Trip description
Embark on a 13-day journey through Southern Europe, exploring Italy, the Balkans, and Greece. Start in Venice with its iconic canals before discovering the natural beauty of Bled and Plitvice Lakes. Wander through historic cities like Zagreb, Sarajevo, and Mostar, then marvel at Dubrovnik’s medieval charm and Kotor’s coastal beauty. Continue through Tirana and Ohrid, then experience the breathtaking Meteora rock formations in Greece. Conclude your adventure in Athens, home to ancient wonders like the Parthenon and Temple of Olympian Zeus, before your departure.
Highlights
- St. Mark’s Square & Canals (Optional Gondola Ride), Venice
- Noventa di Piave Designer Outlet
- Lake Bled & Pletna Boat Ride (optional)
- Ljubljana Old Town, Preseren Square, Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge & Marketplace
- Zagreb Old Town & Ban Jelačić Square
- Plitvice Lakes National Park (UNESCO Site, optional)
- Una Region & Bihać
- Pliva Lakes & Wooden Watermills, Jajce
- Pliva Waterfall, Jajce
- Sarajevo Old Bazaar (Baščaršija)
- Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque & Latin Bridge
- Tunnel of Hope Museum
- Spring of River Bosna (Vrelo Bosne) & Horse Carriage Ride
- Mostar Old Town & Old Bridge (UNESCO Site)
- Blagaj Dervish House & Buna River Spring
- Počitelj Medieval Stone Town
- Dubrovnik Old Town & City Walls (UNESCO Site)
- Kotor Old Town (UNESCO Site)
- Budva Old Town
- Skanderbeg Square & Ethem Bey Mosque, Tirana
- Ohrid Old Town & Lake Ohrid (UNESCO Site)
- Meteora Monasteries & Rock Formations (UNESCO Site)
- Athens Highlights – Acropolis, Parthenon & Syntagma Square
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival – Venice
Arrive at the airport where you are met by our tour director. Proceed to Venice and start sightseeing with a visit to St. Mark’s Square. Enjoy free time or take an optional gondola ride through the famous canals. Lunch at a local restaurant in Venice. Later, proceed to Venice Mestre. Check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Venice
After breakfast, proceed to Noventa di Piave Designer Outlet for shopping and leisure time. Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by free time. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Venice.
Day 3: Venice – Bled – Ljubljana
After breakfast, check out and proceed towards Slovenia. Arrive in Bled and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the beautiful Lake Bled and enjoy an optional Pletna boat ride. Continue to Ljubljana and enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town including Preseren Square, Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge, and the marketplace. Check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Ljubljana.
Day 4: Ljubljana – Zagreb – Bihać
Early breakfast at the hotel, then proceed towards Croatia. Arrive in Zagreb and enjoy a guided city tour including the Cathedral, Dolac Marketplace, Bloody Bridge, Stone Gates, St. Mark’s Church, and Ban Jelačić Square. Lunch at a local restaurant. Optional visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Continue towards Bihać in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Bihać – Jajce – Sarajevo
After breakfast, proceed to Jajce, the former royal town of the Bosnian Kingdom. Visit Pliva Lakes and the traditional wooden watermills, followed by a visit to the spectacular Pliva Waterfall. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue towards Sarajevo. Check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Sarajevo
After breakfast, proceed to Sarajevo Old Town. Enjoy a guided city tour including City Hall (Vijećnica), Baščaršija Square, Coppersmith Street, Latin Bridge, Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque, and the Cathedral. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the Tunnel of Hope Museum, followed by a visit to the Spring of River Bosna (Vrelo Bosne) and a traditional horse carriage ride. Return to hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Neum
After breakfast, proceed to Mostar. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town including the famous Old Bridge. Continue to Blagaj to visit the Buna River spring and Dervish House. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the medieval stone town of Počitelj. Continue towards Neum. Check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Neum – Dubrovnik – Kotor – Budva
After breakfast, proceed to Dubrovnik. Start a guided walking tour of the Old Town including Rector’s Palace, Sponza Palace, waterfront, and Game of Thrones filming locations. Free time and lunch at a local restaurant. Continue towards Montenegro. Walking tour of Kotor Old Town. Proceed to Budva, check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 9: Budva – Tirana – Ohrid
After breakfast, proceed towards Tirana. Enjoy a walking tour including Skanderbeg Square, Ethem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, Opera House, National Museum, and City Hall. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue towards Ohrid. Check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 10: Ohrid
After breakfast, proceed to Ohrid Lake. Enjoy a walking tour of Ohrid Old Town including Old Bazaar, Zeynel Abidin Pasha Mosque, Halveti Hayati Tekke, Ali Pasha Mosque, Chinar Tree, city square, Amphitheatre, and Macedonia Square. Optional boat ride on Lake Ohrid. Lunch at a local restaurant. Free time. Return to hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 11: Ohrid – Kalambaka (Meteora)
After breakfast, proceed towards Kalambaka. Upon arrival, lunch at a local restaurant and check in at the hotel. Enjoy a half-day tour of Meteora, visiting Kastraki village and the famous Meteora rock formations and monasteries. Return to hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 12: Kalambaka – Athens
After breakfast, proceed to Athens. Upon arrival, lunch at a local restaurant and check in at the hotel. Enjoy a guided walking tour including the Acropolis and Parthenon, Hellenic Parliament, National Archaeological Museum, Syntagma Square, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Panathenaic Stadium. Free time. Dinner and overnight in Athens.
Day 13: Athens – Departure
After breakfast, proceed to Athens International Airport for departure.
Tour costs
2800 € per person
What’s Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation in 4* Hotel Bed and Breakfast
- Entrance fees according to itinerary
- Knowledgeable and licensed Tour Guide
- Small group tour
- Shared tour (unless otherwise specified)
- Standard tours are in English (unless specified)
- Bottled water (0.5l)
Not Included
- Flight ticket
- Lunch/Dinner
- Private expenses
- Optional Tips: Always Appreciated
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Fill out the form – our travel experts will confirm availability and help you personalize your trip within 24 hours.
Reach us on WhatsApp or Viber at +387 62 411 140.
You can also send us an email at reservations@eht.ba
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