Kurban Bayram Special - Balkan Tour with Turkish Airlines 4 Countries TIA - PRN
KURBAN BAYRAM SPECIAL
BALKAN TOUR WITH TURKISH AIRLINES 4 COUNTRIES
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5 NIGHTS 6 DAYS – ACCOMMODATION IN 4* HOTELS
Kosovo – Macedonia – Albania – Montenegro
Itinerary: Tirana – Podgorica – Kotor – Shkodra – Elbasan – Ohrid - Sveti Naum - Bitola (Manastir) – Matka Canyon – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje – Pristina – Prizren
Tour Date: May 27
Day 1: Istanbul – Tirana – Podgorica
Meet at the Turkish Airlines check-in counter at Istanbul Airport International Departure Terminal. After ticket, luggage and passport procedures, take Turkish Airlines flight TK1073 at 8:00 am to Tirana. Arrive in Tirana at 08:45. After passport, luggage and customs procedures, we arrive in this beautiful city, known for its mountainous terrain and history marked by wars in the 20th century and 40 years of Enver Hoxha’s dictatorship. We will have a panoramic tour showcasing places like Et'hem Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower, National Museum, Opera and Ballet Building, Parliament and Prime Ministry Buildings, Presidential Palace, Teresa Rahib monument, and Skanderbeg Square. After the Tirana tour, free time is provided, and we then move to Montenegro's capital, Podgorica, with our private bus. Upon arrival, we do a panoramic tour of Podgorica, the smallest capital in the Balkans. After free time on the charming streets and squares, we transfer to our hotel. Guests can optionally join an additional Skadar Lake tour (45 EUR). This lake, also known as Lake Shkodra, is the largest in the Balkans, home to over 270 bird species, including endangered pelicans and will enchant you with its nature. Our private boat tour concludes in Rijeka Crnojevica. Overnight at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be available extra in a free area determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be available extra in a free area determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Oasis Hotel etc. – PODGORICA
Route: Tirana – Podgorica; 160 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on customs clearance.
Day 2: Podgorica - Shkodra (Kotor-Tivat-Perast-Budva)
After breakfast at our hotel, guests can join an optional Kotor-Tivat-Perast-Budva tour (70 EUR). Our first stop is Kotor, a small yet historically and architecturally significant city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. We will walk around and see the main historical structures, then start our journey around Kotor Bay, visiting Perast with its postcard-perfect views. The tour then continues to Tivat, known as the Monaco of Montenegro, where you can relax in its luxurious cafes or enjoy the beach. After a panoramic tour, we head to Budva, a former fishing settlement that became a holiday destination for the jet set. We will see a stunning view of St. Stefan. Afterward, we transfer to Shkodra for our hotel stay. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be available extra in a free area determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be available extra in a restaurant determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Belvedere Hotel etc. – OHRID
Route: Podgorica-Perast 130 KM, Perast-Kotor 19 KM, Kotor–Tivat 11 KM, Tivat-Shkodra 110 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:30 depending on road conditions.
Day 3: Shkodra – Elbasan – Ohrid
After breakfast, we proceed to Ohrid, passing through Elbasan. We will start our Ohrid city tour at the Port Square, mentioning noted statues while walking in the district where the historical Ohrid houses, featured in the television series "Goodbye Rumelia", are located. We will also see the historical Ottoman houses, the Church of St. Sophia, and learn about the famous Ohrid Pearl. Afterward, we will have free time for shopping in Ohrid’s bazaar, where you can learn about and buy pearl products, a significant tradition. Guests can optionally join the St. Naum tour (25 EUR). We will reach St. Naum, where we will see the source of the Black Drin River, with stunning views. After some free time, we will arrive at our hotel in Ohrid. Guests may also join the optional Ohrid Lake Boat Tour (15 EUR). Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be available extra in a free area determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be available extra in a restaurant determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Imperial Hotel etc. – OHRID
Route: Shkodra– Ohrid; 230 KM, Ohrid – St.Naum 30 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions.
Day 4: Ohrid (Resne – Bitola – Skopje)
After breakfast, free time is provided. Guests can join the optional Resne – Bitola tour (40 EUR). We go to Resne to see the Palace of Niyazi, a prominent figure in the Ottoman period. Afterward, we will reach Bitola where we will visit the Turkish Bazaar, the Bedesten, the Ishak Mosque, the New Mosque, Haydar Kadi Mosque, and the Military Academy attended by Atatürk. Then, we will transfer to Skopje. Guests can also join the optional Tetova tour (15 EUR), visiting Tetova, Makedonia’s second-largest city. They can also opt for the Matka Canyon tour (25 EUR) and enjoy hiking there, seeing the famous Alaca Mosque and some main city points. We will then arrive in Skopje. Guests can end their day with an optional Macedonian Night Tour (45 EUR). Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be available extra in a free area determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be available extra in a restaurant determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Gold Hotel etc. – OHRID
Route: Ohrid – Bitola; 70 KM, Bitola – Ohrid; 70 KM, Ohrid- Tetova 131 KM, Tetova – Skopje 40 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 19:30 depending on road conditions.
