Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Athens
Athens- Start point
- Athina, Attica, Greece (Hotel in Athens, 10:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant with group)
Included Activities
- Explore Athens landmarks: Academy of Athens, National Library, Greek Parliament, Panathinaikos Stadium, Hadrian's Arch, Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Athens Food Tour - taste traditional Greek delights the local way
- Guided exploration of the Acropolis (must be secured before tour starts)
Landmarks Academy of Athens Greek Parliament Panathinaikos Stadium Hadrian's Arch Temple of Olympian Zeus Acropolis 
- Day 2
Athens - Delphi - Meteora - Kalabaka
Athens - Delphi - Meteora - Kalabaka- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore ancient ruins of Delphi including Sanctuary of Apollo and Treasury of the Athenians
- Visit Delphi Archaeological Museum
- Visit Meteora region and see Eastern Orthodox monasteries
- Visit St. Stephen's Monastery (founded 1400, now functions as nunnery)
- View Holy Trinity Monastery from Kalabaka
Optional Activities
- Greek evening excursion in foothills of Meteora
Landmarks Sanctuary of Apollo Treasury of the Athenians Delphi Archaeological Museum Meteora St. Stephen's Monastery Holy Trinity Monastery 
- Day 3
Kalabaka - Ohrid
Kalabaka - Ohrid- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ohrid
- Visit Church of St. John at Kaneo
- Group dinner
Landmarks Lake Ohrid Church of St. John at Kaneo 
- Day 4
Ohrid - Tirana - Shkodër
Ohrid - Tirana - Shkodër- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Tirana
- Explore Tirana's Ottoman, Italian, and Communist-era architecture
- Day 5
Shkodër - Budva - Kotor - Dubrovnik
Shkodër - Budva - Kotor - Dubrovnik- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Budva and Kotor in Montenegro
- Guided tour of Kotor
- See Venetian fortifications and fjord-like cliffs
Landmarks Budva Old Town Kotor 
- Day 6
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town
- Explore City Walls
- Visit Franciscan Monastery
Optional Activities
- Blue Cave Boat Tour - cruise to picturesque islands, beaches and caves with drinks, swimming stops, and optional snorkelling
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town Dubrovnik City Walls Franciscan Monastery - Day 7
Dubrovnik - Mostar - Sarajevo
Dubrovnik - Mostar - Sarajevo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Mostar - medieval Balkan town with Stari Most bridge
- Guided walking tour of Sarajevo
- Group dinner
Landmarks Stari Most 
- Day 8
Sarajevo - Split - Plitvice Lakes
Sarajevo - Split - Plitvice Lakes- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Split's Old Town
- Explore Diocletian's Palace
- Walk along Riva waterfront
- Dinner with group at Plitvice Lakes
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace Riva 
- Day 9
Plitvice Lakes - Ljubljana
Plitvice Lakes - Ljubljana- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Explore cascading waterfalls and scenic boardwalks
- Guided walking tour of Ljubljana
Optional Activities
- Taste of Ljubljana - evening of fine local wine and cuisine
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day 10
Ljubljana - Maribor - Lake Balaton - Budapest
Ljubljana - Maribor - Lake Balaton - Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Maribor
- Visit Lake Balaton (Central Europe's largest lake)
- Guided driving tour of Budapest
- Group dinner
Landmarks Lake Balaton - Day 11
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Buda vs Pest excursion - comprehensive tour including St. Stephen's Basilica and Fisherman's Bastion
- Budapest Baths - time unwinding at famous thermal baths
- Danube dinner cruise - delectable dinner with views of city by night
Landmarks St. Stephen's Basilica Fisherman's Bastion - Day 12
Budapest - Novi Sad - Belgrade
Budapest - Novi Sad - Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Novi Sad in Serbia
- Guided walking tour of Belgrade
- Explore Republic Square, Skadarlija, Kalemegdan Park, and Belgrade Fortress
- Group dinner
Landmarks Republic Square Skadarlija Kalemegdan Park Belgrade Fortress - Day 13
Belgrade - Niš - Sofia
Belgrade - Niš - Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Tinkers Alley in Niš
- Guided tour of Sofia
- Explore Sofia Cathedral
- Group dinner
Landmarks Sofia Cathedral - Day 14
Sofia - Rila Monastery - Thessaloniki
Sofia - Rila Monastery - Thessaloniki- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Rila Monastery (10th-century gem)
- Visit Rila Nature Park
- Orientation tour of Thessaloniki
Landmarks Rila Monastery - Day 15
Thessaloniki - Kamena Vourla - Athens
Thessaloniki - Kamena Vourla - Athens- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Visit Kamena Vourla - scenic coastal Greek city
- Farewell dinner in Athens
- Day 16
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Included Activities
- Embark on Athens city tour
- Explore Academy, National Library, Greek Parliament, Panathinaikos Stadium, Hadrian's Arch, Temple of Olympian Zeus
Landmarks Academy of Athens Greek Parliament Panathinaikos Stadium Hadrian's Arch Temple of Olympian Zeus - Day 17
Athens - Mykonos
Athens - Mykonos- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Mykonos
- Orientation tour of Mykonos with tour leader
- Day 18
Mykonos
Mykonos- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Rhenia & Delos Cruise - visit Rhenia island with refreshments, swimming and beach time; explore Delos archaeological site; lunch on board with Greek dishes
- Mykonos Cooking Class - craft authentic Greek dishes with local hostess in traditional island home
Landmarks Rhenia Island Delos - Day 19
Mykonos - Santorini
Mykonos - Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Santorini
- Orientation tour of Fira Town
Landmarks Fira 
- Day 20
Santorini
Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Santorini Highlights excursion - guided tour with lunch and wine tasting, visit black sand beach, explore Megalochori village with cave houses, wine tasting at local winery, sunset in Oia
Landmarks Megalochori Oia - Day 21
Santorini
Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Caldera Islands excursion - sailing adventure across dramatic caldera, explore volcano, plunge in therapeutic hot springs, traditional Greek lunch on Thirassia Island
Landmarks Santorini Caldera Thirassia Island - Day 22
Santorini - Athens
Santorini - Athens- End point
- Athina, Attica, Greece (ATHENS AIRPORT)
- Meals
- Breakfast
