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

Day 1    Tirana

Arrival to 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 to sightseeing of 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 towards 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)

Drive north, you enter Bulgaria and continue to Melnik, the town well-known for its numerous wine cellars. Visit the Kordopulov House with wine cellar with 180 m. of labyrinthine caves hewn out of rock. Proceed to Sandanski spa resort for overnight.

Day 8    Sandanski - Sofia (160km/3h)

Drive north to Rila Monastery, the biggest one on the Balkan Peninsula and visit this unique place. Proceed to Sofia - the capital of Bulgaria for overnight.

Day 9    Sofia

Sightseeing of Sofia's highlights 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.