Athens to Dubrovnik

10 days from Athens, Kalambaka, Ohrid and Tirana to Dubrovnik

Map of the tour

Included Features

First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
Service charges and hotel taxes
Breakfast daily and 5 dinners
Arrival and departure transfers
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Professional Tour Director throughout
Luggage handling

Sightseeing

Athens
Meteora
Ohrid
Tirana
Dubrovnik

Hotels

Athens, Divani Palace Acropolis
Kalambaka, Divani
Ohrid, Metropol
Tirana, Sheraton
Dubrovnik, Lapad
Dubrovnik, Argosy

Itinerary

Day 1, (Sat) arrive in Athens

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner in a traditional Greek tavern in Plaka, the old part of Athens.

Day 2, (Sun) in Athens

See the highlights of Athens this morning on a sightseeing tour. This cosmopolitan and bustling capital city is set amidst reminders of a long and glorious past: graceful temples, centuries-old monasteries, and ornate Byzantine churches. Visit the immortal Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Erectheion 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. Your afternoon and evening are free.

Day 3, (Mon) to Delphi and Kalambaka

Your first stop this morning is Delphi, where the famous oracle 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 on to Kalambaka.

Day 4, (Tue) to Ohrid

After breakfast, admire the fantastic landscapes of Meteora, known as "the rocks that fell from the sky". Here monks built their rock-top monasteries, far away from civilization. Of the 13 large and 20 small monasteries and hermit�s cells, only 4 are now active. The most important is Megalo or Great Meteoro, of peculiar architecture with its tall and intricate dome, 12 sides and fine frescoes. Continue across the border to Macedonia, and on to Ohrid.

Day 5, (Wed) to Tirana

The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an important cultural and spiritual center, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Start your morning sightseeing tour 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. In the early afternoon, travel to Tirana, the capital of Albania.

Day 6, (Thu) in Tirana

On a morning sightseeing tour, see the Skanderbeg Square, the Mosque of Et'hem 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 just relax.

Day 7, (Fri) to Dubrovnik

After breakfast, depart Tirana and travel to the town of Shkodra, a cultural center and one of Albania's oldest cities. See the ruins of Rozafa Castle, set on a hill high above the city, then cross the border into Montenegro and on to Croatia and beautiful Dubrovnik.

Day 8, (Sat) in Dubrovnik

There is a walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik" this morning; the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its pharmacy, one of the oldest of the world. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 9, (Sun) in Dubrovnik

Today, full day is at leisure to relax, shop or explore on your own.

Day 10, (Mon) depart Dubrovnik

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Departure dates and prices
Start date	End date	Per person in twin	Single room supplement
Departure dates and prices
16 May 2010	25 May 2010	$ 2,189	$ 789
13 June 2010	22 June 2010	$ 2,189	$ 789
27 June 2010	06 July 2010	$ 2,189	$ 789
11 July 2010	20 July 2010	$ 2,189	$ 789
22 August 2010	31 August 2010	$ 2,189	$ 789
05 September 2010	14 September 2010	$ 2,189	$ 789
19 September 2010	28 September 2010	$ 2,189	$ 789
03 October 2010	12 October 2010	$ 2,189	$ 789