Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Our guide will contact you in the evening.

Dinner included in the hotel (dinner is usually served until 21.00 hrs.).

Important:
Remember that hotel check-in is usually at 14:00 hrs. If you require more hours of room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.

If you requested additional nights upon arrival at the hotel, you would have your room booked, but your trip guide would normally contact you at the beginning of the included activities. At the reception you can also find an informative sign, indicating the telephone number and hours of assistance of our staff. Your time therefore before this moment is free. The hotel staff can help you with all the information you need.

Note: The schedules that you will find in this itinerary are indicative. The guide, depending on the situation and in order to improve the development of the trip, may adjust the schedules.

Dubrovnik - Cavtat

09:00 a.m. - We’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of Dubrovnik with a local guide in the morning. We will undoubtedly be in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, perched on a cliff, surrounded by walls and kissed by the Adriatic Sea. Its intact historic center is a jewel of world architectural heritage. We’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a stunning view of the city from a scenic viewpoint along the road. The tour includes tickets to the Franciscan Monastery, home to the oldest pharmacy in Europe, and the Assumption Cathedral. We’ll also take a boat trip to Lokrum, a small island just 15 minutes away that is home to the ruins of an eleventh-century Benedictine monastery, a popular setting for the series Game of Thrones. Afterward, you’ll have free time to explore at your leisure before returning to the hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner will be included.

Note: On some occasions, accommodation may be in Cavtat, a coastal town near Dubrovnik. From November to March, there is no boat service to Lokrum, so we will not visit the island during these months.

Dubrovnik - Kotor - Budva - Tirana

Total distance traveled: 295 km
Scenery: Stunning views along the Adriatic coast. The Bay of Kotor offers some of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe. Picturesque villages along the route. Later, Albania reveals a more rural character with its own strong identity.
Note: Keep your passport close to you. We will cross the borders into Montenegro and Albania.

7:30 a.m. – Dubrovnik. Departure. Early morning drive toward Montenegro. Border formalities (sometimes lengthy). We take a ferry across the stunning Bay of Kotor.

10:30 a.m. – Kotor. Arrival (time may vary depending on border procedures). Free time to stroll in this beautiful walled city with strong Venetian influence, set in a magnificent natural setting.

12:00 p.m. – Departure from Kotor. We continue along the scenic coastal route.

1:00 p.m. – Budva. A beautiful walled enclave surrounding the medieval city. Time to walk along its sandy beaches, take photos, and enjoy lunch.

2:30 p.m. – Departure from Budva. We continue along the coast toward Albania. Arrival at the border and border formalities (which may be lengthy). Time at the border for coffee and currency exchange. We then continue on smaller roads before reaching Albania’s capital.

8:00 p.m. – Tirana. Arrival. Dinner and accommodation.

Note: The road linking Montenegro with Tirana has very heavy traffic, especially during the tourist season, which can sometimes cause significant delays.

Tirana - Struga - Ohrid

Total distance covered: 160 km.

Scenery: Mountain roads in Albania offer interesting views throughout the journey. The area around Lake Ohrid is particularly beautiful, with its crystal-clear waters.

Note: Please have your passport with you. We will be crossing the border into Macedonia. Ensure you do not need a visa to enter.

After breakfast, we’ll take a city tour of Tirana, the capital of Albania, featuring its mosques, Clock Tower, and ministries. Our local guide will share insights about this small country. Enjoy some free time before we continue our journey. (This tour may alternatively take place in the evening upon arrival in Tirana, depending on daylight and the guide’s decision.)

11:15 a.m. - Departure from Tirana. We’ll travel through mountain scenery, arriving at Lake Ohrid, which forms the border with Macedonia and offers picturesque landscapes. We’ll cross the border (there may sometimes be delays) and enter Macedonia.
02:30 p.m. - Struga. This picturesque town on the lake shore offers time for a stroll and lunch.

