Day 1 PRISTINE - OHRID
In front of the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport international departure terminal, at the A Jet counter, you meet our valued guests. After luggage check-in and procedures, we depart at 16:30 with A Jet Airlines flight VF 101. Arrival in Pristine at 17:10 local time. Upon arrival, we move towards Ohrid with our private bus waiting for us. In Ohrid, our tour will include sightseeing of the 9th-century Byzantine Monastery of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the Hagia Sophia Church, the Roman-era Ancient Theater, Chinar Square, the Turkish Bazaar, the Halveti Tekke, the New Bazaar, Ohrid Market, and Ohrid Lake. Then, transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Included! Tetova (Kalkandelen) Tour
Lunch: Guests can dine at any restaurant of their choice during free time as determined by our guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: 4* HOTEL MAKPETROL etc. in Ohrid.
Currency: North Macedonia - Macedonian Denar (Average rate 1 Euro: 61.49 MKD)
Route: Skopje – Ohrid 173 km
Hotel check-in time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on customs clearance.
Day 2 OHRID – RESNE & MANASTIR – OHRID
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the Resne-Manastir tour. Our first stop is Resne, where we visit the house of Niyazi from Resne, one of the most famous three figures of the Itihad and Terakki society. Then, we continue to Bitola, Macedonia’s second-largest city. Upon arrival, our tour includes visits to Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, New Mosque, and the Atatürk Museum, where we will experience the most emotional moments, as Atatürk graduated from the Military Academy here. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer for a Dinner with Balkan Music Night. Enjoy unique Balkan music, food, and folkloric dance shows. Then, overnight at our hotel.
Included! Resne – Manastir Tour / Dinner with Balkan Night
Breakfast: At the hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: Guests may dine at any restaurant they choose during free time as determined by our guide.
Dinner: Included in the tour fee, served at the hotel with live folk entertainment.
Accommodation: 4* HOTEL MAKPETROL etc. in Ohrid.
Currency: North Macedonia - Macedonian Denar (Average rate 1 Euro: 61.49 MKD)
Route: Ohrid – Resne – Bitola – Ohrid 137 km
Hotel check-in time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on customs clearance.
Day 3 OHRID – TIRANA – SHKODËR
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Tirana, the capital of Albania. Our first stop in Tirana is the Ethem Bey Mosque, built between 1789 and 1923. Next, we see Skanderbeg Square, the Clock Tower built in 1821 by Ethem Bey, the Statue of Skanderbeg, and the Peace Bell, which was melted from bullets fired during the rebellion of 1999 by children from Shkodra. After the city tour, we proceed to Shkodra, one of the oldest settlements of Albania. Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Included! Tirana – Shkodra Tour
Breakfast: At the hotel, included in the tour.
Lunch: Guests may dine at any restaurant they choose during free time as determined by our guide.
Dinner: Served at the hotel with dinner and entertainment, included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: 4* HOTEL KAKTUS etc. in Medjugorje.
Currency: Albania - Leke (Average rate 1 Euro: 104 LEK) / North Macedonia - Macedonian Denar (Average rate 1 Euro: 61.49 MKD)
Route: Ohrid – Tirana – Shkodra 237 km
Hotel check-in time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on customs clearance.
Day 4 SHKODËR – BUDVA – KOTOR - TREBINJE
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Montenegro, the pearl of the Adriatic and one of the youngest countries in the world. Our first stop is Kotor, an old medieval town famous for its fjords. We explore the Old Town and Fortress. Then, we turn to Budva, known for its magnificent beaches and vibrant nightlife, one of the most famous holiday centers in the Balkans. After a panoramic tour, we get the chance to see the beautiful St. Stefan island from above, which was a fishing village, later bought by a Singaporean multi-billionaire and turned into a luxury tourist spot. Then, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Included! Kotor / Budva Tour
Breakfast: At the hotel, included.
Lunch: Guests may dine at any restaurant they choose during free time as determined by our guide.
Dinner: Included, served at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4* HOTEL KAKTUS etc. in Medjugorje.
Currency: Montenegro - Euro
Route: Shkodra – Budva – Kotor – Trebinje 188 km
Hotel check-in time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on customs clearance.
