Diyarbakır Movement - with Turkish Airlines
Great Balkan Tour VISA-FREE FOR 6 COUNTRIES
DIRECT FLIGHT WITHOUT TRANSFERS
4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOURS – ALL INCLUSIVE !!!! KOSOVAN PROGRAM
Balkan Night and Bosnian Meatballs at Local Restaurants INCLUDED!!
A journey through Civilizations, Cultures, and Beliefs,
Meeting Point for a Journey into the Heart of the Balkans
The Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Macedonia – Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro - Kosovo - Albania
6 COUNTRIES
Just some of the privileges of the program
* Direct flight without transfers with a special Turkish Airlines flight.
* Opportunity to visit 6 countries, including Kosovo
* 2 Evenings with Local Restaurant Balkan Night and Bosnian Meatballs
* Fully equipped tour with professional guiding staff
* Opportunity to explore the entire Balkan Geography step by step
* Dinners at hotels or restaurants
* Kosovo tour included
* Transportation throughout the tour with professionally equipped tourist buses
* Tour of one of the most popular places in the Balkans, Sveti Naum
* Included is the beautiful Matka Canyon
* Blagaj tour included
* Vrelo Bosne Tour included
Tour Departure Dates:
June 19 / June 26 / July 3 / July 10 / July 17 / July 24 / July 31 / August 7 / August 14 / August 21 / August 28 / September 4
Day 1: Diyarbakır – Skopje
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter at Diyarbakır Airport, International Departures Terminal. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Skopje at 23:55 with Turkish Airlines flight TK3414.
Day 2: Skopje – Belgrade
Arriving in Skopje at 01:45. After passport, luggage, and customs procedures, we head to the capital of Serbia, Belgrade. Our city tour begins with the most chic street of the city, Knez Mihailova Street. Then, we proceed to Belgrade Fortress, one of the supply centers of the Ottoman navy where Fatih Sultan Mehmet was wounded, but its conquest was left to Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. Inside the fortress, we will see the Key Monument, the French statue, Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, the tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, Sokullu Fountain and the terrace area where we can see the beautiful view of the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, concluding our tour. After the tour, we proceed to leisure time. Overnight stay in our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast; Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during leisure time as an extra.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during leisure time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Teather etc. BELGRADE
Route: Skopje – Belgrade ; 430 km,
Hotel Check-in Time; 19:30
Day 3: Belgrade – Vrelo Bosna – Sarajevo
After having breakfast at our hotel, our first destination of the tour is Vrelo Bosne, the water source of Sarajevo, located at the foot of Mount Igman, which is famous for its beautiful hiking trails and authentic cafes and was organized under Tito's order. After a period of free time, we will head to Sarajevo. We will have a city tour in Europe’s most distinguished bazaar, Baščaršija. Our tour starts with the Sebil Fountain, which has become a symbol of the bazaar; we then see the Morica Han, one of the most authentic spots in the city. Afterward, we will visit the Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. In the continuation of our tour, we see the Clock Tower, the famous fountain that has become a ritual, and the meeting point of cultures, which is also where the Eternal Flame monument is located. Then, we proceed to leisure time, and those who wish can take photos at the Latin Bridge, where World War I started. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during leisure time as an extra.
