Group │ Escorted Tour │ 16 Days │ From $3,095

This tour is a great opportunity to experience five different countries: Greece, Macedonia, Albania, Slovenia and Croatia.  Start your 16-day journey in Athens, Greece and end in Zagreb, Croatia.  Along the way, visit Kalambaka, Ohrid, Tirana, Dubrovnik, Split, Trogir, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna, Bled & Ljubljana.

When you visit Greece you step into a world that is equal parts past and presen. Bustling Athens is the epicenter of all things ancient, including the Parthenon, the lofty golden-marble temple to the goddess Athena, as well as other must-see remnants of early Western civilization.

The city of the immortal Ohrid is the sublime lakeside point that for many represents the culmination of the Macedonian experience, a kingdom of light and water, a repository of ancient ruins from Macedonia’s earlier kingdoms.

Albanian history and culture is fascinating.  Butrint, one of the world’s archeological wonders – and a UNESCO World Heritage site – in the south of Albania provides a glimpse of Mediterranean civilization from the Bronze Age through the Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman periods – all atop a cliff overlooking Corfu. It’s not to be missed!

Slovenia is the only country in Europe that combines the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Pannonian Plain and the Karst. The changing landscape is constantly surprising, time and again. You can have one eye on the sea, then look in the other direction and be surrounded by high mountains.

Charming Croatia will completely mesmerize you.  From stuning Dubrovnik on the southern tip of the Adriatic coast, to Split and Trogir in central Dalmatia, to the most beautiful waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes, and the vibrant markets of Zagreb, you will be inspired by its history, culture, natural beauty and warm people.

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Day 1, Athens

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner in a traditional Greek tavern in Plaka, the old part of Athens. Overnight in Athens (D)

Day 2, Athens

See the highlights of Athens this morning on a sightseeing tour. This cosmopolitan and bustling capital city is set amidst reminders of a long and glorious past: graceful temples, centuries-old monasteries, and ornate Byzantine churches. Visit the immortal Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Erectheion with the Porch of the Maidens, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Wingless Victory. Below the Acropolis lies the ancient Agora and the Theaters of Dionysus and Herodus Atticus. Your afternoon and evening are free. Overnight in Athens. (B)

Day 3, Athens/Delphi/Kalambaka

Your first stop this morning is Delphi, where the famous oracle foretold the destiny of men. The Temple of Apollo, in which the oracle functioned, was built in the 6th century B.C. Also see the Sacred Way, the Stadium and the Castilian Fountain, where pilgrims cleansed themselves in preparation for consulting the oracle. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, which contains an impressive collection of finds from the site, including the beautiful "Bronze Charioteer", before continuing on to Kalambaka. Overnight in Kalambaka. (B, D)

Day 4, Kalmbaka/Ohrid

After breakfast, admire the fantastic landscapes of Meteora, known as "the rocks that fell from the sky". Here monks built their rock-top monasteries, far away from civilization. Of the 13 large and 20 small monasteries and hermit's cells, only 4 are now active. The most important is Megalo or Great Meteoro, of peculiar architecture with its tall and intricate dome, 12 sides and fine frescoes. Continue across the border to Macedonia, and on to Ohrid.  Overnight in Ohrid. (B, D)

Day 5, Ohrid/Tirana

The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an important cultural and spiritual center, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Start your morning sightseeing tour with a walk through the cobblestone streets of the old town. Visit the Cathedral of St. Sofia, containing some magnificent frescoes from the 10th century. In the early afternoon, travel to Tirana, the capital of Albania. Overnight in Tirana. (B, D)

Day 6, Tirana

On a morning sightseeing tour, see the Skanderbeg Square, the Mosque of Et'hem Bey, the Clock Tower, and the statue of G.K. Skanderbeg, Albania's national hero; the Palace of Culture, built with Soviet assistance; and the National History Museum, with a mosaic on its facade portraying Albanian history. Your afternoon is free to continue exploring on your own, shop, or just relax. Overnight in Tirana. (B)

Day 7, Tirana/Skhodra/Dubrovnik

After breakfast, depart Tirana and travel to the town of Shkodra, a cultural center and one of Albania's oldest cities. See the ruins of Rozafa Castle, set on a hill high above the city, then cross the border into Montenegro and on to Croatia and beautiful Dubrovnik. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, D)

Day 8, Dubrovnik

There is a walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik" this morning; the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B)

Day 9, Dubrovnik

Day at leisure. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B)

Day 10, Dubrovnik/Split

Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral.  Overnight in Split. (B, D)

Day 11, Split/Trogir/Plitvice

After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your camera ready and take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. Overnight in Plitvice. (B, D)

Day 12, Plitvice/Opatija/Postojna/Bled

Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps. Overnight in Bled. (B, D)

Day 13, Bled

A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. Overnight in Bled. (B)

Day 14, Bled/Ljubljana/Zagreb

Atart your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most significant sights of the old city centre: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall and Robba's Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. Overnight in Zagreb. (B)

Day 15, Zagreb

This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark's Church, St. Catherine's Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or to take an optional excursion with dinner into the surrounding countryside.. Overnight in Zagreb. (B)

Day 16, Zagreb

After breakfast you will be transferred to Zagreb airport for your flight home.

• Athens, Divani Palace Acropolis
• Kalambaka, Divani
• Ohrid, Metropol
• Tirana, Sheraton
• Dubrovnik, Lapad
• Split, Atrium
• Plitvice, Jezero
• Bled, Hotel Golf
• Zagreb, Westin

INCLUDED

• First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Breakfast daily and 9 dinners
• Arrival and departure transfers
• Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Professional Tour Director throughout
• Luggage handling
• Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide's commentary

NOT INCLUDED

• Airfare, tips, drinks, telephone charges and incidentals
• Anything else not mentioned in the inclusion