Europe Explorer Grand Tour "Imperial Route"

This itinerary highlights key destinations including Tirana, Durres, Foggia, Pescara, Ancona, Rimini, San Marino, Bologna, Florence, Pisa, Livorno, Siena, Pienza, Tarquinia, Civitavecchia, Rome, Caserta, Naples, Amalfi, and Bari.

The Europe Explorer Grand Tour, known as the 'Imperial Route' and following the western section of the ancient Via Egnatia Road, offers an exceptional opportunity for discerning travelers seeking a unique and enriching experience. This expertly curated journey encompasses the most significant sites of the Apennine Peninsula (Italy) and the Illyrian (Balkan) Peninsula, regions renowned as the heart of Western Civilization. Participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and profound historical legacy of these areas. The tour also highlights diverse traditions, multi-ethnic communities, and the coexistence of various religions. This program is meticulously designed to ensure an optimal exploration of all essential destinations in both Italy and Albania, delivering 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

Note:

This tour has been quoted based in a minimum number of participants. In case of the number of minimum required participants is not reached, the company reserves the rights to offer to the client other eventual alternative days, or to cancel the trip for the clients. Otherwise, the trip can also be operated on a private tour basis (subject to the respective quotation).

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.

All cancellations are subject of 5% service fee to cover costs for the efforts done to first to arrange and then to cancel the respective services of relevant booking.