Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll land at Athens Airport and head to your hotel for check-in at 2:00 PM. If your flight gets in earlier, drop off your bags and walk around the neighborhood to get your bearings. The afternoon and evening are yours to do whatever you feel like, whether that's resting up or starting to explore what the city has to offer.
- Start point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica 190 04, Greece (Pick-up from Athens Airport (ATH))
Optional Activities
- Walking tour around Athens (available if arriving early before check-in)
- Day 2
Athens
After breakfast, meet your guide for a half-day Athens sightseeing tour departing around 8:00 AM. You'll see the Panathenaic Stadium, the Prime Minister's residence, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Parliament, and Constitution Square. The main event is the Acropolis where you'll walk through the Parthenon, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion. You'll return to your hotel by approximately 1:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Athens Ilissos Hotel)
Included Activities
- Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour
- Visit to Panathenaic Stadium
- Acropolis visit with exploration of Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and Parthenon
- Panoramic views of Prime Minister's residence, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Parliament, Academy of Athens, University, and National Library
Landmarks Panathenaic Stadium Temple of Olympian Zeus Hadrian's Arch Parliament of Greece Acropolis Propylaea Temple of Athena Nike Erechtheion Parthenon Academy of Athens University of Athens National Library of Greece Constitution Square (Syntagma) 
- Day 3
Athens to Kalabaka
Following breakfast, you'll travel by bus to Delphi to check out ancient ruins like the Temple of Apollo. From there, the bus continues through Central Greece toward Kalabaka below the dramatic rock formations of Meteora. You'll have time to see some of the monasteries perched on the cliffs before settling in for the night. The drive takes about 3 hours 36 minutes covering roughly 340 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alexiou Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Temple of Apollo in Delphi
- Exploration of historic ruins in Delphi
Landmarks Temple of Apollo Delphi Archaeological Site Meteora 
- Day 4
Kalabaka to Thessaloniki
Start with breakfast and then visit the UNESCO-listed Meteora Monasteries, exploring the Byzantine structures on the cliff-tops. Later, you'll travel by bus to Thessaloniki, a city with a lot of historical sites. You'll see the White Tower and Arch of Galerius around the city before checking into your hotel. The journey takes approximately 2 hours 50 minutes and covers about 239 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to UNESCO-listed Meteora Monasteries
- Exploration of Meteora cliff-top Byzantine monasteries with views
Landmarks Meteora Monasteries White Tower Arch of Galerius 
- Day 5
Thessaloniki to Sofia
You'll have breakfast at the hotel, then head out toward Sofia. Along the way, stop at Rila Monastery, Bulgaria's largest Orthodox monastery set in the Rila Mountains. Take time to walk through and see the frescoes and architecture. After exploring, continue to Sofia and check in at your hotel to rest. The drive is about 3 hours 32 minutes covering approximately 292 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Rila Monastery
Landmarks Rila Monastery 
- Day 6
Sofia to Skopje
After breakfast, a guide will take you through Sofia's cultural sites including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Sofia Basilica, one of the oldest churches in the city. You'll also visit the National Art Gallery and Presidential Palace. Then you'll travel to Skopje in North Macedonia, about 3 hours 32 minutes away covering 244 km. There you'll see Kale Fortress, the Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, Macedonia Square, and Mustafa Pasha Mosque before heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Doa)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sofia's major landmarks
- Visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit to St. Sofia Basilica
- Visit to National Art Gallery
- Visit to Presidential Palace
- Comprehensive city tour of Skopje
- Visit to Kale Fortress
- Visit to Stone Bridge
Landmarks Alexander Nevsky Cathedral St. Sofia Basilica National Art Gallery Presidential Palace Kale Fortress Stone Bridge Macedonia Square Statue of Alexander the Great Mustafa Pasha Mosque - Day 7
Skopje to Tirana
Have breakfast and drive toward Tirana. Stop at Matka Canyon to see the dramatic landscapes and lake. Then continue to Prizren in Kosovo where you'll explore Prizren Castle with views of the city, Sinan Pasha Mosque, the White Drin River, and Sadrvan Square. You can browse local crafts and try traditional food. Later, you'll head to Tirana for the evening. A city tour covering Skanderbeg Square, the statue, Et'hem Bey Mosque, and Clock Tower may happen now or the next morning. The total distance is 285 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Albanopolis Hotel)
Included Activities
- Picturesque stop at Matka Canyon
- Visit to Prizren with exploration of Prizren Castle, Sinan Pasha Mosque, White Drin River, and Sadrvan Square
- Tirana panoramic city tour with visits to Skanderbeg Square, Skanderbeg Statue, Et'hem Bey Mosque, and Clock Tower
Landmarks Matka Canyon Prizren Castle Sinan Pasha Mosque White Drin River Sadrvan Square Skanderbeg Square Skanderbeg Statue Et'hem Bey Mosque Clock Tower - Day 8
Tirana to Dubrovnik
After breakfast in Tirana, you'll travel to Montenegro and Croatia, heading to Kotor with a local guide. You'll walk through Kotor Castle up on the city walls, see Triphun Cathedral, the Archive Museum, and the Wall of Shame. Kotor Bay is a UNESCO site with natural and cultural significance. You'll have free time to take in the views before continuing to Dubrovnik, about 293 km total. Check into your hotel in Dubrovnik for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ivka Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kotor with local expert
- Visit to Castle of Kotor
- Visit to Triphun Cathedral
- Visit to Archive Museum
- Visit to Wall of Shame
- Exploration of Kotor Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Castle of Kotor Triphun Cathedral Archive Museum Wall of Shame Kotor Bay 
- Day 9
Dubrovnik
Have breakfast and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. If needed, you can arrange additional accommodation before or after your flight.
- End point
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), D 8, Konavle, Dubrovnik-Neretva 20215, Croatia (Drop off to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV))
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast if your flight schedule allows)
Optional Activities
- Pre or post accommodation available for additional cost
