ANKARA Movement
With Ajet, Big Balkan Tour 6 COUNTRIES VISA-FREE
TIA-TIA 2026
7 Nights 8 Days – 4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOUR – ALL INCLUSIVE !!!! BALKANIAN PROGRAM
Includes Balkan Night and Bosnian Meatball at Local Restaurants!!
Civilizations, Cultures and Beliefs,
Gathering Point for a Journey to the Heart of the Balkans
Date and Civilizations Meeting Point.
Albania – Kosovo – Macedonia – Serbia – Bosnia & Herzegovina – Montenegro
6 COUNTRIES – 24 CITIES – 5 CAPITALS
Tirana – Elbasan – Ohrid – Sveti Naum -Struga – Resne - Bitola(Manastır) –Matka – Skopje Prizren – Pristina - Belgrade – Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosne - Konjic – Mostar – Blagaj - Trebinje – Herceg Novi – Kotor – Budva – Petrovac – Bar – Shkodra – Tirana
Some of the Privileges of the Program
* Direct non-stop flight with Ajet Airlines.
* Travel through 6 Countries including Kosovo
* 2 Evenings with Balkan Night and Bosnian Meatball at Local Restaurants
* Fully equipped tour with professional guide team
* Step-by-step exploration of the entire Balkan Geography
* Dinner at hotels or restaurants
* Included Kosovo tour
* Transportation during the tour with professional tourism buses
* Sveti Naum tour, one of the most beautiful places in the Balkans included
* Most beautiful Matka Canyon included
* Blagaj tour included
* Vrelo Bosne tour included
Tour Dates
May 25
Tour Program
Day 1 Ankara – Tirana – Elbasan – Ohrid
Meet in front of the ticket, baggage, and passport procedures at Ankara Esenboğa Airport Departure Terminal counter. Depart at 16:20 with Ajet Airlines flight VF627 to Tirana. Arrive in Tirana at 17:40 local time. After passport, baggage, and customs procedures, transfer with our private buses through Elbasan to the pearl of the Balkans, Ohrid. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Dinner: Will be at a place determined by the guide, optional and extra.
Accommodation: Hotel Belvedere or similar – OHRID
Route: Tirana-Ohrid; 131 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 21:30, depending on customs clearance
Day 2 Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Matka Canyon – Skopje
After breakfast, we arrive at the center of Ohrid, a Mediterranean-style town in the Balkans. We start our tour of Ohrid, which introduces the city, from the Harbor Square, describing the statues we will see, and then proceed on a walk through the historic neighborhood where the Ottoman houses used to be, the Ayasofya church, and we finish the tour with the famous Ohrid Pearl presentation, the symbol of the city. After the tour, free time is provided. Then, we travel approximately 1 hour with stunning scenery to Sveti Naum, where we visit the source of Lake Ohrid, a breathtaking natural sight. After Sveti Naum, we head to the capital Skopje. We then visit the Matka Canyon, known for its beauty. After the tour of Matka Canyon, transfer to our hotel in Skopje. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Included at the hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be at a place determined by the guide, optional and extra.
Dinner: Will be at the hotel or restaurant, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Gold Hotel or similar – SKOPJE
Route: Ohrid – Sveti Naum; 23 KM, Sveti Naum – Matka; 194 KM, Matka – Skopje; 14 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on traffic, estimated at 19:00
Day 3 Skopje – Kosovo (Prizren) – Skopje (Balkan Night)
After breakfast, we start our tour of Skopje, the city of two different cultures separated by the Vardar River. We begin with the Macedonian side, famous for its statues, including the giant Alexander the Great statue. Continuing across the historic Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, we experience how the culture shifts instantly as we enter the Ottoman Turkish Quarter, where we explore the Daut Pasha Hamam, Kapan Han, and the surviving Murad Pasha Mosque, ending the tour. After the visits, there will be one hour free shopping in the Turkish Bazaar, where you can buy products like Şuşka pepper, Ustrumca peanuts, and slippers. After visits, we go to Kosovo, one of the world's youngest states with a predominantly Muslim population. We visit Murad Hüdavendigar Tomb. Then, about 100 km of travel takes us to Prizren, one of the most charming cities in the Balkans. During the panoramic tour of Prizren, we will see the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Castle. After the tour and free time, return to Skopje. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Included at the hotel, part of the tour.
Lunch: Will be at a place determined by the guide, optional and extra.
Dinner: Traditional Bosnian meatball dinner at a local restaurant, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel or similar – SARAYBOSNA
Route: Skopje – Pristina; 100 KM, Pristina – Prizren; 100 KM, Prizren – Skopje; 170 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs, estimated at 19:30
Day 4 Skopje – Belgrade
After breakfast, we depart for Belgrade. After our journey, we start our city tour, including the most lively street, Knez Mihailova. Then, we visit the Belgrade Fortress, one of the main Ottoman military centers, where we see the Key-Osman Monument, French Monument, Istanbul Gate, Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha Mosque, and the terrace area offering the best view of the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. After the tour, free time is provided. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Included at the hotel, part of the tour.
Lunch: Will be at a place determined by the guide, optional and extra.
Dinner: At the hotel or a restaurant, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Abba Hotel or similar – BELGRADE
Route: Skopje – Belgrade; 450 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs, estimated at 20:00
Day 5 Belgrade – Sarajevo
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Sarajevo. We travel through the mountainous Balkan roads while enjoying magnificent views. First, we visit Vrelo Bosne, the source of the Bosna River, located by Mount Igman, a major water source and natural park, recreated during Tito’s time, with excellent walking paths, traditional cafés, and natural beauty. After free time, we begin the city tour. We explore Baščaršija, Sarajevo’s most iconic bazaar. We start with the Sebil Fountain, a symbol of the bazaar, then see Morica Han, the Sinan Pasha Mosque from 1615, and the Sarajevo Fortress. We then visit the Clock Tower, the eternal flame, and the meeting point of cultures. There will be free time, during which visitors may photograph Latin Bridge, where the First World War started. After the tour and free time, transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Sarajevo.
Breakfast: Included at the hotel, part of the tour.
Lunch: Will be at a place determined by the guide, optional and extra.
Dinner: Traditional Bosnian Köfte at a local restaurant, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel or similar – SARAYBOSNA
Route: Belgrade – Sarajevo; 295 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs, estimated at 20:00
Day 6 Sarajevo – Konjic – Mostar – Blagaj – Trebinje
From our hotel, after breakfast, we head towards Mostar, enjoying beautiful views within the ecosystem of the Neretva River. We make a short stop in Konjic, known as Kilinç (Koniec) in historical travel accounts, where we see the Ottoman-era Konjic Bridge built by Mehmed IV, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, which was destroyed during the 1992 war and restored in 2004 with Turkey's significant contribution. After that, we continue along the Jablanica road, witnessing the breathtaking nature of the Neretva River. Upon arrival in Mostar, we walk the city and see the Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by architect Hayreddin, an Ottoman masterpiece, reconstructed in 2004 after destruction in war. We explore the old town. Then, we move to Blagaj, a saintly area known for the Tekke of the Dervishes and the Buna River source, where visitors can walk from the parking area to the Tekke or simply take photos from outside. After the tours, we transfer to our hotel, possibly in Trebinje or nearby regions such as Medjugorje or Blagaj, for an overnight stay.
Breakfast: Included at the hotel, part of the tour.
Lunch: Will be at a place determined by the guide, optional and extra.
Dinner: At the hotel or a restaurant, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Leotar Hotel or similar – TREBINJE
Route: Sarajevo – Konjic; 60 KM, Konjic – Mostar; 70 KM, Mostar – Blagaj; 20 KM, Blagaj – Trebinje; 100 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on traffic, estimated at 19:30
Day 7 Trebinje – Kotor – Budva – Shkodra
From our hotel after breakfast, we cross into Montenegro, one of the world's youngest countries. Our first stop is Kotor, a historical and natural paradise, a major tourist attraction. We will walk through the Old Town (Stari Grad) to learn about the city. Sites include Arsenal Square, Clock Tower, the Shameful Monument, Government Palace, Guard Tower, Tryphon Church, and the square. After free time, we pass through Budva, a former fishing settlement, and see the beautiful St. Stephen’s Island, a spectacular view from the top (subject to parking availability). Then, we head to Shkodra in Albania. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Shkodra.
Breakfast: Included at the hotel, part of the tour.
Lunch: Will be at a place determined by the guide, optional and extra.
Dinner: Included in the tour, at the hotel or a restaurant.
Accommodation: Shkodra Lake or similar – SHKODRA
Route: Trebinje – Kotor; 95 KM, Kotor – Shkodra; 110 KM
Day 8 Shkodra – Tirana – Ankara
After breakfast, we depart for Tirana. We will explore Tirana, a city that has been through war, rearmament, and dictatorship under Enver Hoxha’s rule for 40 years. During the tour, we see Skanderbeg Square, Ethem Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower, the National History Museum, Opera House, Parliament, Prime Ministry Buildings, and the Presidential Palace. We observe some of the key landmarks and then transfer to Tirana Airport. After completing baggage, passport, and check-in procedures, we depart at 18:30 with Ajet Airlines flight VF628 to Ankara, arriving at 21:40. Until the next trip, see you!
Breakfast: Included at the hotel, part of the tour.
Lunch: Will be at a place determined by the guide, optional and extra.
Route: Shkodra – Tirana 101 KM