1. DAY ISTANBUL- SKOPJE
At Sabiha Gökçen Airport, we meet with our valued guests. Departure to Skopje with Pegasus Airlines' scheduled flight. Upon arrival in Skopje, we set off for a city tour with our private bus. We take a walk along the banks of the Vardar River, observing the Turkish and Jewish neighborhoods on the other side of the river in the birthplace of our famous poet Yahya Kemal Beyatlı, Skopje. During this walk, we will see the Macedonia Square, the Ottoman Bridge, and the Davut Paša Hammam from the outside. The Kuršumlija Inn, dating back to 1550, located in the Old Turkish Bazaar, is currently used as the Academy of Fine Arts. A total of 17 inns were built in Skopje during the Ottoman period, and today 3 inns remain. We visit the Sulu Inn and Kapan Inn, and the Double Hammam, built in the second half of the 15th century. At the end of our tour, we visit the clock tower, one of Skopje's symbolic works built in the 16th century, the Sultan Murat Mosque from the 14th century, and the Isa Bey Mosque from the same century. After some free time following our tour, we transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms.
Guests who wish can join the **extra arranged Matka Canyon** tour.
- Matka Canyon Tour (Per Person 25 Euro)
Matka Canyon, with its breathtaking views and nature, is located at the confluence of the Treska and Vardar rivers. After a walk amid the natural scenery in Matka Canyon, we will transfer back to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish can join the **extra arranged Macedonian Night** tour.
- Macedonian Night (Per Person 70 Euro)
We will savor the flavors of Macedonian cuisine while listening to Macedonian music, followed by a transfer to our hotel.
2. DAY SKOPJE- BELGRADE
After breakfast at our hotel and clearing our rooms, we depart for Belgrade. Upon arrival in Belgrade, we will take a city tour during which we will see the daily life of the city, important buildings, and the interiors of the Ministry of Interior, which was allegedly left intentionally untouched and bombed by NATO. While continuing our city tour on foot, we will see the Bayrakli Mosque, Belgrade Fortress, Damat Ali Paşa Tomb, Clock Tower, Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Fountain, Military Museum, Istanbul Gate, Dungeon Gate, Leopoldov Gate, Stefan Lazarević Monument, Nebojša Tower, Kalemegdan, Saborna Church, Republic Square, Terazi Square, and Tašmajdan. We will complete our city tour with a walk on Knez Mihailova Street, which is considered the heart of the city. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms. Overnight stay at the hotel.
3. DAY BELGRADE- SARAJEVO
After breakfast and clearing our rooms, we set off for Sarajevo. Upon our arrival in Sarajevo, we will start our city tour with a visit to the main library building, one of the symbolic structures of the city. After seeing Inat Kuca, a surprising story that you will hear, and the Latin Bridge, where the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife occurred, we continue towards Baščaršija, the heart of the city. Our tour continues along Baščaršija's streets, maintaining its historical structure, where we will see the Sebilj, and visit the Kuršumli Medrese, Morica Han, Gazi Hüsrev Bey Mosque, and the Clock Tower. Our tour will also include the most popular street, Ferhadija, featuring buildings that reflect the architecture of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Catholic Cathedral, Markale Market, and a covered bazaar, ending at the Eternal Flame Monument, which commemorates victims of World War II. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms.
4. DAY SARAJEVO
After breakfast at our hotel, guests who wish can join the **extra arranged lunch tour to Mostar & Blagaj**.
- Mostar & Blagaj Tour - Lunch Included (Per Person 70 Euro)
Our first break is in the town of Konjic, where we will see the famous Konjic Bridge, which has been restored by Turkey since it has been around since the Ottoman era. Continuing along the Neretva River, we will stop for a coffee break to enjoy the beautiful views of the river. After a panoramic view of the train sabotaged by partisan soldiers during World War II and the destroyed bridge on the Jablanica road, we continue towards Blagaj. Upon arrival, we will visit the Alperenler Tekke, which has been alive for 550 years. The Tekke, established in the early 15th century, is located at a magnificent spring emerging from a high rock. It has hosted the Qadiriyya, Rufai, Halveti, and Naqshbandi orders. After visiting the Tekke, we will have our lunch and continue to Mostar. We will see the historic Koškin Mostar Mosque and the Mostar Bridge, a bridge built for the Ottoman army to cross when Sultan Suleiman was on his last campaign to Zsigetvar. This bridge was destroyed by Croats during the war in 1993 and later restored to its original state by a Turkish company. After visiting the Little Mostar Bridge, we will stroll through the bazaar before heading back to our hotel in Sarajevo. Overnight at the hotel.
In the evening, guests who wish can join the **extra arranged Bosnian Night** tour.
- Bosnian Night (Per Person 70 Euro)
In a local restaurant in Sarajevo, we will have an unforgettable night with Bosnian dishes and local music. At the end of the night, we will return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
5. DAY SARAJEVO- ISTANBUL
After breakfast, clearing our rooms, we will have free time until transfer time. Guests who wish can join the **extra arranged Tunnel of Life Tour and Vrelo Bosna National Park**.
- Tunnel of Life & Vrelo Bosna National Park Tour (Per Person 45 Euro)
The Tunnel of Life was a vital connection for the city of Sarajevo during the recent war that was under siege for an extended period, allowing the city to access everything it needed and playing a significant role in ending the siege. At the exit point of the tunnel, where a museum now operates, we will experience the section of the tunnel that is open to visitors, see the everyday items used during that time, and witness the documentary showcasing the events of that period. Following this, we will head to **Vrelo Bosna National Park**, located at the foothills of the Igman Mountain. Vrelo Bosna, which forms the source of the Bosna River, is a natural park that contains rivers, waterfalls, and ponds, representative of every shade of green.
After the tour, we will gather and transfer to Sarajevo airport. After check-in procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines. Arrival in Istanbul marks the end of our tour.
*GRADUAL PRICING IS IN EFFECT, PRICES MAY CHANGE DURING THE DAY.*
Visa Information:
No visa is required for participation in this tour for Turkish passport holders. Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months.