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1

Tirana, Albania

2 nights Sat. Jun 27-Mon. Jun 29

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Skopje, Macedonia

2 nights Mon. Jun 29-Wed. Jul 01

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Ohrid, Macedonia

2 nights Wed. Jul 01-Fri. Jul 03

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Kastoria, Greece

1 night Fri. Jul 03-Sat. Jul 04

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Kalambaka, Greece

2 nights Sat. Jul 04-Mon. Jul 06

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Thessaloniki, Greece

2 nights Mon. Jul 06-Wed. Jul 08

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Bansko, Bulgaria

2 nights Wed. Jul 08-Fri. Jul 10

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Sofia, Bulgaria

2 nights Fri. Jul 10-Sun. Jul 12

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Plovdiv, Bulgaria

2 nights Sun. Jul 12-Tue. Jul 14

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Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

2 nights Tue. Jul 14-Thu. Jul 16

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Nesebar, Bulgaria

2 nights Thu. Jul 16-Sat. Jul 18

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Bozcaada, Turkey

2 nights Sat. Jul 18-Mon. Jul 20

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Istanbul, Turkey

4 nights Mon. Jul 20-Fri. Jul 24

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Things to do in and around Tirana

  • Tirana, Albania
  • Sheshi Skënderbrej, Tiranë
  • National History Museum, Skanderbeg Square
  • Archeological museum in Tirana
  • Vista sul lago
  • Verso
  • vlora coastline
  • Tile in Ephesus
  • Boredom
  • Park Rinia, Tirana, Albania
  • Clock tower and cantral mosque, Tirana
  • #conservationlands15 Social Media Takeover, May 15, Top 15 Trails to Blaze on BLM’s National Conservation Lands
  • Butrint national park
  • TiranaMosque
  • Albanian national gallery Tirana
  • Skanderbeg Square
  • Albania-02663 - Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral
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Tirana

Albania, Tirana region

Night lifeCultureFoodHistoric2 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.

Albania's modern capital city boasts colorful buildings, world-class museums, historic sites, and sprawling parks.
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Things to do in and around Skopje

  • Skopje view
  • Skopje
  • Skopska Čaršija - Skopje Bazaar
  • Skopje - Public Beach
  • Museum of Macedonia in Skopje
  • Kuklica_01
  • Stobi Ruins
  • Skopje Fortress
  • Lemur
  • Neolith Hut
  • Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, March 2015
  • Matka Canyon
  • Mavrovo ezero
  • Chair at Museum construction site
  • Skopje mosque
  • Holocaust Memorial Museum in Skopje
  • Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, March 2015
  • Fortress Towers of Marko
  • Megalithic observatory Kokino
   
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Skopje

Macedonia, Skopje region

FoodHistoricCulture2 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.

Macedonia's largest city is also its capital, known for historical landmarks, cultural institutions, and varied nightlife.
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Things to do in and around Ohrid

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  • Lake Ohrid, Macedonia
  • Bastions
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  • Heraclea Lyncestis, Republic of Macedonia
  • Pelister National Park - Macedonia
  • Greek Theatre built in 200 BC, Lychnidos, Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia FYROM
  • Church of St. Sophia
  • Church of St. Bogorodica Perivlepta
  • Ohrid
  • Galičica National Park
  • Fortress Towers of Marko
  • Church of St. John at Kaneo, Ohrid
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Ohrid

Macedonia, Southwestern region

Small townsNatureHistoricNight lifeActive2 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.

The largest city on the Ohrid lake is home to a variety of churches, several monasteries, and other historic landmarks.
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Things to do in and around Kastoria

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  • Kastoria
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  • Kastoria (9)
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  • Meteora
  • Panaghia Koumpelidhiki, Kastoria, April 2006
  • Kastoria
  • Church in Lefkada
   
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Kastoria

Greece, West Macedonia region

HistoricSmall townsNature1 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.

Overlooking Lake Orestiada, Kastoria easily weaves together its Byzantine and Ottoman roots with a modern, lively atmosphere.
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Things to do in and around Kalambaka

  • Kalambaka
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  • Meteora
  • Mount Olympus from High Divide
  • Kastoria (1)
  • Dion 14
  • Metsovo, a town in Epirus
  • ioannina morning 1
   
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Kalambaka

Greece, Thessaly region

HistoricActiveNatureCulture2 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.

A lovely modern Greek town that visitors come to for its proximity to the beautiful Meteora park.
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Things to do in and around Thessaloniki

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  • Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Thessaloniki Film Festival
  • Rotunda
  • View over The Latomou Monastery
  • Mount Olympus from High Divide
  • Dion 14
  • Museum of Byzantine Culture
  • Lefkos Pyrgos
  • Folklife and Ethnological Museum. of Macedonia - Thrace
  • Hamam
  • A poppy on the wall of the execution field
  • Gallery, Society for Macedonian Studies
  • Thessaloniki: city walls
  • Church of Hagia Sophia, 7th cent., Thessaloniki
  • Kamara
   
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Thessaloniki

Greece, Macedonia region

Night lifeCultureFoodHistoric2 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.

