Big Balkan Tour with AJET NO VISAS FOR 6 COUNTRIES
7 Nights 8 Days – 4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOUR – ALL INCLUSIVE !!!! KOSOVO PROGRAM
Traditional Restaurant Included Macedonian Night and Bosnian Kofte!!
Journey of Civilizations, Cultures, and Faiths,
Journey to the Heart of the Balkans at the Meeting Point
Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Macedonia – Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro - Albania – Kosovo
6 COUNTRIES – 5 CAPITALS
Just some of the privileges of the program
* Direct flight without transfer during the day with AJET Airlines scheduled flight.
* Opportunity to visit 6 countries including Kosovo
* 2 Nights of Traditional Restaurants with Macedonian Night and Bosnian Kofte
* 7 Nights accommodation in 4* hotels
* Complete tour opportunity with a professional guide
* Opportunity to explore all of Balkan geography step by step
* Dinner at hotels
* Transportation during the tour with professional tourism package buses
* Tour of Sveti Naum, one of the most popular spots in the Balkans is included
* Including the famous beauty of Matka Canyon
* Blagaj tour included
* Vrelo Bosne Tour included
Tour Departure Dates:
May 23rd
Special Days:
Kurban Bayramı :May 23rd
Day 1 Istanbul – Pristina – Prizren – Skopje
Meeting at the Ajet Counter in Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, International Departures Terminal. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Pristina on Ajet Airlines flight number VF101 at 09:35. Arrival in Pristina at 10:15 local time. After luggage, passport, and customs procedures, we set off with our private vehicle. We are heading to visit the Tomb of Sultan Murad (Hüdavendigar), who was martyred by Obilic during the Kosovo Battle, one of the biggest victories of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. After the tomb visit, we set off for a city tour of Pristina, the capital. We will spend an emotional day in the regions that recently saw a human tragedy. Among the panoramic views, we will see the Bazaar, the Bazaar Mosque built by Sultan Bayezid in the 15th century, and the clock tower built in the 19th century to remind citizens of prayer times, after which we will have free time. After free time, we depart for Prizren. During our tour in Prizren, we will visit the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress. After our tour and free time, we head to Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, and check into our hotel for overnight stay.
Breakfast; It will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: It will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Gold Hotel, etc. SKOPJE
Route: Pristina – Prizren 89 KM Prizren – Skopje 160 KM
Check-in Time: Estimated: 21:00 depending on Customs
Day 2 Skopje – Matka Canyon – Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid (Balkan Night)
After breakfast, we start our tour of this city where two different cultures are separated by the famous Vardar River. We will begin with the Macedonian side, which we can call the land of statues, and among the first statues we will see is the giant statue of Alexander The Great. Continuing through the historic Skopje Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, we witness how the cultures suddenly change as we proceed to the Skopje Turkish Bazaar, one of the finest markets of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. After discussing the statues at the entrance of the Bazaar, we will start our Bazaar tour with the historical Davut Pasha Bath. Then we will visit the important structures of the Ottoman bazaar organization, including Kapan Han, and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has survived earthquakes. After our visits, we will have an hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Among what we can buy are Shushka peppers, Ustrumca peanuts, and chariks. After our tour, we move to Matka Canyon, known for its unique beauty. After our nature walk, guests wishing to do so can take a boat tour of the canyon. After our tour, we will head to Tetovo, the second largest city of Macedonia, where mostly Muslim Albanians reside. We will see the city panoramically and visit the Alaca Mosque with its rare architecture found in the Balkans located in Kalkandelen (Tetovo). After our visits, we will head to the pearl of the Balkans, Ohrid. In a local restaurant determined by our guide, a Balkan night will be held and included in the tour price. After our entertainment, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast; It will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: A Balkan night will be held at a local restaurant determined by our guide, included in the tour price
Accommodation: Aqualina Hotel etc. – OHRID
Route: Skopje – Matka Canyon 19 KM Matka Canyon – Tetovo (Kalkandelen) 38KM Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid 130KM
Check-in Time: Estimated: 22:00 depending on Customs
Day 3 Ohrid-Sveti Naum-Tirana-Shkodra
After breakfast, we will start our tour of Ohrid city at Port Square, informing about the statues and then we will walk through the neighborhood of historic Ohrid houses where the Elveda Rumeli series was filmed, during this stroll we will see historical Ottoman houses, the Church of St. Sophia, and conclude our tour with a presentation of the famous Ohrid pearl, which is the biggest symbol of Ohrid city. After our tour, we will have some free time. After the Ohrid tour, we will arrive at St. Naum with wonderful views along our journey. We will visit the spring where Lake Ohrid originates. The marvelous scenery here will take your breath away. After our Sveti Naum visit, we move through Elbasan to the capital of Albania, Tirana. We will have a panoramic tour of this beautiful city that was the capital of Albania in 1920, which has experienced wars throughout the 20th century and survived 40 years of Enver Hoxha’s dictatorship, including seeing places like Iskander Bey Square, Ethem Bey Mosque, Historical Clock Tower, National History Museum, and Opera House. Parliament and Prime Minister's buildings, Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Square, and Tirana Pyramid will be among the places we will see from the vehicle. After our Tirana tour and free time, we will move to the city of Shkodra in Albania. After our arrival, we will transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.
