Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Rome
Rome- Start point
- Roma, Rome, Italy (Hotel pick up in Rome, 10:00)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Rome's streets and neighborhoods
- Visit local cafés for espresso and cannoli
- Day 2
Rome
RomeIncluded Activities
- Local food tour in Trastevere neighborhood
- Tasting of spreadable creams (truffle, mushrooms, cheese) at local market
- Limoncello tasting
- Tasting of fresh prosciutto, ham, and salamis at specialty store
- Arancini tasting at local pizzeria
- Authentic Roman pizza tasting
- Gelato tasting at gelateria
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Rome
Landmarks Trastevere - Day 3
Rome to Naples
Rome to Naples- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Piazza del Plebiscito
- Visit to Galleria Umberto I
- Exploration of Quartieri Spagnoli (Spanish Quarters)
Optional Activities
- Local restaurant and pizzeria dining in Quartieri Spagnoli
Landmarks Piazza del Plebiscito Galleria Umberto I Quartieri Spagnoli Royal Palace of Naples San Francesco di Paola - Day 4
Naples to Salerno
Naples to Salerno- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along the Amalfi Coast
Landmarks Amalfi Coast - Day 5
Salerno to Bari
Salerno to Bari- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Matera and the Sassi UNESCO World Heritage site
- Walk to Piazza Vittorio Veneto in Matera
- Visit to Alberobello and exploration of Rione Monti quarter
- Walking tour through the trulli zone
Optional Activities
- Dining at traditional trulli restaurants
- Souvenir shopping in Alberobello
Landmarks Sassi of Matera Piazza Vittorio Veneto Alberobello Rione Monti - Day 6
Bari to Durres/Tirana
Bari to Durres/Tirana- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Bari Vecchia (Old Town)
- Walk along Lungomare seaside promenade
Optional Activities
- Local dining and cuisine exploration in Bari
Landmarks Bari Vecchia Lungomare - Day 7
Durres to Tirana
Durres to Tirana- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Durres
- Visit to ancient Roman amphitheater
- Stroll along Vollga seaside promenade
- Transfer to Tirana
Optional Activities
- Traditional ice cream from street vendors
- Coffee at seaside cafés
Landmarks Durres Ancient Roman Amphitheatre Vollga - Day 8
Tirana
TiranaIncluded Activities
- Local food tour in Tirana
- Byrek tasting at local restaurant
- Çam bazaar exploration
- Hidden alleyways and street markets tour
- Second-hand goods market visit
- Traditional Albanian meal at New Bazaar
- Grape Raki tasting
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Çam bazaar
- Second-hand goods purchases at market
Landmarks Çam bazaar New Bazaar - Day 9
Tirana to Ohrid
Tirana to Ohrid- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Drini River source in Struga
- Visit to Church of St. John at Kaneo
- Exploration of Ohrid's historic architecture and churches
- Visit to Ohrid Paper Museum
- Optional purchase of handmade paper souvenir
Optional Activities
- Local refreshments in Struga and Ohrid
- Handmade paper souvenir purchase
Landmarks Struga Drini River Church of St. John at Kaneo Ohrid Lake Ohrid Paper Museum - Day 10
Ohrid to Berat
Ohrid to Berat- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to St. Naum monastery
- Stop in Tushemisht with local vendors
- Visit to Drilon National Park
Optional Activities
- Purchase of local preserves, honey, herbs, and handmade souvenirs in Tushemisht
Landmarks St. Naum monastery River Crni Drim Galicica National Park Tushemisht Drilon National Park - Day 11
Berat to Gjirokaster
Berat to Gjirokaster- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Berat's historic streets
- Visit to Berat castle and old town
- Exploration of Gorica neighbourhood
Optional Activities
- Museum visits in Berat
Landmarks Berat Castle Gorica Neighbourhood - Day 12
Gjirokaster
Gjirokaster- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Gjirokaster historic town
- Visit to preserved historic house
- Medieval bazaar exploration
- Visit to The Barrels Winery
Optional Activities
- Lunch at The Barrels Winery
- Handmade craft purchases at medieval bazaar
Landmarks Gjirokaster Castle Medieval bazaar of Gjirokaster The Barrels Winery - Day 13
Gjirokaster to Meteora
Gjirokaster to Meteora- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City exploration of Ioannina old town
- Visit to Ioannina Castle
- Travel to Meteora monasteries
- Sunset viewing at Meteora
Optional Activities
- Dining at traditional cafés in Ioannina
Landmarks Ioannina Castle Meteora - Day 14
Kalabaka to Athens or Corfu
Kalabaka to Athens or Corfu- End point
- Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Hotel Drop off in Athens)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hotel drop-off in Athens or port drop-off in Igoumentsa
