Arrival in Sofia, Bulgaria

Athens - Arrive at Sofia Airport. Transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy a brief panoramic tour if time allows.
Overnight stay in Sofia.

Sofia City Tour – Nis (Serbia)

Bulgaria - Explore Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. George Rotunda, and Boyana Church (UNESCO).
Travel to Nis, Serbia. Enjoy free time at Nis Fortress and the pedestrian area.

Nis – Belgrade

Belgrade - Head to Belgrade. Enjoy a panoramic tour of New Belgrade and the Temple of St. Sava.
Visit Kalemegdan Fortress and stroll along Knez Mihailova Street.

Belgrade – Sarajevo (Bosnia & Herzegovina)

Zvornik - Enjoy a scenic drive through Zvornik and the Drina River valley.
Arrive in Sarajevo in the evening.

Sarajevo Sightseeing

Bascarsija - Discover Bascarsija Old Town, Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque, Latin Bridge, and the Tunnel Museum.
Option for a traditional Bosnian lunch.

Sarajevo – Mostar – Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Dubrovnik - Stop in Mostar to see the Old Bridge (UNESCO), Turkish house, and bazaar.
Arrive in Dubrovnik in the evening.

Dubrovnik Old Town Tour

Lokrum Island - Explore city walls, Rector’s Palace, and Franciscan Monastery.
Optional: take a boat trip to Lokrum Island.
Accommodation: Same as the previous night.

Free Day in Dubrovnik or Optional Montenegro Tour

Bay of Kotor - Enjoy a full-day trip to Kotor Bay, visiting Kotor and Perast.

Dubrovnik – Kotor – Budva – Shkodra (Albania)

Albania - Travel along the scenic Adriatic coastal route.
Make short stops in Kotor and Budva.
Cross into Albania and stay overnight in Shkodra.

Shkodra – Kruja – Tirana

Rozafa Castle - Visit Rozafa Fortress.
Explore Kruja Castle and the Skanderbeg Museum.
Arrive in Tirana for a walking tour of the city center.

Tirana – Elbasan – Ohrid (North Macedonia)

Ohrid - Travel via Elbasan to Ohrid (UNESCO).
Enjoy an evening walking tour by the lake.

Ohrid Full Day Tour

Ohrid - Visit St. Sophia, St. Clement, Plaoshnik, and Samuel’s Fortress.
Optional: take a boat cruise on Lake Ohrid.

Ohrid – Skopje

Mavrovo National Park - Drive through Mavrovo National Park.
Enjoy an afternoon city tour featuring the Stone Bridge, Old Bazaar, and the Memorial House of Mother Teresa.

Skopje – Thessaloniki (Greece)

Greece - Cross the border into Greece.
Take a panoramic tour of Thessaloniki, including the Rotunda, White Tower, and Aristotelous Square.

Thessaloniki – Kalambaka – Meteora Monasteries

Meteora - Visit two Meteora Monasteries (UNESCO).
Enjoy a free evening in Kalambaka.

Kalambaka – Delphi

Thessaly - Travel through scenic Thessaly and visit Delphi (UNESCO).
Tour the Apollo Temple and Museum.

Delphi – Athens

Athens - Arrive in Athens.
Take a city tour of the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Syntagma Square.

Free Day in Athens / Optional Saronic Cruise

Aegina - Enjoy a day cruise to Aegina, Poros, and Hydra.

Athens – Kavala

Kavala - Travel north to Kavala, passing through Thessaloniki.
Explore the old town and port.

Kavala – Plovdiv (Bulgaria)

Bulgaria - Cross the border into Bulgaria.
Take a city tour of Plovdiv, including the Roman Theatre, Old Town, and Ethnographic Museum.

Plovdiv – Rila Monastery – Sofia

Rila Monastery - Visit Rila Monastery (UNESCO).
Return to Sofia.

Free Day in Sofia or Optional Day Tour to Veliko Tarnovo

Veliko Tarnovo - Enjoy a full-day tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi.

Departure from Sofia

Sofia - Transfer to the airport. End of tour.

• Border assistance
• All land transportations
• Airport arrival & departure transfers
• Rent-a-car for the entire itinerary
• Dinner
• Tour planning and operational coordination
• Breakfast
• 22 nights accommodation in selected 4★ hotels
• Private guide/driver for 23 days

• Meals
• Flights
• Entrance fees (monuments, museums, monasteries, UNESCO sites)
• Optional excursions (Montenegro tour, Saronic cruise, Veliko Tarnovo)
• Local specialist guides where required
• Tips and personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Visa fees (if applicable)

Perfect for travelers with a keen interest in culture, this Balkan travel itinerary offers guided city tours, visits to UNESCO heritage sites, stunning coastlines, and delightful local culinary experiences, all while staying in meticulously chosen 4-star accommodations. Whether strolling through the cobblestone streets of Dubrovnik, sailing on Lake Ohrid, or discovering the Acropolis in Athens, this itinerary provides a thorough and luxurious Balkan journey.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.