Ancient Wonders & Balkan Treasures in 21 Days; Semi - Private Tour with Dedicated Tour Leader & Car

Itinerary

1. Intro

   Introduction
2. Day 1

   Athens

   Athens Show on map

   Start point

   Athina, Attica, Greece (Hotel Pick up in Athens , 07:00)

   Optional Activities

   • Explore Plaka neighborhood
   • View the Acropolis
   • Visit local cafés
   • Dine at traditional tavernas

   Landmarks
   Acropolis
   Plaka

3. Day 2

   Athens - Delphi - Kalabaka

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   Included Activities

   • Visit Delphi archaeological site
   • Explore Temple of Apollo
   • Visit Castallian Fountain
   • See Large Sphinx of Naxos
   • Visit Treasury of the Athenians
   • Explore Theatre and Stadium
   • Visit Museum with statues of Antinoos and bronze Charioteer
   • Visit Meteora monasteries on rock formations

   Landmarks
   Delphi Archaeological Site
   Temple of Apollo
   Castallian Fountain
   Meteora

4. Day 3

   Kalabaka - Ioannina - Gjirokaster

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   Included Activities

   • Explore Ioannina old town
   • Visit Ioannina Castle

   Optional Activities

   • Enjoy traditional Greek cuisine at local cafés

   Landmarks
   Ioannina Castle
   Gjirokaster Old Town

5. Day 4

   Gjirokaster

   Gjirokaster Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Visit Gjirokaster Castle
   • Explore medieval bazaar
   • Tour a preserved traditional house
   • Visit The Barrels vineyard

   Optional Activities

   • Purchase handmade crafts from local artisans
   • Enjoy meal at The Barrels vineyard
   • Wine tasting at The Barrels

   Landmarks
   Gjirokaster Castle
   Gjirokaster Medieval Bazaar

6. Day 5

   Gjirokaster - Berat

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   Meals

   Breakfast

   Included Activities

   • Explore Berat Old Town
   • Visit Berat Castle
   • Visit Gorica Neighbourhood

   Optional Activities

   • Explore churches and mosques
   • Visit local museums
   • Browse old stone bridge

   Landmarks
   Berat Castle
   Berat Old Town

7. Day 6

   Berat - Drilon - Tushemisht - St. Naum - Ohrid

   Berat - Drilon - Tushemisht - St. Naum - Ohrid Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Visit Drilon National Park
   • Stop in Tushemisht
   • Visit St. Naum Monastery

   Optional Activities

   • Purchase local products from street vendors in Tushemisht

   Landmarks
   Drilon National Park
   St. Naum Monastery

8. Day 7

   Ohrid - Tirana

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   Included Activities

   • Visit Church of St. John at Kaneo
   • Explore Ohrid Old Town
   • Visit Paper Museum

   Optional Activities

   • Explore Orthodox churches
   • View Ohrid Lake
   • Visit Ohrid Castle
   • Explore amphitheatre
   • Purchase handmade paper souvenirs

   Landmarks
   Church of St. John at Kaneo
   Ohrid Lake
   Ohrid Paper Museum

9. Day 8

   Tirana

   Tirana Show on map

   Meals

   Lunch (Byrek (Albanian specialty with thin layers of dough filled with cheese, meat, spinach, or other ingredients)), Dinner (Traditional Albanian meal with regional specialties at New Bazaar)

   Included Activities

   • Tirana local food and walking tour with local companion
   • Try Byrek at local restaurant
   • Visit Çam bazaar
   • Explore street markets
   • Visit second-hand goods market
   • Traditional Albanian meal at New Bazaar
   • Taste Albanian Grape Raki

   Optional Activities

   • Free time to explore Tirana independently

   Landmarks
   Çam Bazaar
   New Bazaar

10. Day 9

    Tirana - Kruja - Prizren

    Tirana - Kruja - Prizren Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kruja Medieval Old Bazaar
    • Visit Kruja Castle
    • Explore Prizren Old Town
    • Visit Sinan Pasha Mosque

    Optional Activities

    • Shop for traditional souvenirs in Kruja
    • Browse filigree shops in Prizren
    • View panorama from Prizren fortress
    • Free afternoon in Prizren

    Landmarks
    Kruja Castle
    Kruja Medieval Old Bazaar
    Sinan Pasha Mosque

11. Day 10

    Prizren - Gjakove - Decan - Rahovec - Prizren

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    Meals

    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Gjakova bazaar
    • Visit Monastery of Decan
    • Visit Rahovec Valley vineyards

    Optional Activities

    • Explore artisan workshops in Gjakova
    • Watch traditional crafts being made

    Landmarks
    Gjakova Bazaar
    Monastery of Decan

12. Day 11

    Prizren - Mrizi i Zanave - Shkoder

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    Included Activities

    • Tour Mrizi i Zanave agro-tourism farm
    • Visit Rozafa Castle
    • Visit Venetian Mask Factory

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy traditional lunch at Mrizi i Zanave
    • Purchase fresh produce from the farm
    • Explore Shkoder architecture

    Landmarks
    Rozafa Castle
    Shkoder Lake

13. Day 12

    Shkoder - Sveti Stefan - Budva

    Shkoder - Sveti Stefan - Budva Show on map

    Included Activities

    • View Sveti Stefan
    • Explore Budva Old Town
    • Visit St. Ivan Church
    • Visit Church of St. Mary

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at Budva beaches
    • Shop and dine in New Budva

    Landmarks
    Sveti Stefan
    Budva Old Town
    St. Ivan Church

14. Day 13

    Budva - Kotor - Blagaj - Mostar

    Budva - Kotor - Blagaj - Mostar Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kotor Old Town
    • Visit Saint Luke's Church
    • Visit Blagaj
    • Visit Stari Most (Old Bridge)
    • Explore Mostar Old Bazaar
    • Visit Bišćevića Kuća

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Mostar fortress
    • View 'Don't Forget' stones commemorating city's history

    Landmarks
    Kotor Old Town
    Saint Luke's Church
    Stari Most
    Mostar Old Bazaar

    

15. Day 14

    Mostar - Sarajevo - Mostar

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    Meals

    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Sarajevo
    • Visit Latin Bridge
    • Visit Ottoman quarter
    • Visit Austria-Hungarian quarter
    • Complimentary Turkish coffee or tea at Caffe Divan

    Optional Activities

    • Explore mosques, churches, and synagogues
    • Dinner at local restaurants with traditional dishes

    Landmarks
    Latin Bridge
    Sarajevo Old Town

    

16. Day 15

    Mostar - Ston - Dalmatian Coast

    Mostar - Ston - Dalmatian Coast Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ston medieval walls

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ston town
    • Browse salt pans

    Landmarks
    Ston Medieval Walls

17. Day 16

    Dalmatian Coast - Split - Plitvice Lakes

    Dalmatian Coast - Split - Plitvice Lakes Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Split
    • Visit Diocletian's Palace
    • Explore Old Town streets
    • Visit Pazar Market
    • Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park trails

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Split at own pace
    • Relax by the sea
    • Dine at local restaurants

    Landmarks
    Diocletian's Palace
    Split Old Town
    Pazar Market
    Plitvice Lakes National Park

    

18. Day 17

    Plitvice Lakes - Pula - Rovinj

    Plitvice Lakes - Pula - Rovinj Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • View Pula Arena

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Pula's historical sites
    • Stroll charming streets
    • Shop and relax at seaside cafés

    Landmarks
    Pula Arena

19. Day 18

    Rovinj - Koper - Trieste

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    Meals

    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Rovinj
    • Explore Koper Old Town
    • Visit Tito Square
    • View Praetorian Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at local café in Koper

    Landmarks
    Rovinj Old Town
    Koper Old Town
    Tito Square

20. Day 19

    Trieste - Postojna Cave - Ljubljana

    Trieste - Postojna Cave - Ljubljana Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Explore Trieste Old Town
    • Visit Cathedral of San Giusto
    • Visit Castle of San Giusto
    • Visit Piazza della Borsa
    • Visit Postojna Cave

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Piazza Unità d'Italia
    • Browse Trieste architecture

    Landmarks
    Piazza Unità d'Italia
    Cathedral of San Giusto
    Castle of San Giusto
    Piazza della Borsa
    Postojna Cave

    

21. Day 20

    Ljubljana - Lake Bled - Lake Bohinj - Ljubljana

    Ljubljana - Lake Bled - Lake Bohinj - Ljubljana Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lake Bled
    • Visit Lake Bohinj

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along Lake Bled lakeshore

    Landmarks
    Lake Bled
    Lake Bohinj
    Triglav National Park

    

22. Day 21

    Ljubljana

    Ljubljana Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Ljubljana Old Town Center
    • Visit Ljubljana Castle
    • Visit Tromostovje (Three Bridges)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore city parks and squares

    Landmarks
    Ljubljana Castle
    Tromostovje
    Ljubljana Old Town