10 days tour from Athens to Dubrovnik.
- 2 nights in Athens, Greece
- 1 night in Kalabaka, Greece
- 1 night in Ohrid, Macedonia
- 2 nights in Tirana, Albania
- 1 night in Tivat, Montenegro
- 2 nights in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Athens - Stanley or Titania (or similar)
Kalabaka - Grand Meteora (or similar)
Ohrid - Granit (or similar)
Tirana - Colosseio (or similar)
Tivat - Palma (or similar)
Dubrovnik - Valamar Larcoma (or similar)
Day by Day Itinerary
1. day
ATHENS
On arrival in Athens Transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at a Welcome Taverna dinner in the Plaka beside the Acropolis. (D)
2. day
ATHENS
See the highlights of Athens, graceful temples, centuries-old monasteries and Byzantyne churches. This cosmopolitan and bustling capital city is set amid reminders of a long and glorious past. Visit the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Erectheion with the Porch of the Maidens, the Temple of Athena Nike and other historic sites. Below the Acropolis lies the ancient Agora and the Theaters of Dionysus and Herodus Atticus. The afternoon and evening are at leisure. (B)
3. day
KALBAKA
Your first stop this morning is Delphi, where the famous Oracle once foretold the destiny of men. The Temple of Apollo in which the Oracle functioned was built in the 6th century B.C. Also see the Sacred Way, The Stadium and the Castilian Fountain, where pilgrims cleansed themselves in preparation for consulting the Oracle. Visit the Archeological Museum of Delphi which contains an impressive collection of artifacts from the site, including the beautiful "Bronze Charioteer". Continue to Kalabaka for overnight an dinner. (B,D)
4. day
OHRID
After breakfast admire the fantastic landscapes of Meteora, known as "the rocks that fell from the sky", where monks built their rock-top monasteries far away from civilization. Out of the 13 large and 20 small monasteries and hermit's cells only four are now active. The most important is Megalo of Great Meteoro with its tall and inticate dome, twelve sides and fine frescoes. Continue across the border to North Macedonia and on to Ohrid. (B,D)
5. day
TIRANA
The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an important cultural and spiritual center, classified as UNESCO
World Heritage site. Start Morning sightseeing with a walk through cobblestone streets of old
town. Visit the Cathedral of St. Sofia, containing some magnificent frescoes for the 10th
century. In early afternoon travel to Tirana, capital of Albania. (B,D)
6. day
TIRANA
On this morning sightseeing tour, see Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square), the Mosque of Ethem Bey, the Clock Tower and the statue of G.K.Skanderbeg, Albania's national hero; the Palace of culture and the National History Museum with a mosaic on its facade portraying Albanian history. The afternoon is free to continue exploring on your own, shop or simply relax. (B)
7. day
TIVAT
After breakfast leave Tirana towards the town of Shkodra, nowadays a major cultural center. Shkodra was the center of Illyrian tribe Labeat and was taken by the Romans in the year 168 B.C..You will have view of the Rozafa Castle, magnificently situated on a rocky outcrop of limestone high above the city, before we cross the border to Montenegro and drive via Bar and Budva to Tivat. Dinner upon arrival. (B,D)
8. day
DUBROVNIK
After breakfast, your journey takes you to Dubrovnik. On the way, you will see Kotor Bay, the only South European fjord and stop for orientation tour of old town Kotor, an UNESCO Heritage site. Continue to Dubrovnik. (B,D)
9. day
DUBROVNIK
After breakfast, walking tour of Old Dubrovnik. Visit the Rector's Palace and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The afternoon is at leisure. (B)
10. day
Departure
After breakfast transfer to the Dubrovnik airport for your flight home. Extra nights are available if you wish to extend your stay in Europe. (B)