Overview
Europe Explorer Grand Tour “Egnatia Route” is the best possibility for travelers looking for a special experience of South East Balkans’ culture, nature, history, traditions, multi-ethnicity, multi-religion, etc. It is a tailor made program trying to optimize all “must see'' places for Albania, North Macedonia, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria and Kosova. We have intentionally named ‘Egnatia Route’ as it has been the main and only way to connect the west part of Europe (Rome) to Durres - Illyrian (Balkan) Peninsula with the East (Kostandinopoja) part of it to continue to Silk Road via Asia Minor. This route became famous in Roman Empire time and was called ‘Via Egnatia’. Where part of ancient bridges and roads can be still visited among the breathtaking nature and rich heritage form past millennials.
Important Places to be Visited: Tirana, Elbasan, Struge, Ohrid, Bitola, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Alexandroupoli, Tekirdağ, Istanbul, Edirne, Plovdiv, Sofia, Skopje, Prizren, Kukes, and Rubik.
What's Included
- Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus/bus and other transportation listed in itinerary.
- English speaking tour leader/manager
- Breakfast: Daily breakfast. All others meals not listed are at your expense.
- Hotel: Accommodation 3* hotels on double occupancy in good locations of respective cities/places.
- Admission/entry Fees
- Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable)
- Everything not mentioned in “Inclusions”
- Travel insurance, visa fees (if applicable)
- Local guides (can be provided upon request) and require extra charge
- A mandatory service fee for tour guide/bus driver (min. 5-7 Euro /day per person)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Tirane – Elbasan - Ohrid (UNESCO) (North Macedonia)
2 Stops
Bitola (UNESCO) (ancient Heraclea) - Edessa. (164 km, 2 h 55 min).
2 Stops
Pella - Thessaloniki (UNESCO). (94 km, 1 h 40 min).
2 Stops
Kavala - Alexandroupolis. (302 km, 3 h 25 min).
2 Stops
Tekirdag (Turkey) - Istanbul (UNESCO). (302 km, 3 h 50 min).
2 Stops
Istanbul (UNESCO).
1 Stop
Edirne (UNESCO). (254 km 2h 55 min)
1 Stop
Plovdiv (UNESCO) (Bulgaria). (177 km 2h 15 min).
1 Stop
Sofia. (144 km 2h 15 min).
1 Stop
Skopje (North Macedonia). (244 km 3h 30 min).
1 Stop
Ulpiana (Kosova) - Gracanica Monastery (UNESCO) - Prishtine (177 km 2h 3 min).
3 Stops
Peja - Gjakova - Prizren. (160 km 2h 55 min)
3 Stops
Kukes (Albania) - Rubik.
1 Stop
Kruje - Tirana.
2 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus/bus and other transportation listed in itinerary.
- English speaking tour leader/manager.
- Breakfast: Daily breakfast. All others meals not listed are at your expense.
- Hotel: Accommodation 3* hotels on double occupancy in good locations of respective cities/places.
- Admission/entry Fees.
- Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable).
- Everything not mentioned in “Inclusions”.
- Travel insurance, visa fees (if applicable).
- Local guides (can be provided upon request) and require extra charge.
- A mandatory service fee for tour guide/bus driver (min. 5-7 Euro /day per person).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the South East Balkans Tour through Egnatia Route is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for South East Balkans Tour through Egnatia Route will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus/bus and other transportation listed in itinerary.
- English speaking tour leader/manager
- Breakfast: Daily breakfast. All others meals not listed are at your expense.
- Hotel: Accommodation 3* hotels on double occupancy in good locations of respective cities/places.
- Admission/entry Fees
- Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable)
- Everything not mentioned in “Inclusions”
- Travel insurance, visa fees (if applicable)
- Local guides (can be provided upon request) and require extra charge
- A mandatory service fee for tour guide/bus driver (min. 5-7 Euro /day per person)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
