Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll arrive at Bucharest International Airport and get transferred to your hotel. Once you check in, the rest of the day is yours to do what you like - either get out and walk around the city or take it easy before your first night.
- Start point
- Bucharest, Romania (Tour Starts)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest's charming streets at your own pace
- Day 2
Bucharest
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll join a guided tour through Bucharest's major sites like Revolution Square, the Romanian Atheneum, Old Town, Manuc's Inn, and the Old Princely Court. You'll spend another night in the city after the tour wraps up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest with licensed local guide
- Visit Revolution Square
- Explore Romanian Atheneum
- Tour Old Town
- Visit Manuc's Inn
- Visit Old Princely Court
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurants (directed by guide)
- Dinner at local restaurants (directed by guide)
Landmarks Revolution Square Romanian Atheneum Old Town Bucharest Manuc's Inn Old Princely Court - Day 3
Bucharest
You'll have breakfast at your hotel, then you have the option to join a full-day trip to Transylvania. If you go, you'll see Bran Castle (the Dracula connection), the medieval town of Brasov, and Peles Castle to get a feel for the region's history and landscape. Later you'll head back to Bucharest for another night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Full-day Transylvania tour including visit to Bran Castle, Brașov medieval town, and Peles Castle (150 EUR per person)
- Bran Castle visit (included in optional tour)
- Peles Castle visit (included in optional tour)
Landmarks Bran Castle Brașov Peles Castle - Day 4
Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Sofia with a lunch stop in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria's old capital. When you arrive in Sofia, you'll check in at your hotel and have the evening free to check out the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Terminus Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Veliko Tarnovo at lunch stop
- Explore Sofia at your own pace after arrival
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo 
- Day 5
Sofia - Skopje
Breakfast comes first, then a guided tour takes you through Sofia's cultural sites: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Sofia Basilica, the National Art Gallery, and the Presidential Palace. After lunch, you'll travel to Skopje for a comprehensive city tour covering Kale Fortress, Stone Bridge, Macedonia Square, and Mustafa Pasha Mosque. You'll stay overnight in Skopje.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Alexandar II (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sofia landmarks
- Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit St. Sofia Basilica
- Visit National Art Gallery
- View Presidential Palace
- Panoramic city tour of Skopje
- Visit Kale Fortress
- Visit Stone Bridge
- Visit Macedonia Square
- Visit Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurants (directed by guide)
- Dinner at local restaurants (directed by guide)
Landmarks Alexander Nevsky Cathedral St. Sofia Basilica National Art Gallery Presidential Palace Kale Fortress Stone Bridge Macedonia Square Mustafa Pasha Mosque 
- Day 6
Skopje - Prizren - Tirana
You'll start with breakfast and head to Tirana with stops along the way. There's an optional visit to Matka Canyon if you want to see dramatic landscapes and the lake. From there you'll go to Prizren in Kosovo to see Ottoman buildings, Prizren Castle for views, Sinan Pasha Mosque, the White Drin River, and Sadrvan Square. You can browse local crafts and try traditional food before heading to Tirana to check in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Albanopolis Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Sadrvan Square
- Visit Sinan Pasha Mosque
Optional Activities
- Visit Matka Canyon (25 EUR per person)
- Visit Prizren Castle
- Explore White Drin River
- Shop for local handicrafts in Prizren
- Try traditional cuisine
Landmarks Matka Canyon Prizren Castle Sinan Pasha Mosque White Drin River Sadrvan Square 
- Day 7
Tirana - Ohrid
Breakfast at your hotel starts the day, followed by a panoramic tour of Tirana hitting Skanderbeg Square, the Skanderbeg Statue, Et'hem Bey Mosque, and the Clock Tower. Then you'll travel to Ohrid, going through historic sites and handling customs. In Ohrid's Old Town you'll visit Ohrid Port, Quarantine Church, Ancient Via Egnatia, Hagia Sophia Church and Monastery, and Samoil's Fortress. You'll have lake views and spend the night there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sky Corner (or similar))
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Tirana
- Visit Skanderbeg Square
- Visit Skanderbeg Statue
- Visit Et'hem Bey Mosque
- Visit Clock Tower in Tirana
- Explore Old Town of Ohrid
- Visit Ohrid Port
- Visit Quarantine Church
- Visit Ancient Via Egnatia
- Visit Hagia Sophia Church
- Visit Hagia Sophia Monastery
- View Lake Ohrid
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurants (directed by guide)
- Dinner at local restaurants (directed by guide)
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square Skanderbeg Statue Et'hem Bey Mosque Clock Tower Ohrid Old Town Ohrid Port Quarantine Church Ancient Via Egnatia Hagia Sophia Church Hagia Sophia Monastery Samoil's Fortress Lake Ohrid 
- Day 8
Ohrid
You'll have a Macedonian breakfast in Ohrid and then you've got the full day to spend in the city however you like. If you want, there's an optional half-day trip to Sveti Naum Monastery on Lake Ohrid's shores where you can see the lake's source.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sky Corner (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Half-day tour to Sveti Naum Monastery (45 EUR per person)
- Visit Lake Ohrid source
Landmarks Sveti Naum Monastery Lake Ohrid - Day 9
Ohrid - Kastoria - Meteora
After breakfast, you'll cross into Greece and continue to Kastoria, which has Byzantine churches, Ottoman buildings, and a nice lake setting. Once you've explored the town, you'll head toward Meteora and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alexiou Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore City of Kastoria
- Visit Lake Kastoria
- View Byzantine churches in Kastoria
- Explore Ottoman architecture in Kastoria
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurants (directed by guide)
- Dinner at local restaurants (directed by guide)
Landmarks Kastoria Lake Kastoria 
- Day 10
Meteora - Thessaloniki
You'll have breakfast and then visit the UNESCO Meteora Monasteries sitting on cliffs with views of the surrounding area. Your guide will meet you at Kalabaka, and from there you'll head to Thessaloniki to see the White Tower and Arch of Galerius. You'll spend the night in Thessaloniki, a city with lots of history and a vibrant atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Egnatia, Thessaloniki (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Meteora Monasteries (UNESCO-listed)
- View White Tower in Thessaloniki
- Visit Arch of Galerius
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurants (directed by guide)
- Dinner at local restaurants (directed by guide)
Landmarks Meteora Monasteries White Tower Arch of Galerius 
- Day 11
Thessaloniki - Rila Monastery - Sofia
Breakfast at your hotel comes first, then you'll travel to Sofia with a major stop at Rila Monastery in the Rila Mountains. You'll explore Bulgaria's largest Eastern Orthodox monastery and see the intricate frescoes and architecture. From there you'll continue on to Sofia where the tour ends.
- End point
- Sofia, Bulgaria (The Tour Ends Here)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rila Monastery
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurants (directed by guide)
Landmarks Rila Monastery
