Itinerary
- Day 1
Durres - Berat
After breakfast, you'll walk through Tirana's main attractions starting with Skanderbeg Square and the Mosque of Et'hem Bey. The Clock Tower and several museums fill out your morning, giving you a solid overview of Albanian history and art. Then you head to Durres to see the Roman amphitheater and check out the Archaeological Museum. From there, continue inland to Berat, one of Albania's oldest cities. You'll tour the castle, visit the Onufri Museum, and walk through mosques and historic churches before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tirana City tour including Skanderbeg Square
- Visit Mosque of Et'hem Bey
- Visit Clock Tower
- Visit National Museum
- Visit National Art Gallery
- Visit Archeological Museum
- Visit National Heroes Cemetery
- Visit Grand Park
- Visit government buildings
- Visit Roman amphitheater in Durres
- Visit Archaeological Museum in Durres
- Visit Berat Castle
- Visit Onufri Museum
- Visit churches in Berat
- Visit Mosque of Berat
- Visit old Bridge of Gorica
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square Mosque of Et'hem Bey Clock Tower National Museum National Art Gallery Archeological Museum National Heroes Cemetery Grand Park Roman amphitheater Archaeological Museum of Durres Berat Castle Onufri Museum Mosque of Berat Bridge of Gorica 
- Day 2
Ardenica - Apollonia - Vlora
Begin with breakfast, then travel to Ardenica Monastery, a Byzantine structure where Skanderbeg got married. Next, you'll see Apollonia, an ancient city founded in 588 BC with its museum and religious sites worth exploring. After that, head to the coastal city of Vlora, where Albanian independence was declared in 1912. Spend time at the Museum of Independence and wander through the old town areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ardenica Monastery
- Visit Apollonia museum
- Visit Shen Meri Monastery
- Visit Church in Apollonia
- Visit Museum of Independence
- Visit centrum/old town of Vlora
Landmarks Ardenica Monastery Apollonia Shen Meri Monastery 
- Day 3
Saranda
You'll leave for Saranda early with several scenic stops along the way. First, check out the ancient city of Orikum, then grab coffee at Llogara Pass (1,020 meters) where you get nice views of the Ionian Sea and Albanian Riviera. Pass through some smaller villages and stop at Porto Palermo to see Ali Pashe Tepelena's castle. By evening you reach Saranda and visit Butrint, an important archaeological site with nearly 3,000 years of Mediterranean history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Orikum antic city
- Coffee break at Llogara Pass
- Stop at Porto Palermo
- Visit Ali Pashe Tepelena's castle
- Visit ruins of Butrint antic city
- Explore Butrint amphitheater
- Visit Venetian tower at Butrint
- View mosaic at Butrint
- Visit lion gate at Butrint
Landmarks Orikum Llogara Pass Porto Palermo Ali Pashe Tepelena's Castle Butrint 
- Day 4
Igumenica - Parga - Preveza
You'll head to Igumenica in Greece, a small town that connects Italy and Greece. From there, continue to Parga on the Ionian coast where you can see the historical castle overlooking the town and its beaches. Later, move on to Preveza to explore Nikopolis, an ancient city founded in 31 BC by Octavian Augustus to honor his naval victory at the battle of Aktio.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit historical castle in Parga
- Visit beaches in Parga
- Visit ancient city of Nikopolis
Landmarks Parga Castle Nikopolis 
- Day 5
Patras
Travel to Patras, a sprawling city by the sea known for its busy port and famous carnival. You'll take a city tour that includes the Ancient Odeon, the oldest in Greece, the old city with its connecting stairs, the marina, King George I square with the solar clock, and the harbor area. This morning and afternoon give you a good sense of how the city connects history with modern port life.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Patras
- Visit Ancient Odeon
- Visit old city of Patras
- Visit marina
- Visit King George I square
- Visit square of 3 Allies with solar clock
- Visit harbor
Landmarks Ancient Odeon King George I Square Square of 3 Allies 
- Day 6
Olympia
Head to Olympia, an ancient archaeological site on the banks of the River Alfios that once hosted the original Olympic Games every four years in honor of Zeus. You'll tour the remains including the Temple of Zeus, the Palaestra, and Phidias's workshop. After that, visit the local museum which has the impressive statue of Hermes of Praxiteles.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Olympia archaeological site
- Visit Temple of Zeus
- Visit Palaestra
- Visit Phidias's workshop
- Visit local museum with statue of Hermes of Praxiteles
Landmarks Olympia Temple of Zeus Palaestra Phidias's Workshop 
- Day 7
Sparta - Mystra
You'll travel deep into the Peloponnese toward Sparta, where history mixes between what's documented and what's legend. An included visit takes you to the medieval Byzantine Citadel of Mystra, which people once called the 'Florence of the East.' The setting and architecture make the day particularly interesting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit medieval Byzantine Citadel of Mystra
Landmarks Byzantine Citadel of Mystra 
- Day 8
Mycenae - Corinth
Travel to Mycenae to visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. This included excursion shows you a city fortress rich in gold and warrior kings, though according to mythology, it was cursed by the gods. From there, continue to Corinth and visit the ancient site. You'll have leisure time later to walk through the Plaka old town area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mycenae Archaeological Site
- Visit Tomb of Agamemnon
- Visit Mycenae Museum
- Visit ancient Corinth site
