fortress where the Sava and Danube rivers meet. Going early helps you avoid the crowds. "The tour was absolutely amazing! I loved exploring Serbia...our guide was incredibly knowledgeable." End your day in the bohemian Skadarlija quarter where you can try authentic Serbian food at local restaurants.
- Day 3
Zagreb, Croatia
The drive to Croatia's capital takes about 4 hours. Spend at least half a day in the historic Upper Town. Visit the Gothic Zagreb Cathedral and make your way to St. Mark's Church with its colorful tiled roof. A practical note: Pack shoes with good grip since the cobblestone streets can be slippery in wet weather.
- Day 4
Plitvice Lakes to Split
Get an early start to avoid crowds at Plitvice Lakes National Park. You'll need about 3 hours to see the connected lakes and waterfalls. "The Plitvice Lakes were absolutely stunning, with waterfalls cascading into crystal-clear pools." The drive to Split takes about 2 hours.
- Day 5
Split
Visit Diocletian's Palace in the morning before it gets too hot and crowded. You can take an afternoon high-speed boat to Hvar Island or climb Marjan Hill for great views of the area. Remember to bring water and sunscreen since the limestone streets reflect a lot of heat.
- Day 6
Split to Dubrovnik
The coastal drive to Dubrovnik takes 3 hours. Walk the city walls first thing in the morning to avoid heat and crowds. Set aside 2 hours for the complete walk. Take the cable car up Mount Srđ before sunset to get the best photos of the "Pearl of the Adriatic."
- Day 7
Montenegro Day Trip
Plan for a full but rewarding day around the Bay of Kotor. Start your morning in Perast. If you get carsick bring medication for the winding roads. Take a boat to Our Lady of the Rocks before tour groups arrive. Spend your afternoon exploring medieval Kotor then head to Trebinje for the night.
- Day 8
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Start at the 16th-century Blagaj Tekke monastery then continue to Mostar. Visit the Old Bridge area before 11am or after 4pm to avoid peak crowds. "From the Old Bridge in Mostar to the stunning Bay of Kotor, it was a trip I'll never forget!"
- Days 9-10
Sarajevo to Belgrade
Visit Sarajevo's Turkish Quarter before shops open and try traditional Bosnian coffee. The 5-hour drive back to Belgrade can be long so consider stopping in Zvornik. Use your last morning for shopping before heading to the airport.
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We had a fantastic time on this tour. Our guide Konstantine was excellent in both effort in making our road trip comfortable and with giving a background and history of every place we visited. He was available at all times if we need. We will definitely recommend Victory Tours to anyone interested in visiting Balkans.
Overall a good value and strong itinerary. Friendly competent guides and local experts- especially in Côrdoba, Granada, and Toledo. Some of the hand-offs between guides during regional transitions were altogether lacking, primarily from Morocco back to Spain. It would have been nice if the Moroccan tour company Mundinmaroc had substituted an excursion to Chafchouen from the first day in Tangier instead of Meknes- which is presently largely inaccessible due to renovations. It was an unpleasant surprise having to tip each performance group at the optional handsomely priced dinner show in Fes. Our tour through Medina left of little freedom of choice on where and with whom to shop. Separately, please considered including gratuities in the fixed price to spare guests from being unexpectedly taxed and distracted or better prepare guests in advance. Many of the hotels and meals were excellent. On our trip, the accomodations in Fes which has a very striking lobby and pools, was unacceptable (we experienced no to limited access to in-room hot water and internet- including a room change. The hotel hasunsecure and spottyl internet and unreliable electricity throughout property. We witnessed multiple altercations between staff and customers. It was problematic that hotel did not accept credit cards for in restaurant and incidental purchases and had no ATM. The in-house "bank desk" offered significantly poor exchange rates. Most of the amenities at this property were limited or all together shuttered. It suffered some grounds maintenance issues- trash, wear, undisposed dead birds, weeds,deteriorating hardscape) the sum experience being unacceptable. The shuttle service from Tangier to Fes was led by a very friendly and knowledgeable local driver who was impressively equally competent in multiple languages. The shuttle van however us under sized for our group especially for the long drive. The route took us through some very scenic seaside vistas which would have made for a nice lunch had we known not to eat on the ferry over. A brief stop for photos amongst the sunflower fields would have made for a memorable experience. It also went through some very rough intensely trafficked, areas. We had the misfortune of serious mechanical problems on our return ferry back to Terrifa from Tangier resulting in violent turbulence causing many if not most passengers to suffer significant motion sickness. While this was clearly not in our guide's purview she made no effort to check on tour participants, offer resources to ailing guests, neither leading us thru barkation nor from debarkation through customs to our receiving guide. Fortunately our previous outgoing guide had done such a great job we were at least familiar with the route back. Beyond Morocco… The excursion in Córdoba was was spectacular, the hotel sub par, the dinner awful with surly dinner attendants. We took a self guided walking tour back to the illuminated Roman Bridge at night which seems could have been a very nice addition to the itinerary. Advance communication with accommodation details, available excursions, suggested sites to explore indepently, and advance notice on having small bills and lots of 5 Dirham coins in Morocco would have been helpful. It also would have been nice if the first guided had contacted us on the first day with an introduction and instructions on how to locate our group amongst the several tour companies departing at the same time and look cation in Lisbon. A running communication from VPT during guide transitions with an introduction, photo, and contact info would have been beneficial. The final drop off was also a little abrupt. We were fortunate to be familiar with the city of Madrid and ended up helping several somewhat stunned guests make their way to their next destination. We did enjoy ourselves, met many wonderful people from across the globe, and got experience some of the worlds greatest cultural and architectural sites all for a very fair price. Thank you.
From Lisbon 10-Day Andalucia & Morocco
- Adriatic Pearls
Dejan was a very professional and knowledgeable driver/ guide. He took special care to make things happen timely and explained in detail every place we visited. We greatly appreciate the seriousness and dedication of Radar Tours. We had a wonderful experience!!!
