Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Athens
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
Optional Activities
- Athens Food Tour for local produce and street food
- Acropolis tour (must be pre-booked)
Landmarks Academy of Athens National Library of Greece Hellenic Parliament Panathinaikos Stadium Hadrian's Arch Temple of Olympian Zeus Acropolis - Day 2
Athens to Kalambaka
Athens to Kalambaka- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Delphi including Sanctuary of Apollo and Treasury of the Athenians
- Visit to Museum of Delphi
- Exploration of St. Stephen's Monastery (nunnery) in Meteora
- Viewing of Holy Trinity Monastery in Meteora
Optional Activities
- Authentic Greek dinner in the foothills of Meteora
Landmarks Sanctuary of Apollo Treasury of the Athenians Museum of Delphi St. Stephen's Monastery Holy Trinity Monastery - Day 3
Kalambaka to Ohrid
Kalambaka to Ohrid- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ohrid Old Town including Antique Theatre, Tsar Samoil Fortress, and Church of St. John at Kaneo
Landmarks Antique Theatre of Ohrid Tsar Samoil Fortress Church of St. John at Kaneo Lake Ohrid - Day 4
Ohrid to Shkodër
Ohrid to Shkodër- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Tirana including city architecture and landmarks
Landmarks Tirana - Day 5
Shkodër to Dubrovnik
Shkodër to Dubrovnik- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kotor including ancient port and Venetian fortifications
Landmarks Budva Old Town Kotor - Day 6
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town including Franciscan Monastery and City Walls
- Walking tour from Amerling Fountain
Optional Activities
- Island and beach cruise exploring Sunj Beach, Kolocep Island, and blue cave with swim stops
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town Franciscan Monastery City Walls of Dubrovnik Amerling Fountain Sunj Beach Kolocep Island - Day 7
Dubrovnik to Sarajevo
Dubrovnik to Sarajevo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Sarajevo
Landmarks Stari Most Mostar - Day 8
Sarajevo to Northern Croatia
Sarajevo to Northern Croatia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Split Old Town including Fruit Square and Diocletian's Palace
- Walking along Split Riva waterfront
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace Fruit Square Split Riva - Day 9
Northern Croatia to Ljubljana
Northern Croatia to Ljubljana- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park including boardwalk walks
- Guided walking tour of Ljubljana
Optional Activities
- Taste of Ljubljana optional excursion with guided wine tasting and Slovenian dinner
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day 10
Ljubljana to Budapest
Ljubljana to Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Maribor, Slovenia
- Visit to Lake Balaton
- Locally-guided driving tour of Budapest including Castle District and Hungarian Parliament buildings
Landmarks Lake Balaton Hungarian Parliament Building Castle District - Day 11
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Buda vs Pest excursion with tour of St. Stephen's Basilica and Fisherman's Bastion
- Budapest Baths thermal water experience
- Danube River dinner cruise with views of Budapest skyline
Landmarks St. Stephen's Basilica Fisherman's Bastion Budapest Baths Danube River - Day 12
Budapest to Belgrade
Budapest to Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Belgrade including Republic Square, Skadarlija Quarter, Kalemegdan Park, and Belgrade Fortress
Landmarks Republic Square Skadarlija Kalemegdan Fortress - Day 13
Belgrade to Sofia
Belgrade to Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lunch stop and exploration of Tinkers Alley in Niš
- Guided walking tour of Sofia including Sofia Cathedral
Landmarks Tinkers Alley Sofia Cathedral - Day 14
Sofia to Thessaloniki
Sofia to Thessaloniki- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Rila Monastery
- Orientation tour of Thessaloniki historic center
Landmarks Rila Monastery White Tower Thessaloniki Waterfront - Day 15
Thessaloniki to Athens
Thessaloniki to Athens- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell group dinner)
Included Activities
- Lunch stop in Kamena Vourla
Landmarks Kamena Vourla - Day 16
Athens
Athens- End point
- Athina, Attica, Greece (Hotel in Athens, 10:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
