Ankara Moving Tour of the Great Balkans with Air Serbia 6 COUNTRIES WITHOUT VISA
NON-STOP DIRECT FLIGHT
4* Hotels - Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOURS – EVERYTHING INCLUDED!!!!
WITH THE DIFFERENCE OF VRELO BOSNA AND ST NAUM
Includes Makedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs in Local Restaurants!!
Cultures, Civilizations, and Faiths,
Journey to the Heart of the Balkans
Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro – Albania – Kosovo – Macedonia
Some of the Privileges of the Program
* Non-stop direct flight with Air Serbia scheduled services.
* Opportunity to visit 6 countries including Kosovo
* 2 Evenings of Local Restaurant's Makedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs
* Full-equipped travel possibility with a professional guide
* Opportunity to explore the entire Balkan geography step by step
* Dinners included at hotels
* Transportation throughout the tour with professional tourism packaged buses
* Vrelo Bosna tour included
* Sveti Naum tour included, one of the most beautiful spots in the Balkans
* Included is the beautiful Matka Canyon
* Blagaj tour included
Tour Departure Dates :
April 4 / April 11 / April 18 / April 25 / May 2 / May 9 / May 16 / May 23 / May 30 /
June 6 / June 13 / June 20 / June 27 / July 4 / July 11 / July 18 /
July 25 / August 1 / August 8 / August 15 / August 22 / August 29 / September 5 / September 12 /
September 19 / September 26 / October 3 / October 10 / October 17 / October 24 / October 31 / November 7
Special Days :
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day : April 18
May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day : April 25
May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk Youth and Sports Day : May 16
Kurban Bayramı : May 23 / May 30
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day : July 11
August 30 Victory Day : August 29
October 29 Republic Day : October 24
November Semester : November 7
Tour Program
Day 1 Ankara – Belgrade – Srebrenica - Sarajevo
Meeting at 02:00 in front of the Air Serbia Counter at Ankara Airport International Departures Terminal. After the ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart at 04:10 to Belgrade on Air Serbia Airlines flight JU431. Arrival in Belgrade at 05:10 local time. After baggage, passport, and customs procedures, we leave from Belgrade airport with our private vehicle. The first destination of our tour is Srebrenica, located in the east of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We visit Srebrenica to commemorate the massacre that took place on July 11, 1995. Here we visit the camp area where the innocent Bosniaks were held and the memorial. Then, we proceed to the capital Sarajevo. We take a stroll in Sarajevo's most prestigious market, Baščaršija. On this tour introducing the cultural city, we start with the Sebilj Fountain, which has become a symbol of the marketplace, followed by the visit to Morica Han, one of the authentic spots of the city. Next, we visit the Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. During our continuing tour, we see the Clock Tower, the famous fountain, and the intersection of cultures, this street also features the Eternal Flame monument which is a symbol of this city, followed by free time for relaxation, guests who wish can photograph the Latin Bridge where World War I broke out during this free time. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Lunch: In a restaurant determined by the guide will be included during free time.
Dinner: Bosnian Meatballs in Local Restaurant, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel v.b. SARAYBOSNA
Route: Belgrade – Srebrenica 200 KM , Srebrenica - Sarajevo 135 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on Customsclearance time: 20:00
Day 2 Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosna - Konjic – Mostar – Blagaj – Medjugorje
After breakfast we will visit Vrelo Bosne, the largest national park in Sarajevo, located at the foot of Mount Igman, which includes the source of the Bosna River, organized by Tito once upon a time, and famous for its excellent walking trails, carriage riders, and authentic cafes. After free time, we will proceed to Mostar. The journey to Mostar will take approximately 2.5 hours with several stops along the way. Our first break will be in the town of Konjic (Konyitz), where we will have coffee by the Neretva River and see the famous Konjic Bridge, which has been restored by Turkey. Afterward, we arrive in Mostar, where we will take a walking city tour, starting with the Mostar Bridge (built by architect Hayreddin in 1557, the bridge is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture). The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992 but was reopened in 2004 with substantial contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We will see Koska Mehmet Pasha Mosque. Then we will visit Blagaj Alperenler Tekke and the Buna River spring, located 12 km from Mostar. After our tour, we will stay overnight in Medjugorje or its surrounding area.
