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Along the Via Egnatia. From Durres to Istanbul

10 days
From Durres to Istanbul
4.4
409 traveler reviews
Along the Via Egnatia. From Durres to Istanbul - Penguin Travel

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Tour Operator:
Penguin Travel
Max group size:
22
Age range:
16 to 75
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
287893
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Highlights

  • Explore the old town of Durres
  • Tour the ancient city of Appolonia
  • Discover Tirana's rich history and nightlife
  • Visit UNESCO-listed Ohrid and its lake
  • Cross into Turkey, tour Edirne and Istanbul

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Durres (Albania)
  2. Day 2 Durres - Tirana
  3. Day 3 Tirana - Ohrid (North Macedonia)
  4. Day 4 Ohrid
  5. Day 5 Ohrid – Thessaloniki (Greece)
  6. Day 6 Thessaloniki
  7. Day 7 Thessaloniki
  8. Day 8 Thessaloniki - Alexandroupoli
  9. Day 9 Alexandroupoli - Istanbul
  10. Day 10 Departure from Istanbul
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Penguin Travel

Number of tours

32

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

80%

Established in 1989 in the heart of Copenhagen (Denmark), Penguin Travel rose as a pioneering travel agency offering trips to off-the-beaten-path destinations. The company started out operating cultural and active tours to little-known destinations in Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East,...

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Customer Reviews

  • Norbert
    · August 19th, 2024
    Great, varied tBulgaria our with an excellent, knowledgeable tour guide Lubo. Good accommodation and good tour van....
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  • Glen
    · August 13th, 2024
    A fantastic trip, very well organised and conducted throughout. Great introduction walking tours in the cities. Guide...
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Dates & Availability

10 days
Along the Via Egnatia. From Durres to Istanbul
From Durres to Istanbul

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Good to Know

  • Currencies
    L
    Lek
    Albania
    Euro
    Greece
    ден
    Denar
    Macedonia
    $
    US Dollar
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Albania, Greece, Macedonia and Turkey
    Type E
    Albania, Greece, Macedonia and Turkey
    Type F
    Albania, Greece, Macedonia and Turkey
    Type D
    Greece
    Type M
    Greece
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania and Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania, Greece, Macedonia and Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania, Greece, Macedonia and Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • 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.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before January 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Penguin Travel. 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.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Penguin Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Penguin Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
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