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Ankara Dynamic Great Balkan Tour in 9 Days 9 Countries (All Tours, Dinner Meals and Balkan Nights Included)
Great Balkan Tour 9 COUNTRIES IN 9 DAYS
2026
7 Nights 9 Days – 4* Hotels – Dinner Included
7 Nights 9 Days – 4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOUR – ALL INCLUSIVE!!!! KOSOVO PROGRAM
DUBROVNIK – MATKA CANYON – BLAGAJ TEKKESI – VRELO BOSNA SARAJEVO BOSNIAN MEATBALLS AND REGIONAL RESTAURANTS’ REAL MACEDONIAN AND BULGARIAN NIGHTS PROGRAMS INCLUDED
With the difference of
The Journey to the Heart of the Balkans at the Meeting Point
With the difference of
The Journey to the Heart of the Balkans at the Meeting Point
A Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Greece - Macedonia – Kosovo – Albania – Montenegro
Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Serbia – Bulgaria
23 CITIES – 5 CAPITALS
Kavala – Thessaloniki – Bitola – Resne – Ohrid – Struga – Tetova - Skopje – Pristina – Prizren – Shkodra – Bar – Petrovac – Budva – Kotor – Herceg Novi – Trebinje – Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo – Belgrade – Sofia – Plovdiv
Greece - Macedonia – Kosovo – Albania – Montenegro
Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Serbia – Bulgaria
23 CITIES – 5 CAPITALS
Kavala – Thessaloniki – Bitola – Resne – Ohrid – Struga – Tetova - Skopje – Pristina – Prizren – Shkodra – Bar – Petrovac – Budva – Kotor – Herceg Novi – Trebinje – Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo – Belgrade – Sofia – Plovdiv
Tour Departure Dates:
March 13 / March 18 / April 10 / April 24 / May 15 / May 22 / May 23 / June 12 / June 19 / June 26 / July 3 / July 10 / July 17 / July 24 / July 31 / August 7 / August 14 / August 21 / August 28 / September 4 / September 18 / October 9 / October 23 / November 6
Special Days:
Semester in April and Ramadan Feast: March 13 / March 18
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day: April 18
May 19 Atatürk Memorial Youth and Sports Day: May 15
Kurban Bayramı (Feast of Sacrifice): May 22 / May 23
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day: July 10
August 30 Victory Day: August 28
Kurban Bayramı (Feast of Sacrifice): May 22 / May 23
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day: July 10
August 30 Victory Day: August 28
Republic Day : October 23
November Semester: November 6
November Semester: November 6
Tour Program
Day 1 Ankara – Kavala
On the first day of our tour, we will gather at the National Library at 14:30, move from Ümitköy Bridge at 15:00 and Eryaman Optimum at 15:45 and reach the İpsala border gate through Tekirdağ. After completing passport and customs procedures, we arrive in Kavala passing through Dedeağaç, Gümülcine, and İskeçe.
Day 2 Kavala – Thessaloniki – Bitola (Manastir) – Resne – Ohrid
After arriving in Kavala, we will stop for breakfast and try delicious Kavala cookies. After breakfast, we will give a brief photo break at the beautiful Kavala coast before heading to Thessaloniki. Upon our arrival in Thessaloniki, we start our panoramic city tour. During our panoramic city tour, we will see the Kordon, White Tower, Rotunda, Fair, Thessaloniki Fortress, Ottoman and Byzantine works. After visiting the Aya Dimitros Church, which is the largest Church in Greece and the house of the Great Leader Atatürk located in the garden of the current Turkish consulate, we proceed to Bitola. After our arrival in Bitola, Sirok Street, Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, New Mosque and the emotional moments we will experience at the Military High School where Atatürk graduated are included. After our Bitola visit, we arrive in Ohrid through Resne, the hometown of Resneli Niyazi. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 1 Ankara – Kavala
On the first day of our tour, we will gather at the National Library at 14:30, move from Ümitköy Bridge at 15:00 and Eryaman Optimum at 15:45 and reach the İpsala border gate through Tekirdağ. After completing passport and customs procedures, we arrive in Kavala passing through Dedeağaç, Gümülcine, and İskeçe.
