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 Arka (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 Arka (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 - Bitola
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in local apple orchard in Prespa with home-made dishes and delicacies produced by Rural Women of Prespa), 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
- Drive through Galicica National Park and cross Livada Pass (1568 metres)
- Photo stop at Lake Prespa
- Walk through local apple orchard in Prespa and learn about orchard traditions
- Guided visit to ancient site of Heraclea (founded 4th century BC by Philip II)
- Explore Bitola National Museum with artifacts from ancient coins, jewelry, mosaics to World War I uniforms and weapons
Optional Activities
- Apple picking in the orchard (seasonal activity - depending on season)
Landmarks Saint Naum Monastery Galicica National Park Lake Ohrid Lake Prespa Livada Pass Heraclea Bitola National Museum 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
