Itinerary
- Day 1
Belgrade
You'll arrive in Belgrade and look for the Travel Talk sign at the airport for your transfer to the hotel. Around 7pm, you'll meet your guide and fellow travelers for a welcome meeting and dinner at a nearby restaurant. If you're not too tired, there's an optional panoramic city tour around 9pm to get oriented.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Abba Hotel or Similar)
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
- Panoramic City Tour (around 9pm)
- Day 2
Belgrade
After breakfast, you'll head out on a guided city tour of Belgrade. Starting from Belgrade Fortress, you'll take in views over the Danube and Sava rivers, then walk through Knez Mihailova Street with its cafes, boutiques, and historic buildings. From there, your guide will show you the city's most iconic landmarks throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Abba Hotel or Similar)
Included Activities
- Belgrade City Tour
- Belgrade Fortress visit
- Knez Mihailova Street
Landmarks/POIs Belgrade Fortress Knez Mihailova Street Danube River Sava River - Day 3
Belgrade to Sarajevo
You'll travel to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the culture blends East and West. On a walking tour through the old town, you'll see how different religions and cultures mix together and notice marks left from the Yugoslav War. This is the place to try local lamb dishes, so plan on having some really good food here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Styles)
Included Activities
- Sarajevo City Tour
- Old Town Walking Tour
Landmarks/POIs Sarajevo Old Town - Day 4
Sarajevo to Mostar to Trebinje
You'll drive toward the Adriatic coast with a stop in Mostar. Walking through the Old Town, you'll see the iconic Stari Most bridge and the old market. Lunch at a local spot comes with views, and there's time to try Turkish coffee and wander the charming streets before heading to Trebinje for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SL Panorama Hotel)
Included Activities
- Mostar City Tour
- Stari Most viewing
- Old Town exploration
Optional Activities
- Kravice Waterfalls - EUR 30
Landmarks/POIs Stari Most Mostar Old Town Čaršija Market Kravice Waterfalls - Day 5
Trebinje to Dubrovnik to Trebinje
This is a full day at Dubrovnik. You'll start with a guided walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, where medieval walls and terracotta roofs line narrow streets. You can walk the city walls, find hidden alleyways, try seafood, or swim in the clear water. By evening, you'll head back to Trebinje.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SL Panorama Hotel)
Included Activities
- Dubrovnik City Tour
- Old Town Walking Tour
- Dubrovnik Walls viewable
Optional Activities
- Dubrovnik Boat Trip - EUR 50
Landmarks/POIs Dubrovnik Old Town Dubrovnik City Walls - Day 6
Trebinje to Kotor to Shkoder
You'll head to Montenegro and arrive in Kotor, a charming town with medieval architecture and natural beauty around it. After a walking tour with your local guide and some free time on your own, you'll continue to Shkoder in Albania. This authentic Albanian city has its own character before you settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Europa)
Included Activities
- Kotor City Tour
- Kotor Old Town Walking Tour
- Shkoder Orientation Walking Tour
Landmarks/POIs Kotor Old Town Kotor Medieval Citadel Shkoder Town Centre - Day 7
Shkoder to Tirana to Ohrid
After breakfast, you'll drive to Tirana for a panoramic city tour showing off beautiful Albanian architecture. You'll have free time at Skenderbeg Square in the town center to explore at your own pace. In the afternoon, you'll continue to Ohrid in Macedonia and check into your hotel, then either relax or join an optional Balkan night dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Nova Riviera or Hotel Aqualina)
Included Activities
- Tirana City Tour
- Skenderbeg Square visit
Optional Activities
- Balkan Night With Dinner - EUR 35
Landmarks/POIs Skenderbeg Square Tirana Town Centre - Day 8
Ohrid to Skopje
You'll start with a guided city tour of Old Ohrid, discovering hundreds of chapels and churches scattered throughout the area. In the afternoon, you'll travel to Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, and spend the night there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Panoramika)
Included Activities
- Ohrid City Tour
- Chapels and Churches viewing
Optional Activities
- St. Naum Tour - EUR 25
Landmarks/POIs Old Ohrid St. Naum - Day 9
Skopje to Sofia
You'll explore Skopje on a guided sightseeing tour featuring beautiful architecture, grand monuments, and the city's unique history. You'll get photos with the famous Alexander the Great statue and walk through the Macedonian Arc de Triumph. The city has vibrant streets full of cafes and bars. In the afternoon, you'll depart for Sofia to check out its shopping and nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Sofia)
Included Activities
- Skopje City Tour
- Alexander the Great Statue
- Macedonian Arc de Triumph
Landmarks/POIs Statue of Alexander the Great Macedonian Arc de Triumph - Day 10
Sofia
You'll join an early morning walking tour of Sofia's town center, visiting the National Library, Sofia University, the Parliament, and St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral. Your guide will take you to the National Theatre and St. Sofia Church while sharing stories about Bulgaria's diverse history and communist era. You'll explore the vibrant shopping streets and cafes before saying goodbye.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sofia City Tour
- National Library
- Sofia University
- Parliament
- St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral
- National Theatre
- St. Sofia Church
- Council of Ministers buildings
- Presidency building
- Former communist party headquarters
Landmarks/POIs National Library of Bulgaria Sofia University Bulgarian Parliament St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral National Theatre of Bulgaria St. Sofia Church
