Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Belgrade to Nis
Belgrade to Nis- Start point
- Belgrade, Serbia (Hotel Pick up in belgrade, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Nis Fortress and learn about its history built on ancient Roman city Naissus
- Explore Bubanj Memorial Park, a World War II memorial complex
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Nis city on your own
Landmarks Nis Fortress Bubanj Memorial Park 
- Day 2
Nis to Sofia
Nis to Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rila Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the complex including main church, museum, and monastic buildings
Landmarks Rila Monastery 
- Day 3
Sofia
Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world
- Visit St. Sophia Church, one of Sofia's oldest churches
- Walking tour visiting Royal Palace (now National Art Gallery), National Theatre Ivan Vazov, President's Office, and Triangle of Tolerance
Optional Activities
- Enjoy traditional Bulgarian cuisine at nearby restaurant after walking tour
- Explore Sofia's vibrant nightlife with bars and clubs offering live music and dance
Landmarks Alexander Nevsky Cathedral St. Sophia Church Royal Palace National Theatre Ivan Vazov Triangle of Tolerance - Day 4
Sofia to Plovdiv
Sofia to Plovdiv- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bishop's Basilica from 5-6th AD with preserved mosaics
- Walking tour of Old Town with colorful facades of 19th century merchant houses
- Visit remains of ancient Roman theater and stadium from Roman period
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk along riverbanks to enjoy sunset and scenic views
Landmarks Bishop's Basilica Plovdiv Old Town Ancient Roman Theater Ancient Roman Stadium 
- Day 5
Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo
Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shipka Memorial Church with striking architecture and beautiful frescoes
- Visit Royal citadel of Tsarevets, one of three fortified hills of medieval capital with reconstructed fortress walls and cathedral
- Short stroll along Samovodene arts and crafts street and visit local artisan ateliers
Landmarks Shipka Memorial Church Shipka Pass Royal Citadel of Tsarevets Samovodene Arts and Crafts Street 
- Day 6
Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest
Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Overview of Ruse's history and significance as major cultural and economic hub on Danube River
- Stroll along Alexandrovskaya Street with stunning neo-Baroque architecture
- Visit Statue of Liberty in Ruse
- Walk along Danube promenade with scenic views of river and surroundings
Optional Activities
- Free time to enjoy leisurely lunch at local restaurant in Ruse
Landmarks Alexandrovskaya Street Statue of Liberty Danube Promenade 
- Day 7
Bucharest
Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of the Parliament, the second largest building in the world
- Explore Bucharest's Old Town (Lipscani) with its vibrant atmosphere, shops, and cafes
- Visit Bucharest Village Museum with 380 monuments and 60,000 traditional objects
Optional Activities
- Free time for lunch in Old Town to indulge in delicious Romanian dishes such as sarmale or mamamliga
Landmarks Palace of the Parliament Old Town (Lipscani) Bucharest Village Museum - Day 8
Bucharest to Brasov
Bucharest to Brasov- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bran Castle with over 6 centuries of history and connection to Vlad the Impaler and Dracula legend
Optional Activities
- Stroll through charming village of Bran and visit local market for handmade crafts and souvenirs
- Explore surrounding market stalls and enjoy picturesque Carpathian Mountain views
Landmarks Bran Castle 
- Day 9
Brasov to Sighisoara
Brasov to Sighisoara- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Piata Sfatului (Council Square) in Brasov city
- Visit Black Church, main Gothic style monument in Romania
- Explore Sighisoara Citadel and Clock Tower (History Museum)
Optional Activities
- Free time for lunch in Brasov
- Explore local artisan shops and galleries in Sighisoara
Landmarks Piata Sfatului (Council Square) Black Church Sighisoara Citadel Clock Tower 
- Day 10
Sighisoara to Sibiu
Sighisoara to Sibiu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Saint Andrew's Cathedral in Cluj Napoca with Neo-Gothic architecture and stained-glass windows
- Stroll through Unirii Square to view St. Michael's Church and Matthias Corvinus Statue
- Visit Alba Carolina Citadel, a Vauban-style fortress example
Landmarks Saint Andrew's Cathedral Unirii Square St. Michael's Church Matthias Corvinus Statue Alba Carolina Citadel - Day 11
Sibiu to Timisoara
Sibiu to Timisoara- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Sibiu including Piata Mare (Large Square) with Baroque buildings
- Cross the Bridge of Lies, famous landmark with romantic legend
- Visit Corvins' Castle (Hunyadi Castle) with Gothic architecture
Optional Activities
- Free time before departing toward Corvins' Castle
Landmarks Piata Mare City Hall Council Tower Bridge of Lies Corvins' Castle 
- Day 12
Timisoara to Novi Sad
Timisoara to Novi Sad- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Timisoara with sites reflecting Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian history and 1989 Revolution
- Walk toward Union Square (Piata Unirii) with Romanian Orthodox Cathedral and Baroque Palace
- Pass by and admire Huniade Castle, oldest building in Timisoara
Landmarks Union Square Romanian Orthodox Cathedral Baroque Palace Huniade Castle 
