Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
- Start point
- Athina, Attica, Greece (Hotel in Athens, 10:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with traditional Greek cuisine)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Athens including Academy, National Library, Greek Parliament, Panathinaikos marble stadium, Hadrian's Arch, and Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Welcome dinner with traditional Greek cuisine
Optional Activities
- Athens Food Tour to sample local produce and street food
- Acropolis tour (must be pre-booked)
Landmarks Acropolis Academy National Library of Greece Greek Parliament Panathinaikos Stadium Hadrian's Arch Temple of Olympian Zeus 
- Day 2
Delphi - Meteora - Kalambaka
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi
- Visit Treasury of the Athenians in Delphi
- Visit Museum of Delphi
- Explore St. Stephen's Monastery in Meteora
- Visit Holy Trinity Monastery in Meteora
Optional Activities
- Evening meal with authentic Greek cuisine and hospitality in Meteora
Landmarks Sanctuary of Apollo Treasury of the Athenians Museum of Delphi St. Stephen's Monastery Holy Trinity Monastery 
- Day 3
Ohrid
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ohrid Old Town
- Visit Antique Theatre
- Visit Tsar Samoil Fortress
- Visit Church of St. John at Kaneo
- Dinner
Landmarks Antique Theatre of Ohrid Tsar Samoil Fortress Church of St. John at Kaneo Lake Ohrid 
- Day 4
Tirana - Shkodër
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Tirana
- Lunch
Landmarks Tirana 
- Day 5
Budva - Kotor - Dubrovnik
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Budva
- Guided tour of Kotor
Landmarks Budva Old Town Kotor Old Town 
- Day 6
Dubrovnik
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Old Town including Franciscan Monastery and City Walls
- Walking tour from Amerling Fountain
Optional Activities
- Coastal cruise exploring Sunj Beach, Kolocep Island, and blue cave with swim stops
Landmarks Franciscan Monastery Dubrovnik City Walls Amerling Fountain Sunj Beach Kolocep Island 
- Day 7
Mostar - Sarajevo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mostar; a medieval Balkan town
- Take a walking tour of Sarajevo
Optional Activities
- Explore Stari Most Bridge in Mostar
Landmarks Stari Most Bridge Mostar Sarajevo 
- Day 8
Split
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Split Old Town including Fruit Square, Diocletian's Palace, and Split Riva
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace Fruit Square Split Riva 
- Day 9
Plitvice Lakes - Ljubljana
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park with boardwalk walks
- Guided walking tour of Ljubljana
Optional Activities
- Taste of Ljubljana: guided wine tasting at a local bar followed by Slovenian dinner
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 10
Maribor - Lake Balaton - Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Maribor
- Visit to Lake Balaton
- Locally-guided driving tour of Budapest including Castle District and Parliament buildings
- Welcome dinner in Budapest
Landmarks Lake Balaton Hungarian Parliament Building Castle District 
- Day 11
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Buda vs Pest excursion: comprehensive tour of St. Stephen's Basilica and Fisherman's Bastion
- Budapest Baths: relax in thermal waters
- Optional dinner cruise on the Danube with Budapest skyline views
Landmarks St. Stephen's Basilica Fisherman's Bastion 
- Day 12
Belgrade
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Comfort stop in Novi Sad
- Guided walking tour of Belgrade including Republic Square, Skadarlija, Kalemegdan Park, and Belgrade Fortress
- Group dinner
Landmarks Republic Square Skadarlija Kalemegdan Park Belgrade Fortress - Day 13
Niš - Sofia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lunch stop in Niš
- Explore Tinkers Alley (Kazandžijsko Sokače) in Niš
- Guided walking tour of Sofia including Sofia Cathedral
- Group dinner
Landmarks Tinkers Alley Sofia Cathedral 
- Day 14
Rila Monastery - Thessaloniki
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rila Monastery with its architecture, historical relics, and frescoes
- Orientation tour of Thessaloniki's historic center
Landmarks Rila Monastery White Tower 
- Day 15
Kamena Vourla - Athens
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Lunch stop in Kamena Vourla
- Farewell group dinner in Athens
Landmarks Kamena Vourla - Day 16
Athens
- End point
- Athina, Attica, Greece (Hotel in Athens, 10:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
