Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with traditional Greek cuisine)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Athens including Academy, National Library, Greek Parliament, Panathinaikos Stadium, Hadrian's Arch, and Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Welcome dinner with traditional Greek cuisine
Optional Activities
- Athens Food Tour - sampling local produce and street food
- Acropolis visit (highly popular, must book in advance)
Landmarks Acropolis Academy National Library Greek Parliament Panathinaikos Stadium Hadrian's Arch Temple of Olympian Zeus 
- Day 2
Delphi - Meteora - Kalambaka
Delphi - Meteora - Kalambaka- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi
- Visit to Treasury of the Athenians in Delphi
- Visit to Museum of Delphi
- Visit to St. Stephen's Monastery in Meteora
- Visit to Holy Trinity Monastery in Meteora
Optional Activities
- Authentic Greek dinner in Kalambaka at the foot of Meteora
Landmarks Sanctuary of Apollo Treasury of the Athenians Museum of Delphi St. Stephen's Monastery Holy Trinity Monastery 
- Day 3
Ohrid
Ohrid- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local flavours)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ohrid Old Town
- Visit to Antique Theatre in Ohrid
- Visit to Tsar Samoil Fortress
- Visit to Church of St. John at Kaneo
- Dinner with local flavours
Landmarks Church of St. John at Kaneo Tsar Samoil Fortress Antique Theatre Lake Ohrid - Day 4
Tirana - Shkodër
Tirana - Shkodër- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Tirana exploring eclectic architecture and city sites
- Lunch in Tirana
Landmarks Tirana - Day 5
Budva - Kotor - Dubrovnik
Budva - Kotor - Dubrovnik- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kotor including ancient port and Venetian fortifications
Landmarks Budva Old Town Kotor Dubrovnik Old Town 
- Day 6
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Old Town including Franciscan Monastery
- Visit to City Walls
- Walking tour starting from Amerling Fountain
Optional Activities
- Blue Cave Boat Tour - cruise with stops for swimming at Sunj Beach, Kolocep Island, and the Blue Cave
Landmarks Franciscan Monastery City Walls of Dubrovnik Amerling Fountain Blue Cave Sunj Beach Kolocep Island - Day 7
Mostar - Sarajevo
Mostar - Sarajevo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sarajevo
- Dinner in Sarajevo
Landmarks Stari Most Bridge Mostar Sarajevo 
- Day 8
Split - Plitvice Lakes
Split - Plitvice Lakes- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Split Old Town
- Visit to Fruit Square
- Visit to Diocletian's Palace
- Stroll along Split Riva waterfront
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace Fruit Square Split Riva 
- Day 9
Plitvice Lakes - Ljubljana
Plitvice Lakes - Ljubljana- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park including boardwalk exploration
- Guided walking tour of Ljubljana
Optional Activities
- Taste of Ljubljana excursion - guided wine tasting at local bar with Slovenian dinner
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park Ljubljana 
- Day 10
Maribor - Lake Balaton - Budapest
Maribor - Lake Balaton - Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Maribor
- Visit to Lake Balaton
- Driving tour of Budapest with local guide covering Castle District and Hungarian Parliament buildings
- Group dinner in Budapest
Landmarks Maribor Lake Balaton Hungarian Parliament Building Castle District Danube River 
- Day 11
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Buda vs Pest excursion - visit St. Stephen's Basilica and Fisherman's Bastion
- Budapest thermal baths visit
- Danube dinner cruise with views of illuminated skyline
Landmarks St. Stephen's Basilica Fisherman's Bastion - Day 12
Novi Sad - Belgrade
Novi Sad - Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Belgrade including Republic Square, Skadarlija, Kalemegdan Park, and Belgrade Fortress
- Group dinner in Belgrade
Landmarks Republic Square Skadarlija Kalemegdan Park Belgrade Fortress - Day 13
Niš - Sofia
Niš - Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lunch in Niš
- Exploration of Tinkers Alley (Kazandžijsko Sokače)
- Walking tour of Sofia including Sofia Cathedral
- Group dinner in Sofia
Landmarks Tinkers Alley (Kazandžijsko Sokače) Sofia Cathedral Niš 
- Day 14
Rila Monastery - Thessaloniki
Rila Monastery - Thessaloniki- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Rila Monastery
- Orientation tour of Thessaloniki historic centre
- Visit to Thessaloniki waterfront and White Tower
Landmarks Rila Monastery White Tower Thessaloniki Waterfront 
- Day 15
Kamena Vourla - Athens
Kamena Vourla - Athens- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Lunch in Kamena Vourla
- Farewell dinner in Athens
Landmarks Kamena Vourla - Day 16
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Breakfast
