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10 days 9 nights Tirana - Ohrid - Kalambaka - Thessaloniki - Sandanski - Sofia tour

  • NATIONAL MUSEUM BUILDING MOSAIC TIRANA ALBANIA
  • VIEW ON OHRID FROM OLD FORT
  • the Meteora rock monasteries
  • /ST. DEMETRIOS CHURCH Thessaloniki
  • RILA MONASTERY BULGARIA
  • RUSSIAN CHURCH TOWERS sofia
  • THE ST ALEXANDER NEVSKY CATHEDRAL

 Join us on a journey that will take you to amazing sites, scenic beauty and classic history in Albania, Bulgaria, Republic of Macedonia and Greece.

 

 

Day 1    

Tirana
Arrival at Tirana airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Tirana.

 

Day 2    

Tirana
The tour of Tirana includes the most interesting sights of the city. In the afternoon proceed to Kruja with its Castle - the site of several battles against the Turks, the Skanderbeg Museum and Old Bazaar. Overnight in Tirana

 

Day 3    

Tirana - Ohrid (150km/2h30min)
Trip through picturesque countryside, will lead you to Ohrid. You will continue  sightseeing in this charming town with its small Byzantine churches which house intact medieval frescoes. Overnight in Ohrid.

 

Day 4    

Ohrid - Kalambaka (280km/5h)
Drive south to Kalambaka. You will proceed to one of the most astonishing places in Greece, the Meteora rock monasteries, perched on giant rocks above the town. Visit one of these incredible monasteries to enjoy the beautiful frescoes and wonderful view. Overnight in Kalambaka.

 

Day 5    

Kalambaka - Thessaloniki (230km/3h30min)
In the morning you will continue from Kalambaka  northeast to Thessaloniki, the heart of Northern Greece. Overnight in Thessaloniki.

 

Day 6  

Thessaloniki
The city tour features the ancient Agora, the Arch of Galerius, St Demetrius Church and other sights of the city. Overnight in Thessaloniki.

 

Day 7    

Thessaloniki - Sandanski (140km/2h20min)
Driving north, you enter Bulgaria and continue to Melnik, the town well-known for its numerous wine cellars. Visit the Kordopulov House with a wine cellar hewn out of rock.  Proceed to Sandanski spa resort for overnight.

 

Day 8    

Sandanski - Sofia (160km/3h)
Drive north to visit the unique Rila Monastery, the largest on the Balkan Peninsula.  Proceed to Sofia - the capital of Bulgaria for overnight.

 

Day 9    

Sofia
Sightseeing of Sofia's highlights including the 3rd century St George Church, St Sophia Church, and the golden domed Alexander Nevski Cathedral. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Sofia.

 

Day 10    

Sofia

Transfer to the airport for final departure.