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Named after King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, Philippi was one of the most important cities of the area during the Roman times.
One for the greates battles of the Roman times took place right next to it but the religious significance of the sight is probably even more important than its historical. Visited by Paul the Apostle, Philippi is the place in Europe where Christianity started and where the very first European Christians were baptised.
Let's follow the footsteps of Paul!
FROM$1,000/ per group
Half day to Baptism site - Bethany
You will have guided tour to the baptism site, which is an archaeological World Heritage Site in Jordan, on the east bank of the Jordan River, reputed to be the location of the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist and venerated as such since at least the Byzantine period. The place has also been referred to as Bethabara and historically Bethany.
FROM$220/ per group
Visit Athens from Piraeus Cruise Port
Experience Athens in just one day!
Our full-day tour of Athens offers you the ultimate opportunity to explore all the key highlights of this ancient city in just 6 hours.
We start from your cruise terminal heading to the center of the Athens city. The itinerary for the tour is highly flexible and can be tailored to meet your specific needs and preferences.
FROM$860/ per group
Kruja Castle of Skanderbeg & The Bektashi Sari Salltik
During this day trip we will visit the Castle of Kruja, the center of Skanderbeg's rebellion against the Ottoman Empire during the 15th century. The castle is an inhabited where locals are living at their houses from long time ago.Kruja has one of the most authentic old bazaar where we may find antiques, souvenirs and handcrafts from the locals.
Above Kruja castle, , there is a Holy Place of the Bektashi order, the Sari Saltik. More to explore and listen during the visit...
FROM$380/ per group
The Macedonian Royal Tombs of Vergina from Thessaloniki
The royal tombs of Vergina is, hands down, the most important, most interesting, most beautiful archaeological site in all of northern Greece!
The tomb of the great Macedonian King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, is something to see. The amount of gold and ivory that have been found during the excavations is unparalleled.
On this tour we are going to learn all about Philip, Macedonia, Alexander and admire some of the most beautiful ancient greek artifacts that have ever been found.
FROM$600/ per group
Tirana, the city of 1001 opportunities....
Tirana the modern Capital of 1001 opportunities. Once a small settlement, whose Founder wanted to compare with the center of Persia, Tehran. Later an important station along some ancient routes started to grow up and expanded more and more in different periods of time. Plenty of things to visit and see in the city, including a visit of the Check Point Block (Blloku), Bunk-Art museum, The Martyrs Avenue, Scanderbeg Square and one of the oldest mosque in the town, the Et-hem Beg Mosque.
FROM$250/ per group
Meteora Day Trip from Thessaloniki
Meteora is one of the most awing landscapes you will ever witness.
Built on top of amazingly beautiful rock formations, the centuries-old monasteries with their exquisite christian art is really something to see, making it difficult to figure where the rock ends and the monastery begins!
On this trip we are going to visit two of the monasteries and a Skiti (a smaller monastery that belongs to a bigger monastery) followed by lunch in the nearby town of Kalambaka
FROM$1,150/ per group
Permet, the town of Roses & Rafting in Vjosa River
During this day trip we will visit the little town of Permet known as “The Roses’ town”. Its old neighborhood has a nice atmosphere and a very pleasant smell which comes from the roses and other flowers that the locals grow on their gardens.
Vjosa River is the one of the longest rivers in the country with a very beautiful valley and plenty of natural sources to be visted. The highlight in this river is Rafting along the river stream
FROM$430/ per group
Alexander the Great Tour, Pella and Vergina from Thessaloniki
Macedonia is without a doubt the Land of Alexander the Great.
In this tour we are going to explore the Royal tombs of Vergina, situated at the ancient city of Aigai, the cultural capital of Macedonia. We will see the tombs of Alexander's father, Philip II, and Alexander's son, Alexander IV.
Then we drive to Pella, the administrative capital of the Macedonian kingdom and birthplace of Alexander, where we will visit the site and museum before driving back to Thessaloniki
FROM$860/ per group
Exploring Holta River Canyon & Banja Lake
During this day trip we will visit Banja Lake which has been formed as a result of controlling the Devolli river stream and built a hydropower plant for electricity production. Since then, the lake has become a touristic destination and the site of plenty boat tours.
The town of Gramsh has a nice market area which deserves a short visit.
Exploring the Holta River Canyon is considering the highlight of the day. A few km long river canyon formed as the result of erosion and e
FROM$390/ per group
Dion & Mt Olympus from Thessaloniki
Built on the slopes of Mt Olympus, the center of the ancient greek mythology, the city of Dion used to be the religious capital of Macedonia. An incredibly beautiful and green archaeological park, Dion is literally a stroll in the park while enjoying ancient history and mythology.
Nearby the town of Litochoro awaits us so that we have lunch, explore its picturesque little streets and do a small hike on mountain Olympus, absorbing beautiful nature and wonderful sceneries.
FROM$900/ per group
Korca, “the little Paris” & Prespa Lake
During this day trip we will visit Korca city considered the largest in the southeast of the country and a very important cultural center. Due to the French cultural influence during the ww1, it has been called often as “the little Paris”. As the home of National Museum of Education and more museums, it offers a lot to the visitors.
Prespa lake is divided between the three countries Albania, Greece and North Macedonia.