Breakfast; It will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: It will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Alis Hotel etc. – SHKODRA
Route: Ohrid – Sveti Naum 28 KM Sveti Naum – Tirana 140 KM Tirana – Shkodra 100 KM
Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:30 depending on Customs
Day 4 Shkodra – Budva – Kotor - Medjugorje
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will cross into Montenegro, one of the world’s youngest states. First, we will have a panoramic view of the stunning St. Stefan, which was historically a settlement for fishermen, later bought by a Singaporean millionaire and is currently undergoing restoration work to be added to tourism, and then continue to Budva. Moving through Budva, we will arrive at Kotor, which is an important historical and natural haven as well as a tourism attraction. Here, in Stari Grad (Old Town-Castle), you will get a guided walking tour of this charming place. After our Kotor tour, we will transfer to Medjugorje (or surrounding areas) for overnight stay.
Breakfast; It will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: It will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Olea Vitis etc. Medjugorje or Surrounding Areas
Route: Shkodra – Budva 86 KM Budva – Kotor 23 KM Kotor – Medjugorje 198 KM
Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:30 depending on Customs
Day 5 Medjugorje – Blagaj - Mostar – Konjic – Sarajevo
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off to historic Mostar. After arriving in Mostar, we will see the Mostar Bridge during our walking city tour. (Built in 1557 by architect Hayreddin, this bridge is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.) The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992, but reopened in 2004 thanks to significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We will explore the old town market and after some free time, we will move to Blagaj, the Land of the Alperens. After visiting Blagaj, we will head to the capital Sarajevo, passing through Konjic. After arriving in Sarajevo, we will transfer to our hotel for overnight stay.
Breakfast:: It will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: A traditional restaurant will serve Bosnian Kofte and this will be included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel etc. - SARAJEVO
Route: Trebinje – Blagaj 108 KM, Blagaj – Mostar 14 KM, Mostar – Konjic 70 KM, Konjic – Sarajevo 60KM
Check-in Time: Estimated based on road conditions: 19:30
Day 6 Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosne – Belgrade
After breakfast, we will visit Vrelo Bosne, the water source of Sarajevo, located on the slopes of Mount Igman. This national park, which was organized upon Tito’s orders and is famous for its perfect walking trails, horse-drawn carriages, and authentic cafés, will welcome us, and after some free time, we will stroll around Baščaršija, the finest bazaar in Europe. Our tour will start at the Sebil Fountain, the symbol of this cultural city, followed by visiting the Morica Han, one of the most authentic points in the city. We will then visit Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. Following this, we will see the Clock Tower, the famous fountain that has become a ritual, and the point of meeting cultures, which is also the location of the Eternal Flame monument. After our tour and free time, we will set off for Belgrade. After our journey, we will arrive in Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe, known for its liveliness and activity. We will check into our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast: It will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: It will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Theater Hotel etc. BELGRADE
Route: Sarajevo - Vrelo Bosna 10 KM Vrelo Bosna –Belgrade 295 KM
Check-in Time: Estimated based on customs: 20:00
Day 7 Belgrade – Skopje
After breakfast at the hotel, we will start our city tour beginning with Knez Mihailova Street, the most elegant street of the city. Next, we will visit Belgrade Fortress, where Fatih Sultan Mehmet was wounded yet was later conquered by Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. Inside the fortress, we will see the Key Monument, a French statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, the Tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, the Sokullu Fountain, and the terrace from where we can see the most beautiful view of the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Following our tour, we will have free time. Then we will move towards the capital of Macedonia, Skopje, and check into our hotel for overnight stay.
Breakfast: It will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: It will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold etc. – Skopje
Route: Belgrade-Skopje 450 KM
Check-in Time: Estimated based on road conditions: 20:00
Day 8 Skopje – Pristina – Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, and we will arrange our transfer to the airport. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Ajet Airlines flight number VF102 at 11:20, arriving in Istanbul at 14:00. We hope to see you on your next trip...
Breakfast; It will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Route: Skopje – Pristina 95 KM