Dinner: Will include Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant, and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel etc. SARAJEVO
Route: Belgrade - Sarajevo 297 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs, approximately: 20:00
Day 4: Sarajevo – Konjic – Mostar – Blagaj – Trebninje (Medjugorje)
After having breakfast at our hotel, we start our journey towards Mostar, encountering beautiful scenery within the ecosystem of the Neretva River. We take a short break in Konjic, a small, charming town mentioned in Evliya Çelebi's Travelogue as a place where horses rested and drank. We take pictures of the Konjic Bridge built by IV. Mehmet, and then continue our route via Jablanica. We will have the chance to see the most beautiful nature views created by the Neretva River along this road. Upon arrival in Mostar, we will have a walking city tour where we first see the Mostar Bridge (built in 1557 by architect Hayrettin and a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture). The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992 but was reopened in 2004 thanks to the significant contributions of the Republic of Turkey. We will explore the old town bazaar before moving to Blagaj. After a short journey, we disembark at the parking area in Blagaj, and after a trek, we have free time in the region where the Buna River springs and where the Alperenler Tekke is located. Those who wish can visit the Tekke or take the best photo from outside. After our visits, we will transfer to our hotel. Depending on capacity, we will stay in Trebinje or in the Medjugorje or Blagaj region nearby. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be included in the tour price and taken at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during leisure time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Olea Vitis Hotel etc. MEDJUGORJE
Route: Sarajevo – Konjic; 60 KM, Konjic – Mostar; 70 KM, Mostar – Blagaj 20 KM, Blagaj – Trebinje 100 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated arrival time depending on road conditions is approximately 19:30
Day 5: Trebinje (Medjugorje) – Kotor – Budva - Shkodra
After breakfast at our hotel, we will cross into Montenegro, one of the youngest countries in the world. Our first stop is Kotor, an important historical and natural gem and a tourist attraction... Here, during a walking tour in the Old Town, you will get to know this beautiful place. After our tour of Kotor, we will drive to Budva, known for its transformation from a fishing settlement to a glamorous vacation destination for the jet set. We will stop for a panoramic view of Sveti Stefan and Budva from above, depending on parking availability, before heading to the Albanian city of Shkodra. After arrival, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be included in the tour price and taken at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during leisure time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Luane Arte Hotel etc. – SHKODRA
Route: Medjugorje – Kotor 190 KM , Kotor –Shkodra 108 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated arrival time depending on customs is approximately 20:30
Day 6: Shkodra - Tirana – Ohrid
After breakfast at our hotel, we move towards the capital of Albania, Tirana. Upon arrival, we will conduct a panoramic tour of this beautiful city, which has faced wars throughout the 20th century and endured a dictatorship under 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 Skanderbeg Square, along with parliamentary and presidential buildings. After the tour and leisure time, we will head towards Ohrid, known as the pearl of the Balkans, passing through Elbasan. We will arrive at the Ohrid city center, which is characterized as a Mediterranean town in the Balkans. Our tour in Ohrid will start at the port square, where we will talk about the statues and walk through the neighborhood where the historical Ohrid houses, the church of St. Sophia, and the presentation of the famous Ohrid pearl are located. After concluding our tour, we will proceed to leisure time
Breakfast; Will be included in the tour price and taken at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during leisure time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Imperial Hotel etc. – OHRID
Route: Shkodra – Tirana 100 KM , Tirana – Ohrid 130 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated arrival time depending on customs is approximately 20:30
Day 7 Ohrid – St. Naum – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje (Balkan Night)
After having breakfast, we travel with beautiful scenery to St. Naum. We will visit the source of Lake Ohrid. The breathtaking views here will leave you speechless. After our visit to Sveti Naum, we head towards Tetova, the second largest city in Macedonia, primarily inhabited by Muslim Albanians. We will have a panoramic view of the city, then visit the Alaca Mosque, which has a rare architecture in the Balkans. Following our tour, we will head to the capital of Macedonia, Skopje, and start a city tour upon arrival. We will begin our tour with the Macedonian side, known as the homeland of statues, where we will first see the giant statue of Alexander the Great. Then, we will cross the historical Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, witnessing how cultures change in an instant as we proceed to the Skopje Turkish Bazaar, one of the finest Ottoman bazaars in the Balkans. At the entrance to the bazaar, we will discuss the statues and start our tour at the historical Davut Pasha Bath, followed by Kapan Han, one of the most significant buildings in the Ottoman bazaar organization, and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has survived earthquakes. Time will be provided for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar for one hour. You will have the opportunity to buy Shushka peppers, Ustrumca peanuts, and traditional slippers. After our tour, there will be a Balkan Night at a local restaurant determined by our guide, included in the tour price. After the entertainment, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
transfer. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour price and taken at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during leisure time as an extra.
Dinner: Will include a Balkan night at a place determined by our guide and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold etc. – Skopje
Route: Skopje-Matka 19 KM , Matka–Tetova 61 KM , Tetova-Ohrid 132 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated arrival time depending on road conditions is approximately 20:00
Day 8: Skopje – Matka Canyon – Prizren (Kosovo) – Skopje - Diyarbakır
After breakfast, we head to the stunning Matka Canyon, and after our nature walk, guests can choose to take a canyon cruise on the famous boats during their free time. After our tour, we will head towards Kosovo, one of the youngest countries in the world, with a large Muslim Albanian population. We will visit the 19th-century Ottoman Mansion near the capital of Kosovo, Pristina, and the Tomb of I. Murad (Hüdavendigar), who was martyred at the Kosovo Plain Battle, followed by a trip to Prizren. During our panoramic tour in one of the cutest cities in the Balkans, we will see the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Castle. After the tour and free time, we will return to Skopje Airport for our flight. After completing ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Diyarbakır at 02:45 with Turkish Airlines flight TK3416. Arrival in Diyarbakır at 06:45. We hope to see you again on your next journey…
Breakfast; Will be included in the tour price and taken at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during leisure time as an extra.
