Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll arrive at Bucharest International Airport and get picked up for a private transfer to your hotel. After you check in, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the charming streets of Bucharest at your own pace before settling in for the night.
- Start point
- Bucharest, Romania (Tour Starts)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest at your own pace
- Day 2
Bucharest
Start with breakfast at the hotel, then join a guided tour through Bucharest's main sights like Revolution Square, the Romanian Atheneum, and Old Town. You'll see Manuc's Inn and the Old Princely Court along the way. The evening is free to do what you like before another night in Bucharest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest's highlights
- Visit Revolution Square
- Visit Romanian Atheneum
- Explore Old Town
- Visit Manuc's Inn
- Visit Old Princely Court
- Bucharest city tour with licensed local guide
Optional Activities
- Purchase lunch and dinner at local restaurants directed by the guide
Landmarks Revolution Square Romanian Atheneum Old Town (Lipscani) Manuc's Inn Old Princely Court - Day 3
Bucharest
After breakfast, you can choose to take a full-day trip to Transylvania visiting Bran Castle, the medieval town of Braov, and Peles Castle if you want. Otherwise, you'll have leisure time to spend in Bucharest. Either way, you'll have another night in Bucharest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Full-day Transylvania trip (150 EUR per person) - includes visits to Bran Castle, medieval town of Brașov, and Peles Castle with licensed tour guide
- Purchase lunch and dinner at local restaurants directed by the guide
Landmarks Bran Castle Brașov Peles Castle - Day 4
Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia
You'll have breakfast, then transfer to Sofia with a lunch break in Veliko Tarnovo, which used to serve as capital of the Bulgarian Empire. Once you reach Sofia, check into your hotel and have free time to walk around the city however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Terminus Hotel (or similar))
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo 
- Day 5
Sofia - Skopje
You'll have a hearty breakfast and then join a guided tour of Sofia's major sites including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Sofia Basilica, the National Art Gallery, and Presidential Palace. After that, you'll travel to Skopje where you'll check out Kale Fortress, Stone Bridge, Macedonia Square with the Alexander the Great statue, and Mustafa Pasha Mosque before heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Alexandar II (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sofia's major landmarks
- Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit St. Sofia Basilica
- Visit National Art Gallery
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Panoramic city tour of Skopje
- Visit Kale Fortress
- Visit Stone Bridge
- Visit Macedonia Square
- Visit Mustafa Pasha Mosque
- Licensed local guide
Optional Activities
- Purchase lunch and dinner at local restaurants directed by the guide
Landmarks Alexander Nevsky Cathedral St. Sofia Basilica National Art Gallery Presidential Palace Kale Fortress Stone Bridge Macedonia Square Mustafa Pasha Mosque 
- Day 6
Skopje - Prizren - Tirana
After breakfast, you're heading toward Tirana with an optional stop at Matka Canyon for 25 EUR. The route includes a visit to Prizren in Kosovo where you'll see Ottoman architecture like Prizren Castle with its panoramic views, Sinan Pasha Mosque, White Drin River, and Sadrvan Square. There's time to shop for local crafts and try traditional food before continuing to Tirana.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Albanopolis Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Sadrvan Square
- Visit Sinan Pasha Mosque
Optional Activities
- Matka Canyon optional stop (25 EUR per person)
Landmarks Matka Canyon Prizren Castle Sinan Pasha Mosque White Drin River Sadrvan Square 
- Day 7
Tirana - Ohrid
Start with breakfast, then take a panoramic tour of Tirana seeing Skanderbeg Square with its statue, Et'hem Bey Mosque, and the Clock Tower. From there, transfer to Ohrid, known as the Balkans' pearl, and explore the Old Town with its scenery including Ohrid Port, Quarantine Church, Ancient Via Egnatia, Hagia Sophia Church, Hagia Sophia Monastery, and Samoil's Fortress overlooking Lake Ohrid.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sky Corner (or similar))
Included Activities
- Panoramic Tirana city tour
- Visit Skanderbeg Square
- Visit Et'hem Bey Mosque
- Visit Clock Tower
- Explore Ohrid Old Town
- Visit Ohrid Port
- Visit Quarantine Church
- Visit Ancient Via Egnatia
- Visit Hagia Sophia Church
- Visit Hagia Sophia Monastery
- Visit Samoil's Fortress
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square Skanderbeg Statue Et'hem Bey Mosque Clock Tower Ohrid Port Quarantine Church Ancient Via Egnatia Hagia Sophia Church Hagia Sophia Monastery Samoil's Fortress 
- Day 8
Ohrid
After breakfast, spend your day in Ohrid moving through its streets at your own pace. There's an optional half-day tour to Sveti Naum Monastery available for 45 EUR, a quiet historical spot on Lake Ohrid's shore with views of the lake source.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Macedonian breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sky Corner (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Half-day tour to Sveti Naum Monastery (45 EUR per person)
Landmarks Sveti Naum Monastery - Day 9
Ohrid - Kastoria - Meteora
You'll cross into Greece after breakfast, going through customs, then head toward Kastoria. This town is known for its Byzantine churches, Ottoman architecture, and lake setting. After exploring Kastoria, continue toward Meteora and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alexiou Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Kastoria
- Visit Kastoria's Byzantine churches
- View Ottoman architecture in Kastoria
- Enjoy Lake Kastoria
Landmarks Kastoria Lake Kastoria 
- Day 10
Meteora - Thessaloniki
Breakfast comes first, then you'll visit the UNESCO-listed Meteora Monasteries and see these cliff-top Byzantine structures. Meet your local guide at Kalabaka, then transfer to Thessaloniki, a city with a lot of history. You'll see landmarks like the White Tower and Arch of Galerius before staying overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Egnatia, Thessaloniki (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Meteora Monasteries
- Visit White Tower
- Visit Arch of Galerius
Landmarks Meteora Monasteries White Tower Arch of Galerius 
- Day 11
Thessaloniki - Rila Monastery - Sofia
After breakfast at the hotel, start a scenic journey toward Sofia with a major stop at Rila Monastery in the Rila Mountains. You'll explore Bulgaria's largest Eastern Orthodox monastery, seeing its intricate frescoes and serene mountain location. Then continue to Sofia where your tour ends upon arrival.
- End point
- Sofia, Bulgaria (The Tour Ends Here)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rila Monastery
Landmarks Rila Monastery
