Great Balkan Tour with Air Serbia 6 COUNTRIES VISA-FREE
NON-STOP DIRECT FLIGHT
4* Hotels – Dinner Included
4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOURS – ALL INCLUSIVE !!!!
WITH THE DIFFERENCE OF VRELO BOSNA AND ST NAUM
Includes Macedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs at Local Restaurants!!
Journey through Civilizations, Cultures, and Beliefs,
WITH THE DIFFERENCE OF VRELO BOSNA AND ST NAUM
Includes Macedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs at Local Restaurants!!
Journey through Civilizations, Cultures, and Beliefs,
Journey to the Heart of the Balkans at the Meeting Point
A Meeting Point of Dates and Civilizations.
Serbia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro - Albania - Kosovo - North Macedonia
Serbia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro - Albania - Kosovo - North Macedonia
Some of the Privileges of the Program
* Non-stop direct flight via Air Serbia Airlines schedule.
* Opportunity to visit 6 countries including Kosovo
* 2 Nights in Local Restaurants with Macedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs
* Fully equipped tour with a professional guide team
* Step by step opportunity to explore the entire Balkan geography
* Dinners included at the hotels
* Transportation throughout the tour with professionally packaged tourism buses
* Includes Vrelo Bosna tour
* Includes tour to Sveti Naum, one of the most popular places in the Balkans
* Includes the breathtaking Matka Canyon
* Includes Blagaj tour
* Non-stop direct flight via Air Serbia Airlines schedule.
* Opportunity to visit 6 countries including Kosovo
* 2 Nights in Local Restaurants with Macedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs
* Fully equipped tour with a professional guide team
* Step by step opportunity to explore the entire Balkan geography
* Dinners included at the hotels
* Transportation throughout the tour with professionally packaged tourism buses
* Includes Vrelo Bosna tour
* Includes tour to Sveti Naum, one of the most popular places in the Balkans
* Includes the breathtaking Matka Canyon
* Includes Blagaj tour
Tour Departure Dates :
March 14 / March 16 / May 2 / May 9 / May 16 / May 23 / May 24 / May 25 / May 30 / June 6 / June 13 / June 20 / June 26 / June 27 / June 28 / July 3 / July 4 / July 5 / July 10 / July 11 / July 12 / July 17 / July 18 / July 19 / July 24 / July 25 / July 26 / July 31 / August 1 / August 2 / August 7 / August 8 / August 9 / August 14 / August 15 / August 16 / August 21 / August 22 / August 23 / August 28 / August 29 / August 30 / September 4 / September 5 / September 6 / September 12 / September 19 / September 26 / October 3 / October 10 / October 17 / October 24 / November 7 / November 8
March 14 / March 16 / May 2 / May 9 / May 16 / May 23 / May 24 / May 25 / May 30 / June 6 / June 13 / June 20 / June 26 / June 27 / June 28 / July 3 / July 4 / July 5 / July 10 / July 11 / July 12 / July 17 / July 18 / July 19 / July 24 / July 25 / July 26 / July 31 / August 1 / August 2 / August 7 / August 8 / August 9 / August 14 / August 15 / August 16 / August 21 / August 22 / August 23 / August 28 / August 29 / August 30 / September 4 / September 5 / September 6 / September 12 / September 19 / September 26 / October 3 / October 10 / October 17 / October 24 / November 7 / November 8
Special Days :
Ramadan Feast and April Semester : March 14 / March 16
Ramadan Feast and April Semester : March 14 / March 16
May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day : May 16
Kurban Bayramı : May 23 / May 24 / May 25 / May 30
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day : July 10 / July 11 / July 12
August 30 Victory Day : August 28 / August 29 / August 30
October 29 Republic Day : October 24
November Semester : November 7 / November 8
Kurban Bayramı : May 23 / May 24 / May 25 / May 30
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day : July 10 / July 11 / July 12
August 30 Victory Day : August 28 / August 29 / August 30
October 29 Republic Day : October 24
November Semester : November 7 / November 8
Tour Program
Day 1: Istanbul – Belgrade – Srebrenica - Sarajevo
