Great Balkan Tour 9 COUNTRIES IN 8 DAYS
2026
6 Nights 8 Days – 4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOURS – ALL INCLUSIVE!!!! KOSOVAN PROGRAM
DUBROVNIK – MATKA CANYON – BLAGAJ TEKKESI – VRELO BOSNA SARAJEVO BOSNIAN MEATBALLS AND PROGRAMS WITH LOCAL RESTAURANTS INCLUDED
Of Civilizations, Cultures, and Beliefs,
Journey to the Heart of the Balkans at the Meeting Point
The 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 – Tetovo - Skopje – Pristina – Prizren – Shkodra – Bar – Petrovac – Budva – Kotor – Herceg Novi – Trebinje – Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo – Belgrade – Sofia
Tour Departure Dates :
January 24th / March 14th / March 18th / April 4th / April 11th / April 18th / April 25th / May 2nd / May 9th / May 16th / May 23rd / May 24th / June 6th / June 13th / June 20th / June 26th / June 27th / July 3rd / July 4th / July 10th / July 11th / July 17th / July 18th / July 24th / July 25th / July 31st / August 1st / August 7th / August 8th / August 14th / August 15th / August 21st / August 22nd / August 28th / August 29th / September 4th / September 5th / September 12th / September 19th / September 26th / October 3rd / October 10th / October 17th / October 24th / October 31st / November 7th / November 28th / December 12th
Special Days :
January Semester : January 25th
Ramadan Holiday and April Semester : March 14th / March 18th
April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day : April 18th
May 19th Commemoration of Atatürk Youth and Sports Day : May 16th
Kurban Bayramı : May 23rd / May 24th
July 15th Democracy and National Unity Day : July 10th / July 11th
August 30th Victory Day : August 28th / August 29th
Republic Day : October 24th
November Semester : November 7th
Day 1: Eskisehir – Kavala
On the first day of our trip, we will leave at 16:00 from the Migros in Atatürk Boulevard and proceed to our arrival at the İpsala border gate via Tekirdağ. After completing passport and customs procedures, we will arrive in Kavala via Dedeağac, Gümülcine, and İskeçe.
Day 2: Kavala – Thessaloniki – Bitola (Manastır) – Resne – Ohrid
Upon arrival in Kavala, we stop for breakfast and to taste the delicious Kavala cookies. After breakfast, we will take a short photo break at Kavala's beautiful coast and set off for Thessaloniki. After arriving in Thessaloniki, we will start our panoramic city tour. During our panoramic city tour, we will see the waterfront, White Tower, Rotunda, Fair, Thessaloniki Fortress, and Ottoman and Byzantine artifacts. After visiting the house of Ulu Önder Atatürk located in the garden of the Turkish consulate and the biggest church in Greece, Aya Dimitros Church, we will head to Bitola. Upon our arrival, we will see Şirok Street, Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, New Mosque, and the most emotional moments of the tour will be at the Military Academy where Atatürk graduated. After our visit to Bitola, we will reach Ohrid, known as the pearl of the Balkans, passing through Resne, the hometown of Resneli Niyazi. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken in Kavala at a rest area at an extra cost.
Lunch: Will be at your leisure in Thessaloniki city center at an extra cost.- You can taste all the local delicacies. Guide's Recommendation: Seafood and Mezes.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Aqulina v.b – Ohrid
Currency: Greece - Euro, Macedonia – Denar ( Average 1 Euro: 60 Denars )
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 at Hotel: Estimated: 20:00
Day 3: Ohrid – Sveti Naum- Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje
After breakfast at the hotel, we will proceed to the Ohrid tour, which is a Mediterranean town in the Balkans, by crossing the Mavrovo mountains. We will start our tour of Ohrid city at the Harbor square, giving information about the statues we will see, and during our walk in the neighborhood where historical Ohrid houses are found where the TV series Elveda Rumeli was filmed, we will present the historic Ottoman houses, the Aya Sofya Church, and the famous symbol of Ohrid, the Ohrid Pearl. Those who wish can participate in the Ohrid Lake boat activity organized by our guide (15 EUR). After our tour, we will carry out St. Naum Tour, which is known for its breathtaking views and is the place where Ohrid Lake originates. After the tour, we will head to Skopje. On the way, we will visit Tetova, the third-largest city in the country, predominantly populated by Albanians. We will visit the Alaca Mosque and Imarethane which was established by two sisters. We will then proceed to Skopje, where we will start the tour with the Statue of Alexander the Great, then walk across the Historical Skopje Stone Bridge which separates the two different cultures across the Vardar River, and proceed to the Turkish Bazaar where we will witness an abrupt change in the cultures. At the entrance of the bazaar, we will start our tour with the historical Davut Pasha Bath, followed by the Kapan Han and the Murat Pasha mosque, which has survived despite the earthquakes. There will be an hour free time for shopping at the Turkish Bazaar where you can purchase Shushka pepper, Ustrumca peanuts, and sandals. After the visits, we will transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms. Afterwards, there will be a traditional Macedonian Night with local food and music at the location determined by the guide. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel in an open buffet and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be served at restaurants with unique flavors on the Ohrid-Skopje route at extra cost.
