Arrival in Sofia, Bulgaria

Athens - Arrive at Sofia Airport and 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, and enjoy free time at Nis Fortress and the pedestrian area.

Nis – Belgrade

Belgrade - Head to Belgrade for a panoramic tour including 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, arriving in Sarajevo by 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 - Visit Mostar to see the Old Bridge (UNESCO), Turkish house, and bazaar. Arrive in Dubrovnik in the evening.

Dubrovnik Old Town Tour

Lokrum Island - Tour the city walls, Rector’s Palace, and Franciscan Monastery. Option for a boat trip to Lokrum Island. Accommodation remains the 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 coast with brief stops in Kotor and Budva. Cross into Albania for an overnight stay in Shkodra.

Shkodra – Kruja – Tirana

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

Tirana – Elbasan – Ohrid (North Macedonia)

Ohrid - Journey through Elbasan to Ohrid (UNESCO) and enjoy an evening walking tour by the lake.

Ohrid Full Day Tour

Ohrid - Visit St. Sophia, St. Clement, Plaoshnik, and Samuel’s Fortress. Option for a boat cruise on Lake Ohrid.

Ohrid – Skopje

Mavrovo National Park - Travel 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 for a panoramic tour of Thessaloniki, including the Rotunda, White Tower, and Aristotelous Square.

Thessaloniki – Kalambaka – Meteora Monasteries

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

Kalambaka – Delphi

Thessaly - Drive through the picturesque Thessaly region to visit Delphi (UNESCO). Tour the Apollo Temple and Museum.

Delphi – Athens

Athens - Arrive in Athens for a city tour including 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 via Thessaloniki. Explore the old town and port.

Kavala – Plovdiv (Bulgaria)

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

Plovdiv – Rila Monastery – Sofia

Rila Monastery - Visit the Rila Monastery (UNESCO) and 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, concluding the 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.