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Per Person 249 €

Balkan Trio Tour 3 Nights 5 Days
Balkan Trio 5 Days 3 COUNTRIES
3 Nights 5 Days 
 NO MANDATORY EXTRA PAYMENT
 Greece - Macedonia - Bulgaria
              
9 CITIES  -  2 CAPITALS

 Kavala - Thessaloniki - Bitola (Manastir) - Resne - Ohrid - Tetovo (Kalkandelen)
SkopjeSofia – Plovdiv
 
 
Tour Departure Dates:
January 28 / March 18 / April 22 / May 15 / May 27 / June 17 / July 15 / August 12 / October 28 / November 11

Special Days:
January Semester: January 28
Ramadan Feast: March 18
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day: April 22
May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day: May 15
Kurban Bayramı: May 27
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day: July 15
Republic Day : October 28
November Semester: November 11
 
 
Day 1 Istanbul – Kavala
On the first day of our tour, we will depart at 20:00 from Kadıköy Marriage Office, 21:00 from Mecidiyeköy Oto Ekspertiz and 21:30 from İncirli Ömür plaza, with a 22:00 departure from Beylikdüzü Marmara Park. We will travel through Tekirdag to reach Ipsala border gate. After completing passport and customs procedures, we will proceed to Kavala via Dedeagac, Gumulcine, and Iskece.

Day 2 Kavala – Thessaloniki – Manastir – Resne - Ohrid
Upon arrival in Kavala, we will take a break for breakfast and enjoy the delicious Kavala cookies. After breakfast, we will have a short photo stop at the stunning Kavala beaches before heading to Thessaloniki. Upon arrival in Thessaloniki, we will start our city tour by visiting the Thessaloniki Fortress, which offers panoramic views of the city. During our city tour in Thessaloniki, we will see the Waterfront, White Tower, Rotunda, Fair Square, Ottoman and Byzantine artifacts, the largest cathedral of Greece, the Church of St. Dimitrios, the Alexander the Great Statue, Egnatia and Tsimski Boulevards, and the Fortress. At the end of the tour, we will visit the house of the Great Leader Atatürk. After the city tour,
we will proceed to Bitola (Manastir) in Macedonia. After arriving, we will visit sights including Shirok Street, the Covered Bazaar, Isaac Mosque, New Mosque, Haydar Pasha Mosque, and the Military School where Atatürk graduated, marking one of the emotional highlights of the trip. Afterwards, we will visit Resne, where we will tour the palace of Resneli Niyazi, known for his significant contributions during the Turkish-Greek War, then transfer to our hotel in Ohrid. Overnight at our hotel.
 Breakfast: This will be taken at a resting spot in Kavala for an extra fee.
Lunch: Lunch can be purchased during free time in Thessaloniki city center. You can taste all the regional flavors. Guide's Recommendation: Seafood and Mezes.
Dinner: Can be purchased during free time.
 Accommodation: Hotel Aqualina, etc. – Ohrid
Currencies:Greece - Euro, Macedonia – Denar ( Average 1 Euro : 60 Denar )
Route: Istanbul-Kavala (445 km), Kavala – Thessaloniki (136 km), Thessaloniki-Bitola (200 km), Bitola-Resne (32 km), Resne-Ohrid (36 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 849 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated: 20:30 depending on customs clearance


