• Tour overview

     

     An oppurtunity to tour parts of the Balkan Peninsula that border the Mediterranean Sea in southeast Europe. The tour showcases the major cultural, historical and scenic attractions of Greece, Croatia, Albania, and Macedonia. Enjoy the trip with accomodations in first class hotels and touring by a modern air-conditioned motor coach.

    • Athens-Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Erectheion with the Porch of the Maidens, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Wingless Victory.
    • Delphi-Temple of Apollo, Sacred Way, the Stadium and the Castilian Fountain, Archaeological Museum of Delphi
    • Meteora-rock-top monasteries, Megalo monastery
    • Ohrid-lakeside resort, Cathedral of St. Sofia
    • Tirana-Skanderbeg Square, the Mosque of Et ’hem Bey, the Clock Tower, the Palace of Culture, the National History Museum,
    • Shkodra-ruins of Rozafa Castle
    • Dubrovnik- Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, the Sponza PalaceDominican Monastery, Franciscan Monastery

    Itinerary

    1. Day1
      Arrive Athens

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


    2. Day2
      In 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 for free time in Athens .


    3. Day3
      To Delphi and 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.


    4. Day4
      To 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.


    5. Day5
      Ohrid to 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.


    6. Day6
      In 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.


    7. Day7
      To 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.


    8. Day8
      In 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 in Dubrovnik.


    9. Day9
      In Dubrovnik

      Today, full day is at leisure to relax, shop or explore on your own in Durovnik.


    10. Day10
      departure Dubrovnik

      After breakfast, transfer to the airport in Dubrovnik for your departure flight.


  • Dates & rates

    Start Date End Date Price (CAD) Tax/Fees (CAD)  
    12 May 2012 21 May 2012 $ 2,198.00 $ 0.00 Request
    9 Jun 2012 18 Jun 2012 $ 2,198.00 $ 0.00 Request
    23 Jun 2012 2 Jul 2012 $ 2,198.00 $ 0.00 Request
    7 Jul 2012 16 Jul 2012 $ 2,198.00 $ 0.00 Request
    18 Aug 2012 27 Aug 2012 $ 2,198.00 $ 0.00 Request
    1 Sep 2012 10 Sep 2012 $ 2,198.00 $ 0.00 Request
    15 Sep 2012 24 Sep 2012 $ 2,198.00 $ 0.00 Request
    29 Sep 2012 8 Oct 2012 $ 2,198.00 $ 0.00 Request

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