FROM$480/ per group
Thethi the "Heart" of the Accursed Mountains, Albanian Alps
During this day trip we will visit the Boga Valley, The Thorja Pass, Thethi village with its church and the Blood-feud tower, Grunasi Waterfall and we can extend the tour with a great hike to the Blue Eye cold water spring. The village itself is situated in the National Park with the same name. Visiting Theth in the early 20th century, the traveler Edith Durham wrote about it : I think no place where human beings live has given me such an impression of majestic isolation from all the world.
FROM$500/ per group
Comfy SUV Tour to Kruja Castle & The Bektashi Sari Salltik
During this day trip we will visit the Castle of Kruja, the center of Skanderbeg's rebellion against the Ottoman Empire during the 15th century. The castle is an inhabited where locals are living at their houses from long time ago.Kruja has one of the most authentic old bazaar where we may find antiques, souvenirs and handcrafts from the locals.
Above Kruja castle, , there is a Holy Place of the Bektashi order, the Sari Saltik. More to explore and listen during the visit...
FROM$290/ per group
Art & Heritage Tour Of Prizren in Kosovo
During this day trip we will visit the second largest city of Kosovo, the birthplace of the Albanian revolution for the foundation of modern independent Albanian state.
Prizren, a city with mixed ethnic people, living together peacefully. It is located on the banks of the Lumebardhi River between the foothills of the Sharr Mountains in southern Kosovo.
The old town of Prizren has a very nice atmosphere where the Ottoman architecture style has been mixed with the modern one.
FROM$340/ per group
Comfy SUV tour to Korca, “the little Paris” & Prespa Lake
During this day trip we will visit Korca city considered the largest in the southeast of the country and a very important cultural center. Due to the French cultural influence during the ww1, it has been called often as “the little Paris”. As the home of National Museum of Education and more museums, it offers a lot to the visitors.
Prespa lake is divided between the three countries Albania, Greece and North Macedonia.
FROM$360/ per group
Exclusive day trip to Osumi Canyon & Bogova Waterfall
During this day trip we will hike to Bogova waterfall. The water of this fall comes from the high mountain of Tomorr.
The River Osum flows through the canyon of about 26 km long, which is one of the most spectacular natural attractions of Albania. Spring is the best time to view the many waterfalls in the gorges. The locals like to tell many nice legends about the canyons and the events happened there such as the Legend of the Bride
FROM$380/ per group
Illyrian, Roman & Ottoman traces mixed in one place
During this day trip we will visit a city, with ruins dating from the Roman era and some Royal Graves of Illyrian Kings.
The city of Elbasan is one of the largest in Albania. In fact, though it has an early Ottoman name, it was definitely an Illyrian settlement since the 4th century BC.
FROM$350/ per group
Berat the town of "One thousand & one...…" windows
Berat is surrounded by hills and mountains, which gives the impression of a "Huge Amphitheater" where the "local gladiators" are living in peace with Mother Nature.
Magic continues once you enter inside the Fortress overlooking the town, built by Illyrian Masters with big blocks of stone, which looks like a big "stage of a movie" from the ancient times. The locals are still living in their own little houses with small gardens where they grow fresh fruits and vegetables.
FROM$430/ per group
The Holly Mountain Tomorr & a glimpse of Berat by night
During this day trip we will visit the mountain massive of Tomorr, which according to the Albanian mythology, is consider the “mountain of Gods”. With some high peaks over 2000 meters above sea level, this mountain is considering the highest peak of central Albania. At one of the peeks, there is a Holly Temple of Bektashi order, considered as pilgrim place for many people. A local winery along the way will give more authentic atmosphere to our day.
A glimpse of Berat by night is like a must.
FROM$358/ per group
Rafting in Osumi River Canyon & exploring Bogova Waterfall
During this day trip we will hike to Bogova waterfall. The water of this fall comes from the high mountain of Tomorr.
The River Osum flows through the canyon of about 26 km long, which is one of the most spectacular natural attractions of Albania. Spring is the best time to view the many waterfalls in the gorges. The locals like to tell many nice legends about the canyons and the events happened there such as the Legend of the Bride
FROM$380/ per group
Shkoder, the Little "Amsterdam" of Albania
During this day trip we will visit the largest northern city of Shkoder. Surrounded by the water, sea, lake and rivers, full of history, culture, tradition and hospitality people, right in the vicinity of the Albanian Alps, Shkodra has a lot to offer to the visitors. Rozafa Castle, The Leaden Mosque, The Great Cathedral, Mesi Bridge, are among the places and sites to be explored during our day trip. The Lagoon of Patok will be our “stretching legs” time on the way back home
FROM$290/ per group
The Stone city of Gjirokaster, UNESCO Heritage
During this day trip we will visit Tepelene fortress built by Ali Pasha Tepelena. It is visited by many notable people of the time among them the British Poet Lord Byron. The town is located on the left shore of the Vjosa River.
Gjirokaster is the next place to be visited. It is located in a valley between the Wide mountains and the Drino river valley. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, described as "a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estate".
FROM$430/ per group
Summer Day town Elbasan & the “Little Switzerland" village
During this day trip we will visit a city, with ruins dating from the Roman era and a very pleasant little village in the hilly side of the city. The city of Elbasan is one of the largest in Albania. In fact, though it has an early Ottoman name, it was definitely an Illyrian settlement since the 4th century BC. Settled on the valley of Shkumbini river, it developed and expanded as a station along the famous Via Egnatia Roman road. The Romans called it ‘Ad-Quintum mansio’.
FROM$280/ per group
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