Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Athens to Kalabaka
Athens to Kalabaka- Start point
- Athina, Attica, Greece ( After having independently experienced the capital of Greece and cultural capital of Europe, Athens, our tour leader will pick you up at your hotel in Athens. We will begin this amazing journey , 08:00 - 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Delphi archaeological site including Temple of Apollo
- Explore Castallian Fountain and Large Sphinx of Naxos at Delphi
- Visit Delphi Museum featuring statues of Antinoos and bronze Charioteer
- Visit Meteora monasteries on UNESCO World Heritage rock formations
Landmarks Temple of Apollo Castallian Fountain Delphi Museum Meteora - Day 2
Kalabaka to Gjirokaster
Kalabaka to Gjirokaster- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ioannina old town with Byzantine and Ottoman architecture
- Visit Ioannina Castle
Optional Activities
- Sample traditional Greek cuisine in Ioannina cafes
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 one of the best-preserved traditional houses in Gjirokaster
- Visit The Barrels vineyard and restaurant
Optional Activities
- Meal at The Barrels vineyard restaurant
- Wine tasting at The Barrels vineyard
Landmarks Gjirokaster Castle Gjirokaster Old Town - Day 4
Gjirokaster to Berat
Gjirokaster to Berat- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Berat medieval castle
- Explore Berat old town with narrow stone streets
- Visit Gorica Neighbourhood
- Learn about painter Onufri's legacy
Landmarks Berat Castle Berat Old Town - Day 5
Berat to Ohrid
Berat to Ohrid- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Drilon National Park
- Stop at Tushemisht to meet local vendors
- Visit St. Naum Monastery at River Crni Drim source
Optional Activities
- Purchase handmade preserves, honey, herbs and crafts from local vendors in Tushemisht
Landmarks Drilon National Park St. Naum Monastery Lake Ohrid 
- Day 6
Ohrid to Tirana
Ohrid to Tirana- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Church of St. John at Kaneo viewpoint
- Explore Ohrid old town
- Visit Ohrid Castle
- Visit Ohrid Paper Museum
Optional Activities
- Purchase handmade paper souvenirs from Paper Museum
Landmarks Church of St. John at Kaneo Ohrid Old Town Ohrid Castle - Day 7
Tirana
Tirana- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Byrek at local restaurant), Dinner (Traditional Albanian meal with regional specialties at New Bazaar)
Included Activities
- Tirana Local Food tour with local companion
- Sample Byrek at local restaurant
- Explore Çam bazaar
- Visit street markets and produce markets
- Visit second-hand goods market
- Traditional Albanian meal with regional specialties
- Taste Albanian Grape Raki
Landmarks Çam Bazaar New Bazaar - Day 8
Tirana to Prizren
Tirana to Prizren- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kruja medieval old bazaar
- Visit Kruja Castle
Optional Activities
- Shop for souvenirs including carpets and jewelry in Kruja bazaar
Landmarks Kruja Castle Kruja Medieval Old Bazaar Sinan Pasha Mosque - Day 9
Prizren to Rahovec Valley to Prizren
Prizren to Rahovec Valley to Prizren- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gjakova bazaar
- Visit Monastery of Decan
Optional Activities
- Explore artisan workshops in Gjakova bazaar
- Visit wine producers in Rahovec Valley
Landmarks Gjakova Bazaar Monastery of Decan - Day 10
Prizren to Shkoder
Prizren to Shkoder- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Mrizi i Zanave agro-tourism farm
- Visit Rozafa Castle
- Visit Venetian Mask Factory in Shkoder
Optional Activities
- Traditional lunch at Mrizi i Zanave farm
- Purchase bio products from Mrizi i Zanave farm
Landmarks Rozafa Castle - Day 11
Shkoder to Budva
Shkoder to Budva- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Sveti Stefan viewpoint
- Explore Old Budva historic centre
- Visit St. Ivan church in Budva
- Visit small church of St. Mary in Budva
Landmarks Sveti Stefan Old Budva 
- Day 12
Budva to Mostar
Budva to Mostar- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kotor UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit Saint Luke's church in Kotor
- Visit Blagaj Ottoman medieval town
- Visit Stari Most (Old Bridge) in Mostar
- Explore Old Bazaar in Mostar
- Visit Biščević House in Mostar
Landmarks Kotor Old Town Saint Luke's Church Stari Most 
- Day 13
Mostar to Sarajevo
Mostar to Sarajevo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sarajevo city tour
- Visit Latin Bridge
- Explore Ottoman section of Sarajevo
- Explore Austro-Hungarian section of Sarajevo
- Complimentary Turkish coffee or tea at Caffe Divan