Breakfast: Will be served in our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be extra at a restaurant determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be served in our hotel and is 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 – Medjugorje 20 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on road conditionsclearance time: 20:00
Day 3 Medjugorje – Kotor – Budva - Shkodra
After breakfast at our hotel, we cross into Montenegro, one of the world's youngest states. Our first stop is Kotor, a significant historical and natural treasure and tourism attraction; you will get to know this charming place during your walking tour in Stari Grad (Old City-Castle). After the Kotor tour, we will see Budva, where we will have a panoramic view with a break to see the magnificent St Stefan, a former fishing village that was turned into a tourist attraction after being sold to a multimillionaire from Singapore. We will transfer to the Albanian city of Shkodra afterward. Upon arrival, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: will be served in our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be extra at a restaurant determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be served in our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Alis Hotel v.b. – SHKODRA
Route: Medjugorje – Kotor 190 KM , Kotor – Shkodra 108 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on Customsclearance time: 20:30
Day 4 Shkodra - Tirana – Ohrid
After breakfast at our hotel, we will head to the center of Tirana. We will have a panoramic tour, introducing this beautiful city, which was affected by wars throughout the 20th century and was under the dictatorship regime of Enver Hoxha for 40 years. We will see the Ethem Bey Mosque, the Historical Clock Tower, the National History Museum, and the Opera House in Iskender Bey Square. We will also see the Parliament and Prime Ministry buildings, the Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Square, and the Tirana Pyramid from our vehicle. After the Tirana tour and free time, we will head to Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans, via Elbasan. Our Ohrid tour will start at the Harbor Square, as we walk through the area with historical Ottoman houses seen in the series Elveda Rumeli, we will see the Church of St. Sophia and wrap up with the presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl, a symbol of the city. After the tour, we will have free time. After our excursions, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our Ohrid hotel.
Breakfast: Will be served in our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be extra at a restaurant determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be served in our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Aqualina Hotel v.b. – OHRID
Route: Shkodra – Tirana 100 KM , Tirana – Ohrid 130 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on Customsclearance time: 20:30
Day 5 Ohrid – Sv Naum – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje
After our breakfast we will travel with breathtaking views to St. Naum. We will visit the source where Ohrid Lake originates; the stunning scenery is sure to take your breath away. After our visit to Sveti Naum, we will proceed to Tetova, the second largest city in Macedonia, where the majority is Muslim Albanians. We will see this city panoramically and visit the Alaca Mosque in Kalkandelen (Tetova), which has rare architecture in the Balkans. After the tour, we will head to the capital of Macedonia, Skopje. We will start our tour introducing this city divided by the famous Vardar River, known as the land of statues, starting with the enormous statue of Alexander the Great. Then we will cross the Historical Stone Bridge over Vardar River, witnessing how cultures change in a moment, and visit the Skopje Turkish Bazaar, one of the most qualified markets in the Balkans during the Ottoman period. We will begin the tour in the bazaar from the Higum Kapou, continuing with a visit to the Davut Pasha Bath and ending at the Kapan Han, one of the most important structures of the Ottoman bazaar organization, and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has survived despite earthquakes. After our visits, we will have one hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Some of the items we might buy include Šušak pepper, Ustrumca peanuts, and traditional shoes. After our tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast:: Will be served in our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be extra at a restaurant determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be served in our hotel or restaurant, 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: Estimated based on road conditions 20:00
Day 6 Skopje – Matka Canyon – Prizren (Kosovo) – Skopje (Balkan Night)
After breakfast, we will head to the beautiful Matka Canyon, known for its exceptional beauty, where we will take a nature walk, and those who wish can take a boat trip with the famous kayaks in the canyon during free time. After our tour, we will head to Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, where the majority of the population is Muslim Albanians, after a panoramic view, we will go to the Tomb of Sultan Murad (Hüdavendigar), who was martyred by Obilic in the Kosovo Field Battle, one of the greatest victories of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. After our visit, we will head to Prizren with a short bus ride. During our panoramic tour of Prizren, one of the sweetest cities in the Balkans, we will see the 17th-century Turkish Bath, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Castle. After the tour ends, there will be free time. After the tour, we will return to Skopje. Upon arrival in Skopje, we will join a Balkan night in a local restaurant defined by our guide, which is included in the tour price. Following our entertainment, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast:: Will be served in our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be extra at a restaurant determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be at the local restaurant defined by our guide as a Balkan night included in the tour price.
Route: Skopje – Matka 15 KM , Matka – Prizren 100 KM, Prizren – Skopje 100 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on Customsclearance time: 20:30
Day 7 Belgrade – Ankara
After breakfast, we will depart for Belgrade. After our journey, we will begin our city tour, starting with Knez Mihailova Street, known for its vibrancy. We will then visit the Belgrade Fortress, a site where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was injured during his conquest that was destined for Suleiman the Magnificent. The castle features the Key Keeper Monument, a French statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha's tomb, the Sokullu Fountain, and the terrace overlooking the point where the Danube and Sava rivers meet, concluding our tour here. After the tour, there will be free time until flight time. We will transfer to Belgrade airport. After the ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Ankara on Air Serbia Airlines flight JU430 at 00:30. Arrival in Ankara at 03:25. We hope to see you on your next trip…
Breakfast:: Will be served in our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be extra in Belgrade's city center during free time.
