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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Athens

    Start point
    Athina, Attica, Greece (Hotel in Athens, 10:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant with group)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Athens landmarks including Academy of Athens, National Library, Greek Parliament, Panathinaikos Stadium, Hadrian's Arch, and Temple of Olympian Zeus
    • Welcome dinner at a local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Guided exploration of the Acropolis (must be secured before tour starts)
    • Athens Food Tour - taste traditional Greek delights the local way
    Landmarks
    Academy of Athens
    Acropolis
    Hadrian's Arch
    Temple of Olympian Zeus
    Panathinaikos Stadium
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  2. Day 2

    Athens - Delphi - Meteora - Kalabaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore the ancient ruins of Delphi including Sanctuary of Apollo, Treasury of the Athenians, and Delphi Archaeological Museum
    • Visit Meteora region and see Eastern Orthodox monasteries
    • Visit St. Stephen's Monastery
    • View Holy Trinity Monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Greek evening excursion in the foothills of Meteora
    Landmarks
    Sanctuary of Apollo
    Delphi Archaeological Museum
    Treasury of the Athenians
    St. Stephen's Monastery
    Holy Trinity Monastery
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  3. Day 3

    Kalabaka - Ohrid

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ohrid
    • Visit Church of St. John at Kaneo
    • Group dinner
    Landmarks
    Church of St. John at Kaneo
    Lake Ohrid
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  4. Day 4

    Ohrid - Tirana - Shkodër

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Tirana)

    Included Activities

    • Discover Tirana on a walking tour
    • Lunch in Tirana
    • Explore Ottoman, Italian, and Communist-era architecture
    Landmarks
    Tirana
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  5. Day 5

    Shkodër - Budva - Kotor - Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Budva and Kotor in Montenegro
    • Guided tour of Kotor
    Landmarks
    Budva Old Town
    Kotor
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  6. Day 6

    Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town
    • Visit City Walls
    • Visit Franciscan Monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Blue Cave Boat Tour - visit picturesque islands and dreamy beaches, explore caves, includes drinks and swimming stops, option to go snorkelling
    Landmarks
    Dubrovnik Old Town
    Dubrovnik City Walls
    Franciscan Monastery
  7. Day 7

    Dubrovnik - Mostar - Sarajevo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mostar - medieval Balkan town
    • Guided walking tour of Sarajevo
    • Group dinner in Sarajevo
    Landmarks
    Stari Most
    Mostar
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  8. Day 8

    Sarajevo - Split - Plitvice Lakes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Split Old Town
    • Visit Diocletian's Palace
    • Orientation tour of Split
    • Wander Riva waterfront
    • Group dinner in Plitvice Lakes region
    Landmarks
    Diocletian's Palace
    Riva Waterfront
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  9. Day 9

    Plitvice Lakes - Ljubljana

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park
    • Guided walking tour of Ljubljana

    Optional Activities

    • Taste of Ljubljana - fine local wine and cuisine
    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
  10. Day 10

    Ljubljana - Maribor - Lake Balaton - Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Maribor
    • Visit Lake Balaton
    • Guided driving tour of Budapest
    • Group dinner in Budapest
    Landmarks
    Lake Balaton
  11. Day 11

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Buda vs Pest excursion - comprehensive tour including St. Stephen's Basilica and Fisherman's Bastion
    • Budapest Baths - spend time at thermal baths
    • Danube dinner cruise - delectable dinner with city views by night
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Basilica
    Fisherman's Bastion
  12. Day 12

    Budapest - Novi Sad - Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Novi Sad in Serbia
    • Guided walking tour of Belgrade
    • Visit Republic Square
    • Visit Skadarlija
    • Visit Kalemegdan Park
    • Visit Belgrade Fortress
    • Group dinner in Belgrade
    Landmarks
    Republic Square
    Skadarlija
    Kalemegdan Park
    Belgrade Fortress
  13. Day 13

    Belgrade - Niš - Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Niš), Dinner (Group dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tinkers Alley in Niš
    • Lunch in Niš
    • Guided tour of Sofia
    • Visit Sofia Cathedral
    • Group dinner in Sofia
    Landmarks
    Sofia Cathedral
  14. Day 14

    Sofia - Rila Monastery - Thessaloniki

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Rila Monastery
    • Orientation tour of Thessaloniki
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
  15. Day 15

    Thessaloniki - Kamena Vourla - Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Kamena Vourla by the ocean), Dinner (Farewell dinner in Athens)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kamena Vourla - scenic coastal city
    • Lunch in Kamena Vourla
    • Farewell dinner in Athens
    Landmarks
    Kamena Vourla
  16. Day 16

    Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Athens city tour including Academy of Athens, National Library, Greek Parliament, Panathinaikos marble stadium, Hadrian's Arch, and Temple of Olympian Zeus
    • Local lunch
    Landmarks
    Academy of Athens
    Hadrian's Arch
    Temple of Olympian Zeus
    Panathinaikos Stadium
  17. Day 17

    Athens - Mykonos

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer to Mykonos
    • Orientation tour of Mykonos
    Landmarks
    Mykonos Chora
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  18. Day 18

    Mykonos

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Rhenia & Delos Cruise - sail to Rhenia island with refreshments and swimming, lunch served on board with Greek dishes, explore Delos archaeological site
    • Mykonos Cooking Class - craft authentic Greek dishes with local hostess in traditional island home
    Landmarks
    Rhenia Island
    Delos Archaeological Site
  19. Day 19

    Mykonos - Santorini

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer to Santorini
    • Orientation tour of Fira Town
    Landmarks
    Fira Town
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  20. Day 20

    Santorini

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Santorini Highlights excursion - visit black sand beach, explore Megalochori village with traditional cave houses, wine tasting at local winery, sunset viewing in Oia, includes guide and lunch
    Landmarks
    Megalochori
    Oia
  21. Day 21

    Santorini

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Caldera Islands excursion - sailing adventure across dramatic caldera, explore volcano, soak in therapeutic hot springs, traditional Greek lunch on Thirassia Island
    Landmarks
    Thirassia Island
  22. Day 22

    Santorini - Athens

    End point
    Athina, Attica, Greece (ATHENS AIRPORT)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    December 28th, 2025
    Very well organized Tour leader MIA perfect and very professional
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    November 4th, 2025
    Dimos was an outstanding tour guide! Our Tour included Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini. Dimos was upbeat, organized,...
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    December 30th, 2024
    Luke was a fabulous tour leader. So informative and funny!. Made every day so special and enjoyable. Hope to tour...
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    December 29th, 2024
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    We are quite interested in this group tour that starts in Athens. However we are only interested in going as far as Ljubljana due to other commitments. We'll be disembarking from a cruise in Athens and need to make our way north. Is it possible to give us a quote for just Athens to Ljubljana for next May, 2027, after May 22?

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