- Leisure walking in Plaka old town area
Landmarks Mycenae Tomb of Agamemnon Ancient Corinth Plaka 
- Day 9
Athens
Drive into Athens and enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour with an expert guide. This morning you'll visit the city centre including Constitution Square, the House of Parliament, and the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier. You'll pass Hadrian's Arch and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, then stop at the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Modern Olympic Games took place in 1896. Later, explore the Acropolis with the Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and the Parthenon, then visit the Acropolis Museum. The rest of the day is yours to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Athens city centre
- Visit Constitution Square (Syntagma)
- Visit House of Parliament
- Visit Memorial to the Unknown Soldier
- Visit National Library
- Pass Hadrian's Arch
- Visit Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Stop at Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit Propylaea
- Visit Temple of Athena Nike
- Visit Erechtheion
- Visit Parthenon
- Visit Acropolis Museum
Landmarks Constitution Square (Syntagma) House of Parliament Hadrian's Arch Temple of Olympian Zeus Panathenaic Stadium Acropolis Propylaea Temple of Athena Nike Erechtheion Parthenon Acropolis Museum 
- Day 10
Delphi
You'll drive through the plains of Eliad and Achaia, crossing the magnificent bridge from Rion to Antirion. Pass through picturesque towns of Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and Itea before arriving in Delphi, once regarded as the centre of the world. Walk along the Sacred Way that ancient visitors followed, visit the local museum with the bronze Charioteer statue and omphalos stone. According to mythology, two eagles sent by Zeus from opposite ends of the universe met here, marking the world's navel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk along Sacred Way in Delphi
- Visit Delphi museum
- View bronze Charioteer statue
- View omphalos stone
Landmarks Delphi Sacred Way Temple of Apollo Rion to Antirion Bridge 
- Day 11
Meteora - Kalambaka
Travel to Meteora to see cliff-top monasteries that rise dramatically from the landscape. The cliffs average 1,000 feet and were first inhabited in the 9th century by hermit monks. By the 14th century, the great monastery of Meteoron was built, with its difficult access providing shelter during Turkish occupation. Today 6 monasteries remain out of the original 20. You'll enjoy views of the entire valley from the magnificent rock towers and experience the peaceful surroundings. End the day in Kalambaka, a nice city with beautiful gardens and views of the Meteora rocks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit cliff-top monasteries at Meteora
Landmarks Meteora 
- Day 12
Kastoria - Korce
Travel to Kastoria, a city that looks like an Impressionist painting with houses and churches reflected in the lake. Take a walking tour to see impressive aristocratic lakeside mansions surrounded by tall trees and Byzantine churches, while locals sit having coffee or stroll by the water and fishermen work their flat-bottomed boats. Continue to Korce to visit the Museum of Medieval Art with Europe's richest icon collection, the First Albanian School, the traditional Old Bazaar, Cathedral, and Mosque of Iljaz Bej Mirahori.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Kastoria
- Visit Museum of Medieval Art
- Visit First Albanian School
- Visit Traditional Old Bazaar
- Visit Cathedral
- Visit Mosque of Iljaz Bej Mirahori
- Visit Old Bazaar in Korce
Landmarks Kastoria Museum of Medieval Art First Albanian School Cathedral of Korce Mosque of Iljaz Bej Mirahori 
- Day 13
Voskopoje - Pogradec
Travel to the ancient village of Voskopoja, famous for its monasteries and sitting 1,150 meters above sea level, which makes it perfect for hiking and walking. Visit original 18th century Orthodox churches decorated with frescoes including St. Nikolla, St. Thanasi, and St. Maria, plus the Monastery of St. John the Baptist with its original 15th century structure. Later, continue to Pogradec, built on the southwestern shores of Lake Ohrid, a place known for family tourism and pleasant summer weather.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit St. Nikolla church
- Visit St. Thanasi church
- Visit St. Maria church
- Visit Monastery of St. John the Baptist (Shen Prodhom)
Landmarks Voskopoja St. Nikolla Church St. Thanasi Church St. Maria Church Monastery of St. John the Baptist Lake Ohrid 
- Day 14
Lin - Selca e Poshtme - Elbasan - Tirana
Start at Lin village on Lake Ohrid shores, a postcard-perfect spot known for its landscape, picturesque views, early Christian basilica and ancient mosaic that may be one of the oldest in the Balkan region. Then head to the Illyrian Tombs of Selca e Poshtme, a settlement with five phases of occupation from Neolithic through Iron Age. Continue to Elbasan, an important city in ancient times on the Roman Via Egnatia connecting Rome to Istanbul. You'll tour the Elbasan Castle, Clock, ethnographic Museum, Church, and Old Mosque. Finally, return to Tirana, Albania's capital, and visit Skanderbeg Square, the Mosque of Ethem Bey, and the Archaeological Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lin village early Christian basilica
- Visit mosaic at Lin
- Visit Illyrian Tombs of Selca e Poshtme
- Visit Elbasan Castle
- Visit Clock in Elbasan
- Visit ethnographic Museum in Elbasan
- Visit Church in Elbasan
- Visit Old Mosque in Elbasan
- Visit Skanderbeg Square
- Visit Mosque of Ethem Bey
- Visit Archaeological Museum in Tirana
Landmarks Lin Village Illyrian Tombs of Selca e Poshtme Elbasan Castle Skanderbeg Square Mosque of Ethem Bey Archaeological Museum