Day 2 Kavala – Thessaloniki – Bitola (Manastir) – Resne – Ohrid
After arriving in Kavala, we will stop for breakfast and try delicious Kavala cookies. After breakfast, we will give a brief photo break at the beautiful Kavala coast before heading to Thessaloniki. Upon our arrival in Thessaloniki, we start our panoramic city tour. During our panoramic city tour, we will see the Kordon, White Tower, Rotunda, Fair, Thessaloniki Fortress, Ottoman and Byzantine works. After visiting the Aya Dimitros Church, which is the largest Church in Greece and the house of the Great Leader Atatürk located in the garden of the current Turkish consulate, we proceed to Bitola. After our arrival in Bitola, Sirok Street, Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, New Mosque and the emotional moments we will experience at the Military High School where Atatürk graduated are included. After our Bitola visit, we arrive in Ohrid through Resne, the hometown of Resneli Niyazi. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: It will be taken extra at the rest area in Kavala.
Lunch: It will be taken extra during free time in Thessaloniki city center. - You can taste all the regional delicacies. Guide’s advice: Seafood and mezes.
Dinner: It will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Hotel Aqulina etc. – Ohrid
Currencies:Greece - Euro, Macedonia – Denar (Average 1 Euro: 60 Denar)
Currencies:Greece - Euro, Macedonia – Denar (Average 1 Euro: 60 Denar)
Route: Istanbul-Kavala (445 km), Kavala – Thessaloniki (136 km), Thessaloniki-Bitola (219 km), Bitola – Ohrid (70 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 870 km
Check-in Time:: Estimated: 20:00 depending on customs processing time
Day 3 Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje
After breakfast at the hotel, we will cross the Mavrovo mountains to visit Ohrid, a Mediterranean town in the Balkans. Our tour of the city starts with the Harbor Square, sharing information about the statues we will see and walking in the neighborhood where the historical Ohrid houses where the series Elveda Rumeli was filmed are located, during this walk we will see the historical Ottoman houses, the Church of Aya Sofya, and we will end our tour with a presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl, which is the biggest symbol of Ohrid city. Guests who wish can join the boat activity in Lake Ohrid organized by our guide. (15EUR) After our tour, we will conduct the St. Naum Tour, which is the birthplace of the Ohrid lake, which hosts magnificent views. After the tour, we will begin our journey to the capital, Skopje. On our route, we will visit Tetova, the third-largest city in the country and has the highest Albanian population. We will visit the Alaca Mosque and Imaret, founded by two sisters. We start our city tour, which we could call the land of statues, starting with the Macedonian side, where two different cultures are separated by the famous Vardar River, and we will first see the giant Alexander the Great statue, and then cross the Historic Skopje Stone Bridge, and we will witness how cultures change in an instant. We will move on to the Skopje Turkish Bazaar, one of the most qualified bazaars of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. Starting our bazaar tour with the historical Davut Pasha Hamam. Next, we will visit Kapan Han, one of the most important structures in the Ottoman bazaar organization, and Murat Pasha Mosque, which survived despite earthquakes. After our visits, guests will have one hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Shushka pepper, Ustrumca peanuts, and traditional slippers are among the things we can buy. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Then our guests will enjoy the local cuisine and music in the Macedonian Night at the place determined by the guide. (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!!). Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: It will be taken at the hotel as an open buffet and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: It will be taken extra in the unique places offering regional flavors on the Ohrid – Skopje route.
Dinner: Our guests will enjoy the local cuisine and music in the Macedonian Night at the place determined by the guide. INCLUDES IN THE PRICE!!!!
