WITH AJET Big Balkan Tour 6 COUNTRIES VISA-FREE
7 Nights 8 Days – 4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOURS – ALL INCLUSIVE !!!! KOSOVAN PROGRAM
Including Local Restaurants Macedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs!!
Civilizations, Cultures, and Beliefs,
At the Meeting Point, Journey to the Heart of the Balkans
Date and Cultures' Meeting Point.
Macedonia – Serbia – Bosnia & Herzegovina – Montenegro - Albania – Kosovo
6 COUNTRIES – 5 CAPITALS
Some of the Privileges of the Program:
* Direct daytime flight with AJET Airlines, non-stop with transfer.
* Including 6 Countries with Kosovo
* 2 Evenings in Local Restaurants Macedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs
* 7 nights accommodation in 4* hotels with differences
* Fully equipped tour with Professional Guide team
* Step by step travel through all the Balkans
* Dinner at hotels
* Transportation with professional tourism buses during the tour
* Sveti Naum tour included, one of the most popular places in the Balkans
* Including Matka Canyon, famed for its beauty
* Including Blagaj tour
* Vrelo Bosne tour included
Departure Dates :
March 15 / March 22 / March 29 / April 5 / April 12 / April 19 / April 26 / May 3 / May 10 / May 17 /
May 24 / May 31 / June 7 / 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 9 / August 14 / August 16 / August 21 / August 23 / August 28 / August 30 / September 4 / September 6 / September 11 / September 13 / September 20 / September 27 / October 4 / October 11 / October 18 / October 25 / November 1 / November 8 / November 15 / November 22 / November 29 / December 6 / December 13 / December 20
Special Days :
Eid al-Fitr and Spring Break: March 15
National Sovereignty and Children’s Day: April 19
Labor and Workers’ Day: April 26
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day: May 17
Kurban Bayram (Sacrifice Feast): May 24 / May 31
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day: July 10 / July 12
August 30 Victory Day: August 28 / August 30
October 29 Republic Day: October 25
November Break : November 8
Day 1: Istanbul – Pristina – Prizren – Skopje
Meet at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport Foreign Terminal, Ajet Counter. After ticketing, luggage, and passport procedures, we depart at 13:45 with AJET Airlines, flight VF101 to Pristina. Arrive in Pristina at 14:20 local time. After luggage, passport, and customs procedures, we transfer to our private vehicle and depart for Prizren, one of Kosovo’s most charming cities, built predominantly by Muslim Albanians. During the tour in Prizren, sightseeings include the 17th-century Turkish Bath, Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Castle. After the tour and free time, we head to the capital Skopje. Check into our hotel. Overnight stay.
Breakfast: At the hotel; included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be a break at a local selected by the guide, additionally payable.
Dinner: At our hotel; included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Gold Hotel or similar, SKOPJE
Route:
Pristina – Prizren 89 KM Prizren – Skopje 160 KM
Hotel check-in time: Estimated: 21:00
Day 2: Skopje – Matka Canyon – Tetovo (Kalkandelen)– Ohrid (Balkan Night)
After breakfast, we start our tour introducing the city divided by the mighty Vardar River, representing two cultures. First, we will see the Alexander the Great Monument, remarkable for its size. Then crossing the stone bridge over the Vardar River towards old Skopje, called Turkish Bazaar, we begin our city tour, recounting structures like the Daut Pasha Turkish Bath, Kapan Han, and Murat Pasha Mosque, representing Ottoman-era architecture. After one hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar, where products like Shushka pepper, ostrich pistachios, and traditional shoes are available, we head to the stunning Matka Canyon for a nature walk and optional boat tour. Afterwards, we move to Tetovo, known for its unique architecture and the Alaca Mosque. Then we proceed to Ohrid, famous for its natural beauty. Enjoy a Balkan Night with local cuisine at a selected restaurant, included in the tour. After the celebration, transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.
Breakfast: At the hotel; included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be at a local restaurant, payable extra.
Dinner: At a local restaurant; Balkan Night included
Accommodation: Aqualina Hotel or similar – OHRID
Route: Skopje – Matka Canyon 19 KM Matka Canyon – Tetovo (Kalkandelen) 38 KM Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid 130 KM
Hotel check-in time: Estimated: 22:00
Day 3: Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Tirana – Shkodra
After breakfast, we begin our tour in Ohrid, starting from the port square, where we see the statues and learn about the city’s history. We then visit the historic Ohrid houses and the Hagia Sophia Church, culminating with the world-famous Ohrid Pearls presentation, after which we say farewell to Ohrid. We then proceed to Sveti Naum, a source of the Ohrid Lake, with breathtaking scenery. After Sveti Naum, we transfer via Elbasan to Tirana, the capital of Albania. We tour the city’s highlights, including Skanderbeg Square, Ethem Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower, the National History Museum, Opera House, the Parliament, Prime Minister’s Office, Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Square, and Tirana Pyramid. We then head to Shkodra, and upon arrival, transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Shkodra.
