Itinerary
- Day 1
Dubrovnik to Kotor to Tirana
Your driver picks you up from the hotel in Dubrovnik and takes you through the Balkans on a scenic route. You'll stop in Kotor, Montenegro where the old town has a cathedral, archive museum, and historic walls to walk through. There's time to wander around on your own before heading to Tirana, Albania's capital, where you'll check in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kotor city tour with local guide
- Visit Triphun Cathedral
- Visit archive museum
- Visit Wall of Shame
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurants in Kotor
Landmarks/POIs Triphun Cathedral Kotor Old Town - Day 2
Tirana to Ohrid
After breakfast, take a panoramic tour of Tirana to see Skanderbeg Square, the impressive statue, the Et'hem Bey Mosque, and the Clock Tower. From there you'll head to Ohrid, known as the pearl of the Balkans. Once you arrive, walk through the Old Town with lake views, then check out the Quarantine Church, Ancient Via Egnatia, Hagia Sophia Church, and Samoil's Fortress before settling into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic Tirana city tour
- Visit Skanderbeg Square
- Visit Skanderbeg Statue
- Visit Et'hem Bey Mosque
- Visit Clock Tower
- Visit Ohrid Old Town
- Visit Ohrid Port
- Visit Quarantine Church
- Visit Ancient Via Egnatia
- Visit Hagia Sophia Church
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurants on the route
- Dinner at local restaurants on the route
Landmarks/POIs Skanderbeg Square Et'hem Bey Mosque Clock Tower of Tirana Ohrid Old Town Ohrid Port Quarantine Church Ancient Via Egnatia Hagia Sophia Church - Day 3
Ohrid
You have the full day to explore Ohrid at your own pace, wandering through the streets and spending time by the lake. If you're interested, there's an optional half-day trip to Sveti Naum Monastery on Lake Ohrid's shores where you can see the source of the lake and learn about the region's cultural heritage and natural areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Macedonian breakfast)
Included Activities
- Free time in Ohrid to explore
Optional Activities
- Half-day tour to Sveti Naum Monastery (45 EUR)
- Visit source of Lake Ohrid
Landmarks/POIs Sveti Naum Monastery Lake Ohrid source - Day 4
Ohrid to Kastoria to Meteora
Breakfast comes first, then you'll head into Greece. On the way, stop in Kastoria, a lakeside town with Byzantine churches and Ottoman architecture. Continue to Meteora where you'll check in for the night and prepare to explore the famous cliff-top monasteries the next day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Kastoria
- View Lake Kastoria
- Visit Byzantine churches
- View Ottoman architecture
Optional Activities
- Visit to a famous winery in North Macedonia (55 EUR)
Landmarks/POIs Kastoria Lake Kastoria - Day 5
Meteora to Athens
After breakfast, visit the UNESCO-listed Meteora to explore two of the cliff-top Byzantine monasteries sitting atop towering rock formations with impressive views. Later, transfer to Athens by reserved shuttle or train. Check in at your hotel and then you're free to explore Athens' nightlife and atmosphere on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO-listed Meteora
- Tour two Byzantine monasteries
Optional Activities
- Self-transfer option to Athens hotel
Landmarks/POIs Meteora - Day 6
Athens
Start with breakfast at your hotel, then check out for a half-day guided tour of Athens. You'll visit the Acropolis Museum and take a coach past iconic landmarks like the Greek Parliament and Panathenaic Stadium. The tour finishes with a walk up to the Acropolis and the Parthenon, bringing your trip to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Athens with licensed local guide
- Visit Acropolis Museum
- Coach journey past Greek Parliament
- Coach journey past Panathenaic Stadium
- On-foot exploration of Acropolis
- Visit Parthenon
Landmarks/POIs Acropolis Museum Greek Parliament Panathenaic Stadium Acropolis Parthenon