Accommodation: Hotel Gold etc. – Skopje
Currencies:Macedonia – Denar (Average 1 Euro: 60 Denar)
Currencies:Macedonia – Denar (Average 1 Euro: 60 Denar)
Route: Ohrid – Skopje (175 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 170 km
Check-in Time:: The estimated time: 20:00
Day 4 Skopje – Prizren – Shkodra or Podgorica
After breakfast at the hotel, we will perform the Matka Canyon tour, which is known for its unique beauty (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!). Then, we will head to the capital of Kosovo, Pristina. After crossing the Kosovo border, we will continue with a panoramic pass of Pristina and visit the sites of the Kosovo War, the Kosovo Plain, and the tomb of Sultan Murat I. After our visits, we will proceed to Prizren. Prizren is an authentic city with the highest Turkish population in the country. During our panoramic tour in Prizren, we will see the Turkish Bath built in the 17th century, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Castle as some of the places to visit. After our visits, we will have free time for lunch. After meeting, we will enter the country of Albania and proceed to Podgorica. We will pass through the city of Shkodra and travel to Montenegro, one of the youngest countries in Europe. After passing the border and continuing our journey in Montenegro, we will arrive at our accommodation point. Check-in to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: It will be taken at the hotel as an open buffet and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: It can be taken extra in the recommended places in Prizren's Shadırvan Square region.
Dinner: It will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Hotel Oasis etc. – Podgorica
Currencies:Kosovo - Euro, Montenegro - Euro
Currencies:Kosovo - Euro, Montenegro - Euro
Route: Skopje – Pristina (92 km), Pristina – Prizren (85 km), Prizren – Podgorica (238 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 415 km
Check-in Time:: Estimated: 20:00 depending on customs processing time
Day 5 Podgorica - Budva – Kotor – Dubrovnik – Trebinje or Surroundings
After breakfast, our first stop will be a panoramic break to see St. Stefan, which was once a fishing village and has now become a vacation spot for the jet set after being sold to a multimillionaire from Singapore (depending on the availability of the parking area). We will proceed along the roads with extraordinary views on the Adriatic coast with a panoramic transition of Budva, arriving at Kotor, located in the bay of Kotor. In Kotor, we will visit the Old Town, St. Tryphon Church, St. Nicholas Church, and the historic Clock Tower as some of the places we will see. After the Kotor visit, we will head to Dubrovnik (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!), one of the three main states of the former Yugoslavia, known for its proximity to the Mediterranean culture and the Italian-Albanian culture, after a short scenic drive. We will arrive at Dubrovnik, also known as Ragusa in Italian, one of the oldest trading ports on the Adriatic, which has been under the influence of Venice for many years and contains a magnificent blend of history and nature. We will start our tour of this beautiful city at the Old Town Square, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. We will also see the city’s Towers and Walls, St. Vlaho Church, Knez Palace, the statue of the famous poet Gundulic, the historical Fountain, and the Pharmacy from the 14th century. We will then have free time to enjoy the magical atmosphere of this beautiful city.
After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel in Trebinje or surrounding area. (The city of accommodation may change according to seasonal density)
Breakfast: It will be taken at the hotel as an open buffet and is included in the tour fee.
After breakfast, our first stop will be a panoramic break to see St. Stefan, which was once a fishing village and has now become a vacation spot for the jet set after being sold to a multimillionaire from Singapore (depending on the availability of the parking area). We will proceed along the roads with extraordinary views on the Adriatic coast with a panoramic transition of Budva, arriving at Kotor, located in the bay of Kotor. In Kotor, we will visit the Old Town, St. Tryphon Church, St. Nicholas Church, and the historic Clock Tower as some of the places we will see. After the Kotor visit, we will head to Dubrovnik (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!), one of the three main states of the former Yugoslavia, known for its proximity to the Mediterranean culture and the Italian-Albanian culture, after a short scenic drive. We will arrive at Dubrovnik, also known as Ragusa in Italian, one of the oldest trading ports on the Adriatic, which has been under the influence of Venice for many years and contains a magnificent blend of history and nature. We will start our tour of this beautiful city at the Old Town Square, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. We will also see the city’s Towers and Walls, St. Vlaho Church, Knez Palace, the statue of the famous poet Gundulic, the historical Fountain, and the Pharmacy from the 14th century. We will then have free time to enjoy the magical atmosphere of this beautiful city.
After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel in Trebinje or surrounding area. (The city of accommodation may change according to seasonal density)
Breakfast: It will be taken at the hotel as an open buffet and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: It will be taken extra during free time in Kotor city center.- You can taste all the local delicacies. Guide’s advice: Seafood, Mezes, Grills, Local Drinks
Dinner: It will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Hotel Leotar etc.
