Itinerary
- Day 1
Sofia
You'll arrive at Sofia airport and get transferred to your hotel. Once you're settled, a guided tour takes you through the city's key sites including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Sofia Basilica, the National Art Gallery Building, and the Presidential Palace. It's a solid introduction to Bulgaria's capital and its religious and cultural heart.
- Start point
- Sofia, Bulgaria (Tour Starts)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Best Western Terminus Hotel Sofia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sofia including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Sofia Basilica, National Art Gallery Building, and Presidential Palace
Optional Activities
- Museum entrances and historical site fees
Landmarks Alexander Nevsky Cathedral St. Sofia Basilica National Art Gallery Building Presidential Palace 
- Day 2
Sofia to Belgrade
After breakfast, you'll head out on the bus toward Belgrade. The drive gives you views over the Danube and Sava rivers with Belgrade Fortress visible along the way. Once there, you can walk down Knez Mihailova, the main shopping street with cafes and local shops scattered throughout. A walking tour then covers the city's historical landmarks and the stories behind them.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Substantial breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Astoria Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Belgrade including Knez Mihailova and landmark exploration
- Views of Belgrade Fortress, Danube and Sava rivers
Optional Activities
- Museum entrances and historical site fees
Landmarks Belgrade Fortress Knez Mihailova 
- Day 3
Belgrade to Sarajevo
Breakfast comes first, then you're off to Sarajevo. This capital has gone through major changes historically, from Roman times through the meeting of different cultures and religions. Today you'll notice war damage still visible on buildings from the Yugoslav conflict. A walking tour takes you through the old town where you can see its Eastern character and try local specialties, particularly lamb dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hollywood Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Sarajevo old town
Optional Activities
- Museum entrances and historical site fees
- Dining at local restaurants
Landmarks Sarajevo Old Town 
- Day 4
Sarajevo - Mostar - Trebinje
The route heads toward the Adriatic coast, stopping in Mostar first. You'll walk through the old town and see Stari Most, the famous bridge, plus the old bazaar area. Lunch at a local restaurant gives you good views and a chance to try Turkish coffee. Later in the afternoon you continue south to Trebinje for the night, and the drive includes an optional stop at Kravica Waterfalls if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SL Industry Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Mostar Old Town
- Visit to Stari Most (Old Bridge)
- Visit to Čaršija (old bazaar)
- Optional visit to Kravica Waterfalls
Optional Activities
- Museum entrances and historical site fees
- Lunch at local restaurants with views
Landmarks Stari Most Mostar Old Town Kravica Waterfalls 
- Day 5
Trebinje to Dubrovnik - Kotor - Shkodra
This is a full day starting in Dubrovnik. The entire old town with its stone walls and terra-cotta roofs is a UNESCO site, and you'll get a guided walking tour covering the main areas. From there you head to Kotor, which has the feel of Dubrovnik but sees fewer crowds and has a medieval fortress. You'll walk through Kotor's old town with local knowledge and free time to explore. Later you drive into Albania toward Shkodra.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Hotel Rozafa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
- Walking tour of Kotor old town with local guide
- Free time in Kotor
Optional Activities
- Museum entrances and historical site fees
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town Dubrovnik Walls Kotor Old Town Kotor Citadel 
- Day 6
Shkodra to Tirana to Ohrid
After eating, a panoramic tour of Tirana shows off the city's preserved architecture. You get free time at Skenderbeg Square in the town center to walk around and get a feel for local life. In the afternoon the drive continues toward Ohrid in Macedonia. By evening you're at your hotel, and you can either rest or join an optional Balkan dinner if you're up for it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sky Corner Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Tirana
- Free time at Skenderbeg Square
Optional Activities
- Balkan night with dinner
- Museum entrances and historical site fees
Landmarks Skenderbeg Square 
- Day 7
Ohrid - Sveti Naum - Ohrid
Breakfast done, a guided tour of Ohrid covers major sites including the Lower Gate, traditional houses, Saint Sophia Cathedral, the antique theater, the 13th century Church Saint Bogorodica, the Upper Gate, and Tsar Samuil Fortress with its historical significance and views. After that you head to St. Naum monastery, a historic site right on Lake Ohrid's shore where you can see the landscape and feel the area's spiritual character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sky Corner Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Ohrid with local guide
- Visit to Lower Gate
- Visit to Houses of Robevci
- Visit to Cathedral Church Saint Sophia
- Visit to Antique Theater
- Visit to Church Saint Bogorodica
- Visit to Upper Gate
- Visit to Tsar Samuil Fortress
- Visit to St. Naum Monastery on shores of Lake Ohrid
Optional Activities
- Museum entrances and historical site fees
Landmarks Tsar Samuil Fortress Cathedral Church Saint Sophia Church Saint Bogorodica Antique Theater St. Naum Monastery - Day 8
Ohrid to Skopje to Sofia
After breakfast, you have free time in Ohrid before continuing to Skopje. You'll grab lunch during a free period and then head back to Sofia, which wraps up your tour.
- End point
- Sofia City, Bulgaria (The Tour Ends Here)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time in Ohrid
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Skopje
