The Great Balkan Adventure: Zagreb to Athens

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From the vibrant streets of Zagreb to the serene beauty of Lake Bled, and the cascading waters of Plitvice Lakes, every day offers a new adventure. Explore the ancient allure of Split and Dubrovnik, then head south to the coastal gems of Tivat and the historic streets of Tirana. Discover the tranquil shores of Lake Ohrid and the dramatic landscapes of Kalamba...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    From the vibrant streets of Zagreb to the serene beauty of Lake Bled, and the cascading waters of Plitvice Lakes, every day offers a new adventure. Explore the ancient allure of Split and Dubrovnik, then head south to the coastal gems of Tivat and the historic streets of Tirana. Discover the tranquil shores of Lake Ohrid and the dramatic landscapes of Kalambaka, before concluding your epic odyssey in the cradle of civilization - Athens. This comprehensive tour promises a rich tapestry of culture, history, and natural wonders for an unforgettable experience

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 26 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityZagreb
End CityAthens

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly

Destinations

  • Europe

Attractions

  • Acropolis
  • Athens
  • Delphi
  • Dubrovnik
  • Split
  • Tirana
  • Zagreb

Trip includes

    • First-class hotels
    • Arrival transfer from Zagreb airport on Day 1
    • Departure transfer to Athens airport on Day 17
    • Daily breakfast and 10 dinners
    • Professional English-Speaking Tour Director
    • Licensed Local Guides
    • Touring with modern air-conditioned motor coach
    • Whisper technology for enhanced touring
    • Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
    • Service charges and hotel taxes
    • Entrance fees as per the itinerary

Itinerary

DAY 1: WELCOME TO ZAGREB

Welcome to Croatia! On arrival at Zagreb airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you gather with your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner. Meals: D

Accommodation at the Hotel Zonar, Zagreb, or similar

DAY 2: ZAGREB SIGHTSEEING

This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to see the countryside. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Hotel Zonar, Zagreb, or similar

DAY 3: ZAGREB > LJUBLJANA & BLED, SLOVENIA

After breakfast head towards Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city center on a walking tour. Highlights include the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba's Fountain. Then, continue to Bled. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Kompas Hotel, Bled Rose Hotel, Bled, or similar

DAY 4: BLED SIGHTSEEING

An Alpine Lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a lively, all-seasons resort. A sightse...

DAY 5: BLED > POSTOJNA > OPATIJA > PLITVICE, CROATIA

The journey continues to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to the coast, and have a stop in Opatija. Enjoy the walking tour of this fashionable resort...

DAY 6: PLITVICE > SPLIT

After breakfast, have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of sixteen terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After the tour, head to Split. Overnight in Split. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Hotel Corner, Split, or similar

DAY 7: SPLIT SIGHTSEEING & OPTIONAL HVAR ISLAND

In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupi...

DAY 8: SPLIT TO DUBROVNIK

After breakfast travel to Dubrovnik. Upon arrival, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Meals; B, D

Accommodation at the Hotel Lero, Dubrovnik, or similar

DAY 9: DUBROVNIK SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, enjoy a 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. Because of th...

DAY 10: DUBROVNIK > TIVAT

After breakfast, our journey takes us to Montenegro, with a view of Kotor Bay – the only South European fiord. Take a tour of the old town of Kotor, a UNESCO heritage Site. Continue to Tivat, Montenegro for the night. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Hotel Palma, Tivat, or similar

DAY 11: TO TIRANA

After breakfast, drive through Budva and Bar towards the town of Shkodra – a major Albanian cultural center. Shkodra was the center of the Illyrian tribe Labeat and was taken by the Romans in 168 B.C. View the Rozafa Castle, magnificently situated on a rocky outcrop of limestone high above the city. Continue the drive to Tirana, Albania. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Hotel Colloseo, Tirana, or similar

DAY 12: EXPLORE TIRANA

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. Visit local shops, and restaurants, or simply relax. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Hotel Colloseo, Tirana, or similar

DAY 13: TO OHRID

Drive to the lakeside resort of Ohrid, Macedonia – an important cultural and spiritual center classified as UNESCO’s World Heritage site. Enjoy a sightseeing tour through the cobblestone streets of the old town. Visit the Cathedral of St. Sofia, containing some magnificent frescoes from the 10th century. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Hotel Granit, Ohrid, or similar

DAY 14: TO KALAMBAKA VIA METEORA

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. Continue to Kalambaka, Greece for dinner and an overnight stay. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Grand Meteora, Kalambaka, or similar

DAY 15: TO ATHENS VIA DELPHI

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. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Hotel Stanley, Athens, or similar

DAY 16: EXPLORE ATHENS

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. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Hotel Stanley, Athens, or similar

DAY 17: DEPART ATHENS

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to the Athens airport for your departure. Meals: B

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Omega Tours features a rich portfolio of escorted tours, small group tours, independent tours and day tours across Europe, the Americas and more.

Some family secrets are just too good to keep to ourselves – which is why Omega Tours has been sharing the best of Europe and the Americas with our clients ever since our founder started the family business back in 1967.

For three generations, our family has hand-crafted memorable journeys through intimate alleyways, sunny vineyards, vibrant city squares, and all the little nooks tucked beyond the edges of the map. Even after decades of expertise, each tour is still a fresh discovery and each traveler a welcome member of the family – just the way it was when our first clients packed their bags and followed us across the Atlantic.

Omega Tours features a portfolio of escorted tours through Europe and the Americas. Each experience bears our founder’s distinct fingerprint and has been personally tailored to bring out the textures, rhythms, and colors of some of the world’s most beautiful places.

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    • Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
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