Currencies:Montenegro - Euro, Croatia - Euro, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Convertible Marka (Average 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)
Currencies:Montenegro - Euro, Croatia - Euro, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Convertible Marka (Average 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)
Route:Shkodra-Budva (86 km), Budva – Kotor (23 km), Kotor - Dubrovnik (90 km), Dubrovnik – Trebinje (31 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 230 km
Check-in Time:: Estimated 21:00 depending on customs processing time
Day 6 Trebinje or (Neum) – Blagay – Mostar – Sarajevo
After our breakfast, we will move to Mostar. Before reaching Mostar, we will have the Blagay tour (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!). Upon arriving in Mostar, we will see the Mostar Bridge. (The bridge was built by Architect Hayreddin in 1557 and is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture). The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992, but it was reopened in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We will walk around in the old town bazaar. After shopping at the local markets in Mostar, we will move to Sarajevo. After arriving, we will conduct a panoramic city tour of Sarajevo, which has been the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries, and is the place where the First World War began when the Archduke of Austria-Hungary, Franz Ferdinand, was assassinated by the Serbs in 1914. In 1992, Sarajevo suffered significant damage during the destructive wars among Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, but the city still retains much of its beauty. Our tour will begin by exploring Başçarşı, Europe’s most notable bazaar. We will start the tour by visiting the Sebil Çeşme, which is a symbol of this cultural city, then we will see Morica Han, one of the most authentic points of the city. The tour will also cover Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. We will also visit the Clock Tower, the ritual fountain, and see the eternal flame monument, signaling the meeting point of cultures, and we will have free time afterwards, where our guests have the opportunity to take photos of the Latin Bridge, where the First World War began. After the tour and free time, we will transfer to our hotel.
Afterward, our guests will enjoy the Bosnian meatballs at the local restaurant determined by the guide. (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!!) Accommodation at our hotel in Sarajevo.
Breakfast: It will be taken at the hotel as an open buffet and is included in the tour fee.
After our breakfast, we will move to Mostar. Before reaching Mostar, we will have the Blagay tour (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!). Upon arriving in Mostar, we will see the Mostar Bridge. (The bridge was built by Architect Hayreddin in 1557 and is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture). The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992, but it was reopened in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We will walk around in the old town bazaar. After shopping at the local markets in Mostar, we will move to Sarajevo. After arriving, we will conduct a panoramic city tour of Sarajevo, which has been the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries, and is the place where the First World War began when the Archduke of Austria-Hungary, Franz Ferdinand, was assassinated by the Serbs in 1914. In 1992, Sarajevo suffered significant damage during the destructive wars among Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, but the city still retains much of its beauty. Our tour will begin by exploring Başçarşı, Europe’s most notable bazaar. We will start the tour by visiting the Sebil Çeşme, which is a symbol of this cultural city, then we will see Morica Han, one of the most authentic points of the city. The tour will also cover Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. We will also visit the Clock Tower, the ritual fountain, and see the eternal flame monument, signaling the meeting point of cultures, and we will have free time afterwards, where our guests have the opportunity to take photos of the Latin Bridge, where the First World War began. After the tour and free time, we will transfer to our hotel.
Afterward, our guests will enjoy the Bosnian meatballs at the local restaurant determined by the guide. (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!!) Accommodation at our hotel in Sarajevo.
Breakfast: It will be taken at the hotel as an open buffet and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: It can be taken extra at the free time in the city center of Mostar. – You can taste all local delicacies. Guide’s advice: Bosnian pastry, onion dolma, meatballs, Bosnian coffee,
Dinner: Bosnian meatballs at a local restaurant. The tour fee includes.
