ANKARA Departure
Big Balkan Tour with Ajet VISA-FREE FOR 6 COUNTRIES
DIRECT FLIGHT WITHOUT TRANSFER
7 Nights 8 Days - 4* Hotels - Including Dinner
NO EXTRA TOURS - EVERYTHING INCLUDED !!!! KOSOVAR PROGRAM
Included: Macedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs in Local Restaurants!!
Convergence of Civilizations, Cultures, and Beliefs,
Journey to the Heart of the Balkans at the Meeting Point
The Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Macedonia – Albania – Montenegro - Bosnia and Herzegovina – Serbia - Kosovo
6 COUNTRIES
Some of the Privileges of the Program
* Direct flight without transfer with Ajet Airlines.
* Opportunity to visit 6 countries including Kosovo
* 2 Evenings at Local Restaurants with Macedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs
* Fully-equipped tour with professional guide
* Opportunity to explore the entire Balkan geography step by step
* Dinners at hotels or restaurants
* Kosovo tour included
* Transportation during the tour with professional tourism package buses
* Visit to Sveti Naum, one of the most sought-after places in the Balkans
* Visit to Matka Canyon, known for its stunning beauty
* Visit to Blagaj
* Visit to Vrelo Bosne
Tour Departure Dates :
July 2 / July 5 / July 9 / July 12 / July 16 / July 19 / July 23 / July 26 / July 30 / August 2 / August 6 / August 9 / August 13 / August 16 / August 20 / August 23 / August 27 / August 30 / September 3 / September 6 / September 10 / September 13 / September 17 / September 20 / September 24 / September 27 / October 4 / October 11
Day 1: Ankara – Skopje - Matka Canyon - Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid
Meeting at the Ajet Counter at Ankara Airport, International Departures Terminal. Departure from Ankara to Skopje at 08:45 on Ajet Airlines flight VF625, arriving at Skopje Airport at 09:35 local time. After passport procedures, we meet with the guide and vehicle before heading to the incredibly beautiful Matka Canyon, after a nature walk, guests will have free time to enjoy a boat tour in the canyon with the famous boats. Then we visit the Alaca Mosque in the city of Tetova, which has a unique architecture rarely seen in the Balkans, and proceed to the city of Ohrid, which is a Mediterranean town located in the Mavrovo mountains. We start our tour of Ohrid at the port square, explaining the statues we will see and taking a walking tour of the neighborhood where the historical Ohrid houses, known from the TV series Elveda Rumeli, are located, including the historical Ottoman houses, the Church of St. Sophia, and the presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl, which is the biggest symbol of Ohrid. After the tour, we will proceed to a free time. After free time transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at your extra free time in Ohrid city center. - You can taste all the local delicacies. Guide's Recommendation: Ohrid Trout, Meatballs, and Green Beans Stew.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotels or restaurants and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Belvedere v.b – Ohrid
Route: Skopje-Matka 19 KM, Matka-Tetova 61 KM, Tetova-Ohrid 132 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: 20:30
Day 2: Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Tirana – Shkodra
After breakfast, we first arrive at St. Naum over a one-hour journey with magnificent views. We visit the source of Lake Ohrid, where the breathtaking landscape will almost take your breath away. After the tour, we leave Ohrid and cross into Albania, arriving at Tirana via Elbasan. A city that has been trapped between wars throughout the 20th century and lived under Enver Hoxha's dictatorship for 40 years, founded by Suleiman Pasha in 1614 and the capital of Albania since 1920. We will take a panoramic tour of this beautiful city. During our tour, we will see the Ethem Bey Mosque, the historic Clock Tower, the National Museum, the Opera and Ballet Building, the Parliament and Prime Ministerial buildings, the Presidential Palace, the Mother Teresa Statue, and Skanderbeg Square. After the Tirana tour, we will have some free time. After gathering, we arrive at the accommodation point in the Shkodra region. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at your extra free time in Tirana city center
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotels or restaurants and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Luane Arte v.b – Shkodra
Route: Ohrid – Sveti Naum 29 KM, Sveti Naum – Tirana 139 KM, Tirana – Shkodra 97 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: 19:30
Day 3: Shkodra – Budva – Kotor – Medjugorje
After breakfast at our hotel, we pass into Montenegro, one of the world's youngest states. First stop, once a settlement area for fishermen, is now a holiday spot for the Jet Set due to the expropriation of the island and subsequent sale to a multi-billionaire from Singapore; you will have a panoramic view of the magnificent St. Stefan (depending on the vehicle park availability). Continuing along the extraordinary route along the Adriatic shores, we will see Budva panoramically; our next stop is Kotor, an important historical and natural gem, and tourist hotspot. Here, you will take a walking tour of Stari Grad (Old Town-Castle) and get to know this quaint town. After the Kotor tour, we will head to the city we will be staying in. Overnight in Medjugorje, Trebinje, or surrounding areas.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a free time determined by the guide extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotels or restaurants and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Olea Vitis v.b. MEDJUGORJE
Route: Shkodra – Budva 85 KM, Budva – Kotor 25 KM, Kotor - Medjugorje 198 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated by customs clearance time: 21:00
Day 4: Medjugorje – Mostar – Blagaj - Konjic – Sarajevo
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to the historical city of Mostar. Upon arrival in Mostar, we will see the Mostar Bridge during our city tour on foot. (The bridge, built by architect Hayreddin in 1557, is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.) The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992, but with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey, it was reopened in 2004. We roam the historic market in the old town. After free time, we move on to Blagaj, known for its historical significance. Following our visit to Blagaj, we head towards the capital Sarajevo. We take a break in the town of Konjic to see the famous Konjic Bridge, which has been restored by Turkey from Ottoman times to the present day and enjoy coffee by the banks of the Neretva River.
