Day 1 Athens Arrival
Arrival in Athens, the capital of Greece. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Athens – Acropolis, Parthenon, Olympic Stadium, Olympian Zeus Temple, Lycabettus Hill, and Greek Ancient Market. Lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. Overnight.
Day 2 Athens – Kalambaka (350 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel in Athens and transfer to Kalambaka. Kalambaka is an ancient Hellenic city with famous Meteora monasteries. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will have a city tour – Theopetra Cave, Meteora Rocks, and Monasteries. Hotel check-in. Free time and overnight in Kalambaka.
Day 3 Kalambaka – Bitola – Ohrid (290 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel in Kalambaka and transfer to Bitola. The city of Bitola is part of North Macedonia but during the Ottoman period, it was known as „The City of The Consuls“, since many European countries had consulates in Bitola. Lunch in a local restaurant. Proceed to Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the famous Ohrid lake is located. There we will walk through the cobbled streets and visit the city center. We will visit Hadzi Turgut Mosque, Old Bazaar, Zeynel Abidin Pasha Tekke, and Krst Mosque. Free time. Hotel check-in. Overnight in Ohrid.
Day 4 Ohrid – Tirana – Shkoder (240 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel in Ohrid and transfer to Tirana, the capital of Albania. It is a city with amazing history and architecture. On a walking tour, we will visit the most important landmarks of Tirana like Skenderbeg Square, Mosque of Ethem Bey, Clock Tower, and National Museum. Lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, we will proceed to Shkoder. Shkoder is one of the most ancient cities in the Balkans. The location of Shkoder was settled in the 4th century BC by ancient Illyrian tribes and today it is a part of the Republic of Albania. In Shkoder we will visit the famous Rosafa Castle, Lead Mosque, and Museo Marubi – Art Museum. Hotel check-in and overnight in Shkoder.
Day 5 Skhoder – Kotor – Budva (150 km)
Breakfast and check out from the hotel. Transfer to country Montenegro, city of Kotor. Driving around 2.5 hours. Visit Old City Kotor. Free time for shopping. After that proceed to Budva. Lunch in a local restaurant. Free time for shopping. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight.
Day 6 Budva – Dubrovnik – Mostar (260 km)
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Proceed to Dubrovnik. Upon arrival lunch. City tour of this UNESCO-protected pearl of the Adriatic and its Cathedral, Rector’s Palace, Franciscan Monastery (included Old Pharmacy), Clock Tower, Orlando’s Columns, Sponze Plaza, Dubrovnik City + Game of thrones sights. Lunch in the Old City. Free time. Proceed to Mostar. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight.
Day 7 Mostar – Sarajevo (130 km)
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Proceed for a city tour – Karadjoz bey mosque, Muslibegovic house – walk through the old town and old bridge listed at UNESCO heritage site. Free time for shopping. After shopping, we continue with the drive to Sarajevo. Lunch at a local restaurant on the way to Jablanica. Continue driving to Sarajevo. Arrival in Sarajevo. Proceed to the walking tour – visit Gazi Husref bey mosque, Gazi Husref bey Madras, City Hall, and pigeon square. Free time for shopping. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight.
Day 8 Sarajevo Tours (Vrelo Bosne, Olympic mountains)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will visit Vrelo Bosne, the spring of the Bosna River, at the foot of Mountain Igman. The alley is made of two rows of 762 plane trees planted in 1892 and dozens of horse chestnut trees are surely the most beautiful tree row in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The spring of the Bosna River is an outstanding park with numerous streams forming lakes and islands in this geological, hydrological, and botanical-horticultural phenomenon. The most beautiful one, however, is the source of the Bosna River, which springs from several karst springs at an altitude of 492 meters. The water is of exceptional quality; therefore, a pump station for the city water supply was built next to the spring. The nature here still exceeds the strength and beauty of anything else seen, making the spring of the Bosna River one of the most precious natural and tourist pearls of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Later, we will visit the Olympic mountains Bjelasnica and Igman. You will enjoy nature with the highest concentration of Ozon in Europe. Also, we will give you some free time on the mountain to enjoy coffee. Proceed back to Sarajevo. The rest of the day is free.
Day 9 Sarajevo – Travnik – Jajce – Bihac (300 km)
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Proceed to Travnik and Jajce. Stop in Jajce and visit Jajce waterfalls, Pliva lakes, and wooden watermills. Drive to Bihac (around 2h from Jajce). Arrival in Bihac. Lunch in a local restaurant in Bihac. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight.
Day 10 Bihac – Plitvice – Zagreb (200 km)
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Free time in Bihac. Continue to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia (around 3h from Bihac). Arrival in Zagreb. Hotel check-in. Overnight in Zagreb.
Day 11 Zagreb – Ljubljana (150 km)
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Zagreb City tour includes Kaptol and Gradec Old Towns, Blood bridge, Cathedral which is the tallest building in Croatia, Marketplace, ban Jelacic square, and dinner. Free time. Lunch in a local restaurant. Proceed to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Check-in at the hotel in Ljubljana. Overnight.