Accommodation: Hotel Holiday etc. – Sarajevo
Currencies Bosnia and Herzegovina – Convertible Marka (Average rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)
Accommodation: Hotel Holiday etc. – Sarajevo
Currencies Bosnia and Herzegovina – Convertible Marka (Average rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)
Route:Trebinje – Počitel (108 km), Počitel – Blagay (23 km), Blagay – Mostar (12 km), Mostar – Sarajevo (126 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 269 km
Check-in Time:: Check-in time estimated as per customs processing time: 20:00
Day 7 Sarajevo – Belgrade
After breakfast, we will head to Belgrade. Before leaving, we will perform the Vrelo Bosna tour at the foot of Igman Mountain, which is the water source of Sarajevo, the largest national park in Bosnia. After our journey, we will begin our city tour in Belgrade, one of Europe’s oldest cities and a symbol of liveliness and activity, starting from Knez Mihailova Street, the city’s most elegant street. Then we will visit the Belgrade Fortress, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded but it was Kanuni Sultan Süleyman who conquered it, and we will see the Key Monument, the French Statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Sokullu Fountain, and the terrace area where we will see the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, which offers the best view of the city. Our guests will have free time after the tour. Transfer to our accommodation in Belgrade.
Breakfast: It will be taken at the hotel as an open buffet and is included in the tour fee.
Day 7 Sarajevo – Belgrade
After breakfast, we will head to Belgrade. Before leaving, we will perform the Vrelo Bosna tour at the foot of Igman Mountain, which is the water source of Sarajevo, the largest national park in Bosnia. After our journey, we will begin our city tour in Belgrade, one of Europe’s oldest cities and a symbol of liveliness and activity, starting from Knez Mihailova Street, the city’s most elegant street. Then we will visit the Belgrade Fortress, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded but it was Kanuni Sultan Süleyman who conquered it, and we will see the Key Monument, the French Statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Sokullu Fountain, and the terrace area where we will see the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, which offers the best view of the city. Our guests will have free time after the tour. Transfer to our accommodation in Belgrade.
Breakfast: It will be taken at the hotel as an open buffet and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: During the break at a resting area determined by the guide, located between Sarajevo and Belgrade.
Dinner: It will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Hotel B etc. – Belgrade
Currencies Bosnia and Herzegovina – Convertible Marka (Average rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM), Serbia – Dinar (Average rate 1 Euro: 115 Dinar)
Accommodation: Hotel B etc. – Belgrade
Currencies Bosnia and Herzegovina – Convertible Marka (Average rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM), Serbia – Dinar (Average rate 1 Euro: 115 Dinar)
Route:Sarajevo – Belgrade (284 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 284 km
Check-in Time:: Gümrük geçiş süresine bağlı olarak tahmini: 20:00
Day 8 Belgrade – Sofia
After breakfast, we will set out for Sofia. Upon arrival, we will start our panoramic tour of Sofia. During our panoramic city tour, we will see the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Bulgaria's largest church, the National Library, Sofia University, the Old Royal Palace, the National Bulgarian Theater, the Archaeology Museum, Old Sofia - Syndicate city, and the Rotunda Church. Later, we will visit the Banya Bashi Mosque, the symbol of the city, while taking a panoramic look at the Sofia Statue from the side of the Parliament Building. After our visits and free time, we will transfer to our hotel. Later, our guests will enjoy the Bulgarian Night at the place determined by the guide, with extra regional meals and music. (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!!) Accommodation at our hotel in Sofia.
Breakfast: It will be taken at the hotel as an open buffet and is included in the tour fee.
Day 8 Belgrade – Sofia
After breakfast, we will set out for Sofia. Upon arrival, we will start our panoramic tour of Sofia. During our panoramic city tour, we will see the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Bulgaria's largest church, the National Library, Sofia University, the Old Royal Palace, the National Bulgarian Theater, the Archaeology Museum, Old Sofia - Syndicate city, and the Rotunda Church. Later, we will visit the Banya Bashi Mosque, the symbol of the city, while taking a panoramic look at the Sofia Statue from the side of the Parliament Building. After our visits and free time, we will transfer to our hotel. Later, our guests will enjoy the Bulgarian Night at the place determined by the guide, with extra regional meals and music. (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!!) Accommodation at our hotel in Sofia.
Breakfast: It will be taken at the hotel as an open buffet and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: It will be taken extra during free time in Sofia city.
Dinner: It will be taken at the place determined by the guide, with extra regional meals and music during the Bulgarian Night. INCLUDES IN THE PRICE!!!!
