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The Ultimate Balkans From Sofia to Athens; Semi - Private Tour with Dedicated Tour Leader & Car

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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Sofia

    Sofia
    Start point
    Sofia, Bulgaria (Our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Sofia in the morning., 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Visit St. Sophia Church
    • Visit Royal Palace (National Art Gallery)
    • Walk to National Theatre Ivan Vazov
    • Pass by President's Office
    • Visit Triangle of Tolerance

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at traditional Bulgarian restaurant
    • Explore Sofia's nightlife - bars and clubs with live music
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sophia Church
    Royal Palace
    National Theatre Ivan Vazov
    Triangle of Tolerance
  3. Day 2

    Sofia to Plovdiv

    Sofia to Plovdiv
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bishop's Basilica
    • Walk through Old Town
    • Visit remains of Roman theater
    • Visit remains of Roman stadium

    Optional Activities

    • Leisure walk along riverbanks
    Landmarks
    Bishop's Basilica
    Plovdiv Old Town
    Roman Theater
    Roman Stadium
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local artisan ateliers
    Landmarks
    Shipka Memorial Church
    Shipka Pass
    Royal Citadel of Tsarevets
    Samovodene Street
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 4

    Veliko Tarnovo - Ruse - Bucharest

    Veliko Tarnovo - Ruse - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City overview and historical significance of Ruse
    • Stroll along Alexandrovskaya Street
    • Visit Statue of Liberty

    Optional Activities

    • Leisure lunch at local restaurant
    • Walk along Danube promenade
    Landmarks
    Alexandrovskaya Street
    Ruse Opera House
    Statue of Liberty
    Danube River
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  6. Day 5

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour Palace of the Parliament
    • Visit Bucharest Old Town (Lipscani)
    • Visit Bucharest Village Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Old Town restaurant
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Parliament
    Bucharest Old Town (Lipscani)
    Bucharest Village Museum
  7. Day 6

    Bucharest - Bran - Brasov

    Bucharest - Bran - Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour Bran Castle
    • Stroll through village of Bran

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local market for handmade crafts and souvenirs
    • Explore surrounding market stalls independently
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Carpathian Mountains
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Brasov - Sighișoara

    Brasov - Sighișoara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Piața Sfatului (Council Square)
    • Visit Black Church
    • Visit Clock Tower and Sighișoara History Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Brasov
    • Explore local artisan shops and galleries
    Landmarks
    Piața Sfatului (Council Square)
    Black Church
    Sighișoara Clock Tower
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Sighișoara - Cluj Napoca - Alba Iulia - Sibiu

    Sighișoara - Cluj Napoca - Alba Iulia - Sibiu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Saint Andrew's Cathedral
    • Stroll Unirii Square
    • Visit Alba Carolina Citadel
    Landmarks
    Saint Andrew's Cathedral
    Unirii Square
    St. Michael's Church
    Matthias Corvinus Statue
    Alba Carolina Citadel
  10. Day 9

    Sibiu - Corvins' Castle - Timisoara

    Sibiu - Corvins' Castle - Timisoara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Sibiu
    • Walk to Piata Mare
    • Cross Bridge of Lies
    • Visit Corvins' Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Free time for activities after city tour
    Landmarks
    Piata Mare (Large Square)
    City Hall
    Council Tower
    Bridge of Lies
    Corvins' Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 10

    Timisoara - Novi Sad

    Timisoara - Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Timisoara
    • Walk to Union Square (Piața Unirii)
    • Pass Huniade Castle
    Landmarks
    Hammam (Turkish Public Bath)
    Central Mosque
    Union Square (Piața Unirii)
    Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
    Baroque Palace
    Huniade Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Novi Sad - Sremski Karlovci - Belgrade

    Novi Sad - Sremski Karlovci - Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Drink (One glass of wine)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Novi Sad
    • Visit Petrovaradin Fortress
    • Stroll pedestrian streets
    • Wine tasting and tour in Sremski Karlovci

    Optional Activities

    • Taste wine specialties with vineyard views
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Zmaj Jovina Street
    Dunavska Street
    Sremski Karlovci
    Four Lions Fountain
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 12

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    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 Street
    Republic Square
    National Theatre
    National Museum
    Prince Michael (Knez Mihajlo) Statue
  14. Day 13

    Belgrade - Zvornik - Sarajevo

    Belgrade - Zvornik - Sarajevo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Zvornik
    • Evening stroll through Sarajevo
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Drina River
  15. Day 14

    Sarajevo - Mostar

    Sarajevo - Mostar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Hot Beverage (Complimentary Turkish coffee or tea)

    Included Activities

    • Sarajevo walking tour
    • Visit Latin Bridge
    • Complimentary Turkish coffee or tea at Caffe Divan
    • Visit Stari Most (Old Bridge)
    • Wander Old Bazaar
    • Visit Bišćevića Kuća
    Landmarks
    Latin Bridge
    Miljacka River
    Caffe Divan
    Stari Most
    Mostar Old Bazaar
    Bišćevića Kuća
  16. Day 15