Meeting at the Air Serbia counter at the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After completing ticket, luggage and passport procedures, we take the Air Serbia flight JU427 to Belgrade at 04:20. Arrival in Belgrade at 05:00 local time. After luggage, passport, and customs procedures, we depart from Belgrade airport with our private vehicle. Our first destination of the tour is Srebrenica, located in the east of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We visit Srebrenica, the site of the massacre that occurred on July 11, 1995, to commemorate it. Here we visit the camp where innocent Bosniak people were held and the martyrs' memorial to pay our respects. After that, we move to the capital Sarajevo. We take a stroll through Baščaršija, the most magnificent market in Europe. Our tour of this cultural city starts at Sarajevo Sebilj, which is almost a symbol of the market, then to the authentic Morica Han. Next, we visit the Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. During our tour, we see the Clock Tower, the famous fountain, and the place that is a meeting point of cultures, which is also home to the Eternal Flame monument. Afterwards, we take some free time, during which guests can photograph the Latin Bridge, where the First World War broke out. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Lunch: To be taken at a place determined by the guide during the free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: At a local restaurant, Bosnian Meatballs, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel v.b. SARAYBOSNA
Route: Belgrade – Srebrenica 200 KM , Srebrenica - Sarajevo 135 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs processing time, approximately: 20:00
Lunch: To be taken at a place determined by the guide during the free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: At a local restaurant, Bosnian Meatballs, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel v.b. SARAYBOSNA
Route: Belgrade – Srebrenica 200 KM , Srebrenica - Sarajevo 135 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs processing time, approximately: 20:00
Day 2: Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosna - Konjic – Mostar – Blagaj – Medjugorje
After breakfast, we visit Vrelo Bosne, a national park famous for the source of the Bosna river, located at the base of Mount Igman, featuring excellent walking trails, carriage drivers, and authentic cafes. We will take some free time afterwards, we head to Mostar. Our journey to Mostar will take approximately 2.5 hours with several stops along the way. Our first stop is in the city of Konjic where we take a break to see the famous Konjic Bridge, restored by Turkey, and enjoy coffee by the Neretva River. Afterward, we arrive in Mostar, and we will start our walking tour by first seeing the Mostar Bridge. (The bridge, built by Architect Hayreddin in 1557, is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.) The bridge was destroyed in the war in 1992 by Croatian artillery, but thanks to the significant contributions of the Republic of Turkey, it was reopened in 2004. We will see the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque. Next, we will visit the Blagaj settlement, which is 12 km away from Mostar, where the Buna River springs, and the Blagaj Tekke. After our tour (overnight stay in Medjugorje or its vicinity).
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken at a place determined by the guide during the free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: To be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Forest Hotel v.b. – MEDJUGORJE
Route: Sarajevo –Konjic 62 KM , Konjic- Mostar 64 KM , Mostar – Blagaj 13 KM , Blagaj –Mejdugorje 20 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on road conditionsapproximately: 20:00
After breakfast, we visit Vrelo Bosne, a national park famous for the source of the Bosna river, located at the base of Mount Igman, featuring excellent walking trails, carriage drivers, and authentic cafes. We will take some free time afterwards, we head to Mostar. Our journey to Mostar will take approximately 2.5 hours with several stops along the way. Our first stop is in the city of Konjic where we take a break to see the famous Konjic Bridge, restored by Turkey, and enjoy coffee by the Neretva River. Afterward, we arrive in Mostar, and we will start our walking tour by first seeing the Mostar Bridge. (The bridge, built by Architect Hayreddin in 1557, is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.) The bridge was destroyed in the war in 1992 by Croatian artillery, but thanks to the significant contributions of the Republic of Turkey, it was reopened in 2004. We will see the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque. Next, we will visit the Blagaj settlement, which is 12 km away from Mostar, where the Buna River springs, and the Blagaj Tekke. After our tour (overnight stay in Medjugorje or its vicinity).
