The Roman Emperors and Danube Wine Route – The Illyricum Trail ILLYRICUM MEETS UNESCO

Serbia – North Macedonia – Albania

Introduction text: A rich cultural heritage, breathtaking mountain vistas, magnificent pristine nature, the urban hedonism of its capitals, the seductive rhythm, delicious authentic local dishes and warm hospitality, charming picturesque villages, and tradition and strong religion all combine to show the true beauty of the Balkans. Discover how it has won the hearts of countless tourists. Capture the spirit and soul of the Balkans. This itinerary will reveal to you what UNESCO has recognised and now presents from this part of the Europe. Belgrade, as the capital of Serbia, is a collection stories spanning more that 6,000 years. The Roman story starts beneath Belgrade Fortress. Serbia was the birthplace of many Roman Emperors, and Sirmium, the first stop on this tour, will give you an introduction to the Roman Empire. The itinerary then leads you through the medieval fortress of Golubac, the prehistoric settlement of Lepenski Vir, and the breathtaking Djerdap Gorge. After your visit to Felix Romuliana and Mediana, your curiosity will be asking for more. You will travel to the south and visit Stobi and Heraclea Lyncestis. Then you will move close to the Adriatic coast, visit Berat with its impressive Ottoman architecture, and Butrint, the first settlement of the Greek colonists. The final stop is Durres, where you will visit the largest amphitheatre in the Balkans.

Itinerary: Belgrade > Sirmium > Golubac > Danube cruise > Skopje > Stobi > Ohrid > Berat > Saranda > Butrint > Ardenica > Durrës

Duration: 10 days

More information about The Roman Emperors and Danube Wine Route: http://romanemperorsroute.org/

More photos in the gallery section of the RER DWR website

Itinerary: Day Destinations Serbia Arrival to Belgrade

1 Belgrade tour

2 Belgrade – Sirmium - Belgrade

3 Belgrade – Golubac – Lepenski Vir – Boat Trip – Kladovo

Serbia – North Macedonia

4 Kladovo – Felix Romuliana – Mediana - Skopje

North Macedonia

5 Skopje – Stobi – Heraclea - Ohrid

6 Ohrid – Struga – Via Egnatia - Vevcani

North Macedonia - Albania

7 Ohrid – Elbasan – Berat – Saranda

8 Saranda – Butrint – Gyrocastro – Durrës

Albania

9 Durrës – Vlorë – Apolonia - Ardenica

10 Durrës – airport departure

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www.intours.albania www.robinson.rs www.arkatours.com