Balkan Ring A Circular Adventure From Sofia
Duration: 8 Days & 7 Nights
Itenirary
Welcome to Sofia! At the airport, your transfer to the hotel we’ll begin our adventure with tour of Sofia. This tour will take you to some of the city’s most remarkable landmarks, including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Sofia Basilica, the National Art Gallery Building, and the Presidential Palace overnight at Sofia hotel.
After a substantial breakfast, hop on the bus and make your way to the Serbian capital, Belgrade. With stunning views over the Danube and Sava rivers by the mighty medieval Belgrade Fortress, head to the heart of the capitol. Starting off at the vibrant pretty shopping street, Knez Mihailova, filled with cafes, shops and charming sites, kick off the walking tour to discover the incredible landmarks Belgrade has in store and their marvelous histories.
After the breakfast will continue to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital, the city that has been through it all! It is where the Western and Eastern Roman Empire split and where people of many nations and religions met, lived and warred. You can still see many reminders of the Yugoslav War in bullet holes and cannon marks all around town. Though, still an oriental beauty with a unique twist, and a delight to discover on your walking tour in the old town. The city offers endless delicacies to taste, but the specialty is lamb.
Today, we drive for the amazing Adriatic shore, but first a stop at Mostar! As you arrive in this dreamland, walk through the Old Town of this Herzegovina pearl, see the iconic highlights Old Bridge – Stari Most, and the old čaršija. Enjoy your lunch with an amazing view at one of the local venues, discover the old town and make sure to try the delicious Turkish coffee. In the afternoon, we ride to Trebinje for our overnight stay. on your way have chance to visit Kravica WaterFalls.
Get ready for a long day at Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic”! With its well-preserved majestic walls encircling the whole town and its sea of terra-cotta roof tiles, giving life to the “King’s Landing”, the whole town is an amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site. We start off with a guided walking tour of the Old Town and marvel at the millennial history of this fairy-like town than continue another amazing city which name is Kotor. Arrive in Kotor after a scenic drive an meet its calming natural beauty and characteristic architecture, a less-crowded version of Dubrovnik with its impressive medieval citadel. Following a walking tour of the old town with your expert local guide and some free time. Departure to Albania.
Hit the road after breakfast! A panoramic city tour of Tirana will introduce the best preserved and most beautiful samples of Albanian architecture, and drop us off at the town centre for some free time to discover the bustling Skenderbeg square. In the afternoon, continue towards Ohrid, Macedonia and check-in to your comfy hotel. You can rest up after a long day, or join the optional Balkan night with dinner.
After breakfast with local guide Ohrid sightseeing tour of Ohrid, Lower Gate “Houses of Robevci”, Cathedral Church Saint Sophia, Antique Theater, Church Saint Bogorodica from 13. century, Upper Gate, Tsar Samuil Fortress, which is known for its rich history and beautiful scenery. Than will continue our day to visit St. Naum, a picturesque and historic monastery located on the shores of Lake Ohrid. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who wish to explore this beautiful site.
After brekafast free time at Ohrid than continue our way to Skopje, free time for lunch and continue our way back to Sofia, and of the tour.