Dinner: At a location determined by the guide, there will be extra local dishes and music with a Macedonian Night. Included in the price !!!!
Accommodation: Hotel Gold v.b – Skopje
Currency: Macedonia – Denar ( Average 1 Euro: 60 Denars )
Route: Ohrid – Skopje (175 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 170 km
Check-in Time at Hotel: Tentative: 20:00
Day 4: Skopje – Prizren – Shkodra or Podgorica
After breakfast at the hotel, we will conduct a tour of the renowned Matka Canyon (Included in the price!!!). Then we will head to the capital of Kosovo, Pristina. After crossing the Kosovo border, we will have a panoramic view of Pristina and the Kosovo Plain where the Kosovo War took place, we will visit the tomb of I. Sultan Murat Hüdavendigar, and continue our journey to Prizren. Upon arrival in Prizren, the most authentic city with the largest Turkish population in the country, we will tour the city. During our panoramic tour in Prizren, we will see the 17th-century Turkish Bath, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress.After the visits, we will have free time for lunch. After gathering, we will proceed to the country of Albania and head towards Podgorica. Passing through the city of Shkodra, we move on to Montenegro, one of the youngest states in Europe. After border crossing and continuing our journey in Montenegro, we will arrive at our accommodation point. Check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel in an open buffet and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Can be taken at local restaurants recommended by the guide in Prizren.
Dinner: Will be at our hotel or restaurant, and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Oasis v.b – Podgorica
Currency: 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 at Hotel: Estimated: 20:00
Day 5: Podgorica - Budva – Kotor – Dubrovnik – Trebinje or surroundings
After breakfast, our first stop will be panoramic Budva. Then we will proceed to Kotor for a visit to the Old Town, Church of St. Tripun, Nikola Churches, and historic Clock Tower. After visiting Kotor, we will head to Croatia, which is known for its Italian-Mediterranean culture due to its geography and being a Catholic country. We will arrive in Dubrovnik after a scenic short trip which has been included in the price!!!) Starting our tour at the Old City Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will see the City Walls and Towers, the Church of St. Blasius, the Knezevic Palace, the statue of the famous poet Gundulic, the historical Fountain, and the 14th-century Old Pharmacy. Afterward, you will have free time to enjoy the magical atmosphere of this beautiful city.
After the tour, we will transfer you to the hotel. Accommodation will take place in Trebinje or surrounding area hotels (depending on seasonal intensity).
