Meet at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, outside the international departures terminal, in front of the Jet counter with our valued guests. After luggage and check-in procedures, we depart to Sarajevo with Jet Airlines flight VF 97 at 13:10. Arrival in Sarajevo is at 14:10 local time. Upon arrival, we transfer to our private bus and head to Mostar. Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by Architect Hayreddin, is an exemplary piece of Ottoman architecture. It was destroyed during the war in 1992 by Croatian artillery. Later, with significant support from the Republic of Turkey, it was reconstructed and opened in 2004. The rebirth of Mostar Bridge is considered an important restoration after the loss of a monument of history and culture. After visiting Mostar Bridge, our next stop is Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque. After our tour, we continue to Blagaj. We visit Blagaj, the source of Buna River, one of Europe’s strongest springs. Blagaj Tekke, built in the 1520s influenced by Ottoman architecture and Mediterranean style, is recognized as a national monument by Bosnians. After free time in Blagaj, we head to Počitelj. We will see works built in the 16th century by the Ottomans in Počitelj, known for its preserved historical texture and called the Turkish Village. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Included: Blagaj Tour! / Počitelj Tour! / Mostar Tour!
Lunch: Guests can dine at any preferred restaurant during free time to be determined by our guide.
Dinner: Will be provided at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: 4* HOTEL KAKTUS etc. - MEDJUGORJE
Currencies: Bosnia and Herzegovina - Convertible Mark (Average Rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)
Route: Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Počitelj – Medjugorje 242 KM,
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00, depending on border crossing.
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Montenegro, the pearl of the Adriatic Sea and one of the youngest countries in the world. Our first stop is Kotor, where you can breathe in the medieval atmosphere. We will explore this historic town with an Old Town and Fortress tour. Then, our route takes us to Budva, famous for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife. After a panoramic tour of Budva, we have the opportunity to view the magnificent St. Stephen Island from above. Next, we continue our journey to Shkoder, one of the oldest settlements in Albania. Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.
Included: Kotor / Budva Tour!
Breakfast: At our hotel, included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Guests are free to dine at any preferred restaurant during the free time determined by our guide.
Dinner: Will be provided at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: 5* HOTEL GOLDEN PALACE etc. - SHKODER
Currencies: Montenegro - Euro
Route: Trebinje – Kotor – Budva – Shkoder 188 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00, depending on border crossing.
After breakfast at our hotel and checking out, we depart for Tirana, the capital of Albania. Upon arrival, our city tour begins with the Et'hem Bey Mosque, started in 1789 and completed in 1923. Then, we visit Skanderbeg Square, the symbol of Tirana, lined with the Clock Tower built in 1821 by Skanderbeg himself, Skanderbeg Monument, and the Peace Bell, a 1999 monument made from melted bullets by children from Shkoder. After the city tour, we proceed towards Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its rich history. We will see the 9th-century Church of Saints Clement and Panteleimon, the Ancient Theatre from the Roman period, the Chinar Square, the Turkish Bazaar, the Halveti Tekke, the New Bazaar, Ohrid Market, and Ohrid Lake upon arrival. Then, transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: Provided at the hotel, included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Guests are free to dine at any preferred restaurant during the designated free time.
Dinner: Included in the hotel stay.
Accommodation: 4* HOTEL MAKPETROL etc. - OHRID
Currencies: Albania - Leke (Average Rate 1 Euro: 104 LEK) / North Macedonia - Macedonian Denar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 61.49 MKD)
Route: Shkoder – Tirana – Ohrid 237 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00, depending on border crossing.
After breakfast at our hotel and checking out, we head towards Skopje, the capital and largest city of North Macedonia. On the way, we stop in Tetovo (Kalkandelen) and visit the Alaca Mosque. Then, we continue our journey to Skopje. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Sightseeing includes Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Murad Pasha Mosque, Kapan Han, Suli Han, and the Stone Bridge. We walk along the Vardar River, observing the Turkish and Jewish neighborhoods across the river. We see Macedonian Square, the Ottoman Bridge, and the Daut Pasha Hammam from a panoramic view, then proceed to the Turkish Bazaar. The visit includes the 16th-century Clock Tower, the early 14th-century Sultan Murad Mosque, and the Isa Bey Mosque from the same period. Afterwards, we have free time and transfer to our hotel.
