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Day 07: Dubrovnik – Kotor – Budva (120km – 3h30min) Explore the famous UNESCO-listed Classical site of Delphi Archaeological Site
Breakfast at the hotel, check out and depart for Kotor/MONTENEGRO (90 considered to be the Center of the World in Ancient Greece. The archaeological
km – 2.5h). Sightseeing. Kotor is a beautiful walled medieval city of twisting, site of Delphi includes two sanctuaries, dedicated to Apollo and Athena, and
pink-paved streets, markets and architecture reflecting Byzantine to Venetian other buildings, mostly intended for sports. Visitors arriving from Athens first
influences. Free time. Continue driving to Budva. Stroll around old town of encountered the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia - that is, Athena who is before the
Budva. Budva Old Town lies on a small peninsula and represents a treasure temple of Apollo. Within the walls were the famous Tholos, the symbol of Delphi
chest of culture heritage. today, and the remains of three temples dedicated to the goddess.
Overnight in Budva: Hotel Moskva 4* or similar After lunch, board the bus and continue to Athens (190 km – 3 hrs.)
Overnight in Kalambaka: Hotel the Stanley 4* or similar
Day 08: Budva – Shkodra – Tirana (197km – 4hrs)
After breakfast in the hotel, check out, and depart for Shkodra/ALBANIA (90 Day 13: Athens (20km – 40min)
km – 2h). Shkodra, known as the “capital of north Albania” it is one of the Breakfast at the hotel, start the visit. Athens Sightseeing & Acropolis &
oldest cities in the country and the main tourist attraction is Rozafa Castle. Museum Tour. A large part of the town’s historic center has been converted
Rising majestically upon a rocky hill west of the city, the outcroppings and into a 3-kilometre pedestrian zone (the largest in Europe), leading to the major
battlements paint a blazing picture against the setting sun. archaeological sites (“archaeological park”), reconstructing – to a large degree
After lunch, continue to Tirana. We shall explore the capital city of Albania, – the ancient landscape.
including some of the historical highlights, as city center, Skanderbeg Statue, After lunch, free afternoon
Et’hem Bey Mosque, Clock tower, Italian buildings and Martyrs of the Nation Overnight in Athens: Hotel the Stanley 4* or similar
Boulevard. Visit the ex-communist buildings, painted with vibrant colors and
the expansion of city. Day 14: Athens – Apt (40km – 1h)
Overnight in Tirana: Hotel Metro or Colosseo 4* or similar Breakfast at the hotel, check out
Transfer to the Airport (35 km – 50 min)
Day 09: Tirana – Ohrid (135km - 3hrs) End of our Service
Breakfast in the hotel, check out and transfer to Ohrid/North Macedonia (135
km – 3hrs). Due to the large number of churches and monasteries, the city Supplements
of Ohrid is known as Balkan and European Jerusalem. It is also known as the
“City of Light”, a literal translation of its old name, Lychnidos. The Ohrid region *Entrance Fees:
is included in the UNESCO World Heritage. -Zagreb – Panoramic Tour
Afternoon free or optional boat tour in Ohrid Lake and visit of St. Naum -Plitvice National Park – 24 euro (low season); 40 euro (high season)
Monastery. -Split – Diocletian Palace – 7 euro
Overnight in Ohrid: Hotel SU 4* or similar -Dubrovnik – Old Pharmacy – 7 euro; Rektor’s Palace – 16 euro; Dubrovnik Walls – 28 euro
-Kotor – Panoramic Tour/Old Town – 1 euro
Day 10: Ohrid – Kalambaka (300km – 4.5hrs) -Budva – Panoramic Tour
Breakfast at the hotel, check out and depart to Kalambaka/ Greece (300 -Shkodra: Rozafa Fortress – 4 euro
km), with stop en route for refreshment in Bitola. Please note time difference -Kruje: Museum of Scanderbeg – 5 Euro/Ethnographic Museum – 4 Euro
between North Macedonia & Greece: 0/+1 -Berat: Berat Fortress – 3 euro/Onufri Museum – 5 euro
Overnight in Kalambaka: Hotel Meteora 4* or similar -Saranda: Butrint Archaeologic Park – 10 euro
-Gjirokastra: The castle – 4 euro/Ethnographic Museum – 2euro
Day 11: Kalambaka (10km – 20min) -Meteora: Holy Monastery of Varlaam – 3 euro/St. Stephan Monastery – 3 euro
Breakfast at the hotel. Tour of the Monasteries. METEORA - is actually a
religious place with many Byzantine churches and Monasteries. The -Ohrid: The Church of St. Bogorodica Perivlepta – 2 euro/St. Sophie Cathedral – 2 euro
special characteristic of Meteora is that it looks like hanging rocks and that -Tirane: National Historic Museum – 5 euro
monasteries are all built on top of rocks, overlooking a beautiful valley. Free -Boat tour – Ohrid Lake – 10 euro
afternoon - Kalambaka – Meteora - 2 Monasteries (3euro x 2 = 6 euro)
Overnight in Kalambaka: Hotel Meteora 4* or similar - Delphi – Archaeological Site – 12 euro
- Athens – Acropolis and Museum – 20 euro
Day 12: Kalambaka – Delphi – Athens (420km – 6hrs) *Meal: starting from 20 euro
Breakfast at the hotel, check out and depart to Delphi (235 km – 3.5hrs). *Wine testing: starting from 25 euro
*Folk Show: 320 euro
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Pp in DBL room 2165 2165 2185 2250 2295 2430 2295 2175 2155
Price
Pp in SGL room 2520 2520 2540 2645 2700 2935 2690 2520 2480
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