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel in an open buffet and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be at your leisure while you have extra time in Kotor city center.- You can taste all the local delicacies. Guide's Recommendation: Seafood, Mezes, Grills, local drinks.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Leotar v.b
Currency:Montenegro – Euro, Croatia – Euro, Bosnia and Herzegovina – Convertible Marka ( Average Price 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 at Hotel: Tentative: 21:00
Day 6: Trebinje or (Neum) - Blagay - Mostar - Sarajevo
After breakfast, we will head to Mostar. Before arriving in Mostar, we will conduct the Blagay tour (Included in the price!!!). After arriving in Mostar, we will walk around the city on a city tour to see the Mostar Bridge (which was designed by Architect Hayreddin and built in 1557, is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture). The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992, but after major contributions from Turkey, it was opened again in 2004. We will wander around the Old town market.There will be free time for shopping at the local markets of Mostar. After the visits, we will head to Sarajevo. After arriving, we will conduct a panoramic city tour of Sarajevo, which has served as the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries, where the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was shot in 1914, leading to the outbreak of WWI, and which suffered significant devastation during the Bosnian War in 1992 but has preserved much of its beauty. We will walk around Baščaršija, the most exquisite bazaar in Europe. Our tour of this cultural city begins at the famous Sebil fountain in Sarajevo, followed by a visit to the Morica Han, one of the most authentic spots in the city. We will visit Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. During our tour, we will also see the Clock Tower, the famous fountain, and the meeting point of cultures, the Sönmeyen Ateş monument. Afterward, we will have some free time, and guests are invited to take photos of the Latin Bridge, where WWI began. After the tour and free time, we will transfer you back to the hotel. Afterward, there will be Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant determined by the guide (Included in the price !!!) Overnight at the hotel in Sarajevo.
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel in an open buffet and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Can be taken in Mostar city center during free time at an extra cost.- You can taste all the local delicacies. Guide's Recommendation: Bosnian Pie, Onion Dolmas, Meatballs, Bosnian Coffee.
Dinner: At a local restaurant, there will be Bosnian Meatballs. Included in the price.
Accommodation: Hotel Holiday v.b – Sarajevo
Currency: Bosnia and Herzegovina – Convertible Marka ( Average Price 1 Euro: 1.95 KM )
Route:Trebinje-Poçitel (108 km), Poçitel – Blagay (23 km), Blagay - Mostar (12 km), Mostar– Sarajevo (126 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 269 km
Check-in Time at Hotel: Estimated according to customs crossing: 20:00
Day 7: Sarajevo – Belgrade
After breakfast, we will head to Belgrade. Before the trip, we will make the Vrelo Bosna tour at the foot of Igman Mountain, which supplies water to Sarajevo (Included in the price!!!). After the journey, we will start our city tour of Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe and a new symbol of liveliness and activity, starting with Cevljarska Street, the most elegant street in the city. Then we will go to Belgrade Fortress, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded and his conquest was attributed to Kanuni Sultan Suleiman, which was one of the main supply bases of the Ottoman navy, seeing Big Keys Monument, French statue, Istanbul Gate, Military Museum, and Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, and the terrace area where we will see the best view of the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Guests can also participate in an optional danube and sava river boat cruise organized by our guide (20 EUR). After the tour, we will have some free time. Accommodation will take place at our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel in an open buffet and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: , On the route from Sarajevo – Belgrade at a rest area determined by the guide, there will be free time.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel B v.b - Belgrade
Currency: Bosnia and Herzegovina – Convertible Marka ( Average Price 1 Euro: 1.95 KM ), Serbia – Dinar ( Average Price 1 Euro: 115 Dinar )
Route: Sarajevo – Belgrade (284 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 284 km
Check-in Time at Hotel: Estimated according to customs crossing: 20:00
Day 8: Belgrade – Sofia – Eskisehir
After breakfast, we will head to Sofia. After arrival, we will start our panoramic city tour of Sofia. During our panoramic city tour, we will see places such as the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the National Library, Sofia University, the Old Royal Palace, the National Bulgarian Theater built in a neoclassical style, the Archaeological Museum, Old Sofia - Trade Union City, and the Rotunda Church. After our visits, we will take panoramic views from the parliament building and see the Sofia statue, along with visiting Banya Bashi Mosque, which symbolizes the city. After all the visits and free time, we will embark on our journey to Turkey. In the evening, we will reach the Kapıkule border gate, where passport, customs procedures, and free shop shopping will take place. After entering Turkey, we will continue on the Eskişehir route and arrive at the starting points of the program to conclude.
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel in an open buffet and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: , Will be taken in Sofia at leisure at an extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken at a recreational area on the Edirne-Istanbul highway at an extra cost.
Currency: Bulgaria – Lev ( Average Price 1 Euro: 1.95 Leva )
Route: Belgrade - Sofia (393 km) Sofia-Istanbul ( 553 km)
Estimated Arrival Time in Istanbul: Due to customs crossing time, tentatively: 02:00