14-Day Road Trip Itinerary: From Trieste, Italy to Sofia, Bulgaria through Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, and North Macedonia

1. Day 1: Explore Trieste
   0 minutes from starting point

   Adriatic Coastwalk

2. Day 2: Visit Rovinj, Croatia
   2 hours (76 miles) from Trieste

   Coastal Townlife

3. Day 3: Discover Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
   3 hours (145 miles) from Rovinj

   Nature and Wildlife

4. Day 4: Travel to Split, Croatia
   2 hours (87 miles) from Plitvice Lakes National Park

   Mediterranean Harbour

5. Day 5: Spend the day in Dubrovnik, Croatia
   3.5 hours (157 miles) from Split

   Architecture and History

6. Day 6: Visit Kotor, Montenegro
   2 hours (44 miles) from Dubrovnik

   Bay of Kotor

7. Day 7: Explore Tirana, Albania
   4.5 hours (236 miles) from Kotor

   Art and Museums

8. Day 8: Discover Berat, Albania
   2.5 hours (83 miles) from Tirana

   UNESCO Heritage Site

9. Day 9: Travel to Ohrid, North Macedonia
   4 hours (189 miles) from Berat

   Scenic Lake Views

10. Day 10: Spend the day in Skopje, North Macedonia
    2 hours (85 miles) from Ohrid

    City Landmarks and Monuments

11. Day 11: Visit Niš, Serbia
    2.5 hours (119 miles) from Skopje

    Historical Fortresses

12. Day 12: Explore Belgrade, Serbia
    2 hours (143 miles) from Niš

    City Culture and Nightlife

13. Day 13: Visit Topola, Serbia
    1 hour (41 miles) from Belgrade

    Royal Palace and Vineyards

14. Day 14: Discover Plovdiv, Bulgaria and end in Sofia
    3.5 hours (109 miles) from Topola

    Old Town and Culture

Time and Cost Estimates

• Plitvice Lakes National Park (6-8 hours, €13-€34)
• Entrance to Dubrovnik Old Town City Walls (2-3 hours, €10-€17)
• Museum of Albanian Parliament (2-3 hours, €3-€5)
• Ohrid Boat Tour (2 hours, €8-€10)
• Niš Fortress (1-2 hours, €1-€3)
• Entrance to Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park (2-3 hours, €7-€11)
• Wine Tasting at the Royal Palace in Topola (2 hours, €15-€25)
Total Estimated Costs: €57-€107 per person

Useful Tips

You can add an extra day or two in each location to fully explore and immerse yourself in the culture. Consider adding a day trip to Mostar from Dubrovnik, Sidirokastro Fortress from Thessaloniki or a hike at the Vodno Mountain just outside Skopje. If you have less time, consider skipping Plitvice Lakes or Topola on this itinerary.