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10 Day Greece & Balkans Itinerary, incl. Athens and Sofia
A grand circuit of 5 Balkan countries unfolds over 10 days, from Sofia's Alexander Nevsky Cathedral to Ohrid's ancient churches. Rest at select hotels including Best Western Terminus Sofia and Albanopolis Tirana. Additional trips available to Matka Canyon ($25) and local wineries ($55).
- Days 1-2
Athens
Land at Athens International Airport and spend your first evening in the Plaka neighborhood. The streets quiet down after 6 PM when most tour groups leave. On day two, start early at the Acropolis. A recent visitor advised: "Get there by 8:30 AM before the intense heat and crowds arrive." Spend the afternoon touring the Panathenaic Stadium and Parliament with a guide who'll walk you through the history.
- Day 3
Athens to Meteora via Delphi
- Day 4
Meteora to Thessaloniki
- Day 5
Thessaloniki to Sofia via Rila Monastery
- Day 6
Sofia to Skopje
- Day 7
Skopje to Tirana via Prizren
- Days 8-9
Tirana to Ohrid
- Day 10
Return to Athens
10 Day Athens to Amalfi Coast Itinerary, incl. Meteora and Rome
4-day Balkans segment covers Thessaloniki's White Tower, Sofia's Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and Skopje's Stone Bridge. Optional 25 EUR Matka Canyon visit available. Stay at comfortable hotels like Best Western Terminus Sofia and explore Prizren's Ottoman architecture.
- Day 1
Athens Arrival
Your private transfer from Athens International Airport takes you to your hotel. Looking for dinner plans? Walk to the Plaka neighborhood for better dining options than touristy Monastiraki Square. A previous guest noted: "Get to the rooftop bars early evening for stunning Acropolis views without the midday heat."
- Day 2
Athens Exploration
- Day 3
Athens - Delphi - Meteora
Leave Athens at 7AM for a full day (430km total). You'll reach Delphi around 10:30AM. After your tour, it's a 4-hour drive to Meteora. The roads wind quite a bit, so bring motion sickness medication if needed. You'll arrive in Kalabaka (Meteora) by evening. Remember to pack long pants or skirts for tomorrow's monastery visits.
- Day 4
Meteora - Thessaloniki
- Day 5
Thessaloniki - Rila - Sofia
- Day 6
Sofia - Skopje
- Day 7
Skopje - Prizren - Tirana
- Day 8
Tirana - Rome
- Day 9
Rome
- Day 10
Rome - Pompeii - Amalfi
10 Day Western Balkans Itinerary, incl. Dubrovnik and Sarajevo
The grand tour covers 16 destinations across 4 Balkan countries in 10 days. UNESCO treasures like Dubrovnik's Old Town and Mostar Bridge take center stage. Accommodations include Hotel Marija 3* in Kotor, with visits to Durmitor's Black Lake.
- Day 1
Tirana, Albania
- Day 2
Montenegro Coast (Ulcinj & Bar)
- Day 3
Budva & Kotor
- Day 4
Dubrovnik & Medjugorje
- Days 5-6
Mostar & Sarajevo
- Day 7
Durmitor National Park
- Day 8
Kolašin & Podgorica
- Day 9
Shkodër & Tirana
- Day 10
Departure
What people love about 10-day Balkans tours
- Explore the Balkans (6 destinations)
Awsm experience. Learned so much about the former Yugoslavia. Great guide, great group of travelers.
- Balkan Revealed - 4 countries in 10 days - SMALL GROUP
Comprehensive and very enjoyable tour through the Balkans- packed a lot in!
- Balkan Essentials in 9 days
Serbia Tour Operator is a very professional company. They go out of there way to accommodate you. All the staff are extremely friendly. I would'nt hesitate to book another tour with them, anytime!