- Day 13
Novi Sad to Belgrade
Novi Sad to Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Novi Sad with walking through pedestrian streets (Zmaj Jovina and Dunavska)
- Visit Petrovaradin Fortress (Gibraltar on the Danube)
- Learn about wine production tradition in Sremski Karlovci
- One Glass of Wine in Sremski Karlovci
Optional Activities
- Free time to taste different wine specialties of the region and enjoy vineyard views
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Zmaj Jovina Street Dunavska Street Sremski Karlovci Four Lions Fountain - Day 14
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park at the confluence of Sava and Danube rivers
- Visit Pobednik monument in Upper Town of Belgrade Fortress
- Walk through Knez Mihailova, oldest street in Belgrade
- Visit Republic Square with National Theatre, National Museum, and Prince Michael statue
Landmarks Belgrade Fortress Kalemegdan Park Pobednik Monument Knez Mihailova Republic Square National Theatre National Museum Prince Michael Statue - Day 15
Belgrade to Sarajevo
Belgrade to Sarajevo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free time in Zvornik for lunch and to sample local dishes or enjoy riverside views
- Evening leisure stroll through charming streets of Sarajevo
- Dinner at one of many restaurants offering local dishes
Landmarks Zvornik Drina River - Day 16
Sarajevo to Mostar
Sarajevo to Mostar- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Sarajevo covering stories of origins and medieval Bosnian Kingdom
- Visit Ottoman and Austria-Hungarian parts of Sarajevo with markets, bazaars, mosques, churches, and synagogues
- Visit Latin Bridge and learn story of WWI trigger
- Complimentary Turkish coffee or tea at Caffe Divan in Sarajevo
- Visit iconic Old Bridge (Stari Most), UNESCO World Heritage site from 16th century in Mostar
- Wander through Old Bazaar with colorful streets in Mostar
- Visit Biščević Kuća, 17th-century Ottoman residential architecture example
Landmarks Latin Bridge Caffe Divan Stari Most Old Bazaar Biščević Kuća - Day 17
Mostar to Montenegrin Riviera
Mostar to Montenegrin Riviera- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Blagaj, small Ottoman medieval town with beautiful nature and river Buna spring
- Visit Kotor, UNESCO World Heritage site, wandering maze of cobblestone streets
- Visit Saint Luke's church with significance as unity symbol for locals
Optional Activities
- Afternoon free to explore UNESCO World Heritage Kotor site
Landmarks Blagaj Buna River Kotor Saint Luke's Church - Day 18
Montenegrin Riviera to Shkoder
Montenegrin Riviera to Shkoder- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Old Budva with historical centre including St. Ivan church and St. Mary church
- Stop near Sveti Stefan to view historically fishing island town now exclusive residential resort
- Visit Rozafa castle in Shkoder with scenery of lake and three rivers
- Visit Venetian Mask Factory in Shkoder producing handmade papier-mâché masks
Landmarks Budva Old Town St. Ivan Church St. Mary Church Sveti Stefan Rozafa Castle Venetian Mask Factory 
- Day 19
Shkoder to Prizren
Shkoder to Prizren- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism farm with story of job creation and bio product production
Optional Activities
- Free time to enjoy traditional lunch at agrotourism farm or buy fresh produce products
- Explore medieval streets and artisan shops in Prizren for filigree metalwork
- Visit Sinan Pasha Mosque
- Visit fortress with panoramic town views
- Free afternoon in Prizren
Landmarks Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism Prizren Old Town Sinan Pasha Mosque Prizren Fortress - Day 20
Prizren - Gjakove - Decan - Prizren
Prizren - Gjakove - Decan - Prizren- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gjakova with oldest and largest bazaar of Kosovo
- Explore artisan workshops with traditional crafts techniques passed down for centuries
- Visit Monastery of Decan with UNESCO-listed frescoes from 14th century and Orthodox monks
- Drive through Rahovec Valley, capital city of viticulture with vineyards at 350-520 meters altitude
Optional Activities
- Browse traditional handmade crafts from local artisans and producers in Gjakova
Landmarks Gjakova Bazaar Monastery of Decan Rahovec Valley - Day 21
Prizren to Tirana
Prizren to Tirana- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kruja castle built in 5th century AD with strategic placement on rocky hill
- Explore Medieval Old Bazaar, one of biggest and oldest in Balkans
Optional Activities
- Free time to enjoy tasty traditional lunch in Kruja
- Souvenir shopping including carpets, jewelers, and typical handmade items
Landmarks Kruja Castle Kruja Medieval Old Bazaar - Day 22
Tirana
Tirana- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Local food and walking tour of Tirana with local companion
- Try Byrek at small local place
- Visit Çam bazaar and browse goods
- Explore hidden alleyways and street markets sampling fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables
- Visit lively market for second-hand goods
- Traditional Albanian meal at New Bazaar with regional specialties
- Taste famous Albanian Grape Raki
Landmarks Çam Bazaar New Bazaar - Day 23
Tirana to Airport
Tirana to Airport- End point
- Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Today marks the end of your unforgettable 23-day journey across Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Tirana at own pace
- Shop for last-minute souvenirs
- Relax at lively cafes