Day 12 Ljubljana Tours
Breakfast at the hotel. Ljubljana City tour includes Presern Square, Dragon Bridge, Robba Fountain, Congress Square, Butchers Bridge, Town Square, Cobblers Bridge, Town Hall, National Library, and Plecnik’s Market. Lunch in a local restaurant. Free time for shopping. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 13 Ljubljana – lake Bled – lake Bohinj – Ljubljana (170 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will visit the very beautiful lakes in Slovenia, Bled lake and Bohinj lake. Enjoy Bled, or the “Image of Paradise,” which has been attracting visitors with its breathtaking beauty for centuries. The calm and inviting waters of its lake spurred the tradition of making the typical ‘pletna’ boats back in the 12th century. Optionally you can board one of these wooden beauties to reach the island, with its romantic church and mysterious wishing bell. Sightseeing in Bled continues with a visit to the impressive castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. Guides will roll back time in its museum, and enjoy the unforgettable view of the surroundings. Surrounded by alluring summits, the Bohinj Valley charms visitors with its inspiring scenery, crystal lake waters, and the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. The picturesque lakeside boasts the frescoes of the Church of St. John the Baptist. You will have time to discover the legend of Zlatorog (Goldhorn), enjoy a stunning view over Mount Triglav, and try the hearty local cuisine. Lunch in a local restaurant. After finishing a visit to lake Bohinj, we will return to the hotel in Ljubljana. Overnight.
Day 14 Ljubljana – Trieste – Lido di Jesolo (240 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel, and depart to Italy. Firstly, we will visit the town of Trieste. Located right at the border with Slovenia, Trieste is one of the most interesting cities to visit in Italy. For centuries the place was at a crossroads, under different rules and influences that created a peculiar cosmopolitan city and its unique vibe that visitors can enjoy today. Trieste, the city of over 200 thousand inhabitants and the capital of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, is located in the very northeast corner of Italy, literally right at the border with Slovenia. Trieste is probably the most cosmopolitan and multicultural city in Italy. Trieste became part of Italy only in the 20th century and the city you can visit today is this unique blend of different cultures and influences. The city is packed with monuments and attractions but is also a good base to explore more of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region as well as nearby Slovenia. But one of the best things about Trieste is its cosmopolitan, distinctive vibe that is so different from the rest of Italy. The main square of Trieste, Piazza Unità d’Italia, is also where you will find the most spectacular architecture in the city. As soon as you stop at the square, your jaw will surely drop at all the beauty around. After lunch in a local restaurant, we will proceed to Lido di Jesolo. Hotel check-in. Free afternoon. Overnight.
Day 15 Lido di Jesolo – Venice – Padua – Verona (180 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel and departure by boat to Venice. Panoramic sightseeing of the city: St. Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, Basilica St. Mark, Canal Grande, Ponte Rialto, Academy. Lunch in a local restaurant. Free time in the city center. Proceed to the Padua. Padua is the third largest city in the province of Veneto and the administrative center of the Padua district of the same name. We will visit the beautiful square of Prato Della Valle during the sightseeing, the Basilica of Anthony of Padua, and the old city center. After free time in the city center, we will proceed to the city of Verona. Hotel check-in. Overnight.
Day 16 Verona – Milano (160 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and proceed for a sightseeing of Verona city. During sightseeing, we will visit Bra Square, Arena, Via Mazzini, Lamberti Tower, and Signoria square with the monument to Dante Alighieri, Juliet’s house. Also, you will hear a famous love story about Romeo and Juliet. Lunch in a local restaurant and free time in the city center. Proceed to the Milano. Arriving at the hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Milano.
Day 17 Milano Tours
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we will visit the city center of Milano and the most famous and interesting monuments. During the sightseeing, we will visit the Renaissance castle of the Sforza family (Castello Sforzesco), which once ruled Milano. Many museums are now located here. We continue walking along Via Dante to Piazza di Scala, where the famous La Scala theater is located, where the most important operas and works of classical music in the world are performed. Then we will enter the oldest (opened in 1877) active shopping center in the world – Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle II, named after the first Italian king. The most luxurious boutiques in Milano are located here. Brothers Mario and Martino Prada were here in 1913. opened their first shop, which is still in the same place today, and there are also shops of other Italian world-famous designer houses Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Armani, Massimo Dutti, Max Mara, Borselino, as well as several restaurants and cafes. This gallery is notable for its high glass dome and mosaics representing the four continents Asia, Africa, Europe, and America, and there is also the famous mosaic of a bull that, according to tradition, brings good luck to whoever manages to turn 360 degrees with closed eyes. We go out to the main city square, the Duomo (Piazza del Duomo), where the most famous city building – the cathedral (Duomo di Milano) is located. Free time for photography. We suggest that you visit the cathedral and climb to the roof (for an extra charge) from where you can enjoy the most beautiful panorama of the historic center of Milan. Free time in the city center. We suggest you taste some of the specialties of Lombardy cuisine. For those who prefer good shopping, we recommend a walk along Via Torino, where you can find frequent sales of clothes, shoes, and jewelry. If you like high-end brands, you can walk to the Quadrilatero della moda district where fashion lovers and those with deep pockets should not miss the 4 streets: Spiga (Via della Spiga), Montenapoleone (Via Montenapoleone), Manzoni (Via Manzoni) and Corso Venezia ( Corso Venezia), where there are stores of all the most famous and expensive world brands such as Armani, Versace, Alberta Ferretti, Dolce & Gabbana. Return to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 18 Milano Departure› transfer to airport
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel, and depart to Milano Airport for final departure.
INCLUDED
- Accommodation in a double/twin room BB, in a 4/5* hotel
- Lunch and dinner
- Transfers and tours with modern vehicle
- English-speaking guide/driver
- Entrance fee’s
EXCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- TIPS
PLEASE NOTE: ALL CHANGES IN THE PROGRAM CAN BE MADE AS PER YOUR WISH.
