Departure from Adana - With Pegasus Airlines
Big Balkan Tour with Mostar Express NO VISA REQUIRED FOR 6 COUNTRIES
DIRECT FLIGHT WITHOUT TRANSFER
4* Hotels - Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOURS – ALL INCLUSIVE !!!! KOSOVAN PROGRAM
Traditional Dinner in Local Restaurants and Bosnian Meatballs INCLUDED!!
Meeting Point of Civilizations, Cultures, and Beliefs,
Journey to the Heart of the Balkans
Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Macedonia – Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro - Kosovo - Albania
6 COUNTRIES
Some of the Privileges of the Program
* Direct flight without a transfer with Pegasus Airlines special flight.
* Unforgettable Train Journey in Neretva Valley with Mostar Express
* Opportunity to visit 6 countries including Kosovo
* 2 Dinners at Local Restaurants featuring Balkan Night and Bosnian Meatballs
* Fully equipped tour with a professional guiding team
* Opportunity to explore the entire Balkan geography step by step
* Dinners served at hotels or restaurants
* Kosovo tour included
* Transportation throughout the tour with professional tourism packaged buses
* Tour of Sveti Naum, one of the most popular spots in the Balkans
* Visit to the famous Matka Canyon
* Tour of Blagaj included
* Tour of Vrelo Bosne included
Tour Departure Dates :
June 14 / June 19 / June 21 / June 26 / June 28 / July 3 / July 5 / July 10 / July 12 / July 17 / July 19 / July 24 / July 26 / July 31 / August 2 / August 7 / August 9 / August 14 / August 16 / August 21 / August 23 / August 28 / August 30 / September 4 / September 6 / September 11 / September 13 / September 18 / September 20
Day 1: Adana – Skopje
Meeting at Çukurova Airport International Departures.... Check-in for ticket, luggage, and passport processing, followed by departure to Skopje at 23:15 with Pegasus Airlines, flight number PC6701.
Day 2: Skopje – Belgrade
Arriving in Skopje at 00:55. Following passport, luggage, and customs processing, we will move to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Our city tour begins with Knez Mihailova street, the most elegant street in the city. Next, we proceed to Belgrade Fortress, an important naval supply center in the Ottoman Empire, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded during his campaign, but his conquest was realized by Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. We will visit the Key Monument, the French statue, Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha's tomb, Sokollu fountain, and conclude our tour at the terrace with the best view of the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Afterwards, we have free time. Accommodation at our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast: Available at a place determined by the guide for an extra fee during free time.
Lunch: Available at a place determined by the guide for an extra fee during free time.
Dinner: To be taken in our hotel or restaurant, included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Hotel Teather etc. BELGRADE
Route: Skopje – Belgrade; 430 km,
Check-in Time; 19:30
Day 3: Belgrade – Vrelo Bosne – Sarajevo
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Vrelo Bosne, Sarajevo’s water source located at the foot of the Igman mountain, where we will visit Bosnia's largest national park, which has been arranged by Tito in the past and is famous for its perfect walking trails, carriage drivers, and authentic cafes. After our free time, we will proceed to Sarajevo. We will stroll in Baščaršija, the most remarkable bazaar in Europe. Our city tour begins with the Sebilj Fountain, a true symbol of Sarajevo, followed by visits to the Morica Han and Husein Bey Mosque, a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. We will continue to the Tower Clock, the famous fountain which has become a ritual, and the meeting point of cultures, which is also where the Eternal Flame monument is located. After our tour, we will have free time, where guests can take pictures of the Latin Bridge, where World War I began. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Lunch: Available at a place determined by the guide for an extra fee during free time.
Dinner: In a traditional restaurant serving Bosnian meatballs, included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel etc. SARAYBOSNA
Route: Belgrade - Sarajevo 297 KM
Check-in Time: Depending on customs processing time: 20:00
Day 4: Sarajevo – Mostar Express to Mostar – Blagaj – Trebinje (Medjugorje)
After breakfast at our hotel, we will take the Mostar Express and enjoy an unforgettable train journey from Sarajevo to Mostar accompanied by stunning scenery. (Train services may be subject to the official schedules of the state railways. If the service cannot be conducted by the decision of the state railways, our travels will be done by bus) Upon arrival in Mostar, we will begin our city tour on foot, where we will first see the Mostar Bridge (built in 1557 by Architect Hayreddin, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture). The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992 but was reopened in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We will then explore the old town market. After some free time, we move to Blagaj, known for the source of the Buna River, nestled at the foot of massive cliffs; this spiritual location provides a tranquil atmosphere along with the calm sound of water. After exploring, we will transfer to our hotel for the night.
Breakfast: Included in the tour fee and served at our hotel.
Lunch: Available at a place determined by the guide for an extra fee during free time.
