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Central Balkans Explorer: 12 Days on the "Egnatia Route"

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Start and end in Tirana
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City & Culture
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
Group Size 2 - 35
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tirana

    Tirana
    Start point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Pickup Place: 5 - 7 metres from the exit of the arrivals gate, outside Tirana Airport (TIA). Pick-up time will be based on your flight details., 00:00 - 00:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tirana independently
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  3. Day 2

    Elbasan - Ohrid

    Elbasan - Ohrid
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Naum Monastery
    • Explore Ohrid ancient city ruins
    • Visit Samuel Fortress
    Landmarks
    St. Naum Monastery
    Orthodox Cathedral
    Church of St. Sofia
    Roman Theater of Ohrid
  4. Day 3

    Bitola - Kalabaka/Meteora

    Bitola - Kalabaka/Meteora
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Heraclea Lyncestis ancient city
    Landmarks
    Heraclea Lyncestis
    Meteora
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  5. Day 4

    Meteora - Thessaloniki

    Meteora - Thessaloniki
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meteora monastery
    Landmarks
    Meteora Monasteries
    Galerius Arch (Kamara)
    Rotunda
    Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
    St. Demetrius Church
    Museum of Byzantine Civilization
    White Tower
  6. Day 5

    Thessaloniki - Kerkini Lake - Bansko

    Thessaloniki - Kerkini Lake - Bansko
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kerkini monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Walking or light hiking in Pirin National Park
    • Enjoy the thermal waters of Banja
    Landmarks
    Kerkini Lake National Park
    Pirin Mountains
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Rila Monastery - Sofia

    Rila Monastery - Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rila Monastery
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
    Ancient Serdica Forum
    St. Nedelya Square
    St. Nedelya Church
    Alexander I Square
    Royal Palace
    National Theatre
    Tzar Osvoboditel Boulevard
    Bulgarian Parliament
    Church of St. Sofia
    Sofia University
    Alexander Nevski Cathedral
  8. Day 7

    Sofia

    Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Day trip to Plovdiv (UNESCO)
  9. Day 8

    Kolasin - Podgorica

    Kolasin - Podgorica
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Matka Kanyon (free of charge)
    Landmarks
    Djurdjevica Tara Bridge
    Kolasin National Park
    Doganjska Mosque
    Skaline (The Stairs)
    Republic Square
    St. George Church
    Millenium Bridge
    Russian Bridge
    Vladimir Vysotsky Monument
    Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ
    Roman Square
    King Nikola's Castle
    Clock Tower (Sahat Kula)
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Gadime Cave - Gracanica Monastery - Pristina

    Gadime Cave - Gracanica Monastery - Pristina
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gadime Cave
    • Visit Gracanica Monastery (UNESCO)
    Landmarks
    Gadime Cave
    Gracanica Monastery
    Pristina National Theatre
    Mother Teresa Square
    Pristina University
    Pristina Museum
    Clock Tower
    Bazaar Mosque
    Orthodox Church
    Ethnographic Museum
  11. Day 10

    Decani Monastery - Gjakova - Prizren

    Decani Monastery - Gjakova - Prizren
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Decani monastery (UNESCO)
    Landmarks
    Monastery of Decani
    Junik
    Gjakova Old Bazaar
    Gjakova Clock Tower
    Prizren Castle
    Bajrakli Mosque
    Turkish Hammam
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  12. Day 11

    Durres - Tirana

    Durres - Tirana
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Durres Amphitheater
    Landmarks
    Durres Amphitheater
    Byzantine Forum of Durres
    Ancient Walls of Durres
  13. Day 12

    Tirana - Departure

    Tirana - Departure
    End point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Drop off place: At main entrance of Tirana Airport (TIA). Drop-off time will be 3 hours before departure., 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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