Dubrovnik, Montenegro, Albania, Grecia

Day in Dubrovnik, the city known as “The Pearl of the Adriatic.” The ancient city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We will visit the Cathedral and the Franciscan Monastery with the oldest pharmacy in the world.

Free day for personal activities or optional excursion.

Our next destination today is Montenegro. We'll travel along the shores of the stunning Bay of Kotor to reach the old town of Kotor. Enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful walled city. After some free time, we'll depart for Budva, the country's most popular tourist destination. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Budva.

We'll depart in the morning, following the Montenegrin coast and its spectacular landscapes. We'll then enter Albania and visit Shkodër, a cultural center and one of the oldest cities in Albania. The city tour includes a visit to the mosque, views of Rozafa Castle, and other points of interest. In the afternoon, the journey will take us to Tirana, the capital of Albania.

After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic city tour with a local guide, including views of the "Albanians" mosaic on the facade of the National History Museum, the Skanderbeg Statue in Skanderbeg Square, the Et'hem Mosque with its clock tower, the Mother Teresa Monument, and other city landmarks. The rest of the day is free, or you can take an optional excursion (to Durrës).

Today we travel along the ancient Egnatian Road to Elbasan to visit the castle. After a brief visit, we continue to Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its natural, cultural, and historical significance. This afternoon, we'll explore Ohrid, strolling past the Robev Family House, St. Kliman's Cathedral, St. Sophia Church, the fortress, and Palosnik Monastery, enjoying views of the city and the lake. Overnight in Ohrid.

In the morning, depart for Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour including the Old Bazaar, the Stone Bridge, and the Mother Teresa Memorial Centre. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Skopje.

Free day in Skopje or optional full-day excursion to Kosovo (Prishtina).

After breakfast, we depart for Thessaloniki to begin our Greek adventure. On our journey from north to south through Macedonia, we'll enjoy the scenery of this fascinating country. We'll cross the border and continue our journey to the shores of the Aegean Sea. Upon arrival in Thessaloniki, the rest of the day is free.

Today we'll spend the day in Thessaloniki and have time to explore it fully. After breakfast, we'll visit the most interesting spots in this city. Thessaloniki is a port city in Greece on the Gulf of Thessaloniki in the Aegean Sea. It preserves evidence of its Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman history, especially around Ano Poli, the upper town. The ruins of the 4th-century palace of the Roman Emperor Galerius include the Rotunda, which served as both a church and a mosque. Much of the city center was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1917. The rebuilt 20th-century city has a modern European design.

After breakfast, we'll head towards central Greece. The journey will take us to Kalambaka. The rest of the day is free.

Today we'll have time to visit the famous Meteora Monasteries, one of the most popular tourist attractions in mainland Greece. In a metaphysical landscape that could be the ideal setting for the next Star Wars film (but which was already used for James Bond movies in the 1980s), imposing sandstone towers rise, each topped by a former monastery. The six Meteora monasteries we can visit today share a very similar structure, built around a central courtyard featuring the monks' cells, the refectory, and one or more prayer chapels.
The main church is located in the courtyard.

After breakfast, departure for Delphi. Arrival at the hotel and the rest of the day free to enjoy the city.

In the morning, we will visit Delphi with a local guide. On this half-day tour, we will discover one of the most famous cities of the ancient world and one of Greece's most popular tourist destinations today, an ideal place to learn about Greek mythology and history. We will visit two interesting sites: the Temple of Apollo and the Archaeological Museum of Delphi. In the afternoon, we will depart for Athens and check into our hotel.

After breakfast, a tour of Athens. Athens is one of the oldest named cities in the world, having been continuously inhabited for at least 5,000 years. During the tour, we will visit the Acropolis, a citadel on a hill with ancient buildings, such as the Parthenon temple with its columns. The Acropolis Museum and the National Archaeological Museum preserve sculptures, vases, jewelry, and other artifacts from Ancient Greece. After the tour, the afternoon is free for you to enjoy this fascinating city on your own.

Transfer to Athens airport for your return flight.