    Mostar - Blagaj - Kotor - Montenegrin Riviera

    Mostar - Blagaj - Kotor - Montenegrin Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blagaj
    • Wander Kotor Old Town streets
    • Visit Saint Luke's Church

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon exploration of Kotor
    Landmarks
    Blagaj
    Buna River Spring
    Kotor Old Town
    Saint Luke's Church
  17. Day 16

    Montenegrin Riviera - Budva - Sveti Stefan - Shkoder

    Montenegrin Riviera - Budva - Sveti Stefan - Shkoder
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Old Budva
    • Visit St. Ivan Church
    • Visit Rozafa Castle
    • Visit Venetian Mask Factory

    Optional Activities

    • Visit New Budva shops and restaurants
    • Photography of Sveti Stefan
    Landmarks
    Old Budva
    St. Ivan Church
    St. Mary Church
    Sveti Stefan
    Rozafa Castle
    Venetian Mask Factory
  18. Day 17

    Shkoder - Mrizi i Zanave - Prizren

    Shkoder - Mrizi i Zanave - Prizren
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism farm
    • Visit Prizren
    • Visit Sinan Pasha Mosque
    • Climb fortress above Prizren

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional lunch at the farm
    • Buy fresh produce from the farm
    • Visit filigree shops and watch metalsmithing
    • Free afternoon exploration in Prizren
    Landmarks
    Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism
    Prizren Old Town
    Sinan Pasha Mosque
    Prizren Fortress
  19. Day 18

    Prizren - Gjakove - Decan - Rahovec Vineyards - Prizren

    Prizren - Gjakove - Decan - Rahovec Vineyards - Prizren
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gjakova Bazaar
    • Visit Decan Monastery
    • Visit Rahovec Valley vineyards

    Optional Activities

    • Explore artisan workshops
    • Wine tasting in Rahovec
    • Lunch in Gjakova Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Gjakova Bazaar
    Decan Monastery
    Rahovec Valley
  20. Day 19

    Prizren - Kruje - Tirana

    Prizren - Kruje - Tirana
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk Medieval Old Bazaar
    • Visit Kruja Castle
    • Tour hidden fortress paths

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional lunch
    • Souvenir shopping
    • City views and exploration
    Landmarks
    Kruja Medieval Old Bazaar
    Kruja Castle
    Sarisalltik Mountain
  21. Day 20

    Tirana

    Tirana
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch/Dinner (Traditional Albanian meal with regional specialties)

    Included Activities

    • Local food tour with companion
    • Visit Çam Bazaar
    • Visit street markets
    • Visit New Bazaar
    • Taste famous Albanian Grape Raki
    Landmarks
    Çam Bazaar
    New Bazaar
  22. Day 21

    Tirana - Struga - Ohrid

    Tirana - Struga - Ohrid
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Quick stop in Struga
    • Visit Church of St. John at Kaneo
    • Visit Paper Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase handmade paper souvenir
    Landmarks
    Drini River
    Church of St. John at Kaneo
    Ohrid
    Ohrid Lake
    Paper Museum
  23. Day 22

    Ohrid - St. Naum - Tushemisht - Drilon - Berat

    Ohrid - St. Naum - Tushemisht - Drilon - Berat
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Meet local vendors in Tushemisht
    • Buy local products - preserves, honey, herbs, handmade souvenirs
    Landmarks
    St. Naum Monastery
    Crni Drim River
    National Park Galicica
    Tushemisht
    Drilon National Park
  24. Day 23

    Berat - Gjirokaster

    Berat - Gjirokaster
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Berat stone streets
    • Explore medieval old houses
    • Visit Gorica Neighbourhood
    Landmarks
    Berat Old Town
    Berat Castle
    Gorica Neighbourhood
  25. Day 24

    Gjirokaster

    Gjirokaster
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gjirokaster Castle
    • Walk medieval bazaar
    • Visit best-preserved historic house
    • Visit The Barrels Winery

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch and exploration at The Barrels Winery
    Landmarks
    Gjirokaster Castle
    Gjirokaster Medieval Bazaar
    The Barrels Winery
    Mali i Gjere Mountain
  26. Day 25

    Gjirokaster - Ioannina - Meteora

    Gjirokaster - Ioannina - Meteora
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk Ioannina Old Town
    • Visit Ioannina Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Greek cuisine at cafes
    • Sunset viewing at Meteora
    Landmarks
    Ioannina Castle
    Ioannina Old Town
    Meteora
  27. Day 26

    Meteora - Athens or Corfu

    Meteora - Athens or Corfu
    End point
    Athina, Attica, Greece ( Blegrade – End of the tour, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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