After our break, we arrive at the capital Sarajevo. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a free time determined by the guide extra.
Dinner: At a local restaurant with Bosnian Meatballs, which is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel v.b. Sarajevo
Route: Medjugorje – Mostar 26 KM, Mostar – Blagaj 11 KM, Blagaj- Sarajevo 140 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated based on road conditions: 20:00
Day 5: Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosne – Belgrade
After breakfast, we visit Vrelo Bosne, which is the water source of Sarajevo, located at the foot of Mount Igman, a national park famous for its perfect walking paths, horse carriages, and authentic cafes, which was arranged by Tito. After our free time, we stroll through the unique Baščaršija bazaar. We begin our tour of this cultural city with the Sebilj fountain, which has almost become the symbol of Baščaršija, then see the Morica Han, one of the most authentic spots in the city. We then visit the Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. As we continue our tour, we will see the Clock Tower, a ritualized famous fountain, and a place of convergence of cultures, which is also the location of the eternal flame monument. After our tour and free time, we will depart for Belgrade. After traveling, we arrive in Belgrade, one of Europe's oldest cities, which is now a symbol of liveliness and activity. Overnight in our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:: Will be taken at a free time determined by the guide extra.
Dinner:: Will be taken at our hotels or restaurants and is included in the tour price
Accommodation:: Theater Hotel v.b. BELGRADE
Route:: Sarajevo - Vrelo Bosne 10 KM Vrelo Bosne –Belgrade 295 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on customs clearance time: 20:00
Day 6: Belgrade - Skopje
After breakfast at our hotel, we start a city tour of Belgrade. We begin our city tour in one of Europe's oldest cities and the new symbol of liveliness and activity, starting with the stylish Knez Mihailova Street. Then we proceed to Belgrade Fortress, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was injured during his conquest which was completed by Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, and we will see the Key Monument, the French statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha's tomb, Sokollu Fountain, and the terrace area with the best view of the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. After the tour, we set off for Skopje. After our arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a free time determined by the guide extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotels or restaurants and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Gold Hotel v.b. SKOPJE
Route:Belgrade- Skopje 432 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on customs clearance time: 19:30
Day 7: Skopje – Kosovo (Prizren) - Skopje
After breakfast at our hotel, we start our city tour in the capital Skopje. We begin our tour in this city, where two different cultures are separated by the famous Vardar River, initially visiting the statue of Alexander the Great, which stands out for its size. Next, we cross the Historic Stone Bridge over Vardar River to experience how quickly the cultures change as we here at the Turkish Bazaar, one of the best-organized Ottoman bazaars in the Balkans. We start our bazaar tour by mentioning the statues at the entrance of the bazaar and seeing the historic Davut Pasha Bath, continuing to Kapan Han, one of the most significant structures in Ottoman bazaar organization, and visiting the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has survived despite earthquakes. After these visits, there will be one hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. You can buy items like Šušak pepper, Ustrumski peanuts, and shoes. . After the visits, we head to Kosovo, where the majority of the population consists of Muslim Albanians, one of the world's youngest states. We will spend a meaningful day in the land where a humanitarian tragedy occurred not long ago. Initially, we will visit the Tomb of Murad Hüdavendigar. After our visit, we will take a short bus ride to Prizren. During our panoramic tour in Prizren, one of the most charming towns in the Balkans, we will see the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Castle. After the tour and free time, we will return to Skopje. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a free time determined by the guide extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide, including traditional dishes and music during Macedonian Night. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE !!!!
Accommodation: Gold Hotel v.b. SKOPJE
Route: Skopje – Pristina 92 KM, Pristina – Prizren 85 KM, Prizren – Skopje 161 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on customs clearance time: 19:00
Day 8: Skopje – Ankara
After breakfast at our hotel, we will proceed to the Skopje Airport. After checking in for flights, luggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Ankara at 10:25 on Ajet Airlines flight VF626. We will arrive in Ankara at 13:10. We hope to see you on your next trip...
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.