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Pre-Trip Extension Itinerary YOUR O.A.T. ADVENTURE TRAVEL PLANNING GUIDE® Enhanced! Northern Greece, Albania & Macedonia: Ancient Lands of Alexander the Great 2022 Small Groups: 8-16 travelers—guaranteed! (average of 13) Overseas Adventure Travel ® The Leader in Personalized Small Group Adventures on the Road Less Traveled 1 Dear Traveler, At last, the world is opening up again for curious travel lovers like you and me. And the O.A.T. Enhanced! Northern Greece, Albania & Macedonia: Ancient Lands of Alexander the Great itinerary you’ve expressed interest in will be a wonderful way to resume the discoveries that bring us so much joy. You might soon be enjoying standout moments like these: As I explored the monasteries of Meteora, I stood in awe atop pinnacles perched in a boundless sky. I later learned that the Greek word meteora translates to “suspended in the air,” and that’s exactly how I felt as I stood before nature’s grandeur and the unfathomable feats of mankind. For centuries, monks and nuns have found quiet solitude within these monasteries that are seemingly built into the sandstone cliffs. You’ll also get an intimate view into two of these historic sanctuaries alongside a local guide. Could there be any place more distinct in Europe than Albania? You’ll see for yourself when you get a firsthand look into the lives of locals living in the small Albanian village of Dhoksat. First, you’ll interact with the villagers and help them with their daily tasks before sharing a Home-Hosted Lunch with a local family. While savoring the fresh ingredients of the region, you’ll discuss daily life in the Albanian countryside with your hosts. The way we see it, you’ve come a long way to experience the true culture—not some fairytale version of it. So we keep our groups small, with only 8-16 travelers (average 13) to ensure that your encounters with local people are as intimate and authentic as possible. It’s also why your O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader will be a resident “insider” who can show you the culture as only a local can. To ensure that your adventure is truly unique, put your own personal stamp on it. You can arrive early and stay later, add a pre- or post-trip extension, spend time in a Stopover city, or combine two or more trips. Plus, your itinerary offers ample free time so you can pursue your own interests. So until the day comes when you are off to enjoy your Enhanced! Northern Greece, Albania & Macedonia: Ancient Lands of Alexander the Great adventure, I hope you will relish the fun and anticipation that this O.A.T. Adventure Travel Planning Guide® will inspire. Should you have further questions, feel free to call our Regional Adventure Counselors at 1-800-955-1925. Love and peace, Harriet R. Lewis Vice Chairman, Overseas Adventure Travel P.S. For further peace of mind, please know that we are EXTENDING our Risk-Free Booking Policy through 12/31/21. Learn more at www.oattravel.com/risk-free-booking. USA Today “Best Tours” 10Best Readers’ Presented by Choice Awards Solo Traveler 2 CONTENTS A Letter from Harriet Lewis ................................................................2 The O.A.T. Difference......................................................................4 The Freedom to Personalize Your Experience ................................................6 Grand Circle Foundation...................................................................8 The Leader in Solo Travel ..................................................................9 NORTHERN GREECE, ALBANIA & ABOUT YOUR DESTINATIONS: MACEDONIA: ANCIENT LANDS OF CULTURE, ETIQUETTE & MORE ALEXANDER THE GREAT Balkan Culture .......................... 82 Your Adventure at a Glance: Shopping: What to Buy, Customs, Where You’re Going, What it Costs, Shipping & More ........................ 89 and What’s Included ..................... 10 Your Detailed Day-To-Day Itinerary ........ 12 DEMOGRAPHICS & HISTORY Optional Tours .......................... 33 Greece.................................. 91 Pre-Trip Extensions ...................... 34 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ........ 91 Post-Trip Extensions ..................... 46 Greece: A Brief History ................... 91 Dates & Prices ........................... 57 Albania ................................. 93 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ........ 93 Albania: A Brief History .................. 93 ESSENTIAL TRAVEL INFORMATION North Macedonia ........................ 94 Travel Documents & Entry Requirements. 58 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ........ 94 Visas Required .......................... 58 North Macedonia: A Brief History ......... 95 Rigors, Vaccines & General Health ......... 60 Turkey.................................. 96 Vaccines Required ....................... 