Daily Itinerary  

Day 1: Bucharest (City Tour) – Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

• Morning Bucharest city tour:
  • Visit the Palace of Parliament, the second-largest administrative building in the world.
  • Explore the Old Town, filled with historical landmarks and lively cafes.
  • Admire the Romanian Athenaeum and the Triumph Arch.
• Drive to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria’s medieval capital.
• Walk through Tsarevets Fortress, a stunning hilltop stronghold and enjoy local craft-men stores on old Samovodska Charshia

Day 2: Veliko Tarnovo – Arbanasi - Plovdiv

• Morning - visit a charming medieval village of Arbanasi, for the authentic local architecture and a 16th century-old Orthodox church
• Drive to Plovdiv, one of Europe’s oldest cities, with a history dating back 7,000 years.

Day 3: Explore Plovdiv

• Wander through the charming Old Town, famous for its colorful 19th-century houses.
• Explore the well-preserved Roman Amphitheater, still used for performances today.
• Visit the Kapana District, a vibrant creative hub with street art, cafes, and galleries.

Day 4: Plovdiv – Sofia

• Continue your Balkans private tour to Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital.
• In the afternoon, visit the stunning Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the Balkans.
• Explore the ancient Serdica ruins, dating back to Roman times.
• Walk along Vitosha Boulevard, the city's main shopping and dining street.

Day 5: Sofia – Rila Monastery – Skopje, North Macedonia

• Stop at Rila Monastery, a UNESCO-listed Orthodox complex nestled in the mountains.
• Cross into North Macedonia, arriving in Skopje, the country’s capital.
• Visit Macedonia Square, home to the towering statue of Alexander the Great.
• Walk through the Old Bazaar, one of the largest Ottoman bazaars in the Balkans
• Cross the unique Stone Bridge over the Vardar River

Day 6: Skopje – Ohrid

• In the morning, drive to Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the shores of Lake Ohrid.
• In the afternoon take a guided walking tour through the old city, visit the picturesque Church of St. John at Kaneo, offering breathtaking sunset views.

Day 7: Explore Ohrid 

• Today is a free day for you to enjoy either a relaxing day at the hotel's SPA or to further explore Ohrid
• (e.g. a boat trip on Lake Ohrid, one of Europe’s oldest and deepest lakes)

Day 8: Ohrid – Tirana, Albania

• Drive to Tirana, Albania’s lively capital.
• Explore Skanderbeg Square, the heart of the city.
• Visit Bunk’Art 2, a Cold War-era bunker turned into a history museum.

Day 9: Tirana – Budva, Montenegro

• Cross into Montenegro and drive to Budva, a coastal town known for its beautiful beaches and nightlife.
• Explore Budva Old Town, a medieval walled city with narrow stone streets.

Day 10: Budva – Kotor – Budva

• Drive to Kotor, a UNESCO-listed town set in the spectacular Bay of Kotor.
• Walk through the Old Town, filled with Venetian architecture.
• Return to Budva for a relaxing evening.

Day 11: Budva – Dubrovnik, Croatia

• Drive along the scenic Montenegrin coast to Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic.”
• Walk through Pile Gate into the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Enjoy an evening walking tour of the Old Town

Day 12: Explore Dubrovnik

• Walk along the City Walls, offering stunning views of the Adriatic Sea.
• Visit Rector’s Palace and Sponza Palace to learn about Dubrovnik’s history.
• Enjoy some leisure time at Banje Beach or take a boat trip to Lokrum Island.

Day 13: Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina

• Stop in Mostar to see the iconic Stari Most (Old Bridge), a symbol of unity.
• Explore the Old Bazaar, filled with Ottoman-style shops and cafes.
• Continue to Sarajevo, Bosnia’s historic capital.
• Visit Baščaršija, the city’s old bazaar, known for its traditional coffeehouses.

Day 14: Explore Sarajevo

• Learn about the city’s history at the Tunnel of Hope, a key survival route during the siege.
• Visit Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, one of the most beautiful Ottoman mosques in the Balkans.
• Walk along Ferhadija Street, where East meets West, blending Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman influences.

Day 15: Sarajevo – Belgrade, Serbia

• Drive to Belgrade, Serbia’s capital.
• Explore Kalemegdan Fortress, offering views of the confluence of the Sava and Danube Rivers.
• Stroll along Knez Mihailova Street, a lively pedestrian zone filled with shops and cafes.

Day 16: Explore Belgrade

• Visit the massive Saint Sava Temple, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
• Learn about Serbia’s history at the Museum of Yugoslavia and Tito’s Mausoleum.
• Experience the nightlife in Skadarlija, Belgrade’s bohemian quarter.

Day 17: Departure

• Transfer to Belgrade Airport