Berat , Albania Meteora , Greece
Northern Greece , Albania & North Macedonia : Ancient Lands of Alexander the Great
Greece : Thessaloniki , Meteora , Zagoria | Albania : Gjirokaster , Tirana | North Macedonia : Ohrid , Skopje
Small groups of no more than 16 travelers , guaranteed
18 days starting from $ 4,795 including international airfare from New York or Newark Single Supplement : FREE Departure Dates : Mar-Nov Activity Level :
Moderate
Journey into the past to explore legendary lands once traversed by the Macedonian king Alexander the Great . Visit ancient Thessaloniki , witness the breathtaking clifftop monasteries of Meteora , and explore the wilds of Zagoria . Then , cross into Albania to explore the Ottoman-era town of Gjirokaster , and the capital city of Tirana . And discover the Republic of North Macedonia , a small Balkan nation rich in Greek , Roman , and Ottoman history .
IT ’ S INCLUDED
• 16 nights accommodations
• International airfare , airport transfers , government taxes , fees , and airline fuel surcharges unless you
choose to make your own air arrangements
• All land transportation
• 36 meals — 16 breakfasts , 10 lunches , and 10 dinners ( including 1 Home-Hosted Lunch )
• 20 small group activities
• Services of a local O . A . T . Trip Experience Leader
• Gratuities for local guides , drivers , and
luggage porters
• 5 % Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next adventure
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart for your overnight flight to Thessaloniki , Greece .
DAY 2 • Thessaloniki , Greece Meet your Trip Experience Leader and fellow travelers at our hotel in Thessaloniki , including those who took our optional pre-trip extension to Ancient Greece : Athens & the Isle of Crete .
Imperial Plus Hotel or similar
DAY 3 • Thessaloniki Discover Thessaloniki ’ s historic Ano Poli ( Upper Town ) and visit the Museum of Byzantine Culture . Then , explore the city center and visit the traditional markets of Modiano and Kapani .
Meals : B , D | Imperial Plus Hotel or similar
192 Northern Greece , Albania & North Macedonia : Ancient Lands of Alexander the Great