Europe Explorer Grand Tour “Egnatia Route” is the best possibility for travelers looking for a special experience of South East Balkans’ culture, nature, history, traditions, multi-ethnicity, multi-religion, etc. It is a tailor made program trying to optimize all “must see'' places for Albania, North Macedonia, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria and Kosova. We have intentionally named ‘Egnatia Route’ as it has been the main and only way to connect the west part of Europe (Rome) to Durres - Illyrian (Balkan) Peninsula with the East (Kostandinopoja) part of it to continue to Silk Road via Asia Minor. This route became famous in Roman Empire time and was called ‘Via Egnatia’. Where part of ancient bridges and roads can be still visited among the breathtaking nature and rich heritage form past millennials.
Important Places to be Visited: Tirana, Elbasan, Struge, Ohrid, Bitola, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Alexandroupoli, Tekirdağ, Istanbul, Edirne, Plovdiv, Sofia, Skopje, Prizren, Kukes, and Rubik.
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- Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus/bus and other transportation listed in itinerary.
- English speaking tour leader/manager
- Breakfast: Daily breakfast. All others meals not listed are at your expense.
- Hotel: Accommodation 3* hotels on double occupancy in good locations of respective cities/places.
- Admission/entry Fees
- A mandatory service fee for tour guide/bus driver (min. 5-7 Euro /day per person)
- Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable)
- Everything not mentioned in “Inclusions”
- Local guides (can be provided upon request) and require extra charge
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Traveler pickup
- Rinas Airport, Tirana, Albania
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.