Day 3 Ohrid – Tetova  - Skopje
After breakfast, we will start our city tour of Ohrid, the jewel of Macedonia. During our panoramic city tour, we will visit St. Panteleymon, the most important Byzantine church in Ohrid, the Church of St. Sophia still in use for concerts, the Roman theater from antiquity, Samuel's Fortress, St. Bogorodica Perivlerta, 4th-century churches, Keşanlı Imaret, Kuloğlu and Emin Mahmut Mosques, and Çınar Square, as well as the Ohrid Halveti Tekke. Guests wishing can join an extra organized Boat Tour on Lake Ohrid (15 EUR) or the St. Naum Tour, which boasts stunning views (25 EUR).
After the city tour, we will depart for Skopje. On the way, we will stop at Tetova (Kalkandelen) to visit the Alaca Mosque and the city center. After our visit, we will arrive in Skopje and start our city tour; we will conduct a panoramic tour introducing Skopje, the birthplace of Yahya Kemal Beyatlı. Sights include the Old Train Station, memorial of Sister Teresa born in Skopje, the Stone Bridge, Fortress, Old Town from the Ottoman era, Bazaar, and some of the most beautiful architectural heritages of the Ottomans in the Balkans such as Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Sultan Murad Mosque, Gazi Isa Bey Mosque, Davud Pasha Bath, Kapan, Sulu and Kurşunlu Hans. Overnight at our hotel.
Guests wishing can join an extra organized Macedonian Night Tour (45 EUR).
Breakfast: This will be taken at the hotel as a buffet and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Lunch can be purchased during free time in Ohrid city center. Guests can taste all the regional flavors. Guide's Recommendation: Ohrid Trout, Meatballs and Baked Beans.
Dinner: Can be purchased during free time in Skopje city center. Additional local dishes and music will be organized for the Macedonian Night by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold, etc. – Skopje
Currencies:Macedonia – Denar ( Average Rate 1 Euro : 60 Denar )
Route: Ohrid - Tetova (134 km), Tetova – Skopje (46 km) 
Total Distance to be Covered: 180 km
Hotel Check-In Time: 19:00

Day 4 Skopje – Sofia
After breakfast, we will depart from Skopje towards Sofia. Guests wishing can join an additional organized tour to the stunning Matka Canyon (20 EUR). After approximately 5 hours of travel, we arrive in Sofia. During our panoramic city tour, sights will include the largest church in the Balkans, the Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the National Library, Sofia University, the Old Royal Palace, the National Bulgarian Theater in neoclassical style, the Archaeological Museum, the Old Sofia - Union City, and Rotonda Church. Next, we will take a walk for a panoramic view and photo stop by the parliament building, and then visit the Banya Bashi mosque, a symbol of the city. Afterward, we will head to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Guests wishing can join an additional Bulgarian Tavern Tour (50 EUR).
Breakfast: This will be taken at the hotel as a buffet and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Lunch can be purchased at the Turkish restaurant in Sofia designated by the guide during free time.
Dinner: More local dishes will be served with music during Bulgarian Night at a venue chosen by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Best Western Terminus, etc. – Sofia
Currencies: Bulgaria – Lev ( Average Rate 1 Euro : 1.95 Lev )
Route: Skopje - Matka (19 km), Matka - Sofia ( 248 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 267 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated: 20:00 depending on customs clearance

Day 5 Sofia – Plovdiv - Istanbul
Following the breakfast at the hotel, we will start our journey towards Plovdiv. After approximately 2 hours, we will start our city tour. Plovdiv is a city with a history of 4000 years; it beautifully combines modern buildings and ancient architecture. The most striking place in the city is, of course, “Old Plovdiv” – the oldest part of the city located at Nebet Hill. Notable sights include Argır Kuyumcuoğlu’s house, which now serves as the Ethnographic Museum, the Balabanov House and Georgi Mavridi’s house, typical examples of symmetrical homes, the Ancient Roman Amphitheater, the Roman Stadium, Hisar Gate, the Kaleiçi Neighborhood, and the Cuma Mosque, a remarkable example of Turkish architecture, along with the oldest churches in Plovdiv, the church of St. Constantine, Elena, and St. Nedelya. After a short free time, we will head back to Istanbul. After passport and customs procedures at the Svilengrad border, we will reach Istanbul through Edirne and bid farewell until we meet in our next tour.
Breakfast: This will be taken at the hotel as a buffet and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Free time in Plovdiv city center for lunch.
Dinner: At a resting facility on the Edirne – Istanbul highway.
Currencies: Bulgaria – Lev ( Average Rate 1 Euro : 1.95 Lev )
Route: Sofia – Plovdiv (145 km), Plovdiv – Kapıkule (155 km), Kapıkule – Istanbul ( 258 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 558 km
Estimated Entry Time to Istanbul: Estimated: 22:30 depending on customs clearance
 

* Comfortable bus transportation
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* 1 Night accommodation in Ohrid at 3 or 4* Hotels with breakfast
* 1 Night accommodation in Skopje at 3 or 4* Hotels with breakfast
* 1 Night accommodation in Sofia at 3 or 4* Hotels with breakfast
* Panoramic city tours of Thessaloniki, Bitola (Manastir), Resne, Ohrid, Tetovo (Kalkandelen), Skopje, Sofia, Plovdiv
* Compulsory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* City Taxes
* Customs Fees
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program.
* Limited water service during the trip
* Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
* Extras charged at the hotel.
* All personal expenses
* Breakfast taken during the stop in Kavala.
* Lunch and dinner
* Tips for the driver and guide
* MULTI SCHENGEN VISA (HOLDERS OF GREEN PASSPORTS ARE EXEMPT FROM VISA).
* International exit fee.
* International travel health insurance.
- Guests participating in the tour must have a valid Multi (Multiple Entry) Schengen visa throughout the duration of the tour. (Green Passport holders are exempt from this requirement.)
- During the tour, it is sufficient to carry Euros for shopping and spending in all the countries included in the program. In areas 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 carry a sweater or similar clothing for the night.
- To bring goods (such as alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) into Turkey from abroad, a minimum of 3 days of accommodation is required.
- The shopping limit for duty-free purchases when entering Turkey from abroad is: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (excluding alcoholic beverages with more than 22% alcohol content, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (including alcoholic beverages with less than 22% alcohol content, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skincare Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg.
- Guides on the tour may change the program flow, provided they show every place 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 the event of cancellation less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty will be applied; for cancellations 20 days or less before the tour, a 100% penalty will apply. Documents such as hospital reports, workplace permission documents, etc., provided with cancellation requests will not be accepted in case of cancellations for accommodations and services outside of 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 notification date for cancellation is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be communicated by Viyatravel.
- In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program, the hotels will be announced 2 days before the trip by Viyatravel.
- During periods of fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sporting tournaments, etc., hotels may be located further than the specified distances. In such cases, Viyatravel will provide information 15 days before the date of the tour.
- Triple rooms can be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed assigned to the 3rd person in these types of rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. The extra beds are made up of what is known as fold-out beds or coach beds, meaning participants in triple room reservations and/or child reservations accept the potential discomfort related to bed type and space in the rooms. Child discounts are valid for one child of the appropriate age group staying with two adults.
- Breakfasts included in the tour services at the hotel are generally served in a limited menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, in line with the breakfast culture of the country, and may be served in a separate salon designated for groups.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for a general introduction to the cities and are conducted with a guided narration from the vehicle, not including entrance fees to museums or historic sites, typically lasting no more than 2-3 hours. Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours due to lack of permission from local authorities or closures of roads due to any events that coincide with the tour day and hour, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted via public transportation or on foot where roads are closed or vehicle entry is prohibited.
- During travel, waiting times at border crossings on land may exceed standards; Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences resulting from these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation of 20 people. If the required number is not met, the tours cannot be carried out or the prices, content, and vehicle used for the extra tours may change depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide based on the opening/closing status of the museums and archaeological 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 are deemed to accept waiting at a suitable rest facility along the way. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside rest facility prior to the start of the extra tour and picked up from the point they were dropped off at after the tour is completed.
- For travelers participating in flights, check-in and boarding procedures are personal tasks that must be performed by the guest at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online through the airline's website before the flight.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for guests who are not present at the designated airport at the times specified by Viyatravel, do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or those who check-in and board on time but do not board the airplane. All expenses incurred for new round-trip tickets and transfers in the destination area required for participants who miss their flight are their own responsibility.
- 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 risks of delays in scheduled and charter flights, or existing travel and flight times may change. Viyatravel is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger accepts the risk of time changes when purchasing the trip. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and airport service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of people. The type of vehicle used for each tour is determined based on the number of participants listed below.
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 above-mentioned items by completing the sale of the tour.