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken at a place determined by the guide during the free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: To be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Forest Hotel v.b. – MEDJUGORJE
Route: Sarajevo –Konjic 62 KM , Konjic- Mostar 64 KM , Mostar – Blagaj 13 KM , Blagaj –Mejdugorje 20 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on road conditionsapproximately: 20:00
Day 3: Medjugorje – Kotor – Budva - Shkodra
After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed to Montenegro, one of the youngest states in the world. Our first stop is Kotor, a significant historical and natural paradise and tourist attraction... Here, in Stari Grad (Old Town-Castle), you will take a walk to get to know this charming town. After the Kotor tour, we will make our way through Budva, where we will have a panoramic view of the magnificent Sveti Stefan, which was rented from fishermen and then sold to a multi-billionaire from Singapore, and are currently restoring it for tourism. After the break, we move to the Albanian city of Shkodra. Arrival and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken at a place determined by the guide during the free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: To be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Alis Hotel v.b. – SHKODRA
Route: Medjugorje – Kotor 190 KM , Kotor –Shkodra 108 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs processing time, approximately: 20:30
Day 4: Shkodra - Tirana – Ohrid
After breakfast at the hotel, we move to the city center of Tirana.A beautiful city that suffered through wars throughout the 20th century and endured Enver Hoxha's dictatorship for 40 years; we will take a panoramic tour of this city, which was developed by Suleiman Pasha in 1614 and became the capital of Albania in 1920. During our tour, we will see the Ethem Bey Mosque in Skanderbeg Square, the Historic Clock Tower, the National History Museum, and the Opera House. The Presidential Palace and Government Buildings, Mother Teresa Square, and the Tirana Pyramid are among the places we will see from the vehicle. After our tour of Tirana and free time, we head towards Ohrid, known as the jewel of the Balkans, through Elbasan. We start our Ohrid tour at the Harbor Square, discussing the statues we see and walking through the neighborhood where the historical Ohrid houses were filmed for the “Elveda Rumeli” series, while viewing the historical Ottoman houses, Aya Sofya Church, and the famous Ohrid Pearl. After the tour, we take some free time. After visiting, we transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our Ohrid hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken at a place determined by the guide during the free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: To be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Alis Hotel v.b. – SHKODRA
Route: Medjugorje – Kotor 190 KM , Kotor –Shkodra 108 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs processing time, approximately: 20:30
Day 4: Shkodra - Tirana – Ohrid
After breakfast at the hotel, we move to the city center of Tirana.A beautiful city that suffered through wars throughout the 20th century and endured Enver Hoxha's dictatorship for 40 years; we will take a panoramic tour of this city, which was developed by Suleiman Pasha in 1614 and became the capital of Albania in 1920. During our tour, we will see the Ethem Bey Mosque in Skanderbeg Square, the Historic Clock Tower, the National History Museum, and the Opera House. The Presidential Palace and Government Buildings, Mother Teresa Square, and the Tirana Pyramid are among the places we will see from the vehicle. After our tour of Tirana and free time, we head towards Ohrid, known as the jewel of the Balkans, through Elbasan. We start our Ohrid tour at the Harbor Square, discussing the statues we see and walking through the neighborhood where the historical Ohrid houses were filmed for the “Elveda Rumeli” series, while viewing the historical Ottoman houses, Aya Sofya Church, and the famous Ohrid Pearl. After the tour, we take some free time. After visiting, we transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our Ohrid hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken at a place determined by the guide during the free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: To be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Aqualina Hotel v.b. – OHRID
Route: Shkodra – Tirana 100 KM , Tirana – Ohrid 130 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs processing time, approximately: 20:30
Day 5: Ohrid – Sv Naum – Tetova(Kalkandelen) – Skopje
After breakfast, we travel to St. Naum, where the springs of Lake Ohrid are located, while enjoying magnificent views. The exquisite scenery will take your breath away. After our visit to Sveti Naum, we will move to Tetova, the second-largest city in North Macedonia, where the majority of the population are Muslim Albanians. We will have a panoramic view of the city and visit the Alaca Mosque, which has rare architecture in the Balkans. After our tour, we proceed to the capital of North Macedonia, Skopje. Our tour of this city, where two different cultures are separated by the famous Vardar River, begins with the Macedonian side, where we will first see the gigantic statue of Skanderbeg, then we cross the Historic Skopje Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, witnessing the dramatic cultural shift as we enter the Üsküp Turkish Bazaar, one of the most prominent Ottoman bazaars in the Balkans. We will begin our bazaar tour by discussing the statues at the entrance and then move to the historical Davut Pasha Bath and see the Kapan Han and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has survived earthquakes. After our visits, we will have one hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Among the items we can buy are Šušak peppers, Ustrumca peanuts, and chariks. After our tour we will transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Breakfast:: To be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken at a place determined by the guide during the free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: To be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Aqualina Hotel v.b. – OHRID
Route: Shkodra – Tirana 100 KM , Tirana – Ohrid 130 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs processing time, approximately: 20:30
Day 5: Ohrid – Sv Naum – Tetova(Kalkandelen) – Skopje
After breakfast, we travel to St. Naum, where the springs of Lake Ohrid are located, while enjoying magnificent views. The exquisite scenery will take your breath away. After our visit to Sveti Naum, we will move to Tetova, the second-largest city in North Macedonia, where the majority of the population are Muslim Albanians. We will have a panoramic view of the city and visit the Alaca Mosque, which has rare architecture in the Balkans. After our tour, we proceed to the capital of North Macedonia, Skopje. Our tour of this city, where two different cultures are separated by the famous Vardar River, begins with the Macedonian side, where we will first see the gigantic statue of Skanderbeg, then we cross the Historic Skopje Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, witnessing the dramatic cultural shift as we enter the Üsküp Turkish Bazaar, one of the most prominent Ottoman bazaars in the Balkans. We will begin our bazaar tour by discussing the statues at the entrance and then move to the historical Davut Pasha Bath and see the Kapan Han and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has survived earthquakes. After our visits, we will have one hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Among the items we can buy are Šušak peppers, Ustrumca peanuts, and chariks. After our tour we will transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Breakfast:: To be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken at a place determined by the guide during the free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: To be taken at the hotel or restaurant and included in the tour price.