Day 5: Skopje – Pristina (Prizren)
After breakfast at our hotel, a panoramic city tour begins. We start in Skopje, which is divided by the Vardar River, showing its cultural dichotomy, starting with the impressive Alexander the Great statue. After crossing the historic Stone Bridge, we head towards the Old Bazaar of Skopje. Our tour includes the historical Davut Paşa bath and ends at the important Kapan Han and Murat Paşa Mosque. After free time for shopping, we will head to the capital of Kosovo, Pristina. Here, we will experience an emotionally charged day in a place that recently suffered a humanitarian tragedy. Our tour includes significant locations such as the Bazar, the Market Mosque built by Sultan Beyazit in the 15th century, and the Clock Tower built in the 19th century, followed by some leisure time. Guests can join the optional tour of Prizren and the Murat Hüdavendigar Tomb (45 EUR). In Prizren, we will visit the 17th-century Turkish Bath, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress. After this charming city’s exploration, we return to our hotel in Pristina. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be available extra in a free area determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be available extra in a restaurant determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Royal etc. – Pristina
Route: Skopje–Pristina; 90KM, Pristina-Prizren 96 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions.
Day 6: Pristina – Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel, we will transfer to Pristina airport. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, take Turkish Airlines flight TK1018 at 9:30 am to Istanbul, arriving at 12:15. We hope to see you on your next journey...
* Round-trip economy class tickets from Turkish Airlines for Istanbul – Tirana/Pristina – Istanbul
* Local transportation services
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* 5 nights of accommodation with breakfast included in 4-star hotels: 1 night in Podgorica, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Skopje, and 1 night in Pristina
* Panoramic city tours of Tirana, Podgorica, Ohrid, Skopje, and Pristina
* 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 charges
* 20 kg baggage, 8 kg hand luggage
* Local transportation services
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* 5 nights of accommodation with breakfast included in 4-star hotels: 1 night in Podgorica, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Skopje, and 1 night in Pristina
* Panoramic city tours of Tirana, Podgorica, Ohrid, Skopje, and Pristina
* 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 charges
* 20 kg baggage, 8 kg hand luggage
* Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
* Extras taken at the hotel.
* All personal expenses
* Extra tours
* Lunch and dinner
* All trips and tours not mentioned in the program.
* Driver tips (5 EUR per person)
* Optional guide tips
* Foreign exit fee
* International travel health insurance
- During the tour, it is sufficient to have Euros to shop and spend in all the countries included in the program. The guide will assist with currency exchange in areas where local currency is used.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be chosen for the duration of the trip. It is also advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, a rotation system (seat change) is applied in the seating plan on a daily basis, and a fixed seat or front seat guarantee is not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a requirement of at least 3 days of accommodation to bring items (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) with you.
- The shopping limit for free shop purchases when entering Turkey from abroad is: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (for alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, excluding wine and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (for alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, including wine and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg.
- Guides in the tour program may make changes to the itinerary based on weather and road conditions, provided that all locations mentioned in the program are shown.
- Guests who register for the tour have a right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days prior to the tour. A penalty of 30% will be applied if canceled less than 30 days before the tour date, and a penalty of 100% will be applied if canceled 20 days or less before. The cancellation documents provided with the cancellation request of the participant, such as hospital reports, work leave documents, etc., obtained from Turkey, as well as cancellations of hotels and services to be used abroad, unfortunately, are not accepted.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not ensured for the trip, the last cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. The cancelled tour due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
- In cases where only the category information is given without specifying names in the tour program and/or where options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be informed by Viyatravel 2 days before the departure of the trip.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located at distances greater than the specified kilometers. In such a case, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the tour departure.
- Triple rooms are subject to availability and in such 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 consist of folding beds and coach beds, participants of the tour acknowledge that they accept any potential tightness and bed type that may occur in rooms reserved for the 3rd person and/or children. Child discounts apply only to a single child who meets the age group requirements, accompanying 2 adults.
