BALKAN EXPERIENCE

Arrive Belgrade, rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Belgrade. (Breakfast/Dinner) Meals Breakfast/ Dinner

Today enjoy a guided walking tour of Belgrade. Walk past Nikola Pašić Square, Kneza Miloša Street, Yugoslav History Museum, Partizan Stadium, St. Sava Temple, Slavija, Kralja Milana Street, Terazije Square, Republic Square, Student Square, Kalemegdan Lower Town, The Cathedral, Branko’s Bridge, Ušće Shopping Mall, Zeleni venac, Moskva Hotel, Nikola Pašić Square. View Nikola Tesla Museum Later visit Belgrade Fortress, consists of the old citadel and Kalemegdan Park on the confluence of the River Sava and Danube. Later proceed to Timisoara – the capital city of Timiș County, and the main social, economic and cultural centre in western Romania. Overnight in Timisoara. (Breakfast/Dinner) Meals Breakfast Dinner

Today morning depart for an orientation tour of Timisoara, drive past the important landmarks of the city before you proceed to Brasov – also known as the ‘The Heart of Transylvania’ … discover its beauties especially its outstanding old city centre with the small colorful houses from the medieval times. Rest of the day at leisure for you to relax. Overnight in Brasov. (Breakfast/Dinner) Meals Breakfast Dinner

Depart to Sighisoara, one of the few still inhabited medieval fortresses in Europe. The town has been listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. View the Town’s landmark – the Clock Tower, the Church on the Hill and the birth house of the world famous Count Vampire Dracula. Later visit Peles Castle and admire the stunning interiors of the castle. Later proceed to Bran for a visit to the Dracula Castle. The castle was built by the Transylvanian Saxons at the end of the 14th century and served as customs between the 02 Romanian regions – Wallachia &Transylvania. Discover the myth and legend of Count Dracula ! Then proceed to Bucharest, for a traditional Romanian folklore show. Overnight in Bucharest. (Breakfast/Dinner) Meals Breakfast Dinner

Today in the morning proceed on a guided city tour of Bucharest – a city of contrasts with many multicultural scenes including entrance into Palace of the Parliament, view the Patriarchal Church and the Village Museum. Start the tour with an inside visit of the Palace of the Parliament, also known as “The People’s House”, which according to Guinness World Records it is the largest and most expensive administrative building in the world. Visit the open-air Village Museum and the Patriarchal Church from the 17th century. Rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Bucharest. (Breakfast/Dinner) Meals Breakfast Dinner

Today morning board your coach and proceed to Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria. It’s in the west of the country, below Vitosha Mountain. The city’s churches and monuments reflect more than 2,000 years of history, including Greek, Roman, Ottoman and Soviet occupation. Medieval Boyana church has 13th-century frescoes. Roman-built, 4th-century Rotonda Sveti Georgi church has medieval and Ottoman decoration dating back to the 10th century. Overnight in Sofia. (Breakfast/Dinner) Meals Breakfast Dinner

Today morning enjoy a guided walking tour of the city of Sofia. View the Eagles’ Bridge, Saint Sofia Church, National Opera, The Russian Church, Ivan Vazov National Theatre, National Art Gallery, National Archaeological Museum & Sofia Synagogue. Later proceed to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – a Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia. Proceed to the King’s Palace – Built in 1873, it was the residence of the ruling governor during the Ottoman occupation, with administrative offices and police headquarters on the lower floors. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Sofia. (Breakfast/Dinner) Meals Breakfast Dinner

Proceed to Skopje the capital of the Republic of Macedonia, in the centre of the Balkan Peninsula. The 15th-century Stone Bridge connects the Ottoman Old Bazaar on the Vardar River‘s north bank with contemporary Macedonia Square to the south. The Skopje Fortress overlooking the river has defended the city for centuries. On arrival enjoy a guided tour that will show you the main square, Mother Theresa’s memorial home, the Old Quarter (or the Ottoman quarter) and an outside view of the Kale fortress. Later visit the Mother Teresa Memorial House, dedicated to the humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mother Teresa and is located in her hometown Skopje. Overnight in Skopje. (Breakfast/Dinner) Meals Breakfast Dinner

Proceed to Tirana – the capital of Albania, known for its colorful Ottoman – Fascist- and Soviet-era architecture. Pastel buildings surround the city’s focal point, Skanderbeg Square, named for its equestrian statue of a national hero. On arrival continue to Dajti Mountain. Dajti is also a National Park, with much diversity of flora and fauna. Enjoy the beautiful view from the cable car leading to nearly the very top of Dajti Mountain. Overnight in Tirana. (Breakfast/Dinner) Meals Breakfast Dinner

Enjoy a guided city tour of Tirana beginning at Skanderbeg Square, named after the Albanian hero, and the main landmark of the city. Visit the Et’hem Bey Mosque which pilgrims go to offer prayers. Drive past the Clock Tower, the Palace of Culture, the monument to Mother Albania and the National Historical Museum, which are some significant places every visitor must see. Later visit Clock Museum; the museum documents the history of tower clocks in Albania through models, documents, prints, graphics and other historic items. Later proceed to Dubrovnik – George Bernard Shaw, smitten by the beauty of the city famously said “Those who seek paradise on Earth must come to Dubrovnik”. The untouched, 1940m long defensive walls – today under the protection of UNESCO – girdle in a city which carries the appellation of the Pearl of the Adriatic. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (Breakfast/Dinner) Meals Breakfast Dinner

Proceed on a guided walking tour of the city of Dubrovnik which is on UNESCO’s List of Cultural Heritage. This ancient town, surrounded by ramparts and fortresses, is a treasure trove of architectural and cultural master places, scrupulously preserved over the centuries. Rest of the day is free to explore this beautiful city on your own. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (Breakfast/Dinner) Meals Breakfast Dinner

Today morning sit in the comforts of your coach and proceed on a scenic drive along the Adriatic Sea to Split. The city of Split, the second largest city in Croatia, is situated in the warmest region of the northern Mediterranean coast, in the very center of the Adriatic eastern coast. On arrival, proceed on a guided tour of Diocletian’s Palace an ancient palace built for the Roman Emperor Diocletian. It is facing the harbor and one of the most imposing Roman ruins in existence. Overnight in Split. Meals Breakfast/Dinner