Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive at Athens International Airport and get a private transfer directly to your hotel in central Athens. After checking in, spend the rest of the day walking around the neighborhood at your own pace, getting a feel for the local streets and atmosphere. It's a good chance to settle in and relax before the busier days ahead.
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens at own pace
- Day 2
Athens
Grab breakfast at your hotel, then join a half-day guided coach tour of Athens. You'll see the Greek Parliament building and the Panathenaic Stadium first, then head up to the Acropolis where you can walk through the ancient site and view the Parthenon up close. From there, it's back to the hotel for another night in Athens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day guided coach tour of Athens
- Walking tour of the Acropolis
- Visit Parthenon
- Acropolis Museum visit
- View Greek Parliament
- View Panathenaic Stadium
Optional Activities
- Purchase lunch at local restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Parthenon Acropolis Greek Parliament Panathenaic Stadium Acropolis Museum - Day 3
Athens to Meteora
After breakfast, board a coach heading to Delphi to check out the ancient archaeological sites and the Temple of Apollo. You'll have lunch at some point during the drive, and then continue through Central Greece toward Kalabaka. By evening you'll arrive at Meteora, where dramatic rock formations rise above the town, and you'll stay overnight there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Licensed guided tour at Delphi
- Explore Temple of Apollo
- Explore historic ruins at Delphi
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Apollo Delphi Meteora - Day 4
Meteora to Thessaloniki
Start with breakfast before visiting the Meteora Monasteries, which sit on top of tall cliffs and offer great views of the surrounding area. These Byzantine structures have been there for centuries. Later, your guide meets you in Kalabaka and you'll head toward Thessaloniki, stopping to see the White Tower and the Arch of Galerius along the way. You'll check into your hotel there for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO-listed Meteora Monasteries
- Guided tour of Thessaloniki
- View White Tower
- View Arch of Galerius
Landmarks/POIs Meteora Monasteries White Tower Arch of Galerius - Day 5
Thessaloniki to Sofia
After breakfast, you're heading toward Sofia, Bulgaria. There's a significant stop at Rila Monastery in the mountains, where you can walk through and see the intricate frescoes and religious artwork. From there, continue on to Sofia and check into your hotel. The day involves a lot of driving but gives you a chance to see the landscape change as you head south.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rila Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Rila Monastery - Day 6
Sofia to Skopje
Following breakfast in Sofia, you'll take a guided tour through the city hitting the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Sofia Basilica, the National Art Gallery, and the Presidential Palace. Afterward, head to Skopje in North Macedonia. You'll get a tour that includes Kale Fortress, the Stone Bridge, Macedonia Square with its famous statue, and the Mustafa Pasha Mosque. Check into your hotel and have time to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sofia
- Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit St. Sofia Basilica
- Visit National Art Gallery
- View Presidential Palace
- Panoramic city tour of Skopje
- View Kale Fortress
- View Stone Bridge
- View Macedonia Square
- View Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Landmarks/POIs Alexander Nevsky Cathedral St. Sofia Basilica National Art Gallery Presidential Palace Kale Fortress Stone Bridge Macedonia Square Mustafa Pasha Mosque - Day 7
Skopje to Tirana
You'll have breakfast and then travel toward Tirana. On the way, there's an optional stop at Matka Canyon if you want to see the dramatic landscape and lake there. Continue to Prizren in Kosovo to see the Ottoman architecture, including the castle, Sinan Pasha Mosque, and the river area. Later you'll get to Tirana for a city tour covering Skanderbeg Square, the statue, Ethem Bey Mosque, and the Clock Tower before settling into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Prizren Castle
- Visit Sinan Pasha Mosque
- Explore Sadrvan Square
- Panoramic city tour of Tirana
- View Skanderbeg Square
- View Skanderbeg Statue
- Visit Ethem Bey Mosque
- View Clock Tower
Optional Activities
- Stop at Matka Canyon (25 euros per person)
Landmarks/POIs Matka Canyon Prizren Castle Sinan Pasha Mosque White Drin River Sadrvan Square Skanderbeg Square Skanderbeg Statue Ethem Bey Mosque Clock Tower - Day 8
Tirana to Dubrovnik
After breakfast in Tirana, you're heading to Dubrovnik but traveling through Montenegro. Stop in Kotor with a local guide to walk around the medieval castle on the city walls, check out Triphun Cathedral, visit the Archive Museum, and see the Wall of Shame. Spend some free time there to take in the views, then continue to Dubrovnik and check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kotor
- Visit Kotor Castle
- Visit Triphun Cathedral
- Visit Archive Museum
- View Wall of Shame
Optional Activities
- Explore Kotor at leisure
Landmarks/POIs Kotor Castle Triphun Cathedral Archive Museum Wall of Shame Kotor Bay - Day 9
Dubrovnik
You'll have breakfast in Dubrovnik, and then your tour officially ends. You can depart at whatever time works for you, heading home with memories from traveling through Greece, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro, and Croatia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
