Welcome to Bucharest. Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. (D)
Today journey to the historic Bulgarian capital of Sofia, your base for the next two nights. (B/L)
With your local guide, discover neoclassical Stalinist architecture, tree-lined boulevards and buildings by 19th century Russian and Viennese architects. (B/D)
Your first stop today is Skopje, which has been inhabited since 4000 BC. Continue through Macedonia before arriving in Ohrid, where you’ll stay for two nights.
Enrich: Enjoy a traditional Macedonian dinner and folklore show. It’s a wonderful opportunity to absorb some of the region’s unique culture. (B/D)
Tour the town with your knowledgeable guide this morning. With its temples, ruins and Byzantine basilicas, Ohrid is one of the most ancient towns in the Balkans.
Freechoice: Take in the lush green scenery during a boat ride on stunning Ohrid Lake, or if you are feeling more active, explore the lake by kayak. (B)
Arrive in the Byzantine city of Tirana and check into your hotel, before embarking on a city tour of the Albanian capital. (B/D)
Today travel to picturesque Montenegro and arrive in Budva. On arrival take an orientation tour before continuing onto Kotor for your overnight stay. (B/D)
Let a local guide show you around the stunning Bay of Kotor. Then take in the amazing vistas as you journey to Dubrovnik. You’ll enjoy a two night stay. (B)
This morning, see Onofrio’s Fountain, the Rector’s Palace and visit the Old Pharmacy in the Franciscan Monastery.
Freechoice: Journey through to the Konavle villages and the town of Cavtat. Alternatively, take a walk along Dubrovnik’s medieval ramparts. Tonight visit a local farm house, meet the owners and taste delicious home grown produce during dinner. (B/D)
En route to Sarajevo, stop in the beautiful city of Mostar. Visit the Turkish House and the renowned Old Bridge. Later, check into your hotel for two nights. (B)
Explore the treasures of Sarajevo, including Gazi Husrev Beg’s Mosque and the Sarajevo Tunnel Museum.
Enrich: Tonight you’ll be treated to a private home-hosted dinner of traditional Bosnian cuisine. (B/D)
Continue to the Croatian capital, where you will enjoy an overnight stay. (B/L/D)
Discover Zagreb on a guided tour, before travelling to Plitvice National Park. Wander meandering pathways, passing emerald green lakes, linked by magnificent waterfalls. (B)
Journey to Budapest and stay overnight. (B/D)
Transfer to Budapest airport after breakfast. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such, the journey may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions. (B)
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