Via Egnatia
Photo: Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The ancient road Via Egnatia led from Durrës (Albania) via Ohrid (North Macedonia) and Thessaloniki (Greece) to Istanbul (Turkey). Those who travel along the Via Egnatia today do so mainly because of the impressive landscapes in touristy uncrowded areas, the typical places that are not shaped by tourism, as is the case on the coastal towns, and to taste different dishes and wines that can be discovered along the more than 1000-km route.
UnderstandThe Via Egnatia was a Roman road that ran as an eastern continuation of the Via Appia between Rome and Istanbul (Constantinople, Byzantium), the two great metropolises of the late Roman Empire.
Get inThe easiest way to get there is via the international airport of Tirana in Albania, 30 km from Durrës, if you want to explore Via Egnatia from west to east.
Get aroundThe preparations depend on whether you really want to hike the route or drive off in the motorhome.
SeeFor hikers, the wild mountain landscapes in Albania are a highlight of the Via Egnatia. For car or motorhome riders the poor road conditions in Albania might bring some trouble.
Stay safeSee relevant country articles: Albania, North Macedonia, Greece, Turkey.
Go nextJust off the route of Via Egnatia are some very well-known sights or landscapes
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Via Egnatia" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons