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Europe Explorer Grand Tour “Mediterranean Route”

14 days
Start and end in Tirana
4.9
15 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana to Durres

    Included Activities

    • Visit Skanderbeg Square
    • Visit Mosque of Ethem Bey
    • Visit Archaeological Museum
    • Visit Skanderbeg Museum in Kruja
    • Visit Kruja Castle
    • Explore old bazaar in Kruja
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Square
    Mosque of Ethem Bey
    Archaeological Museum of Tirana
    Skanderbeg Museum
    Kruja Castle
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  2. Day 2

    Bari to Naples

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Naples historic center
    • Visit Cappella San Severo
    • Visit Church of Gesù Nuovo
    • Visit San Gregorio Armeno
    • Visit Santa Chiara cloister
    • Visit Piazza Plebiscito
    • Visit Maschio Angioino
    Landmarks
    Cappella San Severo
    Church of Gesù Nuovo
    San Gregorio Armeno
    Santa Chiara Cloister
    Piazza Plebiscito
    Maschio Angioino
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  3. Day 3

    Naples to Pompeii to Amalfi Coast to Salerno

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Pompeii archaeological site
    • Visit thermal baths in Pompeii
    • Visit large theater in Pompeii
    • Visit Basilica in Pompeii
    • Visit Macellum in Pompeii
    • Visit House of Faun in Pompeii
    • Drive Amalfi Coast scenic route
    Landmarks
    Pompeii Archaeological Site
    Mount Vesuvius
    Amalfi Coast
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  4. Day 4

    Salerno to Pollino National Park to Cosenza

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pollino National Park
    • Visit Pollino UNESCO Global Geopark
    Landmarks
    Pollino National Park
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  5. Day 5

    Cosenza to Messina

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Strait of Messina
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  6. Day 6

    Messina to Catania

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • View Mount Etna volcano
    • City tour of Catania
    • Visit Piazza Duomo
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
    Piazza Duomo
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  7. Day 7

    Catania to Palermo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Teatro Massimo
    • Explore U Capu market
    • Visit Church of the Immaculate Conception
    • Visit Norman Cathedral
    • View tomb of Frederick II
    • See silver Vara of Santa Rosalia
    • Walk through Villa Bonanno gardens
    • Visit Royal Palace
    • Visit St. John of the Hermits
    • Explore Four Corners
    Landmarks
    Teatro Massimo
    U Capu Market
    Church of the Immaculate Conception
    Norman Cathedral
    Royal Palace
    St. John of the Hermits
    Four Corners
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  8. Day 8

    Palermo to Cefalu to Reggio Calabria

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cefalu Norman Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Cefalu Norman Cathedral
    Strait of Messina
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  9. Day 9

    Reggio Calabria to Bovalino to Soverato to Isola le Castello

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  10. Day 10

    Isola le Castello to Crotone to Matera

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Castle of Charles V in Crotone
    • Visit Town Museum in Crotone
    • Visit Cathedral in Crotone
    • Visit Matera Sassi district
    Landmarks
    Castle of Charles V
    Matera Sassi
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  11. Day 11

    Matera to Taranto to Santa Maria della Leuca

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Santa Maria De finibus terrae
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  12. Day 12

    Santa Maria della Leuca to Otranto to Lecce to Brindisi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Otranto
    • Visit Piazza del Duomo in Lecce
    • Visit Cathedral in Lecce
    • Visit Basilica di Santa Croce
    • Visit Sant'Oronzo Column
    • Visit Roman amphitheater in Lecce
    Landmarks
    Otranto Strait
    Piazza del Duomo
    Cathedral of Lecce
    Basilica di Santa Croce
    Sant'Oronzo Column
    Roman Amphitheater of Lecce
  13. Day 13

    Brindisi to Alberobello to Bari

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Alberobello trulli
    • Visit Church of Sant'Antonio
    • Visit Trullo Sovrano
    • Visit Museo del Territorio
    • Visit Casa d'Amore
    • Visit Bari vecchia
    • Visit Basilica of St. Nicholas
    Landmarks
    Alberobello Trulli
    Church of Sant'Antonio
    Trullo Sovrano
    Basilica di San Nicola
    Bari vecchia
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  14. Day 14

    Durres to Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Roman amphitheater in Durres
    • Visit Archaeological Museum in Durres
    • Visit Roman Baths in Durres
    • Visit Skanderbeg Square in Tirana
    • Visit Mosque of Ethem Bey in Tirana
    • Visit Archaeological Museum in Tirana
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Durres
    Archaeological Museum of Durres
    Skanderbeg Square
    Mosque of Ethem Bey
    Archaeological Museum of Tirana
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Reviews from other tours by Albania Explorer DMC

  • Misty
    August 31st, 2025
    5
    This was an excellent tour and great way to view the country. The driver and guide were incredible.
  • Noreen
    July 7th, 2025
    5
    Albania is a beautiful country and has lots of historical places to visit, including ancient ruins and medieval castles
  • Deborah
    May 28th, 2025
    5
    Great tour and great leader
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before May 15th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 15th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Albania Explorer DMC. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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