* Air Serbia Airlines Economy Class Flight Tickets from Ankara – Belgrade – Ankara
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish guidance services
* Accommodation including breakfast for a total of 6 Nights at 4* hotels: 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Medjugorje or Surrounding Area, 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 of Prizren, Skopje, Tetova, Ohrid, Resne, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Trebinje, Kotor, Budva, 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 Taxes
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service charges
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish guidance services
* Accommodation including breakfast for a total of 6 Nights at 4* hotels: 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Medjugorje or Surrounding Area, 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 of Prizren, Skopje, Tetova, Ohrid, Resne, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Trebinje, Kotor, Budva, 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 Taxes
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service charges
*Museum and site entrance fees.*
* Extras taken at the hotel.*
* All personal expenses.*
* Extra tours.*
* Lunches.*
* Driver's tip (5 EUR per person).*
* All trips and tours not mentioned in the program.*
* Optional guide tips.*
* Departure tax for abroad.*
* Overseas travel health insurance.*
* Extras taken at the hotel.*
* All personal expenses.*
* Extra tours.*
* Lunches.*
* Driver's tip (5 EUR per person).*
* All trips and tours not mentioned in the program.*
* Optional guide tips.*
* Departure tax for abroad.*
* Overseas travel health insurance.*
- During the tour, it is sufficient to have Euros in order to make purchases and expenses in all the countries included in the program. In regions where the local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.
- 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 night.
- In our tours, a rotation (seat change) is applied daily in the seating plan, and fixed seat and front seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a requirement for a minimum of 3 days accommodation to bring goods (such as alcohol and cigarettes).
- The duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad is: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (excluding over 22% alcohol content beverages, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (including wine and champagne with less than 22% alcohol content), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Candy: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg.
- The guides may change the program flow, provided they show all the locations mentioned 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 before the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if it is less than 20 days, a 100% penalty is applied. Documents such as hospital reports, work permit letters, etc., submitted with the cancellation request, and cancellations for hotels and services outside Turkey will unfortunately not be accepted.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. In case of insufficient participation for the trip, the last cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
- In cases where the hotel(s) is given only category information without specifying names and/or options exist for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be informed by Viyatravel 2 days before the tour departure.
- During periods of fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used farther than the specified kilometers. In such cases, Viyatravel will provide information 15 days prior to the tour departure date.
- Triple rooms may be assigned based on hotel availability, and the bed allocated for the 3rd person in these types of rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are made up of folding beds and coach beds, participants acknowledge that they accept the possibility of tightness in the rooms in case of reservations for 3rd persons and/or children. Child discounts apply only for one child who meets the age group staying with two adults.
- Services included in the tour program consist of breakfasts at the hotel, which are served according to the breakfast culture of the country being visited and generally consist of a limited menu referred to as a continental breakfast, including butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate room assigned to the group.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of cities and are conducted as panoramic tours from inside the vehicle, without museum or site entrance fees, and last a maximum of 2-3 hours. Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours if permission to visit or enter is denied by local authorities or if they cannot be conducted due to closed roads caused by any event, or if it becomes impossible to conduct the tour due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot in places where restricted roads or areas without vehicle access are included.
- The waiting times at customs checkpoints crossed by road during travel may exceed standard times, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences arising from these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If adequate numbers are not achieved, the trips cannot be conducted, or extra tour prices, content, and used vehicles may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide based on the operational status of the museums and sites to be visited and weather conditions.
- Participation in extra tours is optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours organized during the tour accept that they will wait in any resting facility on the roadside. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside resting facility before the extra tour begins and collected from the same point after the tour is completed.
- For those participating in air tours, the check-in and boarding processes are personal responsibilities that must be completed by the passengers at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online via the airline companies' websites prior to the flight.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for those who do not arrive at the specified airport at the times communicated by Viyatravel, do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the aircraft. Individuals who miss their flight are responsible for all costs related to new inbound/outbound airplane tickets and transfers in the destination area that will be required for participation in the tour.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and charter flights, or existing travel and flight hours may change. Viyatravel is obligated to inform about these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of hour changes when purchasing the tour. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and airport service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of people as follows: Buses: (used for 25 - 46 persons) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna. Midibuses: (used for 17 - 24 persons) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega. Minibuses: (used for up to 16 persons) *Vw Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter.
- All guests are deemed to have accepted the terms listed above by completing the sale of the tour.