Alexander + Roberts


	News + Information for Immediate Release Alexander+Roberts Premieres Albania, Greece + Macedonia With No Single Supplement + Special Air Savings for 2016-2017 February 3, 2016 – Keene, NH – This year, Alexander+Roberts guests will be able to join the company in a storied and untrodden corner of Europe. Brand new for 2016-2017, Ancient Crossroads – Albania, Greece + Macedonia is an original and intimate foray into the landscapes and history of the region. The trip is fully guided by Stavri Cifligu, an Albanian-born travel professional with degrees in history, archaeology and political history from the University of Tirana. With his deep knowledge and unique insider’s perspective, Stavri will open doors into the life, stories, cuisines and centuries-old traditions of the region and its people. "Never More than 16 Guests" Sightseeing + Intimate Cultural Engagement This unique 11-day itinerary features comprehensive sightseeing designed to showcase the diversity of these ancient lands, including 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Meteora Monasteries in northern Greece; the vast archaeological site in Butrint; the two Albanian towns of Berat and Gjirokastra with their finely preserved Ottoman architecture; and the ancient Slavic town of Ohrid where the Cyrillic Alphabet was created in the 9th century. In addition, Stavri will introduce Alexander+Roberts guests to professionals and residents eager to share insight into their lives and traditions. The director of the National Theater in Shkodra, for example, will open his workshop where Venice’s Carnevale masks have traditionally been made, and the caretaker of a Dervish Monastery in Krujë will share his insights into ancient Sufism. In the Drino Valley, travelers will spend time with a Balkan family to learn about their enduring ways as well as what daily life was like during Albania’s Communist era. Click Here for a press-quality high-res image of the company’s Albanian-born Trip Leader. No Single Supplement + Special Savings on Air + $50 Agent Bonuses Priced from $3,599 per person for either double or single occupancy, Ancient Crossroads includes comprehensive sightseeing with never more than 16 guests, 23 meals featuring fine regional cuisines, 10 nights in first class and deluxe hotels and lakeside resorts, all on-tour transportation, and airport transfers. For a limited time, travelers can take advantage of the company’s 2-for-1 air offer for trans-Atlantic Economy Class travel on Lufthansa; Single travelers save $500 on their airfare. This limited-time offer applies to all new air-inclusive reservations paid-in-full at time of booking until February 29, 2016 for travel through April 2017. Travel agents earn $50 per passenger bonuses every time their clients take advantage of this offer. For information and bookings, travel agents can call 800-221-2216 or visit the company online at AlexanderRoberts.com. # # # Now in its 69th year, ALEXANDER+ROBERTS is an American company and a founding member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). Continuing to innovate with its fine personal service and carefully crafted itineraries, the company offers Small Group Journeys with never more than 16 guests as well as Private and Custom travel. Throughout all of its destinations in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, the company’s expert native-born guides bring Alexander+Roberts guests deeper inside the life and culture of the remarkable places they visit. The company is headquartered in Keene, New Hampshire with offices in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Prague, Budapest, New York and Chicago. For more information, call 800-221-2216 or visit AlexanderRoberts.com. Mickey Huang Marketing Manager Alexander+Roberts mhuang@AlexanderRoberts.com 773-381-2022

News + Information for Immediate Release

Alexander+Roberts Premieres Albania, Greece + Macedonia
With No Single Supplement + Special Air Savings for 2016-2017

February 3, 2016 – Keene, NH – This year, Alexander+Roberts guests will be able to join the company in a storied and untrodden corner of Europe. Brand new for 2016-2017, Ancient Crossroads – Albania, Greece + Macedonia is an original and intimate foray into the landscapes and history of the region. The trip is fully guided by Stavri Cifligu, an Albanian-born travel professional with degrees in history, archaeology and political history from the University of Tirana. With his deep knowledge and unique insider’s perspective, Stavri will open doors into the life, stories, cuisines and centuries-old traditions of the region and its people.

"Never More than 16 Guests" Sightseeing + Intimate Cultural Engagement
This unique 11-day itinerary features comprehensive sightseeing designed to showcase the diversity of these ancient lands, including 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Meteora Monasteries in northern Greece; the vast archaeological site in Butrint; the two Albanian towns of Berat and Gjirokastra with their finely preserved Ottoman architecture; and the ancient Slavic town of Ohrid where the Cyrillic Alphabet was created in the 9th century.

In addition, Stavri will introduce Alexander+Roberts guests to professionals and residents eager to share insight into their lives and traditions. The director of the National Theater in Shkodra, for example, will open his workshop where Venice’s Carnevale masks have traditionally been made, and the caretaker of a Dervish Monastery in Krujë will share his insights into ancient Sufism. In the Drino Valley, travelers will spend time with a Balkan family to learn about their enduring ways as well as what daily life was like during Albania’s Communist era.

Click Here for a press-quality high-res image of the company’s Albanian-born Trip Leader.

No Single Supplement + Special Savings on Air + $50 Agent Bonuses
Priced from $3,599 per person for either double or single occupancy, Ancient Crossroads includes comprehensive sightseeing with never more than 16 guests, 23 meals featuring fine regional cuisines, 10 nights in first class and deluxe hotels and lakeside resorts, all on-tour transportation, and airport transfers.

For a limited time, travelers can take advantage of the company’s 2-for-1 air offer for trans-Atlantic Economy Class travel on Lufthansa; Single travelers save $500 on their airfare. This limited-time offer applies to all new air-inclusive reservations paid-in-full at time of booking until February 29, 2016 for travel through April 2017.

Travel agents earn $50 per passenger bonuses every time their clients take advantage of this offer.

For information and bookings, travel agents can call 800-221-2216 or visit the company online at AlexanderRoberts.com.

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Now in its 69th year, ALEXANDER+ROBERTS is an American company and a founding member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). Continuing to innovate with its fine personal service and carefully crafted itineraries, the company offers Small Group Journeys with never more than 16 guests as well as Private and Custom travel. Throughout all of its destinations in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, the company’s expert native-born guides bring Alexander+Roberts guests deeper inside the life and culture of the remarkable places they visit. The company is headquartered in Keene, New Hampshire with offices in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Prague, Budapest, New York and Chicago. For more information, call 800-221-2216 or visit AlexanderRoberts.com.

Mickey Huang
Marketing Manager
Alexander+Roberts
mhuang@AlexanderRoberts.com
773-381-2022