Day 5 MEDJUGORJE – POČITELJ – BLAGAJ – MOSTAR - SARAJEVO
After breakfast at the hotel and checking out, we depart for Počitelj. In Počitelj, the Turkish Village, we will see Ottoman-period structures built in the 16th century. Afterward, we visit Blagaj Tekke, an Ottoman architectural and Mediterranean-style structure built in the 1520s, considered a national monument by Bosnians. We free time in Blagaj, then proceed to Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque. Afterward, we head to Mostar. In Mostar, we visit the famous Old Bridge, built in 1557 by the architect Hayreddin, an exemplary Ottoman architecture. The bridge was destroyed during the 1992 war but was rebuilt in 2004 with Turkish support. The rebirth of the Old Bridge is an important restoration after losing a significant cultural monument. After the tour of Mostar, we continue to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo has been the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries and was the place where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914, igniting World War I. It was heavily damaged during the 1992 war but still retains its beauty. We start the panoramic city tour, visiting Bascarsija, Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral reflecting the city's religious diversity, the Synagogue, Hüsrev Bey Mosque, Ferhadija Mosque, Latin Bridge where Franz Ferdinand assassination took place, the Old Library, and the Austro-Hungarian period buildings. Then, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Included! Sarajevo Tour
Breakfast: at the hotel, included.
Lunch: During free time, guests may dine at any restaurant they prefer.
Dinner: Served at the hotel, included in the price.
Accommodation: 4* HOTEL HOLLYWOOD etc. - SARAJEVO.
Currency: Bosnia and Herzegovina - Convertible Marka (Average rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)
Route: Medjugorje – Počitelj – Blagaj – Mostar – Sarajevo 242 km
Hotel check-in time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on customs clearance.
Day 6 SARAJEVO–BELGRADE
After breakfast at the hotel, after checking out of the rooms, we continue towards Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Upon arrival, the lively and bustling city begins its city tour featuring sites such as the Old Palace with magnificent Ottoman carvings, Belgrade Fortress at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded but his conquest was achieved by Suleiman the Magnificent, the Fortress Square, Tašmajdan Park, the Military Museum, the mausoleum of Şehit Ali Pasha, and the Flag Mosque. Then, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Included! Belgrade City Tour
Breakfast: at the hotel, included.
Lunch: During free time, guests may dine at any restaurant they prefer.
Dinner: At the hotel, included in the fee.
Accommodation: 4* GOLDEN TULIP ZIRA BELGRADE Hotel etc. – BELGRADE.
Currency: Serbia - Serbian Dinar (Average rate 1 Euro: 117.23 RSD) / Bosnia and Herzegovina - Convertible Marka (Average rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)
Route: Sarajevo – Belgrade 285 km
Gümrük (Customs) transition time is estimated at 21:00 depending on border crossing.
Day 7 BELGRADE – SKOPJE
After breakfast at the hotel and checking out of the rooms, continue to Skopje, Macedonia. Upon arrival, our city tour begins, including Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Murad Pasha Mosque, Kapan Han, Sulu Han, and the Stone Bridge. We then walk along the Vardar River and enjoy views of the Turkish and Jewish neighborhoods on the other side. We visit Macedonia Square, Ottoman Bridge, and Daut Pasha Hamam, then enter the Turkish Bazaar. We see the 16th-century Clock Tower, the early-period Sultan Murad Mosque, and Isa Bey Mosque from the same century. Afterwards, we transfer to our hotel.
Included! Skopje Tour
Breakfast: at the hotel, included.
Lunch: During free time, guests can choose any restaurant.
Dinner: At the hotel, included.
Accommodation: 4* BEST WESTERN TURIST HOTEL etc. – SKOPJE.
Currency: North Macedonia - Macedonian Denar (Average rate 1 Euro: 61.49 MKD)
Route: Saraybosna – Skopje 432 km
Gümrük (Customs) transition estimated at 20:00 depending on border crossing.
Day 8 SKOPJE – PRISTINE - ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we check out and head towards Pristina, Kosovo’s capital. Upon arrival, we start a panoramic city tour to explore Kosovo’s modern and historical aspects. Includes visits to Gërmia Park, one of the most important natural beauties, and the Kosovo Museum to see its cultural heritage. During the tour, we visit Ottoman sites such as Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque and Yaşar Pasha Mosque from the 18th century. We also visit the tomb of Sultan Murad Hüdavendigâr, who fell in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. After the tour, transfer to Pristina Airport. After completing baggage and passport procedures, we depart at 18:10 with A Jet Airlines flight VF 102. Arrive in Istanbul at 20:50, marking the end of our tour. Welcome home!