Route: Skopje – Matka 15 KM , Matka – Prizren 100 KM, Prizren – Skopje 100 KM
* Turkish Airlines round-trip ticket from Diyarbakır to Skopje and back
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish-speaking guiding services
* Accommodation with breakfast included for 1 night in a 4* hotel in Belgrade, 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Medjugorje or surrounding areas, 1 night in Shkodra or Podgorica, 1 night in Skopje, and 1 night in Ohrid
* 4 dinners at hotels or restaurants
* Balkan Night to be held at a local restaurant.
* Bosnian meatballs to be served at a local restaurant
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* Prizren, Skopje, Tetova (Kalkandelen), Ohrid, Kotor, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Tirana, Mostar, panoramic city tours
* Kosovo Tour
* St. Naum Lake Ohrid Springs Tour
* Blagaj Tekke and Buna River Springs Tour
* Vrelo Bosna Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* All highway checkpoint and parking fees
* Kosovo entry fee
* Customs Duties
* Panoramic city tours as specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish-speaking guiding services
* Accommodation with breakfast included for 1 night in a 4* hotel in Belgrade, 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Medjugorje or surrounding areas, 1 night in Shkodra or Podgorica, 1 night in Skopje, and 1 night in Ohrid
* 4 dinners at hotels or restaurants
* Balkan Night to be held at a local restaurant.
* Bosnian meatballs to be served at a local restaurant
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* Prizren, Skopje, Tetova (Kalkandelen), Ohrid, Kotor, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Tirana, Mostar, panoramic city tours
* Kosovo Tour
* St. Naum Lake Ohrid Springs Tour
* Blagaj Tekke and Buna River Springs Tour
* Vrelo Bosna Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* All highway checkpoint and parking fees
* Kosovo entry fee
* Customs Duties
* Panoramic city tours as specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
* Museum and site entrance fees.
* Extras and all personal expenses incurred at the hotel.
* Lunches.
* Hotel accommodation and tourist city taxes (25 EUR per person).
* All trips and tours not specified in the program.
* Optional tour guide tips.
* Driver tip (5 EUR per person).
* International departure tax.
* International travel health insurance.
* Extras and all personal expenses incurred at the hotel.
* Lunches.
* Hotel accommodation and tourist city taxes (25 EUR per person).
* All trips and tours not specified in the program.
* Optional tour guide tips.
* Driver tip (5 EUR per person).
* International departure tax.
* International travel health insurance.
- During the tour, it is sufficient to carry Euros for shopping and spending in all countries included in the program. The guide will assist with currency exchange in regions where local currencies are used.
- In case the train journey with the Mostar Express cannot be carried out due to any force majeure, the specified route will be realized by bus travel, and refunds for the train journey will be provided on-site.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the trip. It is also advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, a rotation (seat change) is applied in the daily seat planning, and fixed seats or front seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the tour guide.
- There is a minimum of 3 days accommodation requirement for bringing items (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) when entering Turkey from abroad.
- The free shop shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad is: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (excluding alcoholic drinks containing more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (including drinks containing less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg.
- The guides may make changes to the program flow as long as they show all places 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 in advance. In cases where the tour date is less than 30 days away, a 30% penalty will be applied; in cases where it is less than 20 days, a 100% penalty will be applied. Documents such as hospital reports, work permission documents, etc., obtained from authorities in Turkey, will unfortunately not be accepted for the cancellation of hotels and services they will receive outside Turkey.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum of 25 participants. If sufficient participation is not provided for the trip, the final cancellation notification date will be 20 days before the tour departure. Cancellations due to insufficient participation will be announced by Viyatravel.
- In cases where only category information is given in the tour program without specifying names and/or when options are available for the same destination, the hotels will be notified by Viyatravel 2 days before the departure of the trip.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, or sports tournaments, hotels may be used further than the specified distances. In such cases, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the tour departure.
- Triple rooms are allocated based on hotel availability, and in these types of rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since the extra beds are formed by foldable and couch beds, the tour participants agree that they acknowledge the tightness and bed type that may be experienced in rooms with 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid for one child who fits the age group staying with two adults.
- The breakfasts included in the tour services are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country being visited and generally consist of a limited menu known as continental breakfast (butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee) and may be served in a separate room designated for groups.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are short tours of 2-3 hours conducted as a general introduction to the cities and do not include museum or historical site entrance fees. Panoramic tours may not be conducted if local authorities do not allow entry due to road closures or any events, or in case of climatic conditions making the tour impossible. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or walking if they take place in areas where there are closed roads or where vehicle entry is not permitted.