61 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ........ 96 Money Matters: Local Currency & Tipping Turkey: A Brief History ................... 97 Guidelines .............................. 64 Serbia .................................. 98 Tipping Guidelines....................... 67 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ........ 98 Air, Optional Tours & Staying in Touch ..... 69 Serbia: A Brief History ................... 99 Optional Tours .......................... 69 Kosovo ................................. 100 Communicating with Home from Abroad . 70 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ........ 100 Packing: What to Bring & Luggage Limits . 72 Kosovo: A Brief History ................... 101 Suggested Packing Lists .................. 74 Electricity Abroad ....................... 76 RESOURCES Climate & Average Temperatures .......... 78 Suggested Reading ...................... 103 Suggested Film & Video .................. 106 O.A.T. Health & Safety Measures.......................................................... 110 Notes.................................................................................. 111 Map ................................................................................... 115 3 EXPERIENCE THE O.A.T. DIFFERENCE in the Balkans This adventure not only showcases iconic sights, but takes you beyond them to experience the culture through unique activities, engagement with the natural world, and authentic encounters with local people. Since our founding in 1978, O.A.T. has become America’s leader in personalized small group journeys on the road less traveled. SMALL GROUPS: 8-16 TRAVELERS LOCAL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION (AVERAGE OF 13)—GUARANTEED To see the world like the locals, you should The world feels more intimate and engaging travel like one. Our small group size allows when your experience of it is also personal us to take the roads and waterways that are and genuine. That’s why our groups never less traveled, and we often follow them using exceed 16 travelers. This gives you access to the same unique modes of transportation people and places larger groups simply can’t that the locals use—be it a canoe, a camel or a reach. More authentic interactions. Deeper vintage cab. bonds with your travel mates. Personal service from your Trip Experience Leader. Smoother UNIQUE LODGINGS transitions. And a far more satisfying Our lodgings reflect the local character, experience than any traditional tour offers. from smaller family-run hotels and historic manors to comfy inns. Occasionally, larger THE BEST TRIP EXPERIENCE LEADERS hotels closer to city centers are used. Wherever Your English-speaking, O.A.T. Trip Experience you stay, you’re assured fine comfort and Leader is a resident of the region you are visiting, hospitality. so you will get a true insider’s perspective that brings each place alive—the stories, food, OUR WORLDWIDE OFFICES customs, hidden treasures and more. With 36 regional offices around the world, we are perfectly poised to leverage our local AUTHENTIC CULTURAL CONNECTIONS relationships to deliver an excellent experience Engage with local people through visits to and value. During this trip, you’ll be supported farms, factories, markets, and artisans’ by our team in Greece. studios; school visits; Home-Hosted meals; and more. Uncover ancient history at the ruins of Butrint in Albania Delve into daily life during a Home-Hosted meal 4 THE PILLARS OF DISCOVERY Enriching. Inspiring. Unforgettable. These features form the foundation of your Northern Greece, Albania & Macedonia adventure. GRAND CIRCLE FOUNDATION (GCF) VISIT A DAY IN THE LIFE GCF was established in 1992 to help change Do you ever wonder, “What would it be like people’s lives in the world where we live, to live here?” when you visit new lands? work, and travel. To date, we have pledged or Let’s find out during your O.A.T. A Day in donated $200 million worldwide. the Life, an exclusive, immersive experience that places you in the heart of a community By investing in the places we explore— where you’ll meet various people where they including local schools, cooperatives, or arts live, work, and play; visit the neighborhood centers—we hope to give locals the skills and school; lend a hand with daily chores; and confidence they need to become leaders of break bread with our hosts. their generation and preserve their heritage for many years to come. We’re proud to play This adventure includes a NEW A Day in the a part in preserving precious locales like the Life experience in the small village of Dhoksat. Bryggen waterfront district of Bergen, a living With a local farmer, Landi Koci, as our guide, example of the glory days of the Hanseatic we’ll be immersed in rural Albanian life when League, and supporting villages like Harmi in we meet a goat herder and a winemaker, try Estonia, whose
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