Others

Immerse in Culture: Engage with the local culture through visits to historic sites, museums, and old town areas. Free Time for Exploration: Personalized Exploration: Enjoy free time in each location for self-guided exploration, shopping, and savoring local cuisine. Flexibility: Strike the perfect balance between structured tours and independent discovery.

Guide

Professional Guide: A guided tour in Skopje, Ohrid, Meteora and Bucharest covering iconic landmarks and historical sites with local guide. Professional and knowledgeable guides accompanying the group throughout the journey.

Transport

Transportation: Luxurious bus journey for the specified routes, ensuring a pleasant travel experience. Coordination with the Ajdinis Group for specific parts of the journey, enhancing the overall experience. We customize our vehicle selection according to group size and needs. Sedans are deployed for smaller groups of up to 3 people, while minivans accommodate groups of up to 8 individuals. For larger groups exceeding 8 passengers, we rely on Sprinter vans. This special approach has been designed to ensure the comfort and efficiency of all passengers, regardless of group size, providing a seamless travel experience for everyone onboard.

Meals

Daily breakfast provided at the hotels.

Accommodation

Stay in 4 or 3-star hotels: Enjoy comfortable accommodations throughout the expedition in double or twin rooms. Bed and Breakfast Service: Start each day with a hearty breakfast to fuel your explorations.

Not included:

Flights

Flights not included.

Others

Important reminder: Museum and historical site entrance fees belong to the guests. City tax in hotels in Greece is cash and belongs to the guest.

Insurance

Not included, yet highly recommended.

Optional

Also Transylvania full day 120eu, Canyon Matka in Skopje 25eu, St. Naum in Ohrid 30eu, Alistratis Cave, and a local winery visit in Kavala 75 eu Important reminder: Museum and historical site entrance fees belong to the guests. City tax in hotels in Greece is cash and belongs to the guest.

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Day 1 Arrival In Bucharest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Bucharest

Arrive in Bucharest. Transfer to the hotel and conclude the day with a hotel check-in, free time and enjoy your free time in Bucharest. You will receive information on this part of your trip in the afternoon.
Day 2 Bucharest Highlights And Farewell
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bucharest Highlights And Farewell

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a guided tour of Bucharest’s prominent landmarks. Highlights include Revolution Square, Romanian Atheneum, Villacrosse Passage, Old Town area, Manuc Inn, Old Princely Court, and many more. This marks the end of your tour, allowing you to reminisce about the fascinating experiences in Bucharest and bid farewell to this vibrant city overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Enchanting Transylvania Experience
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Enchanting Transylvania Experience

After breakfast at your hotel, be prepared to be swept away by the magnificence of Transylvania and its magical places on this day trip from Bucharest. Please note that the visits to Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle), the medieval town of Brasov, and Peles Castle are optional tours. To partake in these tours, ensure you register in advance before your arrival. Enjoy the guided tour of Bran Castle, explore the medieval charm of Brasov Old Town, visit the exquisite Peles Castle, and relish some free time. Return to the same hotel in Bucharest for another night. Enjoy!
Day 4 Bucharest - Sofia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bucharest - Sofia

Start your day with a hearty breakfast, followed by a transfer to the capital city of Bulgaria - Sofia. Check into your hotel, enjoy some free time, and settle in for an overnight stay. Later in the evening, a welcome meeting at your hotel with your Guide will provide you with information about the upcoming journey.
Day 5 Sofia To Skopje
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sofia To Skopje

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.
Day 6 Skopje To Tirana Via Matka Canyon And Prizren
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Skopje To Tirana Via Matka Canyon And Prizren

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.
Day 7 Tirana To Ohrid With St. Naum
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tirana To Ohrid With St. Naum

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.

Next, we’ll make our way to the enchanting city of Ohrid, which is known for its rich history and beautiful scenery. The day offers an optional excursion to visit St. Naum, a picturesque and historic monastery located on the shores of Lake Ohrid. The day will conclude with an overnight stay at an Ohrid hotel.
Day 8 Ohrid To Bitola And Meteora (Kalabaka)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ohrid To Bitola And Meteora (Kalabaka)

Following breakfast, you’ll have free time to explore the charming Old Town of Ohrid and immerse yourself in its beauty and culture.

In the afternoon, we’ll set our course for Bitola, a city in Macedonia, where you’ll enjoy a guided city tour. Highlights include visits to the Ishak Bey Mosque, the New Mosque, and Shırok Street.

Time for shopping and a delightful lunch at local restaurants will also be on the agenda.

Continue to Kalabaka overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 9 Meteora (Kalabaka) – Vergina To Thessaloniki
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Meteora (Kalabaka) – Vergina To Thessaloniki

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.
Day 10 Thessaloniki To Drama, Alistratis Cave & Local Winery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Thessaloniki To Drama, Alistratis Cave & Local Winery

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.
Day 11 Kavala To Sofia - End Of The Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kavala To Sofia - End Of The Tour

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.

11 days tour

From Bucharest To Sofia Balkan Discovery & Greece Tour

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Itinerary of your trip From Bucharest To Sofia Balkan Discovery & Greece Tour

Arrival In Bucharest

Bucharest Highlights And Farewell

Enchanting Transylvania Experience

Bucharest - Sofia

Sofia To Skopje

Skopje To Tirana Via Matka Canyon And Prizren

Tirana To Ohrid With St. Naum

Ohrid To Bitola And Meteora (Kalabaka)

Meteora (Kalabaka) – Vergina To Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki To Drama, Alistratis Cave & Local Winery

Kavala To Sofia - End Of The Tour

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