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurants offering local dishes
Landmarks Latin Bridge Sarajevo Old Town - Day 14
Sarajevo to Belgrade
Sarajevo to Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic cruise along Sava and Danube Rivers in Belgrade
Landmarks Sava River Danube River - Day 15
Belgrade to Niš
Belgrade to Niš- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Niš Fortress
- Visit Bubanj Memorial Park
Landmarks Niš Fortress Bubanj Memorial Park - Day 16
Niš to Sofia
Niš to Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rila Monastery
- Explore Rila Monastery complex including main church and museum
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)
- Walk past National Theatre Ivan Vazov
- Walk past President's Office
- Visit Triangle of Tolerance
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurant serving traditional Bulgarian cuisine
- Explore Sofia's nightlife bars and clubs
Landmarks Alexander Nevsky Cathedral St. Sophia Church National Theatre Ivan Vazov - Day 18
Sofia to Plovdiv
Sofia to Plovdiv- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bishop's Basilica
- Explore Plovdiv Old Town with narrow cobblestone streets
- Visit remains of ancient Roman theatre
- Visit remains of ancient Roman stadium
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk along riverbanks at sunset
Landmarks Bishop's Basilica Plovdiv Roman Theatre Plovdiv Old Town - Day 19
Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo
Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shipka Memorial Church
- Visit Tsarevets Royal Citadel
- Explore Samovodene arts and crafts street
Optional Activities
- Visit local artisan ateliers on Samovodene street
Landmarks Shipka Memorial Church Tsarevets Royal Citadel - Day 20
Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest
Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stroll Alexandrovskaya Street in Ruse
- Visit Statue of Liberty in Ruse
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant in Ruse
Landmarks Alexandrovskaya Street Statue of Liberty - Day 21
Bucharest
Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Palace of the Parliament
- Visit Bucharest Village Museum
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Old Town (Lipscani)
Landmarks Palace of the Parliament Bucharest Old Town (Lipscani) Bucharest Village Museum - Day 22
Bucharest to Brașov
Bucharest to Brașov- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bran Castle
Optional Activities
- Explore Bran village market and local crafts
- Browse souvenirs at village market stalls
Landmarks Bran Castle - Day 23
Brașov to Sighișoara
Brașov to Sighișoara- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Piața Sfatului (Council Square)
- Visit Black Church in Brașov
- Visit Sighișoara Citadel
- Visit Clock Tower and History Museum in Sighișoara
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Brașov
- Explore local artisan shops and galleries in Sighișoara
Landmarks Piața Sfatului Black Church Sighișoara Citadel Clock Tower - Day 24
Sighișoara to Cluj Napoca to Alba Iulia to Sibiu
Sighișoara to Cluj Napoca to Alba Iulia to Sibiu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Saint Andrew's Cathedral in Cluj Napoca
- Explore Unirii Square in Cluj Napoca
- Visit Alba Carolina Citadel
Landmarks Saint Andrew's Cathedral Unirii Square St. Michael's Church Alba Carolina Citadel - Day 25
Sibiu to Corvins' Castle to Timișoara
Sibiu to Corvins' Castle to Timișoara- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Sibiu
- Visit Piata Mare (Large Square) in Sibiu
- Cross Bridge of Lies in Sibiu
- Visit Corvins' Castle (Hunyadi Castle)
Landmarks Piata Mare City Hall Bridge of Lies Corvins' Castle - Day 26
Timișoara to Novi Sad
Timișoara to Novi Sad- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Timișoara
- Walk Union Square (Piața Unirii)
- View Huniade Castle
Landmarks Union Square (Piața Unirii) Romanian Orthodox Cathedral Huniade Castle - Day 27
Novi Sad to Sremski Karlovci to Belgrade
Novi Sad to Sremski Karlovci to Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Beverage (One glass of wine in Sremski Karlovci)
Included Activities
- City tour of Novi Sad
- Visit Petrovaradin Fortress
- Tour of Sremski Karlovci
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Sremski Karlovci
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Zmaj Jovina Street Dunavska Street - Day 28
Belgrade
Belgrade- End point
- Belgrade, Serbia (End of the tour, 10:00 - 12:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park
- Visit Pobednik monument
- Walk Knez Mihailova street
- Visit Republic Square
Landmarks Belgrade Fortress Kalemegdan Park Pobednik Monument Knez Mihailova Republic Square
