Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Athens
Athens- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Skylark), Hotel 4* (President), Hotel 3* (International Atene)
- Day 2
Athens
Athens- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Skylark), Hotel 4* (President), Hotel 3* (International Atene)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Athens with local guide
- Visit Presidential Mansion
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit National Library
- Explore neighborhoods developed after 2004 Olympic Games
- Evening transfer to Plaka neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Acropolis visit (admission not included)
- Dinner and Folk Show in Athens - 2 hours (60 EUR) - includes coach tour to Plaka, traditional tavern dinner with typical local cuisine and traditional dance demonstrations
Landmarks Presidential Mansion Panathenaic Stadium National Library Acropolis Plaka 
- Day 3
Athens - Kamena Vourla - Kalambaka
Athens - Kamena Vourla - Kalambaka- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Amalia Kalambaca), Hotel 4* (Divani Meteora), Hotel 4* (Kosta Famissi)
Included Activities
- Stop at Kamena Vourla
- Visit Thermopylae Mountain Pass
- Visit Kastraki village
- Explore Meteora
- Monastery admission at Meteora
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Kastraki (free time)
Landmarks Kamena Vourla Thermopylae Mountain Pass Kastraki Meteora 
- Day 4
Kalambaka - Thessaloniki - Melnik - Sandanski
Kalambaka - Thessaloniki - Melnik - Sandanski- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Pirin Park Hotel), Hotel 5* (Medite Spa Resort Villas)
Included Activities
- Stop in Thessaloniki
- Visit Melnik
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Thessaloniki (free time)
Landmarks Thessaloniki Melnik Sandanski 
- Day 5
Sandanski - Rila - Sofia
Sandanski - Rila - Sofia- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Novotel Sofia)
Included Activities
- Visit Rila Monastery
- Guided tour of Sofia
- Visit St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit Russian Church
- Visit Mosque
- Explore city squares and avenues
Landmarks Rila Monastery St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Russian Church 
- Day 6
Sofia - Bachkovo - Plovdiv
Sofia - Bachkovo - Plovdiv- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Radisson Plovdiv)
Included Activities
- Visit Bachkovo Monastery
- Guided tour of Plovdiv
- Roman Amphitheatre admission
- Old Pharmacy admission
- Armenian House admission
Landmarks Bachkovo Monastery Roman Amphitheatre Old Pharmacy Armenian House 
- Day 7
Plovdiv - Kazanlak - Shipka - Etar - Arbanasi - Veliko Tarnovo
Plovdiv - Kazanlak - Shipka - Etar - Arbanasi - Veliko Tarnovo- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Bolyarski Meridian), Hotel 4* (Panorama), Hotel 3* (Gurko)
Included Activities
- Visit Kazanlak
- Replica of Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak admission
- Stop at Shipka Memorial Church
- Explore Etar ethnographic museum village
- Visit Arbanasi
- Nativity Church admission in Arbanasi
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Etar (free time)
Landmarks Kazanlak Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak Shipka Memorial Church Etar Arbanasi Nativity Church Veliko Tarnovo 
- Day 8
Veliko Tarnovo - Basarbovo - Bucharest
Veliko Tarnovo - Basarbovo - Bucharest- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Mercure Bucarest City Center), Hotel 4* (Bucharest Unirii Square)
Included Activities
- Visit Basarbovski Monastery
- Panoramic tour of Bucharest
- Explore historic center
- Visit Palace of Parliament
Landmarks Basarbovski Monastery Palace of Parliament 
- Day 9
Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Sighisoara
Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Sighisoara- Meals
- Dinner (Special dinner at Count Dracula's restaurant, located in the house where Vlad the Impaler was born)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Doubletree Sighisoara Cavaler), Hotel 4* (Mercure Binderbubi Sighisoara)
Included Activities
- Leisurely stroll through gardens of Peles and Pelisor Castles
- Visit Bran Fortress (Dracula's Castle)
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Bran (free time)
