Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Athens to Delphi - Meteora
Athens to Delphi - Meteora- Start point
- Athina, Attica, Greece (Hotel, 10:00 - 19:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Delphi archaeological site including Temple of Apollo, Castallian Fountain, and Large Sphynx of Naxos
- View Treasury of the Athenians, Theatre, and Stadium at Delphi
- Visit Delphi Museum with statues of Antinoos and bronze Charioteer (475 B.C.)
- Visit Meteora monasteries on rock formations
Landmarks Temple of Apollo Castallian Fountain Delphi Archaeological Site Delphi Museum Meteora Monasteries - Day 2
Meteora - Ioannina - Gjirokaster
Meteora - Ioannina - Gjirokaster- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Ioannina Old Town with Byzantine and Ottoman architecture
- Visit Ioannina Castle dating from Byzantine era
Optional Activities
- Traditional Greek cuisine at local cafes in Ioannina
Landmarks Ioannina Castle Ioannina Old Town - Day 3
Gjirokaster
Gjirokaster- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gjirokaster Castle built in 4th century A.D.
- Explore medieval bazaar of Gjirokaster
- Visit preserved traditional house in Gjirokaster
- Visit The Barrels family-run vineyard
Optional Activities
- Meal at The Barrels vineyard restaurant
- Wine tasting at The Barrels
Landmarks Gjirokaster Castle Gjirokaster Old Town - Day 4
Gjirokaster to Berat
Gjirokaster to Berat- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Berat Castle with resident inhabitants
- Explore Berat's medieval old town
- Visit ancient churches and mosques in Berat
- Visit Gorica Neighbourhood
Landmarks Berat Castle Berat Old Town - Day 5
Berat - Drilon - Tushemisht - St. Naum - Ohrid
Berat - Drilon - Tushemisht - St. Naum - Ohrid- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Drilon National Park
- Stop in Tushemisht village
- Visit St. Naum Monastery at River Crni Drim source
Optional Activities
- Purchase handmade products from local vendors in Tushemisht
Landmarks Drilon National Park St. Naum Monastery - Day 6
Ohrid to Tirana
Ohrid to Tirana- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Church of St. John at Kaneo viewpoint in Ohrid
- Visit Paper Museum in Ohrid
Optional Activities
- Purchase handmade paper souvenirs from Paper Museum
Landmarks Church of St. John at Kaneo Lake Ohrid Ohrid Old Town - Day 7
Tirana
Tirana- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Byrek - classic Albanian specialty made of thin layers of dough filled with cheese, meat, spinach, or other ingredients), Dinner (Traditional Albanian meal with regional specialties at New Bazaar)
Included Activities
- Walking food tour of Tirana with local companion
- Try Byrek at local Albanian specialty place
- Visit Çam Bazaar
- Traditional Albanian meal at New Bazaar
- Taste Albanian Grape Raki
Optional Activities
- Second-hand market shopping in Tirana
Landmarks Çam Bazaar - Day 8
Tirana - Kruje - Prizren
Tirana - Kruje - Prizren- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kruja Castle built during 5th century A.D.
