Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll land at Athens International Airport and get transferred to your hotel downtown. After checking in, the afternoon and evening are yours to do as you like—wander around the city, grab a coffee, or just rest up before things get started.
- Start point
- Athina, Attica, Greece (Athens)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Athens One Smart Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens city streets and local neighborhoods at your own pace
- Day 2
Athens
Breakfast happens at the hotel, then you'll join a half-day guided tour through Athens and the Acropolis. You'll see the Greek Parliament and Panathenaic Stadium, and then walk up to check out the Parthenon. By evening you're back at your hotel for another night in Athens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Athens One Smart Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Athens city with licensed local guide
- Walking tour of the Acropolis
- Visit to Acropolis Museum
- Views of Greek Parliament and Panathenaic Stadium
Landmarks Parthenon Acropolis Greek Parliament Panathenaic Stadium - Day 3
Athens - Delphi - Meteora
After breakfast, a bus takes you to Delphi where your licensed guide walks you through the Temple of Apollo and the ancient ruins. Lunch happens in Delphi, then you'll head to Kalabaka to see the Meteora Monasteries perched high on the cliffs. Settling in for the night there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alexiou Hotel Meteora or similar )
Included Activities
- Licensed guided tour at Delphi
- Entrance to Delphi archaeological site
- Views of Meteora monasteries
Optional Activities
- Visit to Meteora monasteries (entrance fee not specified)
Landmarks Temple of Apollo Delphi Archaeological Site Meteora 
- Day 4
Meteora - Thessaloniki
You'll have breakfast first, then spend time at the UNESCO-listed Meteora Monasteries with those dramatic cliff views. After meeting your guide, you're heading to Thessaloniki to see the White Tower and Arch of Galerius, both tied to the city's long history. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Egnatia, Thessaloniki or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to UNESCO-listed Meteora Monasteries
- Entrance to monastery included
Optional Activities
- Guided exploration of White Tower and Arch of Galerius in Thessaloniki
Landmarks Meteora Monasteries White Tower Arch of Galerius 
- Day 5
Thessaloniki - Sofia
After breakfast you'll travel toward Sofia, with a significant stop at Rila Monastery in the mountains. The monastery itself is worth exploring for its intricate frescoes and the mountain setting surrounding it. You'll arrive in Sofia for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Terminus Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Entrance to Rila Monastery
- Exploration of Rila Monastery architecture and frescoes
Optional Activities
- Sofia city tour (scheduled for today or tomorrow morning)
Landmarks Rila Monastery - Day 6
Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo - Bucharest
Breakfast done, then you're heading to Bucharest with a lunch stop in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria's former capital. Once you get to Bucharest, check into your hotel and you'll have free time to walk around and get a feel for the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Lido by phoenica or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Veliko Tarnovo at leisure
- Discover Bucharest city at your own pace
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo - Day 7
Bucharest
After breakfast you'll join a guided tour hitting Revolution Square, the Romanian Athenaeum, Villa Crosse Passage, and the Old Town including Manuc's Inn and the Old Princely Court. The afternoon opens up for you to check out whatever else interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Lido by phoenica or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Bucharest with licensed guide
- Visit to Revolution Square
- Visit to Romanian Athenaeum
- Visit to Villa Crosse Passage
- Walking tour of historic Old Town
- Views of Manuc's Inn
- Views of Old Princely Court
Landmarks Revolution Square Romanian Athenaeum Old Town Bucharest Manuc's Inn - Day 8
Bucharest - Peles - Bran - Sibiu
Starting early with Peles Castle in Sinaia, a 19th-century royal castle, then continuing to Bran Castle (you know, the Dracula connection). After lunch you'll head to Sibiu where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Golden Tulip or similar)
Included Activities
- Entrance to Peles Castle
- Entrance to Bran Castle
Landmarks Peles Castle Bran Castle 
- Day 9
Sibiu - Corvin Castle - Timisoara
After breakfast you'll walk through Sibiu's Old Town, which earned European Capital of Culture status back in 2007. Next stop is Corvin Castle, known for its Gothic architecture, with time to explore inside. Then you're off to Timisoara for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Continental or similar)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Sibiu Old Town
- Entrance to Corvin Castle
- City tour of Sibiu
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Corvin Castle
Landmarks Sibiu Old Town Corvin Castle 
- Day 10
Timisoara - Vrsac - Belgrade