Breakfast: At the hotel, included in the tour.
Lunch: Will be at a local place selected by the guide, payable extra.
Dinner: At our hotel or a restaurant; included in the tour.
Accommodation: Alis Hotel or similar – SHKODRA
Route: Ohrid – Sveti Naum 28 KM Sveti Naum – Tirana 140 KM Tirana – Shkodra 100 KM
Hotel check-in time: Estimated: 20:30
Day 4: Shkodra – Budva – Kotor – Medjugorje
After breakfast at our hotel, we cross into Montenegro, one of the youngest countries in the world. First, we view the stunning St. Stefan, a former fishing village now a luxury resort, from a panoramic viewpoint. Then, passing through Budva, known for its historical old town and beaches, we continue to Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Kotor's Old Town, we walk through the narrow streets, discovering its fortress and historical sites. Then, we transfer to Medjugorje or its surroundings for the night. Overnight stay.
Breakfast: At the hotel; included in the tour.
Lunch: Will be at a designated local spot, payable extra.
Dinner: At hotel or local restaurant; included in the tour.
Accommodation: Olea Vitis Hotel or similar – Medjugorje or surrounding area
Route:
Shkodra – Budva 86 KM Budva – Kotor 23 KM Kotor – Medjugorje 198 KM
Hotel check-in time: Estimated: 20:30
Day 5: Medjugorje – Blagaj - Mostar – Konjic – Sarajevo
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the historic Mostar. Upon arrival, we visit the famous Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by Hayreddin Pasha, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The bridge was destroyed during the 1992 war but was reconstructed and reopened in 2004 with significant Turkish contributions. We explore the Old Town marketplace. After free time, we heading to Blagaj, the land of the Alperenler, for sightseeing. After visiting Blagaj, we proceed to the capital Sarajevo, passing through Konjic. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay.
Breakfast: At the hotel; included in the tour.
Lunch: Will be at a designated local spot, payable extra.
Dinner: At the hotel or local restaurant; included in the tour.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel or similar – SARAJEVO
Route: Trebinje – Blagaj 108 KM , Blagaj – Mostar 14 KM , Mostar – Konjic 70 KM, Konjic – Sarajevo 60 KM
Hotel check-in time: Estimated: 19:30
Day 6: Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosnia – Belgrade
After breakfast, visit Sarajevo’s source of water at Vrelo Bosne, located on the edge of Igman Mountain where the Bosna River originates. Known as Sarajevo's largest national park, with walking trails, carriage rides, and authentic cafes, it’s a beautiful spot. We then visit Baščaršija, the city's most famous bazaar, with sights including the Sebil Fountain, Morica Han, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, clock tower, and meşhur fountains. We also see the Latin Bridge, known for the outbreak of WWI. Free time for photos. Afterwards, drive to Belgrade, one of Europe's oldest and most vibrant cities. Transfer to hotel and overnight stay.
Breakfast: At the hotel; included in the tour.
Lunch: Will be at a local designated place, payable extra.
Dinner: At the hotel or a restaurant; included in the tour.
Accommodation: Theater Hotel or similar – BELGRADE
Route: Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosne 10 KM Vrelo Bosne – Belgrade 295 KM
Day 7: Belgrade – Skopje
After breakfast at our hotel, we start our city tour of Belgrade, beginning with the lively Knez Mihailova street. Then, we visit Belgrade Fortress, where we see the Key of Peace monument, French monument, the Istanbul Gate, Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha Mausoleum, Sokuolu Fountain, and the terrace overlooking the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. We then have free time. Later, we depart for Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Check into our hotel. Overnight in Skopje.
Breakfast: At the hotel; included in the tour.
Lunch: Will be at a designated local spot, payable extra.
Dinner: In our hotel or a restaurant; included in the tour.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold or similar – SKOPJE
Route: Belgrade – Skopje 450 KM
Day 8: Skopje – Pristina – Istanbul
After breakfast, we depart for Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, to visit the Tomb of I. Murad I, who was martyred by Obilic during the Kosovo Battle, one of the greatest victories of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. Then, we take a city tour of Pristina, including the bazaar, the 15th-century Sultan Beyazıt Mosque, and the 19th-century clock tower. Free time before flight. Transfer to Pristina Airport, where we depart at 15:05 with AJET Airlines, flight VF102, arriving in Istanbul at 17:35. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip…