Overview
The Via Egnatia was a road constructed by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. It crossed Illyricum, Macedonia and Thrace, running through territory that is now part of modern Albania, North Macedonia Greece and European Turkey as a continuation of Via Appia. Starting at Dyrrachium (now Durres) on the Adriatic Sea, the road followed a difficult route along the river Genusus (Shkumbin), over the Candaviae mountains and thence to the highlands around Lake Ohrid. It then turned south, following several high mountain passes to reach the northern coastline of the Aegean Sea at Thessalonica. From there it ran through Thrace to the city of Byzantium (later Constantinople, now Istanbul). It covered a total distance of about 1,120 km (696 miles/746 Roman miles). Like other major Roman roads, it was about six meters (19.6 ft) wide, paved with large polygonal stone slabs or covered with a hard layer of sand.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- 8 nights accommodation
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
TIRANA AIRPORT - DURRES (35 KM)
1 Stop
DURRES – APOLLONIA – TIRANA (215 KM)
3 Stops
TIRANA – ELBASAN – POGRADEC (125 KM)
3 Stops
POGRADEC – ST NAUM MONASTERY - OHRID (55 KM)
3 Stops
OHRID – BITOLA – EDESSA (175 KM)
2 Stops
EDESSA – THESSALONIKI (90 KM)
1 Stop
THESSALONIKI – KAVALA (155 KM)
1 Stop
KAVALA – ISTANBUL (450 KM)
1 Stop
ISTANBUL – ISTANBUL AIRPORT (40 KM)
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- 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.
- Breakfast.
- 8 nights accommodation.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- Professional guide.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- All Fees and Taxes.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Via Egnatia Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Via Egnatia Tour 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
- Breakfast
- 8 nights accommodation
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
