Day 1 – Saturday – Skopje (Macedonia)

Welcome to Skopje, upon you arrival, will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. The afternoon will be for gentle walking tour of the center, visit Kale Fortress, the Church of the Holy Savior with its iconostas, one of the finest samples of traditional walnut woodcarving, Old Bazaar and Stone Bridge. Overnight Skopje.

4 star, Best Western Hotel Turist

Day 2 – Sunday – Skopje – Ohrid (Macedonia)

This morning, we drive to Ohrid, this Unesco world heritage site is known as the ‘Macedonian Jerusalem’ due to its large number of churches. This enormous lake is renowned for the clarity of its water. Discover highlights of Ohrid, The church of St. Sofia (11th century), the most eminent mediaeval monument in Macedonia with magnificent Byzantine fresco paintings and St. Clement Church with its icon of Annunciation. Overnight Ohrid.

4 star, Belvedere Hotel

Day 3 – Monday – Ohrid – Tirana (Albania)

After breakfast, we continue to Albania, stopping en route at the remains of a Turkish fort. In the afternoon, we have a tour to explore Tirana, the capital of Albania, including Skanderbeg Square, the Mosque of Ethem Bey and the National Museum representing the flow of Albanian history and housing the finds from archeological sites across the country. In the evening, you can have dinner at a traditional restaurant and then explore the nightlife of Tirana, walking in the ex-block area known as “the forbidden town” where the villas of the communists’ leaders are still standing next to trendy boutiques, expensive jewelry shops and active local pubs. Overnight Tirana.

4 star, Tirana International Hotel

Day 4 – Tuesday – Tirana – Budva

After breakfast, leaving Albania crossing the border at Shkodra, once the capital of the Illyrian Kingdom (3rd century B.C.) and drive to Kotor via Budva. Apart from its natural beauty, its bay islands and beaches for example, Budva is rich in historic monuments. Budva Old Town lies on a small peninsula and represents a treasure chest of culture heritage. Crossed with narrow streets and squares are famous buildings, the Church St. Trojica, housing the tomb of the exquisite writer Stjepan Mitrov Ljubisa, the Churches of St. Ivan, St. Bogorodica and St. Sava.  Overnight Budva.

4 star, Slovenska Plaza Hotel

Day 5 – Wednesday – Kotor (Montenegro) – Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Today, we depart for Dubrovnik. Drive along the beautiful southern coast of Croatia to Dubrovnik. Along the way we stop at Kotor, which is set on the beautiful Bay of Kotor (along which a number of towns are situated – you could equally stop off at any of them) and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Amongst the sights to see are the well-preserved Old Town and its city walls, along which you can walk, and the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon (built in 1166). We continue on to Dubrovnik. This city is legendary for its well preserved stone walls, and is often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’. On arrival, head out on a guided walk along the city walls, enjoying views of the sparkling Adriatic Ocean. You’ll also visit Big Onofrio’s Fountain, built by the European architect Onofrio della Cava in the 15th century to supply water to the city, 13th century Franciscan monastery and the Sponza and Rector’s Palaces. At the end of your journey, perhaps you’d prefer to simply unwind on a beach.  Overnight Dubrovnik.

3 star, Valamar Club Dubrovnik

Day 6 – Thursday – Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Today is a free day in Dubrovnik. You might like to check out the city’s War Photography Museum, or even take a boat trip to nearby Lokrum Island or chill out on beach. Enjoy the evening, every alley was full with restaurants, cafes, and bars, and they were all filling up. Overnight Dubrovnik.

3 star, Valamar Club Dubrovnik

Day 7 – Friday – Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Today depart for Sarajevo via Mostar, a town situated in a beautiful valley in the high mountains of Herzegovina. The city was the most heavily bombed settlement in Bosnia during the war, but it has since been rebuilt and now features on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. On the way we visit the famous Stari Most Bridge, built by the Ottomans in 1565 – it was the great architect Mimar Hajrudin who succeeded with the impossible mission to cross the Neretva River with a single span stone bridge. Afterwards, we drive to Sarajevo .Which is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s small but vibrant capital. Twenty years after the end of a devastating war, Sarajevo is slowly asserting itself as one of Europe’s most beautiful and interesting cities. The city mixes east and west – dotted with minarets, mosques, bazaars and the aroma of coffee like Istanbul. In the evening, perhaps enjoy a simple but delicious meal in Bascarsija, Sarajevo’s old bazaar and you must try the local speciality of bosanski cevapi (grilled minced meat mixed with mild spices). Overnight Sarajevo.

4 star, Hotel Hollywood

Day 8 – Saturday – Sarajevo – Novi Sad (Serbia)

This morning, after breakfast, depart for Novi Sad, is mostly a baroque town with a Central European atmosphere. The old town center is lined up with beautiful 200 year old houses, out-doors cafes, shops and ice-cream parlors, as well as beautiful places of worship – the ornate Serbian Orthodox church, the tall Catholic Cathedral or the Jewish synagogue (no longer in actual use). Afternoon, walking tour of Novi Sad. Overnight Novi Sad.

4 star, Hotel Master

Day 9 – Sunday – Novi Sad – Belgrade (Serbia)

Today, we depart from Novi Sade and drive to Belgrade, upon our arrival, we will visit the city’s wide boulevards and squares, and the historic and green heart of Kalemegdan Park. The park is home to Kelmegdan Fortress, which has overlooked the Danube River here for centuries. In the evening, head down to Skadarska Street in the bohemian quarter of Skadarlija to sample some authentic local food and enjoy the lively atmosphere, in a place where Orthodox churches vie for space next to fashionable nightclubs.  Overnight Belgrade.

3 star, Tulip Inn Putnik

Day 10 – Monday – Belgrade – Nis – Sofia (Bulgaria)

Departure for Sofia via Nis, the third largest city in Serbia. After a sightseeing in Nis, proceed to Sofia with arrival in the afternoon. The afternoon will be for gentle walking tour of the center, where you will learn about the National Library, Sofia University, The Parliament, The St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral, the National Theatre, St. Sofia Church, Sofia’s oldest building – St George Rotunda (from the 3rd century), The houses of the Council of Ministers, presidency and the former communist party headquarters, the ruins of the ancient city of Serdika (dating from the 5th-6th century), the National Palace of Culture, the main shopping streets of Sofia. Overnight Sofia.

3 star, Hotel Sofia Plaza

Day 11 – Tuesday – Skopje (Macedonia)

Today we take the short drive back to Skopje. Overnight Skopje.

4 star, Best Western Hotel Turist

Day 12 – Wednesday – Skopje

After breakfast, our tour concludes with a transfer to Sofia airport