Itinerary
- Day 1
Sofia
You'll arrive in Sofia and connect with your Travel Talk guide at the airport for the ride to your hotel. By 7pm, there's a welcome meeting where you'll meet the other travelers and get the rundown on how the tour works. After grabbing dinner at a restaurant nearby, you can join an optional panoramic city tour around 9pm if you're not too tired from traveling.
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Panoramic City Tour
Landmarks/POIs Sofia - Day 2
Sofia to Belgrade
After a solid breakfast, the coach heads toward Belgrade, Serbia. As you approach the city, you'll see great views over the Danube and Sava rivers with Belgrade Fortress coming into view. Once there, you'll walk through Knez Mihailova, the busy shopping street full of cafes and shops, followed by a guided walking tour that covers Belgrade's main landmarks and their histories.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Belgrade City Tour
Landmarks/POIs Belgrade Fortress Knez Mihailova - Day 3
Belgrade to Sarajevo
The coach takes you to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital. This city has layers of history where Eastern and Western cultures have met, and you'll notice reminders of the Yugoslav War on buildings throughout. During a walking tour of the old town, you'll see the oriental character of the area and get to try local food specialties, particularly lamb dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sarajevo City Tour
Landmarks/POIs Sarajevo Old Town - Day 4
Sarajevo to Mostar to Trebinje
Heading toward the Adriatic coast, you'll stop in Mostar first. Walk through the Old Town to see the iconic Stari Most bridge and browse the old market. Lunch comes with views at a local spot where you can try traditional Turkish coffee and explore more of the town. Later in the afternoon, you'll continue on to Trebinje for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mostar City Tour
Optional Activities
- Kravice Waterfalls - EUR 30
Landmarks/POIs Stari Most Mostar Old Town - Day 5
Trebinje to Dubrovnik and back
This is a full day exploring Dubrovnik, known as the Pearl of the Adriatic. The UNESCO World Heritage Site has well-preserved medieval walls, terra-cotta roofs, and narrow streets. Starting with a guided walking tour of the Old Town, you'll also walk along the top of the mighty walls and see the architecture up close. After lunch, you can try fresh seafood or swim in the clear water before heading back to Trebinje.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dubrovnik City Tour
Optional Activities
- Dubrovnik Boat Trip - EUR 50
Landmarks/POIs Dubrovnik Old Town Dubrovnik City Walls - Day 6
Trebinje to Kotor to Shkoder
Driving through scenic Montenegro, you'll reach Kotor and find it has a calm natural setting and character similar to Dubrovnik but with fewer crowds and an impressive medieval citadel. A local guide leads a walking tour of the old town and then you'll have some free time. After that, you'll head into Albania and finish the day in Shkoder with a walking tour through the town centre.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kotor City Tour
- Shkoder Orientation Walking Tour
Landmarks/POIs Kotor Old Town Kotor Citadel Shkoder Centre - Day 7
Shkoder to Tirana to Ohrid
Following breakfast, a panoramic city tour of Tirana shows off the beautifully preserved Albanian architecture throughout the city. Then you're dropped in the town centre for free time to explore Skenderbeg Square and the surrounding area on your own. In the afternoon, the coach continues toward Ohrid, Macedonia where you'll check in at your hotel. You can rest or join an optional Balkan night with dinner if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tirana City Tour
Optional Activities
- Balkan Night With Dinner - EUR 35
Landmarks/POIs Skenderbeg Square - Day 8
Ohrid to Skopje
A guided city tour of Old Ohrid starts the day, taking you through an area dotted with hundreds of chapels and churches. Later in the afternoon, you'll travel to Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ohrid City Tour
Optional Activities
- St. Naum Tour - EUR 25
Landmarks/POIs Old Ohrid - Day 9
Skopje to Sofia
A guided sightseeing tour covers Skopje's architecture, grand monuments, and history. You can pose with the famous Alexander the Great statue or walk through the Macedonian Arc de Triomphe. The city is full of landmarks and vibrant street life with plenty of cafes and bars to explore. By afternoon, you're heading back to Sofia where you'll have time to check out shopping streets and nightlife on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Skopje City Tour
Landmarks/POIs Alexander the Great Statue Macedonian Arc de Triomphe - Day 10
Sofia
Walking through Sofia's town centre, your guide takes you to major landmarks like the National Library, Sofia University, Parliament, St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral, the National Theatre, and St. Sofia Church. Along the way, you'll hear stories about Bulgaria's diverse history and the communist era as you pass buildings like the Council of Ministers house and the former communist party headquarters. You'll stroll through vibrant shopping streets and explore cafes before saying goodbye to your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sofia City Tour
Landmarks/POIs St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral National Theatre Sofia St. Sofia Church National Library of Bulgaria Sofia University Parliament of Bulgaria