Breakfast: Provided at the hotel, included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Guests are free to dine at any preferred restaurant during free time.
Dinner: Included at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4* BEST WESTERN TURIST HOTEL etc. - SKOPJE
Currencies: North Macedonia - Macedonian Denar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 61.49 MKD) / North Macedonia - Macedonian Denar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 61.49 MKD)
Route: Ohrid–Tetova–Skopje 176 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00, depending on border crossing.
After breakfast, we depart with our valued guests towards Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. Upon arrival, we start a panoramic city tour exploring Kosovo’s modern and historical aspects. During the tour, we visit Germia Park, one of the city’s important natural sites, and the Kosovo Museum, which showcases Kosovo’s cultural heritage. We will see many valuable Ottoman-era structures, such as Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque and Yaşar Pasha Mosque from the 18th century. We also visit the Tomb of Sultan Murad Hüdavendigâr, who was killed in the Kosovo Battle of 1389. After the city tour, we proceed to Prizren, known as the cultural capital of Kosovo. We explore the narrow streets resembling an Anatolian Ottoman town, with shops displaying Turkish inscriptions. We visit Sinan Pasha Mosque, Halveti Tekke, Flag Mosque, and Mehmet Pasha Bath. After free time in Prizren, we will return to Skopje in the evening.
PRISTINA – PRIZREN Tour Included!
Breakfast: At the hotel, included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Guests can dine at any preferred restaurant during free time determined by our guide.
Dinner: Included at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4* BEST WESTERN TURIST HOTEL etc. - SKOPJE
Currencies: North Macedonia - Macedonian Denar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 61.49 MKD), Kosovo - Euro
Route: Skopje – Pristina – Prizren 330 KM
Estimated hotel check-in time: 20:00, depending on border crossing.
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and head to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Upon arrival, we start a city tour highlighting Belgrade’s vibrant atmosphere and historical sites. We visit the Old Palace with its magnificent wood-carved ceilings, and Belgrade Fortress, which was an important supply center for the Ottoman navy. The tour includes Kalemegdan Park, the Fortress, the Square of the Republic, the Knez Mihailova pedestrian street, and Skadarlija, the bohemian quarter. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: Provided at the hotel and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Guests are free to dine at any preferred restaurant during free time.
Dinner: Included at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4* GOLDEN TULIP ZIRA Belgrade Hotel etc. - BELGRADE
Currencies: Skopje – Macedonian Denar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 61.49 MKD) / Serbia - Serbian Dinar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 117.23 RSD)
Route: Skopje – Belgrade 432 KM
Estimated hotel check-in time: 21:00, depending on border crossing.
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and depart for Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Upon arrival, our panoramic city tour begins, highlighting Sarajevo’s rich history and cultural heritage. We visit Baščaršija, the historic Ottoman bazaar district, Morica Han, a traditional inn, and the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. We also see the Latin Bridge, where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, an event leading to the outbreak of World War I. The tour includes the Old Library, the City Hall, and the Austro-Hungarian architecture in the city. Afterwards, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Provided at the hotel, included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Guests are free to dine at any preferred restaurant during free time.
Dinner: Included at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4* HOTEL HOLLYWOOD etc. - SARAJEVO
Currencies: Serbia - Serbian Dinar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 117.23 RSD) / Bosnia and Herzegovina - Convertible Mark (Average Rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)
Route: Belgrade – Sarajevo 285 KM
Estimated hotel check-in time: 20:00, depending on border crossing.
After breakfast, we check out from our hotel. Free time until transfer to Sarajevo Airport. After completing baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul with Jet Airlines flight VF 98 at 15:35. Arrival in Istanbul at 18:25. End of our tour. Welcome back!