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Europe Explorer Grand Tour “Dacia Route”

15 days
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Start and end in Tirana
5.0 (1 review)
  • An ancient church with a terracotta roof overlooking a vast lake.
  • Historic fortress and church on a hill surrounded by trees.
  • Panoramic view of a city with high-rise buildings and mountains in the background.
  • Ornate castle with a variety of architectural styles.
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  • The trip was well worth the wait as we traveled through 6 countries that are full of history, ancient and modern sites, culture, and interesting people.

    Walter•traveled in August5.0
  • Vibrant city view with colorful buildings and greenery.
  • Expansive valley and river with mountains in the background.
  • A large, colorful mosaic depicting historical and cultural figures on a building facade.
  • Historic fortress walls with a clock tower in the background and people walking around.
  • Aerial view of a fortress city on a lake, surrounded by dense trees and coastal cliffs.
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Albania Explorer l Gray Line Albania and Kosovo
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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 15
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Elbasan - Ohrid

    Elbasan - Ohrid
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Skanderbeg Square
    • Visit Mosque of Et'hem Bey
    • Visit Clock Tower
    • Visit National Museum
    • Visit National Art Gallery
    • Visit Archeological Museum
    • Visit National Heroes Cemetery
    • Visit Grand Park
    • Visit government buildings
    • City tour of Elbasan
    • Visit Elbasan Castle
    • Visit Clock in Elbasan
    • Visit Ethnographic Museum in Elbasan
    • Visit Church in Elbasan
    • Visit Old Mosque in Elbasan
    • Visit Sveti Naum Monastery
    • Explore Orthodox Cathedral in Ohrid
    • Visit 11th century Church of St Sofia
    • Visit Roman theater in Ohrid
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Square
    Mosque of Et'hem Bey
    Clock Tower
    National Museum of Albania
    Elbasan Castle
    Sveti Naum Monastery
    Lake Ohrid
    Orthodox Cathedral of Ohrid
    Church of St Sofia
    Roman Theatre of Ohrid
  3. Day 2

    Tetova - Skopje

    Tetova - Skopje
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Mosque of Tetovo
    • Explore Ottoman time market in Skopje
    • Visit Kale Fortress in Skopje
    • Visit mosques in Skopje
    • Visit Mustafa Pasha Mosque
    Landmarks
    Mosque of Tetovo
    Kale Fortress
    Mustafa Pasha Mosque
  4. Day 3

    Skopje to Sofia

    Skopje to Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit forum of Ancient Serdica
    • Visit St. Nedelya square and religious buildings
    • Visit Alexander I square
    • Visit Royal Palace
    • Visit National Theatre
    • Visit Church of St. Sofia
    • Visit Sofia University
    • Visit Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Forum of Ancient Serdica
    St. Nedelya Church
    Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    Church of St. Sofia
    National Theatre Sofia
    Royal Palace of Bulgaria
  5. Day 4

    Sofia to Arbanassi to Veliko Tarnovo

    Sofia to Arbanassi to Veliko Tarnovo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit ancient churches in Arbanassi
    • Visit Tsarevets Fortress
    • Visit Wax Museum
    • Visit Patriarchal Church
    • Visit Emperor Baldwin's Tower
    • Walk old Trade Street Samovodska charshia
    Landmarks
    Tsarevets Fortress
    Emperor Baldwin's Tower
  6. Day 5

    Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest

    Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Patriarchal Church
    • Visit Village Museum
    • Visit Palace of Parliament
    • Explore wide boulevards and monuments
    • Visit triumphal arch
    Landmarks
    Patriarchal Church
    Palace of Parliament
    Village Museum Bucharest
  7. Day 6

    Constanta - Bucharest

    Constanta - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Old Casino in Constanta
    • View statue of Ovid
    Landmarks
    Old Casino Constanta
    Statue of Ovid
  8. Day 7

    Predeal - Peles Castle - Brasov - Prejmer - Harman - Brasov

    Predeal - Peles Castle - Brasov - Prejmer - Harman - Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Peles Castle
    • Explore Brasov city tour
    • Visit Prejmer Fortified Church
    • Visit fortified church in Harman
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Prejmer Fortified Church
    Harman Fortified Church
  9. Day 8

    Prejmer

    Prejmer
    Meals
    Breakfast
  10. Day 9

    Bran - Pitesti

    Bran - Pitesti
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Bran Castle
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  11. Day 10

    Craiova - Drobeta-Turnu Severin

    Craiova - Drobeta-Turnu Severin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Tour Craiova downtown
    • Visit Art Museum
    • Visit Ethnographic Museum Casa Baniei
    • Visit House of Culture Traian Demetrescu
    • Visit Romanescu Park with zoo
    • Visit castle in Romanescu Park
    • Visit Botanic Park
    • Visit Drobeta-Turnu Severin city center
    • Visit water castle Drobeta-Turnu Severin
    Landmarks
    Romanescu Park
  12. Day 11

    Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Nis

    Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Nis
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cele Kula (Skull Tower)
    Landmarks
    Cele Kula (Skull Tower)
  13. Day 12

    Ulpiana Ruins - Gracanica Monastery - Pristina

    Ulpiana Ruins - Gracanica Monastery - Pristina
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit ruins of Ulpiana
    • Visit Gracanica Monastery
    • Walking tour of Pristina
    • Visit Orthodox Church in Pristina
    • Visit Carshi Mosque
    Landmarks
    Ulpiana Ruins
    Gracanica Monastery
    Carshi Mosque
  14. Day 13

    Peja - Gjakova - Prizren

    Peja - Gjakova - Prizren
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Gjakova Clock Tower
    • Explore grain market and handicrafts
    • Visit Hadum Aga Mosque in Gjakova
    • Tea break in traditional house
    • Visit Hani i Haraqise inn
    • Explore old bazaar shopping area
    • Visit Ethnographic Museum in Gjakova
    • Visit Prizren Castle
    • Visit Bajrakli Mosque
    • Visit Turkish Hammam in Prizren
    Landmarks
    Gjakova Clock Tower
    Hadum Aga Mosque
    Hani i Haraqise
    Prizren Castle
    Bajrakli Mosque
  15. Day 14

    Kukes - Rubik

    Kukes - Rubik
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Info Kulla Rubik
    • Visit Shelbuemi Church of Rubik
    Landmarks
    Shelbuemi Church
    Black Drini River Valley
    Firza Lake
  16. Day 15

    Kruje - Tirana

    Kruje - Tirana
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kruje Castle
    • Visit Skanderbeg Museum
    • Visit Ethnographical Museum in Kruje
    • Shop in Old Bazaar
    • Visit Ottoman-era mosques in Kruje
    Landmarks
    Kruje Castle
    Skanderbeg Museum

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  • Historic fortress and church on a hill surrounded by trees.
  • Ornate castle with a variety of architectural styles.
  • Green hillside with grazing cows and distant mountains.
  • Ornate decorated room interior with intricate wall patterns.
  • Two people posing on a bridge with a view of buildings and a river.
  • Expansive valley and river with mountains in the background.
  • Historic stone gate with people walking nearby.

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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Walter5.0•August 2022
    This was an amazing adventure that we waited for 2 1/2 years after canceling twice because of Covid restrictions. As...
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    • Two people posing on a bridge with a view of buildings and a river.
    • Historic fortress and church on a hill surrounded by trees.
    • Ornate castle with a variety of architectural styles.
    • Ornate decorated room interior with intricate wall patterns.
    • Historic stone gate with people walking nearby.
    • Two people on a boat with water and sky in the background.
    • Europe Explorer Grand Tour “Dacia Route” customer review photo
    • Green hillside with grazing cows and distant mountains.
    • Expansive valley and river with mountains in the background.
    Traveled in August 2022
    Reply from: Albania Explorer l Gray Line Albania and Kosovo
    Thank you do much for your good words. It was a great priviledge to host you in our Europe Exploration tour. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and experience with us. We are loking forward to host you again in other itineraries operated by us.
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