Central Balkans Explorer: 12 Days on the "Egnatia Route"
- 288 hours
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Tucked away in a little visited corner of Europe lie Albania, is a charming and delightful country that few people know much about. For years Albania was a closed society, ruled by the iron fist of Communism, but since the end of the Cold War it has been showing curious travelers its many charms, The location of Albania between some of Europe’s most important empires has left them well endowed with a wealth of attractions from the Illyrians, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman eras. The region is home to a wealth of old Turkish architecture which sits side by side with elaborately decorated Orthodox churches and from more recent times the civic buildings of Communist era, as well as impressive Roman ruins and well preserved historic towns. This part of Europe is also blessed with incredible scenery with imposing mountains, pristine lakes and traditional villages tucked away in pretty valleys. But as with many countries it is the people who leave perhaps the most lasting impression.
Inclusions
What's included
- Airport private transfers and all other transfers as per itinerary.
- English speaking guide during all tour itinerary.
- Local representative at the airport.
- Accommodation on standard double occupancy rooms in 4* hotels (as indicated, or similar)
- Breakfast
- Transportation with modern AC car/minibus/bus, etc) during all tour itinerary.
What's not
- International airfare and airport taxes.
- Local city/tourist tax.
- Driver/guides tips.
- Gratuities and individual daily expenses and porterage.
- Travel insurance.
- 29€ /person, lunch, Rapsodia or Mrizi i Zanave restaurants in Lezhe (surprise menu, +0.5lt water).
- 24€ /person, one lunch supplement, traditional food (3 course menu + 0.5lt bottle of water).
- Optional: Change to continue to successive tour(s): Blue, Silver or Yellow loops/circuits
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Albania Explorer I Gray Line Albania & Kosovo
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Tirana
- Its from-price is 2143% above the median of the 988 experiences we list in Tirana.
- It is longer than most of them.
About Tirana
Tirana is Albania's colourful, spirited capital, with painted buildings, Ottoman and Italian landmarks, Cold War bunkers and cafés on every corner.
Skanderbeg Square, a vast open plaza, is the heart of the city, flanked by the Et'hem Bey Mosque with its delicate frescoes, the clock tower and the National History Museum with its giant socialist-era mosaic. Nearby, the Pyramid of Tirana is a striking concrete relic of the communist decades.
Top-ranked sights in Tirana: Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej), Pyramid of Tirana (Enver Hoxha Pyramid), Et'hem Bey Mosque (Xhamia e Et'hem Beut).
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