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Astoria etc. – Sofia
Currencies: Bulgaria – Lev (Average rate 1 Euro: 1.95 Lev)
Currencies: Bulgaria – Lev (Average rate 1 Euro: 1.95 Lev)
Route: Belgrade - Sofia (393 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 393 km
Check-in Time:: According to customs processing time, estimated: 20:00
On Day 9 Sofia – Plovdiv – Ankara
After breakfast, we will set off for Plovdiv. After approximately two hours of travel, we will start our city tour. As a city with a history of 4000 years, it is a beautiful city that combines modern buildings and the architecture of ancient times. The most interesting place in the city is certainly the "Old Plovdiv" located on Nebet Hill, which is the oldest part of the city. We will visit various still-standing houses like the House of Argir Kuyumcioglu, which now serves as the Ethnographic Museum, Balabanov House, which is considered the best example of symmetrical houses typical of Plovdiv with its original home arrangement, and the Roman Amphitheater, the Roman Stadium, Hisar Gate, Kaleici Neighborhood, the Hindlian Museum, and the Juma Mosque, which is very popular for its Turkish architecture. The churches of Aya Konstantin, Elena, and Aya Nedelya, and the Ancient Amphitheater dating back to the Roman era are among the places worth seeing. Free time for shopping and exploring the city. After the free time, we will head to Turkey. In the evening, we will arrive at the Kapıkule border gate to complete our passport, customs, and free shop shopping processes to enter Turkey. We will return via the Çorlu route, and we will reach the starting points of Ankara.
Breakfast:: It will be taken at the hotel as an open buffet and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: It will be taken extra during free time in the city center of Plovdiv.
Dinner: It will be taken at a resting area on the Edirne – Istanbul highway.
Currencies: Bulgaria – Lev (Average rate 1 Euro: 1.95 Lev)
Currencies: Bulgaria – Lev (Average rate 1 Euro: 1.95 Lev)
Route: Sofia – Plovdiv (145 km), Plovdiv – Kapıkule (155 km), Kapıkule – Istanbul ( 258 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 558 km
Estimated Arrival Time in Istanbul:: depend on customs processing time: 21:00
- It is mandatory for our guests participating in the tour to have a valid Multi (Multiple Entry) Schengen visa throughout the duration of the tour. (Holders of a Green Passport are exempt from the visa requirement.)
- In order to shop and make expenses in all the countries included in the program during the tour, it is sufficient to have Euros. The guide will assist in currency exchange in areas where local currency is used.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should preferably be worn during the trip. It is advisable to bring a sweater or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, daily seat rotation is applied in seating arrangements, and guaranteed fixed or front seats are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, a minimum stay of 3 days is required to bring items (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.).
- The free shop shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad is: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne are excluded), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (including those containing less than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg.
- Guides can make changes in the program flow as long as they show all the places mentioned in the program, depending on weather and road conditions during the tour.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel for free up to 30 days before the tour. In case of cancellations made within less than 30 days to the tour date, a 30% penalty is applied, and a 100% penalty is applied for cancellations made within 20 days or less. Documents such as hospital reports, business permission documents, etc. submitted with the cancellation request from participants are unfortunately not accepted for the cancellation of hotels and services outside Turkey.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation condition of 25 people. If sufficient participation for the trip is not achieved, the last notification of cancellation will be notified 20 days before the tour departure. Tours that are canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
- In situations where only category information is given and/or option is available for the same destination without specifying names in the tour program, the hotels will be communicated by Viyatravel 2 days before the trip.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified kilometers. In such cases, Viyatravel will inform you 15 days before the departure date of the tour.
- Triple rooms can be assigned depending on hotel availability, and in such rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 additional bed. Since the additional beds are composed of beds known as folding and coach beds, the tour participant is deemed to have accepted any crowding and the type of bed in the rooms in reservations for 3rd persons and/or children. Child discounts apply for one child who meets the age group criteria staying with 2 adults.
