Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Tirana
Tirana- Start point
- Bulevardi Dëshmorët E Kombit 4, 1000 Tiranë, Albania ( Meet with your local , 08:00 - 09:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (Byrek at local eatery), Lunch (Fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, and local flavors at market), Dinner (Traditional Albanian meal with regional specialties at New Bazaar), Beverage (Albanian Grape Raki)
Included Activities
- Local food and walking tour of Tirana with local companion
- Visit hidden local eatery and try Byrek
- Explore Çam Bazaar
- Browse second-hand market
- Traditional Albanian meal at New Bazaar
- Taste Albanian Grape Raki
Landmarks Çam Bazaar - Day 2
Tirana - Kruje - Prizren
Tirana - Kruje - PrizrenIncluded Activities
- Visit Kruja Medieval Old Bazaar
- Visit Kruja Castle
- Explore Prizren old town
- Visit Sinan Pasha Mosque
- Visit Prizren Fortress
Optional Activities
- Shop for handmade souvenirs in Kruja
- Visit filigree artisan shops in Prizren and observe metalsmithing techniques
Landmarks Kruja Castle Kruja Medieval Old Bazaar Sinan Pasha Mosque Prizren Fortress - Day 3
Prizren - Gjakove - Decan - Rahovec - Prizren
Prizren - Gjakove - Decan - Rahovec - Prizren- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Gjakova Bazaar
- Visit Monastery of Decan
- View UNESCO frescoes at Monastery of Decan
- Drive through Rahovec Valley vineyards
Optional Activities
- Explore artisan workshops in Gjakova and watch traditional crafts
- Wine tasting in Rahovec Valley
Landmarks Gjakova Bazaar Monastery of Decan Rahovec Valley - Day 4
Prizren - Mrizi i Zanave - Shkoder
Prizren - Mrizi i Zanave - ShkoderIncluded Activities
- Tour of Mrizi i Zanave Agro-tourism farm
- Visit Rozafa Castle
- Visit Venetian Mask Factory
Optional Activities
- Traditional lunch at Mrizi i Zanave farm
- Purchase fresh produce from farm
Landmarks Mrizi i Zanave Agro-tourism farm Rozafa Castle Venetian Mask Factory - Day 5
Shkoder - Sveti Stefan - Budva
Shkoder - Sveti Stefan - BudvaIncluded Activities
- Viewpoint stop at Sveti Stefan
- Explore Old Budva
- Visit St. Ivan Church
- Visit St. Mary Church
Landmarks Sveti Stefan St. Ivan Church St. Mary Church 
- Day 6
Budva - Kotor - Blagaj - Mostar
Budva - Kotor - Blagaj - MostarIncluded Activities
- Visit Saint Luke's Church in Kotor
- Explore Kotor old town
- Visit Blagaj
- Visit Stari Most
- Explore Mostar Old Bazaar
- Visit Biščevića Kuća
Landmarks Kotor Saint Luke's Church Blagaj Buna River Spring Stari Most Mostar Old Bazaar Biščevića Kuća 
- Day 7
Mostar - Sarajevo
Mostar - Sarajevo- Meals
- Breakfast, Beverage (Turkish coffee or tea at Caffe Divan)
Included Activities
- Sarajevo city tour including Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian quarters
- Visit Latin Bridge
- Visit Caffe Divan for complimentary Turkish coffee or tea
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants offering traditional Bosnian dishes
Landmarks Latin Bridge Caffe Divan - Day 8
Sarajevo - Zvornik - Belgrade
Sarajevo - Zvornik - BelgradeIncluded Activities
- Panoramic cruise along Sava and Danube Rivers
Landmarks Sava River Danube River - Day 9
Belgrade - Nis
Belgrade - NisIncluded Activities
- Visit Niš Fortress
- Visit Bubanj Memorial Park
Landmarks Niš Fortress Bubanj Memorial Park - Day 10
Nis - Rila Monastery - Sofia
Nis - Rila Monastery - SofiaIncluded Activities
- Visit Rila Monastery
- Explore Rila Monastery complex including main church and museum
Landmarks Rila Monastery Rila Mountains 
- Day 11
Sofia
Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit St. Sophia Church
- Visit Royal Palace/National Art Gallery
- Visit National Theatre Ivan Vazov
- Pass by President's Office
- Visit Triangle of Tolerance
Optional Activities
- Dine at local restaurant for traditional Bulgarian cuisine
- Explore Sofia's nightlife with bars and clubs
Landmarks Alexander Nevsky Cathedral St. Sophia Church Royal Palace National Art Gallery National Theatre Ivan Vazov President's Office Triangle of Tolerance - Day 12
Sofia - Plovdiv
Sofia - PlovdivIncluded Activities
- Visit Bishop's Basilica
- Walking tour of Old Town
- Visit ancient Roman theater remains
- Visit ancient Roman stadium remains
Landmarks Bishop's Basilica Plovdiv Old Town Ancient Roman Theater of Plovdiv Ancient Roman Stadium of Plovdiv - Day 13
Plovdiv - Shipka - Veliko Tarnovo
Plovdiv - Shipka - Veliko Tarnovo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shipka Memorial Church
- Visit Royal Citadel of Tsarevets
- Stroll along Samovodene arts and crafts street
- Visit local artisan ateliers
Landmarks Shipka Memorial Church Shipka Pass Royal Citadel of Tsarevets Samovodene arts and crafts street - Day 14
Veliko Tarnovo - Ruse - Bucharest
Veliko Tarnovo - Ruse - BucharestIncluded Activities
- Stroll through Veliko Tarnovo streets
- Explore Ruse city history
- Walk Alexandrovskaya Street
- Visit Statue of Liberty in Ruse
- Walk Danube promenade
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant in Ruse
Landmarks Alexandrovskaya Street Opera House Ruse City Hall Ruse Statue of Liberty Ruse Danube Promenade Ruse - Day 15
Bucharest
Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Palace of the Parliament
- Explore Old Town/Lipscani
- Visit Bucharest Village Museum
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Old Town restaurant with Romanian dishes
Landmarks Palace of the Parliament Old Town Bucharest Bucharest Village Museum - Day 16
Bucharest - Bran - Brasov
Bucharest - Bran - BrasovIncluded Activities
- Tour Bran Castle
- Stroll through village of Bran
- Visit local market in Bran
Optional Activities
- Purchase handmade crafts and souvenirs
Landmarks Bran Castle Carpathian Mountains - Day 17
Brasov - Sighisoara
Brasov - SighisoaraIncluded Activities
- Visit Piața Sfatului
- Visit Black Church
- Visit Sighisoara Citadel
- Visit Clock Tower
- Visit History Museum
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Brasov
- Explore artisan shops and galleries
Landmarks Piața Sfatului Black Church Sighisoara Citadel Clock Tower - Day 18
Sighisoara - Cluj Napoca - Alba Iulia - Sibiu
Sighisoara - Cluj Napoca - Alba Iulia - Sibiu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Saint Andrew's Cathedral
- Explore Unirii Square
- Visit St. Michael's Church
- Visit Alba Carolina Citadel
Landmarks Saint Andrew's Cathedral Unirii Square St. Michael's Church Matthias Corvinus Statue Alba Carolina Citadel - Day 19
Sibiu - Corvins' Castle - Timisoara
Sibiu - Corvins' Castle - TimisoaraIncluded Activities
- City tour of Sibiu
- Visit Piata Mare
- Cross Bridge of Lies
- Visit Corvins' Castle
Landmarks Piata Mare City Hall Sibiu Council Tower Bridge of Lies Corvins' Castle - Day 20
Timisoara - Novi Sad
Timisoara - Novi SadIncluded Activities
- City tour of Timișoara
- Walk to Union Square
- View Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
- Pass by Huniade Castle
Landmarks Union Square Romanian Orthodox Cathedral Baroque Palace Huniade Castle - Day 21
Novi Sad - Sremski Karlovci - Belgrade
Novi Sad - Sremski Karlovci - Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Novi Sad
- Visit Petrovaradin Fortress
- Explore old town pedestrian streets
- Visit Sremski Karlovci
- View Four Lions fountain
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting of regional specialties
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Zmaj Jovina Street Dunavska Street Sremski Karlovci Four Lions Fountain - Day 22
Belgrade
Belgrade- End point
- Belgrade, Serbia (End of the tour, 10:00 - 12:00)
Included Activities
- Visit Belgrade Fortress
- Visit Kalemegdan Park
- Visit Pobednik monument
- Walk Knez Mihailova street
- Visit Republic Square
- View National Theatre
- View National Museum
- View Prince Michael statue
Landmarks Belgrade Fortress Kalemegdan Park Pobednik Monument Knez Mihailova Street Republic Square National Theatre National Museum Prince Michael Statue