- Explore Medieval Old Bazaar of Kruja
- Explore Prizren old town
Optional Activities
- Shop for traditional handmade souvenirs in Kruja Medieval Old Bazaar
- Visit Sinan Pasha Mosque in Prizren
- Visit Prizren fortress for panoramic views
Landmarks Kruja Castle Kruja Medieval Old Bazaar Sinan Pasha Mosque Prizren Fortress - Day 9
Prizren - Gjakove - Decan - Rahovec Valley - Prizren
Prizren - Gjakove - Decan - Rahovec Valley - Prizren- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gjakova bazaar
- Visit Monastery of Decan with frescoes from 14th century
Optional Activities
- Explore artisan workshops in Gjakova bazaar
Landmarks Gjakova Bazaar Monastery of Decan - Day 10
Prizren - Mrizi i Zanave Agro Tourism - Shkoder
Prizren - Mrizi i Zanave Agro Tourism - Shkoder- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Mrizi i Zanave Agro-tourism farm
Optional Activities
- Traditional lunch at Mrizi i Zanave farm
- Purchase fresh produce from Mrizi i Zanave farm
Landmarks Rozafa Castle - Day 11
Shkoder - Sveti Stefan - Budva
Shkoder - Sveti Stefan - Budva- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Old Budva with historic churches and medieval architecture
Optional Activities
- View Sveti Stefan from viewpoint
Landmarks Sveti Stefan Budva Old Town St. Ivan Church St. Mary Church - Day 12
Montenegrin Riviera - Kotor - Blagaj - Mostar
Montenegrin Riviera - Kotor - Blagaj - Mostar- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kotor Old Town
- Visit Saint Luke's Church in Kotor
- Visit Blagaj with river Buna spring
- Visit Stari Most (Old Bridge) in Mostar
- Explore Old Bazaar in Mostar
- Visit Biščevića Kuća Ottoman house in Mostar
Landmarks Kotor Old Town Saint Luke's Church Stari Most Mostar Old Bazaar Biščevića Kuća - Day 13
Mostar to Sarajevo
Mostar to Sarajevo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Sarajevo including Ottoman and Austria-Hungarian architecture
- Visit Latin Bridge
- Visit Caffe Divan for complimentary Turkish coffee or tea
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants in Sarajevo
Landmarks Latin Bridge Caffe Divan - Day 14
Sarajevo - Zvornik - Belgrade
Sarajevo - Zvornik - Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic cruise along Sava and Danube Rivers in Belgrade
Landmarks Sava River Danube River - Day 15
Belgrade to Nis
Belgrade to Nis- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Niš Fortress
- Visit Bubanj Memorial Park (WWII memorial complex)
Landmarks Niš Fortress Bubanj Memorial Park - Day 16
Nis to Rila Monastery - Sofia
Nis to Rila Monastery - Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rila Monastery
Landmarks Rila Monastery - Day 17
Sofia
Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit St. Sophia Church
- Visit Royal Palace/National Art Gallery
- See National Theatre Ivan Vazov
- See President's Office
- Visit Triangle of Tolerance
Optional Activities
- Traditional Bulgarian cuisine lunch - banitsa or shopska salad
- Explore Sofia's nightlife with bars and clubs
Landmarks Alexander Nevsky Cathedral St. Sophia Church Royal Palace / National Art Gallery National Theatre Ivan Vazov Triangle of Tolerance - Day 18
Sofia to Plovdiv
Sofia to Plovdiv- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bishop's Basilica with mosaics from 5-6th AD
- Walk Old Town of Plovdiv
- Visit remains of Roman theatre in Plovdiv
- Visit remains of Roman stadium in Plovdiv
Landmarks Bishop's Basilica Plovdiv Old Town Plovdiv Roman Theatre Plovdiv Roman Stadium - Day 19
Plovdiv - Shipka Memorial Church - Veliko Tarnovo
Plovdiv - Shipka Memorial Church - Veliko Tarnovo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shipka Memorial Church
- Visit Royal Citadel of Tsarevets in Veliko Tarnovo
- Explore Samovodene arts and crafts street
Landmarks Shipka Memorial Church Royal Citadel of Tsarevets Samovodene Arts and Crafts Street - Day 20
Veliko Tarnovo - Ruse - Bucharest
Veliko Tarnovo - Ruse - Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Ruse city with Alexandrovskaya Street
- Visit Ruse Opera House
- Visit Ruse City Hall
- Visit Statue of Liberty in Ruse
Optional Activities
- Leisurely lunch at local restaurant in Ruse
Landmarks Ruse Opera House Ruse City Hall Statue of Liberty Danube River - Day 21
Bucharest
Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of the Parliament
- Explore Bucharest Old Town (Lipscani)
- Visit Bucharest Village Museum
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Old Town with Romanian dishes
Landmarks Palace of the Parliament Bucharest Old Town (Lipscani) Bucharest Village Museum - Day 22
Bucharest - Bran - Brasov
Bucharest - Bran - Brasov- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 23
Brasov - Sinaia - Bucharest
Brasov - Sinaia - Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Peleș Castle in Sinaia
Optional Activities
- Traditional Romanian dinner in Bucharest
Landmarks Peleș Castle - Day 24
Bucharest to Airport
Bucharest to Airport- End point
- Bucharest, Romania (Airport, 10:00 - 20:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute sightseeing in Bucharest
- Shopping in Bucharest
- Relaxation in Bucharest
