The Great Balkan Adventure: Zagreb to Athens

Start your day with a guided tour of Zagreb's historic Upper Town. Visit the iconic St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and Government Palace. The rest of the day is yours to wander through the city's winding streets or join an optional excursion to the countryside.

After breakfast, we'll head towards Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Enjoy a walking tour of the old city center, featuring the Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba's Fountain. We'll then continue to the picturesque town of Bled, where you'll stay overnight at the Kompas Hotel (or similar).

In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Split's historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Visit Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city, relax on the beach, or join an optional excursion to the Island of Hvar.

After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Old Dubrovnik. Visit the Rector's Palace, 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 for you to explore or join an optional excursion home-hosted Dubelj with dinner.

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. Visit 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.

Your first stop is Delphi – where the famous Oracle once foretold the destiny of men. Visit the temple of Apollo which was built in the 6th century. Visit the Sacred Way, the Stadium, and the Castalian 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. Continue our journey to Athens. You'll stay overnight at the Hotel Stanley (or similar).

Begin the day with a sightseeing tour of the highlights of Athens, Greece. Visit the Acropolis, the Parthenon – said to be the most perfectly proportioned building of all time. Next, visit the Election 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. The rest of the day is free to continue exploring on your own. In the evening, join us for a Farewell Taverna Dinner in the Plaka – located beside the Acropolis.