Tirana

Albania, Tirana region

2 nightsSat. Jun 27 - Mon. Jun 29

The capital and largest city of Albania, Tirana is host to many public institutions and universities, and is the center of the political, economic, and cultural life of the country. The main cultural institutions of Tirana are the National Theater, the National Theater of Opera and Ballet of Albania and the National Arts Gallery. Performances of renowned world composers are regularly performed. The city hosts the Tirana Biennale, Tirana Jazz Festival, Summer Day, White Night, Rally Albania, Buy Albanian Regional Delicacies Expo, and Tirana Fashion Week. Tirana has been redesigning its identity to a Mediterranean city, lined with cafes and nightlife.

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Skopje

Macedonia, Skopje region

2 nightsMon. Jun 29 - Wed. Jul 01

Skopje is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Macedonia. It is the country's political, cultural, economic, and academic center. It was known in the Roman period under the name Scupi. Skopje is located on the upper course of the Vardar River, and is located on a major north-south Balkan route between Belgrade and Athens. Industrial development of the city has been accompanied by development of the trade, logistics, and banking sectors, as well as an emphasis on the fields of transportation, culture and sport. Its main attractions include Museum of the Macedonian Struggle, Memorial House Mother Teresa, Old Bazaar, Skopje Zoo, and more.

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Ohrid

Macedonia, Southwestern region

2 nightsWed. Jul 01 - Fri. Jul 03

Ohrid is a city in the Republic of Macedonia and the seat of Ohrid Municipality. It is the largest city on Lake Ohrid and the eighth-largest city in the country. Ohrid is notable for once having had 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and has been referred to as a "Jerusalem (of the Balkans)". The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, and tourism is predominant. Ohrid is one of only 28 sites that are part of UNESCO's World Heritage that are both Cultural and Natural sites. The main sights of this city are Lake Ohrid, Church of St. Sophia, the amphitheater, Holy Mary Peribleptos, Samuil's Fortress, and more.

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Kastoria

Greece, West Macedonia region

1 nightFri. Jul 03 - Sat. Jul 04

Kastoria is a city in northern Greece in the region of West Macedonia. The town is known for its many Byzantine churches and Ottoman-era domestic architecture. The Museum of Byzantine History located on Dexamenis Square houses many examples of Byzantine iconography. The Costume Museum and the Monuments Museum are also located in the city.

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Kalambaka

Greece, Thessaly region

2 nightsSat. Jul 04 - Mon. Jul 06

Kalabaka is a municipality in the Trikala regional unit, part of Thessaly in Greece. The town is situated on the foot of the Meteora peaks, and is known for the Meteora monasteries are located in the town. The town was built on the location of the ancient city of Aiginion and of its medieval monuments, only the cathedral, the Church of the Dormition, survives. Relics of an ancient Greek temple – probably of god Apollo – have been incorporated in the wall of the town’s oldest and most renowned church, dedicated to Virgin Mary.

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Thessaloniki

Greece, Macedonia region

2 nightsMon. Jul 06 - Wed. Jul 08

Thessaloniki is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of Macedonia. Events such as the Thessaloniki International Trade Fair and the Thessaloniki International Film Festival are held annually. It is a popular tourist destination in Greece - In 2010, Lonely Planet ranked Thessaloniki as the world's fifth-best party city worldwide. Thessaloniki is also regarded as the cultural capital of Greece, with main theaters include the Royal Theater, the Earth Theater and Forest Theater. The city is known for its major shopping streets. Tsimiski Street and Proxenou Koromila avenue are the city's most famous shopping streets and are among Greece's most expensive and exclusive high streets.

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Bansko

Bulgaria, Blagoevgrad region

2 nightsWed. Jul 08 - Fri. Jul 10

Bansko is a town in southwestern Bulgaria, located at the foot of the Pirin Mountains at an elevation of 927 m above sea level. It is a popular ski resort and boasts several interesting legends about its foundation. The archaeological traces of the inhabitants of Bansko and the Razlog Valley in general date to the early periods of the Roman Empire. Its main sights include a church, a quaint town center, and hiking opportunities in the vicinity.

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Sofia

Bulgaria, Sofia City region

2 nightsFri. Jul 10 - Sun. Jul 12

Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and is the 15th largest city in the European Union. The city is located at the foot of Vitosha Mountain in the western part of the country, within less than 50km drive from the Serbian border. Its location in the center of the Balkan peninsula means that it is the midway between the Black Sea and the Adriatic Sea, whereas the Aegean Sea is the closest to it. Sofia has been an area of human habitation since at least 7000BCE and is Europe's second-oldest city. Among its many attractions you may find the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, National Art Gallery, Natural History Museum, palaces, churches, and much more.

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Plovdiv

Bulgaria, Plovdiv region

2 nightsSun. Jul 12 - Tue. Jul 14

Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria and is an important economic, transport, cultural, and educational center. Plovdiv's history spans 6,000 years, with traces of a Neolithic settlement dating to roughly 4000 BC,[3] ranking it among the world's oldest cities. The city has historically developed on seven syenite hills, and is often referred to in Bulgaria as "The City of the Seven Hills." There are many remains preserved from antiquity such as the ancient Plovdiv Roman theatre, Roman odeon, Roman aqueduct, Roman Stadium, the archaeological complex Eirene, and others. Additionally, intriguing museums and places of worship can be found throughout the city.

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Veliko Tarnovo

Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo region

2 nightsTue. Jul 14 - Thu. Jul 16

Veliko Tarnovo is a city in north central Bulgaria and the administrative center of Veliko Tarnovo Province. Often referred to as the "City of the Tsars", Veliko Tarnovo is located on the Yantra River and is famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, attracting many tourists with its unique architecture. The old part of the city is situated on the three hills rising amidst the meanders of the Yantra. Its attractions include the palaces of the Bulgarian emperors and the Patriarchate, the Patriarchal Cathedral, and also a number of administrative and residential edifices surrounded by thick walls.

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Nesebar

Bulgaria, Burgas region

2 nightsThu. Jul 16 - Sat. Jul 18

Nesebar is an ancient town and one of the major seaside resorts on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, located in Burgas Province. Often referred to as the "Pearl of the Black Sea", Nesebar is a rich city-museum defined by more than three millennia of ever-changing history. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations and seaports on the Black Sea. Its main attractions include several remarkable churches, a lovely beach, and a fantastic city center.

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Bozcaada

Turkey, West Marmara region

2 nightsSat. Jul 18 - Mon. Jul 20

Bozcaada (or Tenedos) is an island of Turkey in the northeastern part of the Aegean Sea. Its main industries are tourism, wine production and fishing. The island has been famous for its grapes, wines and red poppies for centuries. The island was important throughout classical antiquity despite its small size due to its strategic location at the entrance of the Dardanelles. Nowadays, besides the lovely beach, one may enjoy visiting the Bozcaada Castle, as well as the Bozcaada Museum.

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