Itinerary
- Day 1
Sofia
- Start point
- Budapeshta Street 92А, 1202 Orlandovtsi, Sofia, Bulgaria (Hotel Budapest, Hotel Reception, 17:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rosslyn Thracia Hotel), Hotel (Rosslyn Thracia Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit the Archaeological Museum housed in a 15th-century mosque displaying Thracian, Roman and medieval artefacts
- Explore the Museum of Socialist Art featuring Soviet-era relics including Lenin statues and propaganda footage
- Visit the ancient ruins of Serdica with streets, a church and Roman bathhouse uncovered during metro construction
- Sample traditional Bulgarian cuisine in the evening
Landmarks Archaeological Museum Museum of Socialist Art Serdica Sofia Airport 
- Day 2
Sofia to Saint Joakim Osogovski Monastery
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at the monastery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Monastery St. Joakim Osogovski (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Sofia visiting Alexander Nevski Cathedral, synagogue, Presidential Palace and Saint Sofia's Church
- Visit to Saint Joakim Osogovski Monastery with viewing of 18th-century frescoes
- Dinner at the monastery
Landmarks Alexander Nevski Cathedral Presidential Palace Saint Sofia's Church Saint Joakim Osogovski Monastery - Day 3
Kratovo - Skopje
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Centar), Hotel (Hotel Centar (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kratovo with local guide viewing Ottoman towers and stone bridges
- Guided walking tour of Skopje including Fortress Kale, Church of Saint Spas and old Turkish bazaar
Optional Activities
- Traditional lunch in Kratovo with traditional bagpipe music
Landmarks Kratovo Fortress Kale Church of Saint Spas Old Turkish Bazaar 
- Day 4
Skopje
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Centar), Hotel (Hotel Centar (or similar))
Included Activities
- Half-day excursion to Matka Gorge to view karst formations and Matka Lake
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Matka Lake to view canyon views and visit caves
- Walk along the gorge to visit an old church by the water
- Visit museums, mosques and galleries in Skopje
- Return visit to the bustling bazaar
Landmarks Matka Gorge Matka Lake - Day 5
Skopje to Lake Ohrid
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Royal View), Hotel (Hotel Royal View (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Saint Jovan Bigorski Monastery
Optional Activities
- Lunch at traditional restaurant Kukja na Miacite near the monastery (www.kukjanamijacite.mk)
- Explore Vevchani village
Landmarks Saint Jovan Bigorski Monastery Mount Jablanica Vevchani Lake Ohrid 
- Day 6
Ohrid
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Royal View), Hotel (Hotel Royal View (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Ohrid including Tsar Samuel's Fortress, Saint Sophia's Church and Roman amphitheatre
- Visit to Saint Clement's Church and Plaosnik archaeological site
- Visit to Church of Saint John at Kaneo
- Boat ride from Church of Saint John at Kaneo back to Ohrid town centre
Optional Activities
- Boat trips across the lake
- Relax on lakeshore beaches
- Stroll around cobbled lanes of the Old Town
- Browse old Turkish shops in lower town area
- Attend Ohrid Summer Festival (mid-July to mid-August with concerts and plays)
Landmarks Tsar Samuel's Fortress Saint Sophia's Church Roman amphitheatre Saint Clement's Church Plaosnik archaeological site Church of Saint John at Kaneo Lake Ohrid 
- Day 7
Ohrid
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Royal View), Hotel (Hotel Royal View (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to Albania visiting Lin and Podgradec with four hours free time
- View Ottoman-period mosaics in Lin (access dependent on local conditions)
- Enjoy Ohrid springs in Podgradec
- Visit summer villa of former dictator Enver Hoxha
- Sample local specialty of Ohrid trout
Landmarks Struga Lin Podgradec Saint Naum 
- Day 8
Ohrid - Prespa - Pelister National Park
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at The Spirit of Prespa apple orchard with home-made dishes and delicacies produced by local women of the Rural Women of Prespa organization), Dinner (Dinner in the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sator (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Saint Naum Monastery and view 19th-century frescoes and 1711 iconostasis
- Rowing boat trip to the bubbling springs that feed Lake Ohrid
- Cross Galicica National Park and Livada Pass
- Photo stop at Lake Prespa
- Tractor tour and walk through The Spirit of Prespa apple orchard
- Lunch at The Spirit of Prespa apple orchard with Rural Women of Prespa
- Visit ancient site of Heraclea with local guide
Optional Activities
- Apple picking at The Spirit of Prespa orchard (seasonal)
Landmarks Saint Naum Monastery Galicica National Park Lake Ohrid Lake Prespa Livada Pass The Spirit of Prespa apple orchard Heraclea Pelister National Park - Day 9
Pelister National Park to Thessaloniki
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Luxemburg), Hotel (Hotel Luxemburg (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Vergina (ancient Aigai) royal tombs of King Philip II and Prince Alexander IV
- Guided tour of ancient site of Pella with museum visit
Landmarks Vergina Royal tombs of King Philip II Royal tomb of Prince Alexander IV Pella Pella Museum - Day 10
Thessaloniki
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Luxemburg), Hotel (Hotel Luxemburg (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Thessaloniki viewing Roman Rotunda, White Tower, Acropolis and Saint Demetrius Church
Optional Activities
- Visit the Archaeological Museum
- Visit the Byzantine Museum
Landmarks Roman Rotunda White Tower Acropolis Saint Demetrius Church Archaeological Museum Byzantine Museum - Day 11
Thessaloniki to Kavala
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Esperia Hotel), Hotel (Esperia Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Boat trip along the coast of Mount Athos
Landmarks Halkidiki Peninsula Arnea Athos Peninsula Ouranopoli Mount Athos Mount Symvolon Kavala 
- Day 12
Kavala to Thassos Island
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Esperia Hotel), Hotel (Esperia Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Thassos Island
Optional Activities
- Explore Thassos Island on foot
- Travel by local bus from Limenas
- Relax on Thassos beaches
- Visit ancient Roman theatre around Limenas
- Visit medieval fortress around Limenas with surrounding area views
Landmarks Thassos Island Limenas Keramoti - Day 13
Kavala to Bansko
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Molerite), Hotel (Hotel Molerite (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of ancient site of Philippi
- Visit to Baptistery of Lydia (if time permits)
Landmarks Philippi Baptistery of Lydia Bansko Pirin Mountains 
- Day 14
Bansko to Sofia
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rosslyn Thracia Hotel), Hotel (Rosslyn Thracia Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Rila Monastery complex
Optional Activities
- Explore Sofia further
- Last-minute shopping in Sofia
Landmarks Rila Monastery - Day 15
Sofia
- End point
- Budapeshta Street 92А, 1202 Orlandovtsi, Sofia, Bulgaria (Hotel Budapest, Hotel reception, 09:00)
Landmarks Sofia Airport
