Budva – The baroque town of Perast and boat ride 1 hrs – Exploring the UNESCO old town of Kotor – Budva
This morning we visit Perast the most picturesque baroque town on the whole Adriatic coast, after the drive through the panoramic road overlooking the Boka Bay
Arriving in Perast, we take a boat tour and reach the artificial island, built in the 15th century. We are going to visit the Church of Our Lady of the Rock (sanctuary of sailors of the old times), and the museum built on the island. The Church is a shrine and a treasury which houses the biggest world collection of the silver votive tablets.
We then make a comfort stop at the UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Kotor. The old port of Kotor is surrounded by fortifications built during the Venetian period, and is a picturesque Mediterranean landscape.
Visit the old town and the Cathedral of St Thryphon. In the afternoon return to Budva. Dinner and overnight.

Budva – Shkodra – Tirana
This morning we continue towards the northern city of Albania – Shkodra; with the most important town of north Albania and the Illyrian capital, in the 3rd century BC. Walk to the Castle enjoy the view of the city from the Castle of Rozafa a mysterious structure, surrounded in legends and mysticism.
Lunch with traditional menu in a local restaurant in Shkodra. Afternoon walking tour of Tirana city center, passing by Skanderberg Square, the Clock Tower, Et´hem Bey Mosque, the bazaar, the ruins of Tirana castle and the quarter of ex blloku. Dinner and overnight in Tirana.Meteora Monasteries and Thessaloniki

Tirana – Berat UNESCO
This morning we drive towards UNESCO heritage town, Berat. Berat is the pride of Albanian antiquity and architecture and forms a wonderful combination of eastern and western cultures, costumes and traditions. The architecture of the old houses, with large windows that overlook the town, is the first think that impresses the visitors. Arriving Berat, we enjoy lunch in the city before starting the tour. First stop: the Citadel. It overlooks the river and the modern city as well as the old Christian quarter across the river. The citadel can be reached by a steep road and is still inhabited. Inside the walls, you can visit ruined mosques and several medieval Orthodox churches, all intact and with restored frescoes and icons. Onufri National Museum is located in the inner part of “Saint Mary Church” in Castle of Berat. This Museum offers a collection of 173 belonging to the found of Albanian Churches and Monasteries. Afternoon visit of a local winery for degustation of local wines and snacks. Dinner with traditional menu in a local restaurant and overnight in Berat.

Berat – Gjirokastra UNESCO
Breakfast and transfer to another UNESCO city, Gjirokastra. We will visit the old 13th century Fortress, which dominates the city and the valley, offering panoramic views. Gjirokastra, a UNESCO town, is known for its architecture as the “stone city”, for the rich history and also the delicious local cuisine. We will visit the old town, exploring the Ottoman neighborhoods, the narrow stone streets and the small shops of artisan products. Overnight in Gjirokastra.Meteora Monasteries and Thessaloniki

Gjirokastra – The Natural Park of Blue Eye – The Archaeological Site of Butrint *UNESCO – Saranda – Gjirokastra

This morning We proceed to Gjirokastra, another UNESCO site and museum town with beautiful and very distinct architecture. Along the way we stop for refreshment at the natural park of Blue Eye. It is a water spring surrounded by palm trees, wild ferns and tropical plants, as well as dense, mountainous forest vegetation.
Further we visit the ancient city of Butrint, an UNESCO world heritage site.
The city was first settled by Greek colonists and was continuously inhabited for centuries forming archaeological layers of different civilizations, making it an important discovery in the Mediterranean, rich in ancient sites. It is situated in a beautiful peninsula among dense vegetation, offering visitors more than just old ruins. In the afternoon, we spend time in the coastal town of Saranda, where we can stop for refreshments or for a relaxing walk by the seaside. In the evening return to Gjirokastra for another traditional dinner. Overnight in Gjirokastra.

Gjirokastra – Ioannina – Meteora UNESCO (Greece)
This morning, we continue to Greece. First stop in Ioaninna for city tour. Ioannina’s largest city and capital of Epirus, rises majestically above Lake Pamvotida, 500 meters above sea level. The effervescence of its urban life, the landscapes that surround it and the monuments and historical sites that it houses; are the components that makes Ioannina of the most important tourist destinations in Greece. We pass through the historic central square and the fortress. Afterward, we continued on our way to Meteora. Free afternoon and overnight.
Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos. The six monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. Visit Meteora and two of the monasteries.Meteora Monasteries and Thessaloniki

Meteora – Thessaloniki UNESCO
Transfer to Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece after Athens. Thessaloniki is attractive not only with its magnificent beaches, but also a rich historical heritage. The history of the city spans over 23 centuries, and each era has left its symbolic and remarkable places.
We start the visit of the city of Thessaloniki passing by the main sites of tourist interest such as the White Tower, the Byzantine church of Agios Dimitrios, the upper town and its ramparts, the Arch of Galerius, the Rotunda and the vibrant city center. Visit of the archaeological museum. We will pass through two open-air markets, where locals buy fresh fruit and vegetables. At the end we stop at the oldest confectionery (over 90 years old) to try the syrupiasta, (a local dessert)
We will stop at Athonos Square, where there are many small authentic Greek taverns. We will have dinner with a menu of traditional dishes, accompanied by a tasting of Ouzo, a local liqueur.

Thessaloniki Flight
Free time, Free lunch and according to flight schedules, transfer to the airport and flight to France.Meteora Monasteries and Thessaloniki