Thessaloniki is both cosmopolitan and comfortable. Its modern culture merges well with its Roman and Byzantine history.
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Things to do in and around Bansko

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  • BANSKO SKI CENTRE
  • Kirchturm in Bansko
  • 4 out of 7 Rila lakes
  • Rila Mountain, Bulgaria
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  • The Pyramids of Melnik
  • Malyovitsa in the clouds
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Bansko

Bulgaria, Blagoevgrad region

ActiveNatureNight lifeFood2 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.

A popular ski resort, Bansko rests at the feet of the Pirin Mountain and boasts a quaint atmosphere that charms all year round.
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Things to do in and around Sofia

  • Sofia: Sin City HDR
  • Sofia
  • Sofia - National Museum of History
  • Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Ancient Roman Bathhouse and Church
  • 4 out of 7 Rila lakes
  • Rila Mountain, Bulgaria
  • Bulgaria-02877 - National Archaeological Museum
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  • Pygmy marmoset
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  • Malyovitsa in the clouds
  • Ledenika cave
  • Национален музей „Земята и хората“
  • Church of St Petka of the Saddlers-2
  • Sofia's Synagogue
  • Rusian Church - Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Boyana Church
  • The Geyzer of Sapareva Banya
   
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Sofia

Bulgaria, Sofia City region

HistoricFoodNight lifeCulture2 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.

Bulgaria's capital is a fusion of old and new, with historic churches and Soviet remnants alongside modern amenities, parks, and galleries.
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Things to do in and around Plovdiv

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  • Plovdiv
  • Central Plovdiv mall
  • PLOVDIV - 2010
  • Plovdiv, Roman theatre
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  • Dyavolski Most/Devil's Bridge, near Ardino, Bulgaria
  • Hindliyanhuis - Plovdiv
  • Fungus?
  • Shipka
  • Les gorges de Trigrad
  • Troyan Monastery
   
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Plovdiv

Bulgaria, Plovdiv region

Night lifeFoodHistoricCulture2 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.

The perfect mix of old and new, this thriving university town's young atmosphere is set among ancient monuments and excellent museums.
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Things to do in and around Veliko Tarnovo

  • Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
  • Bulgaria-1045 - Every Inch a Painting
  • Tsarevets Fortress, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
  • Самоводска чаршия
  • Holy Forty Martyrs Church, Veliko Tarnovo
  • Etara / Етъра
  • Ивановски скални църкви
  • Bulgaria-1001 - Right side of Tsarevets as I Leave
  • Църквата
  • Gurko Street, Veliko Tarnovo
  • Eat Outdoors in Style
  • Shipka
  • Transfiguration Monastery - Преображенски манастир
  • Monasterio Sokolski
  • Troyan Monastery
   
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Veliko Tarnovo

Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo region

HistoricNight lifeFoodActiveNature2 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.

Also known as the "City of the Tsars," this vibrant university city is home to historic buildings, steep hills, and beautiful views.
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Nesebar

Bulgaria, Burgas region

BeachesNight lifeHistoricFoodNature2 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.

A thriving tourist destination famed for its scenic beauty, Nesebar offers medieval churches, fine dining, and exciting nightlife.
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Things to do in and around Bozcaada

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  • Bozcaada Castle
  • Bozcaada harbor
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  • Sanctuary, Troy
  • Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey
  • View of surrounding plains - Troy
  • Abies nordmanniana ssp. equi-trojani #2
   
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Bozcaada

Turkey, West Marmara region

NatureSmall townsBeachesFood2 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.

Known as Tenedos since antiquity, Turkey's third largest island is famed for its exquisite wine and unspoiled nature.
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Things to do in and around Istanbul

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  • Dolmabahce Palace @ Istanbul
  • Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) view
  • Topkapi Palace @ Istanbul
  • Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Street, Prince Islands
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  • Grand Bazaar
  • Istanbul Modern
  • Inside the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
  • Sunken Palace Cistern in Istanbul
  • Traditional Ottoman village
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  • Süleymaniye Camii Suleiman Mosque
  • Istanbul Archeological Museum
  • Tombeau d'Eyüp Sultan
  • Lake Sapanca, Turkey
  • Uçmaya Hazırlık (Preparing to fly)
  • Istanbul :: Yenicami
  • Istiklal caddesi
  • Abandoned winter garden glasshouse
  • ortakoy
  • Bursa Rainbow
  • Bridges
  • Church of the Holy Savior in Chora
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  • Istanbul-Constantinople
  • Iznik
   
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Istanbul

Turkey, Marmara region

Night lifeHistoricFoodCulture4 nightsMon. Jul 20 - Fri. Jul 24

Istanbul is an alluring cultural melting pot that spans continents and an unforgettable tourist destination. Turkey’s largest metropolis, Istanbul offers a perfect balance between ancient history, cultural diversity, delightful cuisine, colorful bazaars and markets, and breathtaking sights. 

Istanbul, a dynamic city where history and culture seamlessly blend with modernity and vibrant energy, boasts a rich tapestry of experiences for travelers.

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