- The services included in the tour program, such as breakfasts at the hotel, are generally limited menus consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, suitable for the breakfast culture of the country being visited, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for groups.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of cities and are conducted for a maximum of 2-3 hours with guide narration from inside the vehicle, excluding entrance fees to museums and historical sites. Panoramic tours may not take place under circumstances where local authorities do not allow visits due to closed roads or any activities, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted using public transportation or on foot where road access is restricted or prohibited.
- During border crossings by road, waiting times at customs may exceed standards, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences caused by these waiting times.
- Optional tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not provided, the excursions cannot take place, or extra tour prices, contents, and the vehicles used may vary based on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on the opening/closing status of museums, historical sites, and weather conditions.
- Optional tours are at the participant's discretion and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the optional tours organized during the tour accept to wait at a suitable rest area along the way. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest area before the optional tour begins and will be picked up from the point they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
- For participants in tours with flights, check-in and boarding procedures are personal responsibilities and must be completed by the guest in advance at the airport counters of the relevant airline or online on the airline's website.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for passengers who are not present at the designated airport at the times specified by Viyatravel for participation in the tour, do not carry out check-in and boarding procedures on time, or have completed these procedures on time but did not board the flight. All expenses for new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the destination area for those who miss their flight will be their own responsibility.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays in scheduled and charter flights, or flight times may change prior to the existing trip and flight. Viyatravel is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger acknowledges the risk of time changes upon purchasing the trip. Children aged 0-2 do not need to pay airport taxes and service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of participants as follows. The types of vehicles used are determined based on the number of participants in each of our tours.
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 above-mentioned items once the sale of the tour is completed.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be chosen for the duration of the trip. It is also advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, a rotation system (seat change) is applied in the seating plan on a daily basis, and a fixed seat or front seat guarantee is not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a requirement of at least 3 days of accommodation to bring items (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) with you.
- The shopping limit for free shop purchases when entering Turkey from abroad is: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (for alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, excluding wine and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (for alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, including wine and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg.
- Guides in the tour program may make changes to the itinerary based on weather and road conditions, provided that all locations mentioned in the program are shown.
- Guests who register for the tour have a right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days prior to the tour. A penalty of 30% will be applied if canceled less than 30 days before the tour date, and a penalty of 100% will be applied if canceled 20 days or less before. The cancellation documents provided with the cancellation request of the participant, such as hospital reports, work leave documents, etc., obtained from Turkey, as well as cancellations of hotels and services to be used abroad, unfortunately, are not accepted.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not ensured for the trip, the last cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. The cancelled tour due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
- In cases where only the category information is given without specifying names in the tour program and/or where options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be informed by Viyatravel 2 days before the departure of the trip.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located at distances greater than the specified kilometers. In such a case, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the tour departure.
- Triple rooms are subject to availability and in such 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 consist of folding beds and coach beds, participants of the tour acknowledge that they accept any potential tightness and bed type that may occur in rooms reserved for the 3rd person and/or children. Child discounts apply only to a single child who meets the age group requirements, accompanying 2 adults.
- The services included in the tour program, such as breakfasts at the hotel, are generally limited menus consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, suitable for the breakfast culture of the country being visited, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for groups.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of cities and are conducted for a maximum of 2-3 hours with guide narration from inside the vehicle, excluding entrance fees to museums and historical sites. Panoramic tours may not take place under circumstances where local authorities do not allow visits due to closed roads or any activities, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted using public transportation or on foot where road access is restricted or prohibited.
- During border crossings by road, waiting times at customs may exceed standards, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences caused by these waiting times.
- Optional tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not provided, the excursions cannot take place, or extra tour prices, contents, and the vehicles used may vary based on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on the opening/closing status of museums, historical sites, and weather conditions.
- Optional tours are at the participant's discretion and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the optional tours organized during the tour accept to wait at a suitable rest area along the way. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest area before the optional tour begins and will be picked up from the point they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
- For participants in tours with flights, check-in and boarding procedures are personal responsibilities and must be completed by the guest in advance at the airport counters of the relevant airline or online on the airline's website.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for passengers who are not present at the designated airport at the times specified by Viyatravel for participation in the tour, do not carry out check-in and boarding procedures on time, or have completed these procedures on time but did not board the flight. All expenses for new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the destination area for those who miss their flight will be their own responsibility.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays in scheduled and charter flights, or flight times may change prior to the existing trip and flight. Viyatravel is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger acknowledges the risk of time changes upon purchasing the trip. Children aged 0-2 do not need to pay airport taxes and service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of participants as follows. The types of vehicles used are determined based on the number of participants in each of our tours.
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 above-mentioned items once the sale of the tour is completed.