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
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