Itinerary
- Day 1
Sofia
You'll arrive in Sofia and get transferred to your hotel to settle in. Around 7pm, there's an informal welcome meeting where you'll meet your guide and other travelers. The evening is free to explore on your own, and if you're interested, there's an optional group dinner around 8:15pm. You can walk around Sofia's streets at your own pace after that.
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting
Optional Activities
- Group dinner around 8:15pm
- Day 2
Sofia to Belgrade
After breakfast, the bus heads toward Belgrade, Serbia's capital. Along the way, you'll see views over the Danube and Sava rivers as the medieval Belgrade Fortress comes into view. Once there, your walking tour starts on Knez Mihailova, a busy shopping street full of cafes and shops. From there, you'll check out various landmarks and learn about their histories.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Belgrade City Tour
Landmarks/POIs Belgrade Fortress Knez Mihailova 
- Day 3
Belgrade to Sarajevo
The route takes you to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital. This city sits where the Western and Eastern Roman Empire divided, and you'll notice marks from the Yugoslav War on buildings throughout town. A walking tour of the old town lets you see its oriental character and unique feel. You'll get to try local food too, particularly the lamb specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sarajevo City Tour
- Day 4
Sarajevo to Mostar to Trebinje
Heading toward the Adriatic, you'll stop in Mostar, a town in Herzegovina. Walk through the Old Town and see the Stari Most bridge and the old market. Lunch comes with a nice view at a local spot, then you'll explore the old town more and try authentic Turkish coffee. Later, continue to Trebinje where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mostar City Tour
- Kravice Waterfalls
Landmarks/POIs Stari Most Kravice Waterfalls 
- Day 5
Trebinje to Dubrovnik to Trebinje
This is a full day experiencing Dubrovnik on the Adriatic coast. Medieval walls surround the entire town, and even the drive down from the mountains is noteworthy. A guided walking tour covers the Old Town, then you'll walk along the walls and through narrow streets. You can try seafood or swim in the clear water. By evening, head back to Trebinje.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dubrovnik City Tour
Optional Activities
- Dubrovnik Boat Trip – EUR 35
- Dubrovnik City Walls – EUR 15
Landmarks/POIs Dubrovnik Old Town Walls 
- Day 6
Trebinje to Kotor to Budva
Montenegro is next, and you'll reach Kotor, which feels like a quieter version of Dubrovnik with its medieval citadel and natural surroundings. Your local guide leads a walking tour of the old town. After that, head to Budva, the main tourist spot in the region, where your guide shows you around this lively summer town known for food, views, and nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kotor City Tour
- Budva Walking Tour
Landmarks/POIs Kotor Old Town 
- Day 7
Budva to Tirana to Ohrid
After breakfast, travel to Albania and take a panoramic tour of Tirana to see well-preserved Albanian architecture. You'll have free time around Skenderbeg Square. Later, continue toward Ohrid in Macedonia and check into your hotel. After the long drive, you can rest or join an optional Balkan dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic Tour of Tirana
- Ohrid Walking Tour
Optional Activities
- Balkan Night With Dinner – EUR 25
Landmarks/POIs Skenderbeg Square 
- Day 8
Ohrid to Skopje
Start with a guided tour of Old Ohrid, which has hundreds of chapels and churches spread throughout. Later, travel to Skopje, Macedonia's capital, and settle in for the night there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ohrid City Tour
Optional Activities
- St. Naum Tour – EUR 15
Landmarks/POIs St. Naum Monastery 
- Day 9
Skopje to Sofia
A guided sightseeing tour shows you Skopje's architecture, monuments, and history. You can take photos at the Alexander the Great statue or walk through the Macedonian Arc de Triomphe. The afternoon brings you back to Sofia, where your trip ends. You'll have time to explore shopping areas, see highlights, and check out the nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Skopje City Tour
Landmarks/POIs Statue of Alexander the Great