- During customs crossings made by road during the travel, waiting times may exceed standards; Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any negative experiences resulting from these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not provided, the tours cannot be conducted, or extra tour prices, content, and the vehicle used may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours can be changed by the guide depending on whether the museums and historical sites to be visited are open or closed and according to weather conditions.
- Participation in extra tours is at the participant’s request and is not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours organized during the tour accept to wait at a suitable rest facility along the way. These passengers will be dropped off at a rest facility along the way before the extra tour begins and will be picked up from the point they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
- For those participating in the flight tours, the check-in and boarding procedures are personal matters and must be done by the guests at the airline counters at the airports before the flight or online on the airline companies' websites.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for guests who are not present at the airport at the times indicated by Viyatravel for participation in the tour, do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete those procedures on time but do not board the plane. Passengers who miss their flights will bear all costs for new round-trip tickets and transfers in the destination area.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be a risk of delays in scheduled and special flights, or the times may change prior to existing tours and flights. Viyatravel is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of schedule changes when purchasing the trip. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and terminal service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of persons. The types of vehicles below are assigned based on the number of participants in each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 people) *Vw Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter.
- All guests are considered to have accepted the above-mentioned items upon purchasing the tour.
- In case the train journey with the Mostar Express cannot be carried out due to any force majeure, the specified route will be realized by bus travel, and refunds for the train journey will be provided on-site.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the trip. It is also advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, a rotation (seat change) is applied in the daily seat planning, and fixed seats or front seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the tour guide.
- There is a minimum of 3 days accommodation requirement for bringing items (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) when entering Turkey from abroad.
- The free shop shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad is: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (excluding alcoholic drinks containing more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (including drinks containing less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg.
- The guides may make changes to the program flow as long as they show all places 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 in advance. In cases where the tour date is less than 30 days away, a 30% penalty will be applied; in cases where it is less than 20 days, a 100% penalty will be applied. Documents such as hospital reports, work permission documents, etc., obtained from authorities in Turkey, will unfortunately not be accepted for the cancellation of hotels and services they will receive outside Turkey.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum of 25 participants. If sufficient participation is not provided for the trip, the final cancellation notification date will be 20 days before the tour departure. Cancellations due to insufficient participation will be announced by Viyatravel.
- In cases where only category information is given in the tour program without specifying names and/or when options are available for the same destination, the hotels will be notified by Viyatravel 2 days before the departure of the trip.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, or sports tournaments, hotels may be used further than the specified distances. In such cases, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the tour departure.
- Triple rooms are allocated based on hotel availability, and in these types of rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since the extra beds are formed by foldable and couch beds, the tour participants agree that they acknowledge the tightness and bed type that may be experienced in rooms with 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid for one child who fits the age group staying with two adults.
- The breakfasts included in the tour services are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country being visited and generally consist of a limited menu known as continental breakfast (butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee) and may be served in a separate room designated for groups.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are short tours of 2-3 hours conducted as a general introduction to the cities and do not include museum or historical site entrance fees. Panoramic tours may not be conducted if local authorities do not allow entry due to road closures or any events, or in case of climatic conditions making the tour impossible. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or walking if they take place in areas where there are closed roads or where vehicle entry is not permitted.
- During customs crossings made by road during the travel, waiting times may exceed standards; Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any negative experiences resulting from these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not provided, the tours cannot be conducted, or extra tour prices, content, and the vehicle used may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours can be changed by the guide depending on whether the museums and historical sites to be visited are open or closed and according to weather conditions.
- Participation in extra tours is at the participant’s request and is not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours organized during the tour accept to wait at a suitable rest facility along the way. These passengers will be dropped off at a rest facility along the way before the extra tour begins and will be picked up from the point they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
- For those participating in the flight tours, the check-in and boarding procedures are personal matters and must be done by the guests at the airline counters at the airports before the flight or online on the airline companies' websites.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for guests who are not present at the airport at the times indicated by Viyatravel for participation in the tour, do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete those procedures on time but do not board the plane. Passengers who miss their flights will bear all costs for new round-trip tickets and transfers in the destination area.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be a risk of delays in scheduled and special flights, or the times may change prior to existing tours and flights. Viyatravel is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of schedule changes when purchasing the trip. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and terminal service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of persons. The types of vehicles below are assigned based on the number of participants in each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 people) *Vw Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter.
- All guests are considered to have accepted the above-mentioned items upon purchasing the tour.