All About Greece with 3 Balkan Capitals
- Tour ID: AT103/261659
- Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nihgts
- Transportation: Included
- Guide: English
- From: Athens
- To: Tirana
- Hotels: 3* - 4*
- Meals / Breakfast
Enjoy the Adventure
Start in Athens and end in Tirana! With the Active tour All About Greece with 3 Balkan Capitals, you have a 9 days tour package taking you through Athens, Greece and 8 other destinations in Europe. All About Greece with 3 Balkan Capitals includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
1. Introduction
Embark on an extended adventure that goes beyond the borders of Greece with 3 Balkan Capitals, now spanning 9 days of exploration and discovery.
Please Note:
-Age : Minimum Age of 8. Whilst there is no Maximum Age set it is assumed the customer is fit enough to take part in the activity or tour. Health documents may be requested.
-Child Discount : Age 8 – 10 sharing room with 2 full paying adults 25% and child will have a fold up bed.
-In Greece the Hellenic National Tourism Organization has decided on a residence fee to be applied on hotel accommodation from 01/01/2018. per night and are not included in the tour price. This tax must be paid by the guests directly to the hotel before the end of the stay.
-Meteora Dress Code: The monasteries have a strict dress code. To enter the monasteries of Meteora you have to adhere to the following rules: Women will need to wear a long skirt, dress or sarong, it’s not enough to keep the knees covered, so no trousers or shorts. Men must wear long pants. Sleeveless shirts are not allowed. Please make sure to have appropriate clothing before visiting the monasteries.
Itenirary
Upon landing at Athens International Airport, a seamless transition to your Athens hotel awaits with provided transportation. Settle in for a comfortable overnight stay in the vibrant city.
Start your day with a delightful breakfast at the hotel, then embark on a half-day guided tour of Athens City and the Acropolis Museum. Highlights include a coach journey past iconic sites like the Greek Parliament and Panathenaic Stadium, followed by an enriching on-foot exploration of the Acropolis, featuring the timeless Parthenon. Return to your hotel for another night in Athens.
After a hearty breakfast, embark on a luxurious bus journey northwest to Delphi. Arriving around noon, immerse yourself in the archaeological wonders, including the celebrated Temple of Apollo. After lunch, traverse Central Greece to Kalabaka, a town nestled at the foot of the awe-inspiring Meteora Monasteries. Enjoy an overnight stay in Kalabaka.
Following breakfast at your hotel, travel to the nearby UNESCO-listed Meteora for a tour of the cliff-top monasteries. Visit impressive Byzantine Monasteries built on top of rock towers, providing breathtaking views over the plain. Connect with the Ajdinis Group and meet your personal Guide for an engaging journey, continuing to Vergina tomb of Philip II (The Father of Alexander the Great), and conclude the day in Thessaloniki. Discover landmarks like the White Tower and the Arch of Galerius before retiring to a Thessaloniki hotel.
Start your day with breakfast and a city tour in Drama, uncovering notable sites and enjoying a leisurely stroll in Parko Agias Varmaras. Indulge in free time for lunch and shopping in Drama before progressing to Kavala, where Western and Eastern influences converge seamlessly. We will continue to our optional tour with those passengers who will choose to come to explore Alistratis Cave and a local winery before spending the night in the impressive city of Kavala.
Before starting our way to Sofia we will visit the town center of Kavala sightseeing at the old Castle, Imaret – One of the most impressive architectural monuments of the Ottoman period the Aqueduct, port of Kavala then we will continue our way to the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia. Check-in overnight at the hotel.
After a hearty breakfast, we’ll begin our adventure 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.
Following the tour, we’ll hit the road for Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia.
Upon reaching Skopje, we’ll embark on a city tour to discover the rich history and culture of this city. Our itinerary includes stops at Kale Fortress, Stone Bridge, Macedonia Square, Alexander the Great statue, and Mustafa Pasha Mosque.
Your day will conclude with an overnight stay at a Skopje hotel.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel before we head for Prizren. En route, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the stunning Matka Canyon, a natural gem in North Macedonia. In Prizren, our city tour will take you to Prizren Castle, Mosque Sinanpasa, White Dream River, and Sadrwan Square. You’ll also have time for shopping and savoring local cuisine at charming restaurants. Afterward, we’ll continue our journey to the vibrant capital city of Albania, Tirana, and you’ll stay overnight at a hotel in Tirana.
After breakfast start the day with a panoramic tour of Tirana, featuring notable landmarks such as Skanderbeg Square, Skanderbeg Statue, Et’hem Bey Mosque, and the Clock Tower. As we bid farewell to Tirana, we reflect on the memories created during this unforgettable 9-day expedition.
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