The Via Egnatia Hiking Trail,
made by the Via Egnatia Foundation
Walking, riding or driving through the Balkans along the itinerary of the ancient road! Through mountains and valleys, along riverbeds, past lakes and seaside, villages and cities, the Via Egnatia Hiking Trail runs 1100 km from Durrës on the Adriatic coast into Turkey.
In whose footsteps will you trod?
Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Via Egnatia. You’ll stumble on monuments from ancient Greece and the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Mosques and mosaics, bath houses and churches, ancient Roman stations, castles and towers. Explore unknown regions of Albania, Northern Macedonia, Northern Greece and Turkey as well as famous highlights like Ohrid, Pella, Philippi and Amphipolis. Experience thousands of years of history in Thessaloniki. Saunter through the narrow streets in old Kavala and the Ottoman bazaars in Edirne and the silk town of Soufli.
Two extensive full color guide books:
Via Egnatia on Foot Part I & Part 2.
The two guidebooks offer a deep insight into the amalgam of cultures along the trail. With practical information and glossaries of words in the local languages. Ample cultural and historical background information brings the region to life, even at home!
Both books contain step by step descriptions of the route (part 1: 475 km, part 2: 560 km), detailed topographic maps, city maps with city walks, waypoints and lots of pictures. GPS tracks of all walks go with both books.
For those going by car the books also contain attractive car routes along the highlights of the trail.
Via Egnatia on Foot Part I
A journey into history
From Durrës to Thessaloniki
(with car travel tips)
Via Egnatia on Foot Part 2
A journey into history
From Thessaloniki into Turkey
(with car and bicycle travel tips)