Thessaloniki-Budapest tour

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OVERVIEW:

A wonderful tour where we visit places that must be visited once in a lifetime. The magical Budapest, Zagreb, Skopje, Ohrid ,Thessaloniki and many other charismatic cities warmly invite you to visit them.

*This tour, at your request can be made in reverse order according to your wishes.

Day 1

Destination: Arrival to Budapest
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations in Budapest: 4* Hotel

Welcome to Hungary! At the airport to Budapest look for DMC Balkans Travel & Events sign. After meeting with the guide and gathering information about the tour proceed for a Budapest city tour.

Walking tour seeing Buda Castle, Chain bridge, Danube River cruise (optional), Gellért Hill, Castle District, Margareth Bridge to Pest, Parliament, Liberty square, pass by the Opera House. Next, you will see the City Park; Fisherman’s Bastion and Mathias church, The great Market Hall. Lunch in a local restaurant and free time.    Check in hotel, dinner and overnight.


Day 2

Destination: Budapest-Zagreb
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation in Plitvice area: 4* Hotel

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Zagreb. Upon arrival to Zagreb, we will start with city tour. City tour of Zagreb includes sightseeing of the following sights Dolac bazaar, St Mark church, Lotrscak tower, Ban Jelacic square.  Later, we will drive towards Plitvice Lakes. Lunch in a local restaurant on the way.  Get ready your cameras! It is time to take amazing pictures of the oldest, largest, and the most amazing national park in Croatia. After we will proceed to Bihac. Check-in, dinner and overnight. 


Day 3

Destination: Sarajevo
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation in Sarajevo: 4* Hotel

  After breakfast at hotel it’s time to head our way to Sarajevo.  We will visit Vrelo Bosne (the source of the Bosna River, with lovely lakes full of fish and swans and small green islands) and the Museum Tunnel of Hope. After lunch in a local restaurant, start with Sarajevo city Tour. Sarajevo city tour includes sightseeing of the following sights: Bashcarsija, Numerous Mosques and oriental shops, Latin Bridge, Vjecnica, Town Hall.  Lunch in a local time and free time for leisure and shopping. 

Check-in, dinner and overnight.


Day 4

Destination: Sarajevo-Mostar-Blagaj-Trebinje
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation in Trebinje area: 4* Hotel

After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart to Mostar and start with city tour. Mostar city tour includes sightseeing of the following sights: Old Bridge (UNESCO World Heritage), Bey’s Mosque, Oriental Bazar and Turkish House.  Lunch in a local restaurant and free time.  Check-in, dinner and overnight.


Day 5

Destination: Trebinje-Dubrovnik-Kotor-Budva
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation in Budva: 4* Hotel

  Rise and shine! Today is the day for exploring e amazing Pearl of the Adriatic-Dubrovnik.  Dubrovnik city tour includes sightseeing of the following sights: Dubrovnik Old town, Dubrovnik City Walls, Onofrio fountain and Harbor, Rectors’s Palace. The most prominent mosque of Dubrovnik is located at the Dubrovnik Islamic Center and offers several facilities. After lunch in a local restaurant, we will head our way to Montenegro and visit Kotor and Budva.

Our next stop is the gorgeous little city Kotor. Enjoy walking city which includes sightseeing of the following sights: Square of Arms, Besckuca Palace, Byzanti Palace, Pima Palace, St. Tryphon Palace, Martime Museum and North Gate. As a biggest attraction are the city walls thanks to which Kotor became a part of UNESCO World Heritage.  Lunch in a local restaurant and start with walking tour of Budva. Budva city tour includes sightseeing of the following sights: Land Gate, Ancient Necropolis, The Fortress, Njegosh’s street, Marina, Mediteranska street, Ballerina and Morgen Beach. 


Day 6

Destination: Budva-Shkoder-Skopje
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation in Skopje: 4* Hotel

After breakfast at the hotel, we will continue our way to Shkoder and proceed with Panoramic tour of Lake Shkoder and the city. Depart to Skopje and lunch in a local restaurant.

Upon arrival in Skopje the capital and the largest city in N. Macedonia we will proceed with city tour.

The tour includes sightseeing of the following sights: Kale Fortress, Stone Bridge, Macedonia Square, Alexander the Great statue and fountain, Feudal Tower, Clock Tower, Daut Pasha Hammam, Aqueduct, Kapan Han, Kurshumli Han, Old Bazaar, Mother Theresa memorial house, old train station.

Free time for shopping.

Check in the hotel, dinner and overnight.


Day 7

Destination: Skopje-Ohrid
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation in Ohrid: 4* Hotel

After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Ohrid. Prepare to discover Ohrid-The Balkan Pearl and the most seductive city in Macedonia!

On our way to Ohrid, we will stop in Tetovo for sightseeing the unique Painted Mosque from XV century. Upon arrival in Ohrid, lunch in a local restaurant and start with Ohrid city tour. Ohrid city tour includes sightseeing of the following sights: Old Bazaar of Ohrid, Ali Pasha Mosque, Old Chinar Tree, walking through the old town, Upper Gate, Fortress of Samoil, Ancient Theatre, church of saint Sophia, st. Jovan Kaneo and more historic monasteries, Church of Saints Clement and Panteleimon, pearl Shop and Ohrid Square. Optional boat cruise.

Free time for shopping. Check-in, dinner and overnight. 


Day 8

Destination: Ohrid-Thessaloniki
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation in Thessaloniki: 4* Hotel

After breakfast at the hotel our trip continues to Thessaloniki. Upon arrival lunch in a local restaurant and we will star exploring the city. The tour begins at the White Tower of Thessaloniki, which is the most known monument of Thessaloniki and the symbol of the city because of its prominent position, long history, and implosive architecture. Your tour then continues towards the Nea Paralia where you will be able to see the statue of Alexander the Great and then you can admire the famous umbrellas a true ornament of the city. Check in hotel, dinner and overnight.


Day 9

Destination: Departure from Thessaloniki
Meal plan: Breakfast
No accommodation

We came to the end of this amazing adventure.
Transfer to the Airport for your flight back home, bringing back wonderful memories and souvenirs from the Balkans. It is time to count days until your next adventure with DMC BALKANS Travel & Events.
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