- The services included in the tour program, such as breakfast taken at the hotel, are generally offered with a limited menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee suitable for the breakfast culture of the country being visited, and may be served in a separate hall assigned to the group.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for a general introduction to the cities and are made as a panoramic tour with guide commentary from within the vehicle, without including entrance fees to museums or historical sites, lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours. Panoramic tours may not be conducted if local authorities do not permit entry or visiting on the day and hour of the tour due to road closures caused by any event, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot where there are blocked roads or where vehicle entry is not allowed.
- During the travel, waiting times at customs gates crossed by road may exceed standard times, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences arising from these waiting periods.
- Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the required number is not achieved, the tours may not be conducted or the prices, content, and vehicle to be used for the extra tours may change according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours can be changed by the guide based on the opening/closing status of the museums and historical sites at the destination, and the weather conditions.
- Participation in extra tours is at the discretion of the participant and is not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours organized during the tour are considered to have agreed to wait at an available rest facility along the way. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside facility before the extra tour begins and will be picked up from the point they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
- For those participating in air tours, check-in and boarding procedures are personal actions that must be performed by the guest at the respective airline counters or online on the airline's websites before the flight at the airports.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for those who are not present at the specified airport at the times indicated by Viyatravel for participation in the tour, do not complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the plane. All expenses for new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the designated area that are necessary for those who miss the flight are their responsibility.
- Viyatravel is an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and special flights, or the times may change before the existing trip and flight. Viyatravel is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of time changes when purchasing the trip. Children between 0-2 years of age do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of people as follows. The types of vehicles used are determined according to the number of people in each of our tours.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 people) *Vw Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are considered to have accepted the items mentioned above upon the purchase of the tour.
What's Included
* Transportation with Luks Viyatravel buses
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* 4* Hotels with 1 Night each in Skopje, 1 Night in Ohrid, 1 Night in Podgorica or vicinity, 1 Night in Trebinje or vicinity, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Belgrade, and 1 Night in Sofia, totaling 7 Nights with breakfast included.
* Four dinners at hotels or restaurants in Ohrid, Podgorica, Trebinje, and Belgrade
* Traditional Restaurant Balkan Night
* Traditional Restaurant Bosnian Meatball Night
* Traditional Restaurant Bulgarian Night
* Panoramic City Tours of Thessaloniki, Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid, Kotor, Mostar, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Sofia, and Plovdiv
* Monastery Tour
* Dubrovnik Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Prizren Tour
* Blagay Tour
* Vrelo Bosna Tour
* Plovdiv Tour
* Kosovo entry fee
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* Customs Duties
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program.
* Limited water service inside the vehicle
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* 4* Hotels with 1 Night each in Skopje, 1 Night in Ohrid, 1 Night in Podgorica or vicinity, 1 Night in Trebinje or vicinity, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Belgrade, and 1 Night in Sofia, totaling 7 Nights with breakfast included.
* Four dinners at hotels or restaurants in Ohrid, Podgorica, Trebinje, and Belgrade
* Traditional Restaurant Balkan Night
* Traditional Restaurant Bosnian Meatball Night
* Traditional Restaurant Bulgarian Night
* Panoramic City Tours of Thessaloniki, Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid, Kotor, Mostar, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Sofia, and Plovdiv
* Monastery Tour
* Dubrovnik Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Prizren Tour
* Blagay Tour
* Vrelo Bosna Tour
* Plovdiv Tour
* Kosovo entry fee
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* Customs Duties
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program.
* Limited water service inside the vehicle
Not Included
* Museums and Archaeological Sites
* Tours organized by the guide
* All personal expenses
* City Taxes (20 EUR per person)
* Lunches
* Beverages during meals
* Tips for the driver and guide
* MULTI SCHENGEN VISA (HOLDERS OF GREEN PASSPORTS ARE EXEMPT FROM VISA).
* Departure tax
* International travel health insurance
* Tours organized by the guide
* All personal expenses
* City Taxes (20 EUR per person)
* Lunches
* Beverages during meals
* Tips for the driver and guide
* MULTI SCHENGEN VISA (HOLDERS OF GREEN PASSPORTS ARE EXEMPT FROM VISA).
* Departure tax
* International travel health insurance
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