Landmarks Peles Castle Pelisor Castle Bran Fortress Sighisoara 
- Day 10
Sighisoara - Biertan - Sibiu - Hunedoara - Timisoara
Sighisoara - Biertan - Sibiu - Hunedoara - Timisoara- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Timisoara), Hotel 3* (Ibis Timisoara City Center)
Included Activities
- Visit fortified church in Biertan
- Explore Sibiu with time for strolling and lunch
- Visit Hunedoara Castle
Landmarks Biertan Sibiu Hunedoara Castle Timisoara 
- Day 11
Timisoara - Belgrade
Timisoara - Belgrade- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Mona Plaza), Hotel 4* (Nobel Zira Belgrade)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Belgrade
- Explore city center and parliament
- Visit Kalemegdan Fortress
- Visit Museum of Yugoslavia and Tito's Mausoleum
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Museum of Yugoslavia Tito's Mausoleum 
- Day 12
Belgrade - Sremska Mitrovica - Sarajevo
Belgrade - Sremska Mitrovica - Sarajevo- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ibis Styles Sarajevo), Hotel 4* (Bosmal Arjaan)
Included Activities
- Visit Sremska Mitrovica
- Imperial Palace of Sirmium admission
- Explore Sarajevo historic center
- Explore Ottoman bazaar
Optional Activities
- Lunch en route (free time)
Landmarks Sremska Mitrovica Imperial Palace of Sirmium Sarajevo Ottoman Bazaar 
- Day 13
Sarajevo - Mostar - Dubrovnik
Sarajevo - Mostar - Dubrovnik- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Valamar Lacroma), Hotel 4* (Lero), Hotel 4* (Valamar Argosy)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sarajevo
- Explore mosques, churches, and synagogues
- Visit Mostar
Optional Activities
- Lunch and exploration in Mostar (free time)
Landmarks Mostar Bridge Dubrovnik 
- Day 14
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Valamar Lacroma), Hotel 4* (Lero), Hotel 4* (Valamar Argosy)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dubrovnik with local guide
- View scenic viewpoint of the city
- Franciscan Monastery admission
- Assumption Cathedral admission
- Boat trip to Lokrum island
- Visit Benedictine monastery ruins on Lokrum
Landmarks Franciscan Monastery Assumption Cathedral Lokrum Island 
- Day 15
Dubrovnik - Ston - Split
Dubrovnik - Ston - Split- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Salona Palace), Hotel 4* (Hotel Atrium), Hotel 4* (Mondo)
Included Activities
- Stop at Ston
- Cross Pelješac Bridge
- Guided tour of Split with local guide
- Diocletian's Palace admission
Landmarks Ston Diocletian's Palace 
- Day 16
Split - Plitvice - Opatija
Split - Plitvice - Opatija- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Bristol), Hotel 4* (Grand Adriatic), Hotel 4* (Astoria)
Included Activities
- Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Boat or train ride on Plitvice Lakes
Optional Activities
- Walk scenic trails at Plitvice Lakes (optional activity)
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park Opatija 
- Day 17
Opatija - Postojna - Bled - Ljubljana
Opatija - Postojna - Bled - Ljubljana- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bb Ljubljana Park), Hotel 4* (Exe Lev)
Included Activities
- Postojna Cave tour with partial train ride
- Boat trip on Lake Bled to monastery island
- Guided tour of Ljubljana
Landmarks Postojna Cave Lake Bled Bled Island Monastery Ljubljana 
- Day 18
Ljubljana - Venice
Ljubljana - Venice- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Elite), Hotel 4* (Delfino), Hotel 4* (Lugano Torretta)
Optional Activities
- Free morning exploration of Ljubljana
Landmarks Venice 
- Day 19
Venice
Venice- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Elite), Hotel 4* (Delfino), Hotel 4* (Lugano Torretta)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Venice
- Walking tour of Venice with local guide
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride along the canals - 20 minutes (40 EUR) - shared gondola up to 5 persons with traditional uniformed gondolier demonstrating navigation skills around corners and under bridges. Option available with two musicians in separate vessel. Minimum 15 people required.
Landmarks St. Mark's Square 
- Day 20
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
