Dubrovnik to Athens - From One Pearl to Another - 10-day escorted tour from Croatia to Greece, via Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia
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Tour Itinerary
Albania , Croatia , Greece , Macedonia , Montenegro
After arrival, transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at a Welcome Dinner. (D)
After the breakfast, walking tour of Old Dubrovnik. Visit the Rector's Palace, and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is free or join us for an Optional Excursion: home hosted Dubelj with dinner. (B)
After breakfast, our journey takes us to Montenegro viewing Kotor Bay, the only South European fjord and tour of old town Kotor, a UNESCO heritage site. On to Tivat for the night. (B, D)
After breakfast, we leave Tivat and drive via Budva and Bar towards the town of Shkodra, nowadays a major Albanian cultural center. Shkodra was the center of the Illyrian tribe Labeat and was taken by the Romans in the year 168 B.C. We will see Rozafa Castle, magnificently situated on a rocky outcrop of limestone high above the city. Continue drive to Tirana. (B, D)
On a Morning sightseeing tour, see Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square), the Mosque of Ethem 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 simply just relax. (B)
Drive to the lakeside resort of Ohrid, an important cultural and spiritual center, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy sightseeing 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. (B, D)
After breakfast, admire the fantastic landscapes of Meteora, known as “the rocks that fell from the sky”, where monks built their rock – top monasteries far away from civilization. Out of the 13 large and 20 small monasteries and hermit’s cells, only four are now active. We will visit either Roussanou or the Great Meteoro*. On to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Your first stop this morning is Delphi, where the famous Oracle once 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 to Athens. (B)
Everything that was detailed in the itinerary was carried out during the trip. Our guide Terry was wonderful, professional and very informative. He explained important details and made sure we saw all we could. The bus was clean and comfortable.