Six Nations Balkan Mosaic

After breakfast, join your local guide for an introduction to Romania's capital. During the city tour, discover some of Bucharest's best-known landmarks, including Revolution Square and the Romanian Athenaeum. Continue through the characterful Macca-Vilacrosse Passage before exploring the Old Town, where Manuc's Inn and the Old Princely Court provide a glimpse into the city's long history. Following the guided visit, enjoy the remainder of the day at your own pace.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by a free day in Bucharest. Guests wishing to explore further may join the optional full-day Transylvania excursion. Travel into the Carpathian region to visit Pele? Castle and Bran Castle before continuing to the historic city of Bra?ov. Return to Bucharest in the evening.

Leave Bucharest after breakfast and travel south towards Bulgaria. En route, stop in Veliko Tarnovo, the historic former capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Enjoy some time in this beautifully positioned city, surrounded by hills and overlooking the Yantra River, with time available for lunch. Continue to Sofia later in the day. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the evening at leisure.

Following breakfast, meet your local guide and discover the Bulgarian capital. See the impressive Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and explore St. Sofia Basilica before continuing to landmarks including the National Art Gallery and Presidential Palace. The guided sightseeing introduces Sofia's blend of Roman, Orthodox and European heritage. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore independently.

After breakfast, depart Bulgaria and cross into North Macedonia. On arrival in Skopje, explore the capital with a local guide. Discover the historic Kale Fortress before crossing the Stone Bridge towards Macedonia Square. Continue through the city's historic quarter, including Mustafa Pasha Mosque and the Old Bazaar. his evening, enjoy an included traditional Macedonian dinner.

Depart Skopje in the morning.

Guests may first choose to join an optional excursion to Matka Canyon, a scenic natural area located outside the city. The journey then continues into Kosovo and the historic city of Prizren. Explore the area around Shadervan Square and Sinan Pasha Mosque while experiencing the city's distinctive Ottoman character. Later, cross into Albania and continue to Tirana. Arrive in the evening and enjoy dinner before settling into your hotel.

Begin the morning with sightseeing in Tirana.

See Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque and the Clock Tower before leaving Albania and travelling towards North Macedonia. Arrive in Ohrid, situated on the shores of Lake Ohrid. Explore the historic town with a local guide, including landmarks such as the ancient Via Egnatia, St. Sophia Church and Samoil's Fortress.

After breakfast, enjoy time to experience Ohrid at a relaxed pace.

Guests may join an optional excursion to St. Naum Monastery, located close to the Albanian border on the southern shores of Lake Ohrid. The area is known for its monastery, natural springs and peaceful lakeside setting. In the evening, come together for a special Balkan Night. Enjoy regional Macedonian dishes accompanied by local music.

After breakfast, leave Ohrid and travel south into Greece.

Stop in Kastoria, an attractive lakeside town known for its Byzantine heritage and traditional architecture. Enjoy time around the lakefront and explore the character of this northern Greek destination. Continue towards Meteora, where immense sandstone formations rise dramatically from the surrounding plain. Arrive in the Kalambaka area and check into your hotel.

After breakfast, explore Meteora with a local guide. Visit two of the area's remarkable monasteries, built high upon enormous sandstone rock formations. Learn about the religious heritage and history of this UNESCO-listed landscape while taking in its extraordinary scenery.

After the visit, there will be free time in the Meteora area before continuing south to Athens. Arrive in the Greek capital and check into your hotel for your final night.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your tour comes to an end. Depending on your onward travel arrangements, you may have some free time in Athens. Guests wishing to extend their stay can add extra nights, Athens sightseeing or a Greek Islands cruise, subject to availability.