Dinner: To be taken at the hotel or restaurant and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold v.b – Skopje
Route: Skopje-Matka 19 KM , Matka–Tetova 61 KM , Tetova-Ohrid 132 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on road conditions, approximately 20:00
Day 6: Skopje – Matka Canyon – Prizren(Kosovo) – Skopje (Balkan Night)
After breakfast, we head to the breathtaking Matka Canyon; after a nature walk, guests will have the optional opportunity to take a canyon tour by the famous rowboats. After the tour, we will visit the capital of Kosovo, Pristina, which mainly consists of Muslim Albanians. First, we will have a panoramic view of the city and then visit the tomb of Sultan Murad (Hüdavendigar) who was martyred in the Battle of Kosovo, a significant victory of the Ottomans in the Balkans. After our visit, we will head to Prizren, one of the cutest cities in the Balkans. During our panoramic tour in Prizren, we will see the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and the Prizren Fortress. After the tour and free time, we return to Skopje. Upon arrival in Skopje, we will enjoy a Balkan night at a local restaurant, included in the tour price. After the entertainment, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast:: To be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Day 6: Skopje – Matka Canyon – Prizren(Kosovo) – Skopje (Balkan Night)
After breakfast, we head to the breathtaking Matka Canyon; after a nature walk, guests will have the optional opportunity to take a canyon tour by the famous rowboats. After the tour, we will visit the capital of Kosovo, Pristina, which mainly consists of Muslim Albanians. First, we will have a panoramic view of the city and then visit the tomb of Sultan Murad (Hüdavendigar) who was martyred in the Battle of Kosovo, a significant victory of the Ottomans in the Balkans. After our visit, we will head to Prizren, one of the cutest cities in the Balkans. During our panoramic tour in Prizren, we will see the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and the Prizren Fortress. After the tour and free time, we return to Skopje. Upon arrival in Skopje, we will enjoy a Balkan night at a local restaurant, included in the tour price. After the entertainment, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast:: To be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken at a place determined by the guide during the free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: At a local restaurant where we will have a Balkan night, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold v.b – SKOPJE
Accommodation: Hotel Gold v.b – SKOPJE
Route: Skopje – Matka 15 KM , Matka – Prizren 100 KM, Prizren – Skopje 100 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: According to customs processing time, approximately: 20:30
Day 7: Skopje – Belgrade – Istanbul
After breakfast, we depart for Belgrade. After our journey, we will start our city tour in Belgrade, one of Europe’s oldest cities, beginning with Knez Mihailova Street, the most elegant street in the city. Next, we will visit Belgrade Fortress, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was injured in the conquest, but it was his successor, Suleiman the Magnificent, who completed the conquest. Within the fortress, we will see the Key Delivery Monument, the French statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, the tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, Sokolu’s fountain, and the terrace area where we will have the most beautiful view of where the Danube and Sava rivers meet. After the tour, we will have free time until the flight hours. Then we will transfer to Belgrade Airport. After completing ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will board the Air Serbia flight JU426 departing for Istanbul at 00:50. Arrival in Istanbul at 03:35. We look forward to seeing you on your next journey…
Breakfast:: To be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Day 7: Skopje – Belgrade – Istanbul
After breakfast, we depart for Belgrade. After our journey, we will start our city tour in Belgrade, one of Europe’s oldest cities, beginning with Knez Mihailova Street, the most elegant street in the city. Next, we will visit Belgrade Fortress, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was injured in the conquest, but it was his successor, Suleiman the Magnificent, who completed the conquest. Within the fortress, we will see the Key Delivery Monument, the French statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, the tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, Sokolu’s fountain, and the terrace area where we will have the most beautiful view of where the Danube and Sava rivers meet. After the tour, we will have free time until the flight hours. Then we will transfer to Belgrade Airport. After completing ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will board the Air Serbia flight JU426 departing for Istanbul at 00:50. Arrival in Istanbul at 03:35. We look forward to seeing you on your next journey…
Breakfast:: To be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken during free time in Belgrade city center at an extra cost
* Air Serbia Airlines Istanbul - Belgrade - Istanbul Economy Class Flight Tickets
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* Accommodation for a total of 6 nights with breakfast included in 4* hotels: 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Medjugorje or surrounding areas, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Ohrid, and 2 nights in Skopje.