03:30 p.m. - Departure from Struga.
04:15 p.m. - Ohrid. This town, with its strong Ottoman influence, is a World Heritage Site. Enjoy time to explore the town center, after which we’ll head to the hotel by the lake on the outskirts of town. Dinner will be included.

Ohrid - Bitola - Kalabaka

Total distance traveled: 283 km.
Scenery: Beautiful Balkan and northern Greek landscapes, with stunning mountain views in Greece and breathtaking scenery around the Meteora area.
Notes: Keep your passport handy as we’ll be entering Greece (Schengen zone). We’ll visit the Meteora Valley, stopping at the most important Orthodox monasteries and touring one of them. Please wear appropriate clothing (skirts will be provided for women upon arrival at the monastery) and comfortable shoes for the climb.

07:45 a.m. – Departure from Ohrid. We’ll travel through pleasant agricultural plains towards the border.
09:15 a.m. - Bitola. You’ll get to know this charming city with its rich historical heritage, known for its Ottoman and neoclassical architecture, and have time to take a stroll down Širok Sokak, a pedestrian area lined with cafes, restaurants, and shops.

10:15 a.m. – Departure from Bitola. We’ll head towards the border, where we’ll complete formalities to enter Greece. Northern Greece, with its rugged geography, shows a strong Slavic and Ottoman influence. We’ll continue towards the Meteora region.
03:30 p.m. (02.30 p.m. in Macedonia) - Kalabaka. Just outside the city, in Kastraki, we’ll stop at a picturesque village offering beautiful valley views. We´ll explore the awe-inspiring Meteora Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll tour the valley and include entry to one of the most famous monasteries, perched high on the rocks. Arrival in Kalabaka, with dinner included.

Kalambaka - Delphi - Athens

Total distance covered: 424 km.Scenery: The route passes through the fertile Thessalian plain, offering views over the Phocis valley and the Gulf of Corinth before continuing toward Athens.
Note: Since we will be visiting an Orthodox monastery, please dress appropriately.

08:00 a.m. – Departure from Kalambaka. We head south through the Thessaly region, with its rolling hills and farmland, before ascending into the mountainous landscapes of central Greece toward the slopes of Mount Parnassus.
11:30 a.m. – Delphi, considered in antiquity to be the center of the Hellenic world, Delphi was the sanctuary dedicated to the god Apollo and home to his famed oracle, consulted by leaders and citizens from across ancient Greece. Admission to the archaeological site included, a UNESCO World Heritage located on the slope of the Mount Parnassus, where you can admire the Temple of Apollo, the theater, and the stadium. Free time for lunch.

02:30 p.m. – Departure from Delphi.
03:30 p.m. – Hosios Loukas. Admission included to this magnificent Byzantine monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site considered a masterpiece of Byzantine art in Greece. Founded in the 10th century, it is famous for its rich 11th-century mosaics, elegant marble work, and harmonious architecture, which served as a model for many Orthodox churches built in later years.

04:45 p.m. – Departure from Hosios Loukas. We continue our journey through the Boeotian mountains before arriving in the Greek capital.
07:00 p.m. – Arrival in Athens in the late afternoon.

Athens

In the morning, we include a panoramic tour with a local guide of Athens, birthplace of democracy and one of the great pillars of Western thought. During the tour, we will see some of its iconic landmarks, including the Presidential Palace, the Panathenaic Stadium (home of the first modern Olympic Games), the National Library, the bustling downtown squares, and the grand avenues and neoclassical buildings that define the Greek capital, as well as the modern neighborhoods developed for the 2004 Olympics. We conclude near the Acropolis complex; admission is not included, but your guide will provide tips and orientation. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

08.00 p.m. - Evening transfer to the historical neighborhood of Plaka, one of the most charming spots in the city, where you can stroll among its lively streets, traditional stores and Greek tavernas to immerse yourself in the rich folklore and gastronomy of this country.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.