Breakfast kicks things off, then a walking tour through Timisoara's Old Town to see the Turkish and Austro-Hungarian architecture. You'll pass through Arad for a quick walk around, visit the fortress in Vrsac, and then cross into Serbia, arriving in Belgrade by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Queen Astoria or similar)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Timisoara Old Town
- Walking tour of Arad
- Visit to Vršac fortress
Landmarks Timisoara Old Town Arad Vršac Fortress 
- Day 11
Belgrade - Sarajevo
After breakfast you'll meet your guide for a Belgrade city tour with views over the Danube and Sava rivers and the medieval fortress. You'll walk down Knez Mihailova, the main shopping street, and see key landmarks around the city. Later you're heading to Sarajevo.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hollywood Sarajevo 4* or similar )
Included Activities
- City tour of Belgrade with licensed guide
- Walking tour of Knez Mihailova shopping street
- Views of Belgrade Fortress
- Views of Danube and Sava rivers
Optional Activities
- Free time at city center
Landmarks Belgrade Fortress Knez Mihailova 
- Day 12
Sarajevo - Vrelo Bosna - Mostar
After breakfast, join a walking tour of Bascarsija, Sarajevo's historic quarter where different cultures blend together. You'll go to Vrelo Bosna, a natural spring site, then continue to Mostar. There you'll walk the charming Old Town, cross the iconic Stari Most bridge, explore the old carshija, grab lunch with local views, and try traditional Turkish coffee.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Eden Mostar 4* or similar)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bascarsija, Sarajevo
- Visit to Vrelo Bosna
- Entrance to Vrelo Bosna included
- Walking tour of Mostar Old Town
- Visit to Stari Most (Old Bridge)
Landmarks Bascarsija Vrelo Bosna Stari Most 
- Day 13
Mostar - Kravica Waterfalls - Dubrovnik
After breakfast you'll visit Kravica Waterfall, one of the big draws in the area known for its views. Then you're heading to Dubrovnik, checking out the UNESCO-listed Old Town with its medieval walls and terra-cotta roofs. You'll have time to wander before settling in for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ivka hotel 4* or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kravica Waterfall
- Entrance to Kravica Waterfalls included
- Walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
- Views of UNESCO World Heritage site walls
Optional Activities
- Free time at Dubrovnik Old Town
Landmarks Kravica Waterfall Dubrovnik Old Town 
- Day 14
Dubrovnik - Kotor - Tirana
You're driving from Dubrovnik to Tirana with a stop in Kotor, Montenegro. With local guidance you'll see Triphun Cathedral, the archive museum, and the Wall of Shame. There's free time to explore Kotor on your own before heading to Tirana.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Albanopolis or similar)
Included Activities
- Kotor city tour with local guide
- Visit to Triphun Cathedral
- Visit to archive museum
- Views of the Wall of Shame
Optional Activities
- Free time to wander Kotor at your own pace
Landmarks Kotor Triphun Cathedral 
- Day 15
Tirana - Ohrid
After breakfast, a panoramic tour of Tirana covers Skanderbeg Square, the statue, Et'hem Bey Mosque, and the Clock Tower. You'll see remnants of Enver Hoxha's communist era before traveling to Ohrid. After handling customs, you'll check out the Old Town overlooking Lake Ohrid.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sky Corner (or similar))
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Tirana
- Visit to Skanderbeg Square
- Views of Skanderbeg Statue
- Visit to Et'hem Bey Mosque
- Views of Clock Tower
- Visit to Old Town of Ohrid
- Views of Ohrid Port
- Visit to Quarantine Church
- Visit to Ancient Via Egnatia
- Visit to Hagia Sophia Church
- Visit to Hagia Sophia Monastery
- Visit to Samoil's Fortress
- Panoramic views of Lake Ohrid
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square Skanderbeg Statue Et'hem Bey Mosque Clock Tower Ohrid Old Town Lake Ohrid Ancient Via Egnatia Hagia Sophia Church Samoil's Fortress - Day 16
Ohrid
Breakfast is Macedonian style, then the whole day is yours in Ohrid. Wander the charming streets or, if you want to do more, there's an optional half-day tour to Sveti Naum Monastery on the lake shore to see where the lake begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Macedonian breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sky Corner (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Half-day tour to Sveti Naum Monastery with visit to Lake Ohrid source (45 euros)
Landmarks Sveti Naum Monastery Lake Ohrid - Day 17
Ohrid - Kastoria - Meteora - Athens
After a hearty breakfast you're facing a long travel day. You'll head to Kastoria to see its Byzantine churches and Ottoman-era architecture around the lake. Then to Kalabaka for the Meteora Monasteries before getting transferred back to Athens by shuttle or train, arriving in the evening.
- End point
- Athina, Attica, Greece (Athens)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Kastoria
- Views of Lake Kastoria
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Meteora Monasteries in late afternoon (details not specified)
Landmarks Kastoria Lake Kastoria Meteora
