Northern Greece, Albania & North Macedonia: Ancient Lands of Alexander the Great
Greece: Thessaloniki, Meteora, Zagoria | Albania: Gjirokaster, Tirana | North Macedonia: Ohrid, Skopje
From $5,695 per person
18 Days | $317 per day
Includes airfare
The O.A.T. Difference: the Balkans
People-to-People Experiences: Enjoy our A Day in the Life experience in the Albanian village of Dhoksat, where you'll meet a goat herder, tour the village, and savor a meal with a local family—gleaning insight into daily life every step of the way. You’ll also get a hands-on cooking lesson from a family that owns a local taverna in the small village of Metsovo when you learn to make savory pies, a regional specialty, and taste the results over lunch.
O.A.T. Exclusives: Learn more about the intersection of spirituality and everyday Greek life during a Home-Hosted Dinner with a local family in Meteora. You'll also ride a traditional wooden boat through Macedonia's Matka Canyon, and take in the caves and scenery of this ruggedly beautiful river gorge.
Local Trip Experience Leaders and Regional Office Expertise: Explore with a local Trip Experience Leader, who is fluent in English and trained by O.A.T. on the skills needed to bring travelers off the beaten path to meet with locals who share their cultures and traditions with us. Plus, follow an itinerary that’s been carefully crafted by O.A.T.’s Greece office.
Small Groups: No more than 16 travelers, guaranteed.
Unbeatable Value: Travel at the lowest price and per diems in the industry.
Customize Your Experience: Join the 54% of travelers who extend their time abroad. Add the pre-trip extension to Ancient Greece: Athens & the Isle of Crete, post-trip extension to Highlights of Serbia: Nis, Belgrade & Novi Sad, or both of these extensions to your Balkan adventure—when you do, you’ll travel in the company of the same Trip Experience Leader throughout your trip for a seamless experience, and enjoy more time to develop bonds with your fellow travelers.
Join the growing number of solo travelers reserved on upcoming departures of this adventure—traveling independently or sharing a room with a mother, daughter, sister, or friend.
Safety & Security: You'll have the guidance and support of your expert Greek, Albanian, or Macedonian Trip Experience Leader throughout your entire trip—as well as our regional office in Greece, which is available and ready to help you and your group 24/7.
Travel Solo, But Never Alone: On average, almost half of your group will also be traveling independently, so it’s easier to forge special bonds as you experience unforgettable moments together during your adventure. Plus, your Trip Experience Leader can help connect you with fellow travelers who share your common interests.
FREE or low-cost Single Supplements: Free or low-cost Single Supplements are offered on all O.A.T. adventures and are FREE on pre- or post-trip extensions—a savings of $900-$1,100 per person compared to other travel companies. See available single space here »