* Dinner at hotels in Medjugorje, Shkodra, Skopje, and Ohrid
* Macedonian Night at a local restaurant
* Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant
* Panoramic city tours in Prizren, Skopje, Tetova, Ohrid, Resne, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Trebinje, Kotor, Budva, and Shkodra
* Kosovo Crossing Fee
* Sveti Naum Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Blagaj Tekke Tour
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* City Taxes
* Customs Fees
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* Accommodation for a total of 6 nights with breakfast included in 4* hotels: 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Medjugorje or surrounding areas, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Ohrid, and 2 nights in Skopje.
* Dinner at hotels in Medjugorje, Shkodra, Skopje, and Ohrid
* Macedonian Night at a local restaurant
* Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant
* Panoramic city tours in Prizren, Skopje, Tetova, Ohrid, Resne, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Trebinje, Kotor, Budva, and Shkodra
* Kosovo Crossing Fee
* Sveti Naum Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Blagaj Tekke Tour
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* City Taxes
* Customs Fees
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
* Museum and site entrance fees.
* Extras taken at the hotel.
* All personal expenses
* Extra tours
* Lunches
* Driver tip (5 EUR per person)
* All excursions and tours not specified in the program.
* Optional guide tips
* International exit fee
* International travel health insurance
INFORMATION ,
- To be able to shop and spend money in all countries included in the tour program, it is sufficient to carry Euros. The guide will assist with currency exchange where local currency is used.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the trip. It is also advisable to bring a sweater or similar clothing for the evening.
- Our tours implement a daily rotation (seat change) policy in the seating plan, and no guarantee is provided for fixed or front seats. Seat changes are organized by the tour guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum accommodation requirement of 3 days to bring items (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) with you.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, the duty-free shopping limit is: Cigarettes: 3 cartons , Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic drink (excluding alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne) , Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic drink (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne) , Perfume: 600 ml , Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items , Chocolate and Sweets: 2 kg ,Coffee: 1 kg ,Tea: 1 kg
- The guides on the tour program may change the program flow, provided that they show all the places specified in the program, depending on weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour date. In case of cancellation less than 30 days prior to the tour date, a 30% penalty will be applied, and a 100% penalty will be applied in case of cancellation 20 days or less before the tour date. The cancellation requests from participants, along with hospital reports, work permit documents, etc., obtained from authorities in Turkey, will unfortunately not be accepted for cancellations of hotels and services they will receive outside Turkey.
-Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the last cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. The canceled tour due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
-In cases where hotel(s) are specified only by category information without specifying names and/or when there are options for the same destination, the hotels will be notified by Viyatravel 2 days before the trip.
-During periods of fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the departure date of the tour.
- Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and in such rooms, the bed designated for the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are either folding beds or coach beds, tour participants in reservations for the 3rd person and/or children shall be deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions and bed types in the rooms. Child discounts apply for single children who meet the age group criteria when accompanied by 2 adults.
-The breakfast provided in the tour program is served according to the breakfast culture of the host country, generally consisting of a limited menu known as continental breakfast, including butter, jam, bread, and tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for groups.
-Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of the cities and are conducted as panoramic tours with guide narration from inside the vehicle, excluding museum and site entrance fees, lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours. Panoramic tours, along with other tours specified in the program, may not take place if local authorities do not allow entry or visitation, or if they cannot take place due to closed roads or weather conditions. Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to conduct the mentioned tours under these circumstances. Some tours may be conducted using public transportation or on foot within available alternatives where roads are closed or entry points are not permitted by vehicle.
- During transit across customs gates on land, waiting times may exceed standards, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for negative experiences arising from these waiting times.
-Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not achieved, the trips cannot be carried out, or extra tour prices, content, and the vehicles used may vary depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be subject to change by the guide according to the open/closed conditions of the museums and sites to be visited and the weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional for participants and are not compulsory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours organized during the tour shall be deemed to have accepted to wait in a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the start of the extra tour and will be picked up after the tour is completed from the point they were dropped off.