Dinner: To be taken in our hotel or restaurant, included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Olivia Hotel etc. MEDJUGORJE
Route: Sarajevo - Mostar 125km – Mostar – Blagaj 11 KM Blagaj - Trebinje 108 Km
Check-in Time; Approximately: 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 5: Trebinje (Medjugorje) – Kotor – Budva - Shkodra
After breakfast at our hotel, we cross into Montenegro, one of the world’s youngest states. Our first stop is Kotor, an important historical and natural treasure, and a tourist attraction. During a walking tour of the Old City (Stari Grad), you will get to know this charming town. After the Kotor tour, we will have a panoramic view of Budva, known today as a holiday location for the jet set, having been made famous by the acquisition of an island that was once a fishing settlement by a multimillionaire from Singapore. We will then move to the Albanian city of Shkodra. After arrival, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Included in the tour fee and served at our hotel.
Lunch: Available at a place determined by the guide for an extra fee during free time.
Dinner: To be taken in our hotel, included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Alis Hotel etc. – SHKODRA
Route: Medjugorje – Kotor 190 KM , Kotor –Shkodra 108 KM
Check-in Time: Depending on customs processing time: 20:30
Day 6: Shkodra - Tirana – Ohrid
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Tirana, the capital of Albania. Upon arrival, we will conduct a panoramic tour of this beautiful city, which has been through wars throughout the 20th century and endured Enver Hoxha’s dictatorship for 40 years, established by Suleiman Pasha in 1614 and became the capital of Albania in 1920. During the tour, we will see Ethem Bey Mosque, the Historic Clock Tower, the National Museum of History, and the Opera House. We will also glimpse at the Parliament and Prime Minister's Offices, the Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Square, and the Pyramid of Tirana. After the Tirana tour and free time, we move towards Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans, passing through Elbasan. Upon arrival in Ohrid town center, we begin our tour, starting at the Harbor Square, where we will talk about the statues and then stroll through the neighborhood of the historical Ohrid houses, which were the filming locations for the series Elveda Rumeli, introducing the historical Ottoman houses, the Church of Saint Sophia, and a presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl, the symbol of the city. After our tour, we will have free time.
Breakfast: Included in the tour fee and served at our hotel.
Lunch: Available at a place determined by the guide for an extra fee during free time.
Dinner: To be taken in our hotel, included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Imperial Hotel etc. – OHRID
Route: Shkodra – Tirana 100 KM , Tirana – Ohrid 130 KM
Check-in Time: Depending on customs processing time: 20:30
Day 7 Ohrid – St. Naum – Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Skopje (Balkan Night)
After breakfast, we will move to St. Naum, a site of breathtaking views and the origin of Lake Ohrid. After visiting this stunning place, we will proceed to Tetovo, the second-largest city of Macedonia, predominantly inhabited by Muslims and Albanians, where we will take a panoramic view and visit the Alaca Mosque, a rare architecture in the Balkans. After the tour, we will head to the capital of Macedonia, Skopje, and start our city tour. We will begin with the Macedonian side known as the land of statues, where we will first see the gigantic statue of Alexander the Great and then cross the historical Skopje Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, witnessing the dramatic shift in cultures, leading us to the Üsküp Turkish Bazaar, one of the most prestigious Ottoman bazaars in the Balkans. After seeing the statues at the entrance of the bazaar and visiting the historical Davut Pasha Bathhouse, we will conclude our city tour at Kapan Han, another significant structure in the Ottoman bazaar organization, and Murat Pasha Mosque, which has survived numerous earthquakes. We will then have one hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. The guide will suggest nearby traditional restaurant for Balkan night included in the tour fee. After entertainment, transfer to our hotel. Overnight.
Breakfast: Included in the tour fee and served at our hotel.
Lunch: Available at a place determined by the guide for an extra fee during free time.
Dinner: The guide's selected local restaurant for Balkan night is included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold etc. – Skopje
Route: Skopje-Matka 19 KM , Matka–Tetovo 61 KM , Tetovo-Ohrid 132 KM
Check-in Time: Approximately based on road conditions 20:00
Day 8: Skopje – Matka Canyon – Prizren (Kosovo) – Skopje - Adana
After breakfast, we head to Matka Canyon, known for its stunning beauty, where we will take a nature walk. Guests may opt for a boat tour in the canyon during free time. After our tour, we will prepare for the journey towards Kosovo, which is primarily composed of a Muslim Albanian population and is one of the world’s youngest states. We will visit the Ottoman Mansion from the 19th century, located close to Pristina, Kosovo, which represents one of wins of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans, and the tomb of Sultan Murad I, who was martyred by Obilic in the Kosovo Battlefield. Afterwards, we will move to Prizren, possibly the most charming of the Balkan cities, for a panoramic tour where we will see the 17th-century Turkish Bath, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress. After our tour and free time, we will continue our journey and arrive at Skopje Airport for check-in and passport processes and depart to Adana with Pegasus Airlines, flight number PC6702 at 01:25. Arrival in Adana at 04:45. We hope to see you in our next travel...
Breakfast: Included in the tour fee and served at our hotel.
Lunch: Available at a place determined by the guide for an extra fee during free time.
Route: Skopje – Matka 15 KM , Matka – Prizren 100 KM, Prizren – Skopje 100 KM