Europe Explorer Grand Tour Imperial and Egnatia Route

28 days

Easy

Key destinations include Tirana, Durres, Foggia, Pescara, Ancona, Rimini, San Marino, Bologna, Florence, Pisa, Livorno, Siena, Rome, Naples, Amalfi, Bari, Ohrid, Thessaloniki, and Kavala.
The Europe Explorer Grand Tour, featuring the 'Imperial and Egnatia Route,' offers discerning travelers an exceptional opportunity to experience the rich heritage of both the Apennine (Italy) and Illyrian (Balkan) Peninsulas. This journey highlights the ancient and modern legacies that have shaped Western Civilization. Participants will also have the chance to immerse themselves in the diverse culture, natural beauty, history, traditions, and multi-ethnic, multi-religious landscape of the Southeast Balkans. This tailor-made program is thoughtfully designed to include all essential destinations across Albania, North Macedonia, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Kosovo, ensuring a comprehensive and memorable travel experience.
What's included?
    •   Accommodation at 3* hotels on double occupancy in good locations of respective cities/places. Twin share basis for 7 overnights as per program. For children 2 - 11 year old sharing a room with 2 adults.
    • Ferry: Tickets in cabins with private bathrooms.  
    • Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus/bus and other transportation listed in itinerary; All parkings and Road tolls as per itinerary.
    • Breakfast: Daily breakfast. All other meals not listed are at your expense.
    • Guide: English speaking tour leader/manager.
    Exclusions
      • Admission/entry Fees
      • If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.
      • Local guide can be provided for every destination/city (at an extra charge), prior confirmation required
      • Audio guide equipment 7 EUR / person / day
      • Travel insurance, visa fees (if applicable)
      • A mandatory service fee for tour guide/bus driver (min. 5-7 Euro /day per person). 
      • Excess baggage charges from Airlines
      • Personal expenses such as room service, telephone, laundry service charges
      • Losses or additional expenses: The Company will accept no responsibilities for losses or additional expenses due to accidents.
      • Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable)
      • Everything not mentioned in “Inclusions”
      Please note

          Confirmation

        • Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. Please do not book any airline tickets until you receive the status of your booking.

          Redemption

        • You will receive a confirmation voucher in 2-3 business days after you receive the e-ticket. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination and departure details, is included in your confirmation voucher. When you reserve your attractions and services you will be asked to print the confirmation voucher to present when you arrive at your destination. It is your proof of purchase.
        What to bring