- For individuals participating in flight tours, Check-in and boarding procedures should be done personally by the guests at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online on the airline's websites before the flight.
- Participants who are not present at the specified airport at the times communicated by Viyatravel, do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the plane, cannot be held responsible by Viyatravel for not being able to complete their flights. All costs for new round-trip flights and transfers to be incurred due to missing the flight will be the responsibility of those individuals.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. Delays may occur in scheduled and charter flights, or times may change before existing trips and flights. Viyatravel is obliged to inform about these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of time changes while purchasing the trip. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.
-The types of vehicles used in our tours are categorized according to the number of participants as follows. The types of vehicles listed below are assigned according to the number of participants in each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 Participants) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 Participants) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 Participants) *VW Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
-All guests are considered to have accepted the sale of the tour by accepting the above-stated terms.
- To be able to shop and spend money in all countries included in the tour program, it is sufficient to carry Euros. The guide will assist with currency exchange where local currency is used.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the trip. It is also advisable to bring a sweater or similar clothing for the evening.
- Our tours implement a daily rotation (seat change) policy in the seating plan, and no guarantee is provided for fixed or front seats. Seat changes are organized by the tour guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum accommodation requirement of 3 days to bring items (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) with you.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, the duty-free shopping limit is: Cigarettes: 3 cartons , Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic drink (excluding alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne) , Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic drink (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne) , Perfume: 600 ml , Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items , Chocolate and Sweets: 2 kg ,Coffee: 1 kg ,Tea: 1 kg
- The guides on the tour program may change the program flow, provided that they show all the places specified in the program, depending on weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour date. In case of cancellation less than 30 days prior to the tour date, a 30% penalty will be applied, and a 100% penalty will be applied in case of cancellation 20 days or less before the tour date. The cancellation requests from participants, along with hospital reports, work permit documents, etc., obtained from authorities in Turkey, will unfortunately not be accepted for cancellations of hotels and services they will receive outside Turkey.
-Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the last cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. The canceled tour due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
-In cases where hotel(s) are specified only by category information without specifying names and/or when there are options for the same destination, the hotels will be notified by Viyatravel 2 days before the trip.
-During periods of fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the departure date of the tour.
- Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and in such rooms, the bed designated for the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are either folding beds or coach beds, tour participants in reservations for the 3rd person and/or children shall be deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions and bed types in the rooms. Child discounts apply for single children who meet the age group criteria when accompanied by 2 adults.
-The breakfast provided in the tour program is served according to the breakfast culture of the host country, generally consisting of a limited menu known as continental breakfast, including butter, jam, bread, and tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for groups.
-Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of the cities and are conducted as panoramic tours with guide narration from inside the vehicle, excluding museum and site entrance fees, lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours. Panoramic tours, along with other tours specified in the program, may not take place if local authorities do not allow entry or visitation, or if they cannot take place due to closed roads or weather conditions. Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to conduct the mentioned tours under these circumstances. Some tours may be conducted using public transportation or on foot within available alternatives where roads are closed or entry points are not permitted by vehicle.
- During transit across customs gates on land, waiting times may exceed standards, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for negative experiences arising from these waiting times.
-Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not achieved, the trips cannot be carried out, or extra tour prices, content, and the vehicles used may vary depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be subject to change by the guide according to the open/closed conditions of the museums and sites to be visited and the weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional for participants and are not compulsory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours organized during the tour shall be deemed to have accepted to wait in a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the start of the extra tour and will be picked up after the tour is completed from the point they were dropped off.
- For individuals participating in flight tours, Check-in and boarding procedures should be done personally by the guests at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online on the airline's websites before the flight.
- Participants who are not present at the specified airport at the times communicated by Viyatravel, do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the plane, cannot be held responsible by Viyatravel for not being able to complete their flights. All costs for new round-trip flights and transfers to be incurred due to missing the flight will be the responsibility of those individuals.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. Delays may occur in scheduled and charter flights, or times may change before existing trips and flights. Viyatravel is obliged to inform about these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of time changes while purchasing the trip. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.
-The types of vehicles used in our tours are categorized according to the number of participants as follows. The types of vehicles listed below are assigned according to the number of participants in each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 Participants) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 Participants) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 Participants) *VW Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
-All guests are considered to have accepted the sale of the tour by accepting the above-stated terms.