You can get a taste of seven countries with this package, which will take you from Athens to Zagreb, with numerous stops in between. Begin with a night in Athens; then, after enjoying the ancient wonders of the city, you will go on to Delphi and the historic oracle, and to the monastic retreats at Meteora. You will enjoy the resort town of Ohrid, and then discover the capital of Albania, Tirana. You will see Dubrovnik, with two days to explore its playgrounds and historic fortifications, then you will move on to Split, home of the fascinating palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian. More Roman ruins await you in Zadar, and then you will enjoy the natural beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park. More scenic vistas will be on display as you venture toward Bled, in the Julian Alps. You will then finish up with the capitals of Slovenia and Croatia, Ljubljana and Zagreb - a vacation that will offer you countless new experiences and cultures in the space of fifteen nights.

Package Includes

Airport to hotel transfer in Athens

Touring by modern air-conditioned motorcoach

Professional tour director throughout

15 night accommodations at standard class hotels

Twenty-five meals as noted in itinerary (B-breakfast) or (D-dinner)

Luggage handling in hotels (1 piece per person)

Hotel to airport transfer in Zagreb

Hotel taxes and service charges

Vacation Package Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Athens, Saturday

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Two nights' stay in Athens. (D)

Day 2: In Athens, Sunday

After breakfast, half day Athens S/S Tour, a cosmopolitan and bustling capital city, is set amid ever-present reminders of a long and a glorious past, graceful Greek temples, Roman Arches and ornate Byzantine churches. Visit the immortal Acropolis with each architectural masterpiece, the Parthenon, said to be the most perfectly proportioned building of all time, Also see the Erectheum with the Porch of the Meidens, and the Temple of Nike Apertos, the Wingless Victory. Below the Acropolis lies the Ancient Agora and the Theaters of Dionyssos and Herodus Atticus. Afternoon free.

(B)

Day 3: To Delphi and Kalambaka, Monday

Departing to Delphi, in the lee of windswept Mount Parnassus, one hundred miles northwest of Athens lies Delphi , one of the most beautiful spots in Europe, where the famous Delphi oracle once foretold the destiny of men. The temple of Apollo in which the famed 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" continue to Kalambaka. Dinner.

One night stay in Kalambaka.(B)(D)

Day 4: To Ohrid, Tuesday

After breakfast, ?climb to the top of the Meteora, known as "The rocks that fell from the Sky", where monks built their nests away from civilization. Of the 13 large and 20 small monasteries and hermit's cells, only four are now active. The most important one of the group of monasteries, Megalo Meteoro, is of peculiar architecture with its tall and intricate dome with twelve sides and fine frescos. Continue to Ohrid, stopping at Bitola on the way. Dinner, overnight.

One night stay at Ohrid (B)(D)

Day 5: Ohrid to Tirana, Wednesday

Lakeside resort Ohrid is nowadays an important cultural and spiritual centre classified as UNESCO's World Heritage site. We start our morning sightseeing tour with a walk through the cobblestone streets of the old town including entrance to the Cathedral of St. Sofia, containing some magnificent frescoes from the 10th century. In the early afternoon we continue towards Tirana, capital of Albania. Dinner, overnight.

Two nights' stay in Tirana (B)(D)

Day 6: In Tirana, Thursday

Morning sightseeing tour: see the Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square), Palace of Culture was built with Soviet assistance, .the mosaic on the facade of the National History Museum represents the flow of Albanian history. The Puppet Theatre has a surprising past: before World War II, it housed King Zog`s Parliament. Other significant buildings here include the imposing red-brick National Bank, the Ethem Bey Mosque, and the Skanderbeg Statue. Afternoon free. Overnight.

(B)

Day 7: To Dubrovnik, Friday

After breakfast we leave towards town of Shkodra, where we stop for a short sightseeing featuring the Rozafa Castle, Mesi Bridge and Leaden Mosque. Cross the border to Montenegro and drive via Bar, Budva and Herceg Novi towards Dubrovnik. Dinner upon arrival.

Three nights' stay in Dubrovnik (B)(D)

Day 8: In Dubrovnik, Saturday

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 in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure.

(B)

Day 9: In Dubrovnik, Sunday

Full day at leisure.

(B)

Day 10: To Split, Monday

This morning we depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. 227 km

One night stay in Split (B)(D)

Day 11: To Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday

After breakfast, we head north along the coast to Trogir, the center of artistic activities, where scholars from around the world gather to study and paint. Then it's on to Zadar, the oldest Slavic city on the Adriatic, once famed cultural center. We pause here for an orientation tour that includes the ruins of the Roman Forum, the Cathedral and St. Donat Church. Our journey continues as we turn inland towards the beautiful Plitvice Lakes National Park. 317 km

One night stay in Plitvice (B)(D)

Day 12: Opatija, Postojna and Bled, Wednesday

Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps.

Two nights' stay in Bled (B)(D)

Day 13: In Bled, Thursday

A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as visiting the small island in the middle of the lake.

(B)

Day 14: To Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday

Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most significant sights of the old city centre: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall and Robba's Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia..

Two nights? stay in Zagreb (B)(D)

Day 15: In Zagreb, Saturday

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

(B)

Day 16: Depart Zagreb, Sunday

After breakfast we drive to nearby airport for your flight home.

(B)