Europe Explorer Grand Tour Imperial and Egnatia Route

28 days

Moderate

Key destinations include Tirana, Durres, Foggia, Pescara, Ancona, Rimini, San Marino, Bologna, Florence, Pisa, Livorno, Siena, Pienza, Tarquinia, Civitavecchia, Rome, Caserta, Naples, Amalfi, Bari, Struge, Ohrid, Bitola, 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. Renowned as the cradle of Western Civilization, these regions boast a unique blend of ancient and modern cultural legacies. Participants will have the chance to immerse themselves in the diverse culture, natural beauty, history, traditions, and multi-ethnic and multi-religious landscapes of the South East Balkans. This tailor-made program has been meticulously designed to include all essential attractions across Albania, North Macedonia, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Kosovo, ensuring a comprehensive and memorable journey.
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.
    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”.
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