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Europe Explorer Grand Tour "Adriatic and Ionian Route"

25 days

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Start and end in Tirana

4.9

15 traveler reviews

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Operator: Albania Explorer DMC
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Ages 18+

Places You’ll See

Tirana
Budva
Kotor
Dubrovnik
Makarska
Split
Trogir
Zadar
Opatija
Pula
Venice
Bologna
Bari
Berat
Apollonia Archaeological Park
Saranda
Patras
Olympia
Sparta
Mycenae
Corinth
Epidaurus
Athens
Delphi

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Highlights

Explore Skanderbeg's mausoleum in Lezha
Stroll through Ulcinj's medieval old town
Discover Dubrovnik's ancient maritime success
Tour the UNESCO-listed old city of Kotor
Visit the Roman amphitheater in Pula

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Tirana - Lezha – Ulcinj(131 km, 2h 15 min)
Day 2 Budva (UNESCO) - Kotor (UNESCO). (157 km, 3 h 40 min).
Day 3 Dubrovnik (UNESCO)(91 km, 1 h 40 min).
Day 4 Makarska - Split (UNESCO). (213 km, 3 h 20 min).
Day 5 Trogir (UNESCO) - Zadar - Starigrad(211 km, 3 h 10 min).
Day 6 Lukovo - Rijeka - Opatija (191 km, 3 h 10 min).
Day 7 Pula (UNESCO) - Trieste (Italy). (230 km, 2 h 55 min)
Day 8 Venice (UNESCO). (155 km, 1 h 48 min)
Day 9 Ravenna (UNESCO) - Rimini. (225 km, 2 h 25 min).
Day 10 San Marino (UNESCO) - Ancona. (135 km, 1 h 55 min).
Day 11 Pescara. (155 km, 2 h 15 min).
Day 12 San Giovanni Rotondo - Foggia.
Day 13 Castel del Monte (UNESCO) - Bari (161 km, 2 h 15 min) - Ferry to Durres (Albania) overnight in ferry, (300 km, 8 h 0 min).
Day 14 Durres - Tirana.
Day 15 Berat (UNESCO).
Day 16 Ardenica Monastery - Apollonia (UNESCO) - Zvernec Monastery - Kanina - Vlore. (114 km, 2 h 10 min).
Day 17 Orikum - Llogara National Park - Himare - Butrint (UNESCO) - Saranda. (159 km, 3 h 35 min).
Day 18 Igumenica - Parga - Nikopolis (UNESCO) - Preveza. (204 km, 3 h 30 min).
Day 19 Patras - Olympia (UNESCO). (282 km, 3 h 30 min).
Day 20 Mystras - Sparta - Mycenae - Corinth. (322 km; 4h 20 min).
Day 21 Epidaurus - Athens (UNESCO). (184 km; 2h 40 min).
Day 22 Delphi (UNESCO) (330 km; 4 h 20 min).
Day 23 Kalambaka - Meteora (UNESCO). (330 km; 4 h 20 min)
Day 24 Kastoria - Korce. (Albania). (197 km; 2 h 55 min).
Day 25 Pogradec - Lin - Elbasan - Tirane. (168 km; 2 h 55 min).

What's Included

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Transport
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What's Not Included

Insurance
Additional Services

Operated by

Albania Explorer DMC

4.9

(15 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

12 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

95%

Albania Explorer is a motivated and ambitious Tour Operator / DMC and with...

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Albania Explorer DMC
4.9

KaRin
· April 2nd, 2023
One of the best trips I’ve been on. So much to see. Such beautiful landscapes. Andrea (guide) was extremely knowledgeable and knew all the best places to go and a few off the beaten path gems. Such an incredible experience!!! An absolute must!
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Kathy
· October 23rd, 2022
Our tour guide was excellent he was very knowledgeable he has the special insight to make him a great guide we enjoyed the trip and want to schedule another!!!
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Misty
· August 31st, 2025
This was an excellent tour and great way to view the country. The driver and guide were incredible.
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 231607

Currencies
L
Lek
Albania
€
Euro
Croatia, Greece and Italy
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, L.
Type C
Albania and Montenegro
Type E
Albania and Montenegro
Type F
Albania and Montenegro
Type L
Italy
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania, Greece and Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania, Croatia, Greece and Montenegro. 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 and Croatia. 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 November 27th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 27th, 2025, 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.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Albania Explorer DMC will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Albania Explorer DMC" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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