Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll arrive in Bucharest and make your own way to the hotel. After checking in and getting settled, you have free time to walk around and see what the city's nightlife has to offer. Later in the evening, your guide will go over what to expect for the rest of the trip.
- Start point
- Bucharest, Romania (Bucharest)
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Hotel Lido by Phoenicia Bucharest or similar )
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest nightlife
- Day 2
Bucharest
Following breakfast, you'll join a guided tour taking in Bucharest's key spots like Revolution Square, the Romanian Athenaeum, and Villa Crosse Passage. From there you'll wander through the historic Old Town, stopping at Manuc's Inn and the Old Princely Court. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Hotel Lido by Phoenicia Bucharest or similar )
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Bucharest including Revolution Square, Romanian Athenaeum, Villa Crosse Passage, Old Town, Manuc's Inn, and Old Princely Court
- Breakfast
Landmarks Revolution Square Romanian Athenaeum Villa Crosse Passage Bucharest Old Town Manuc's Inn Old Princely Court - Day 3
Bucharest - Peles Castle - Bran Castle - Sibiu
Head out early toward Sinaia and your first stop at Peles Castle, a 19th-century royal residence that's been well-preserved. Next you'll see Bran Castle, the 14th-century fortress linked to the Dracula legend, where you'll learn the actual history of Vlad Dracula. After that you'll drive on to Sibiu for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Golden Tulip or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit to Peles Castle
- Visit to Bran Castle
- Breakfast
Landmarks Peles Castle Bran Castle 
- Day 4
Sibiu - Corvin Castle - Timisoara
After breakfast, take a walking tour through Sibiu's Old Town, which was named European Capital of Culture in 2007. Then you'll head to Corvin Castle, a large Gothic fortress with plenty of history and legends attached to it. You'll have some free time there before driving on to Timisoara for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Continental Timisoara or similar )
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Sibiu Old Town
- Visit to Corvin Castle
- Breakfast
Landmarks Sibiu Old Town Corvin Castle 
- Day 5
Timisoara - Vrsac - Belgrade
Start with breakfast and a walking tour of Timisoara's Old Town, where you'll see Turkish and Austro-Hungarian architecture from when it was European Capital of Culture in 2019. You'll pass through Arad for a brief look around, then stop at the recently rebuilt fortress in Vr\u0161ac for views from the hills. Later you'll cross into Serbia and continue to Belgrade.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Queen Astoria Belgrad or similar)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Timisoara Old Town
- Walking tour of Vršac
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Arad
Landmarks Timisoara Old Town Vršac Fortress 
- Day 6
Belgrade - Sarajevo
After breakfast, meet your guide for a tour of Belgrade. You'll see views over the Danube and Sava rivers, check out the medieval Belgrade Fortress, and walk along Knez Mihailova street with its shops and cafes. You have free time in the city centre before heading on to Sarajevo for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hollywood Sarajevo 4* or similar )
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Belgrade
- Breakfast
Landmarks Belgrade Fortress Knez Mihailova - Day 7
Sarajevo - Vrelo Bosna - Mostar
Following breakfast, you'll take a walking tour of Bascarsija, the historic area where Eastern and Western cultures met, with its Oriental character. Next you'll visit Vrelo Bosna to see the river's source and the natural scenery around it. Then you'll head to Mostar and walk through the Old Town, see the iconic Stari Most bridge (UNESCO World Heritage site), and the old charshija. Lunch comes with a view at a local spot where you can try traditional Turkish coffee.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Eden Mostar 4* or similar)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bascarsija, Sarajevo
- Visit to Vrelo Bosna
- Walking tour of Mostar Old Town
- Breakfast
Landmarks Bascarsija Vrelo Bosna Stari Most 
- Day 8
Mostar - Kravica Waterfalls - Dubrovnik
After breakfast, you'll visit Kravica Waterfall, one of the popular spots in the Hercegnovi district with nice views. You'll have some free time there before heading to Dubrovnik, known as the Pearl of the Adriatic. You'll walk through the Old Town with its well-preserved walls and terra-cotta roof tiles (a UNESCO World Heritage site), then have time to wander on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Ivka hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kravica Waterfalls
- Walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
- Breakfast
Landmarks Kravica Waterfall Dubrovnik Old Town 
- Day 9
Dubrovnik - Kotor - Tirana
You'll be picked up from your hotel for a scenic drive from Dubrovnik to Tirana. Along the way, stop in Kotor, Montenegro, where you'll see Triphun Cathedral, the archive museum, and the Wall of Shame with local guidance. You'll have free time to walk around Kotor before continuing to Tirana and checking in by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Albanopolis or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Kotor
- Breakfast
Landmarks Triphun Cathedral Wall of Shame 
- Day 10
Tirana - Ohrid
After breakfast, join a panoramic tour of Tirana covering Skanderbeg Square, the Skanderbeg Statue, the Et'hem Bey Mosque, and the Clock Tower. Then you'll head toward Ohrid, passing through the landscape of the former communist state. Following customs, you'll explore Ohrid's Old Town with its views of the port, various churches and monasteries, Samoil's Fortress, and Lake Ohrid before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sky Corner or similar )
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Tirana
- Visit to Skanderbeg Square
- Visit to Ancient Via Egnatia
- Visit to Hagia Sophia Church
- Breakfast
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square Skanderbeg Statue Et'hem Bey Mosque Clock Tower Ohrid Old Town Lake Ohrid Quarantine Church Ancient Via Egnatia Hagia Sophia Church Hagia Sophia Monastery Samoil's Fortress 
- Day 11
Ohrid
After a Macedonian breakfast in Ohrid, you have a full day to spend in this destination at your own pace, walking through its streets and checking out local spots. 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 lake's source and enjoy views with deep cultural significance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sky Corner or similar )
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Half-day tour to Sveti Naum Monastery (45 Euros)
Landmarks Sveti Naum Monastery - Day 12
Ohrid - Kastoria - Meteora (Kalabaka)
Start with breakfast before crossing into Greece. After going through customs, you'll continue toward Kastoria, a town known for its Byzantine churches, Ottoman architecture, and lake views. You'll explore the historic town before heading toward Meteora for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Alexiou Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- City tour of Kastoria
- Visit to Lake Kastoria
- Visit to Byzantine churches
- Breakfast
Landmarks Kastoria Old Town Lake Kastoria 
- Day 13
Meteora (Kalabaka) - Thessaloniki
After breakfast, you'll visit the UNESCO-listed Meteora Monasteries sitting on top of cliffs, with great views of the Byzantine monastic complexes. Meeting your guide at Kalabaka, you'll then continue to Thessaloniki, a city with lots of history and energy. You'll see the White Tower and Arch of Galerius before checking in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Egnatia, Thessaloniki or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Meteora Monasteries
- Breakfast
Landmarks Meteora Monasteries White Tower Arch of Galerius 
- Day 14
Thessaloniki - Rila Monastery - Sofia
Following a good breakfast, you'll head toward Sofia, Bulgaria's capital, with a major stop at Rila Monastery in the Rila Mountains, Bulgaria's largest Eastern Orthodox monastery. You'll see the detailed frescoes, beautiful architecture, and calm mountain surroundings of this important spiritual and architectural site before continuing to Sofia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Terminus Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rila Monastery
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sofia city tour (scheduled for today or tomorrow morning)
Landmarks Rila Monastery - Day 15
Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo - Bucharest
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Bucharest, Romania's capital. On the way, you'll stop in Veliko Tarnovo, the former Bulgarian Empire's capital, for lunch and a quick look around this nice Balkan city. Then you'll continue to Bucharest where the tour wraps up. For places to stay in Bucharest, contact Ajdinis Travel.
- End point
- Bucharest, Romania (Bucharest)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop in Veliko Tarnovo
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo
