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Per Person 949 €

Turkish Airlines Balkan Tour NO VISA FOR 6 COUNTRIES

7 Nights 8 Days – 4* Hotels – Dinner Included

NO EXTRA TOURS – ALL INCLUSIVE !!!! KOSOVO PROGRAM
Includes Makedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs at Regional Restaurants!!
A Journey to the Heart of the Balkans,

                                            Gathering Point for a Journey to the Heart of the Balkans

   Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Macedonia – Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro - Albania – Kosovo

                                                                       6 COUNTRIES – 5 CAPITALS
 
Some of the Program’s Privileges
* Direct flight with Turkish Airlines, non-stop.
* Opportunity to visit 6 countries including Kosovo
* 2 Evenings of Makedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs at Regional Restaurants
* 8 Nights stay in 4* hotels
* Fully equipped tour with Professional Guide staff
* Opportunity to explore the entire Balkan Geography step by step
* Dinners at hotels included
* Transportation throughout the tour with professionally packaged tourism buses
* Includes a tour of Sveti Naum, one of the most popular places in the Balkans
* In addition to Matka Canyon, famous for its beauty
* Blagaj tour included

* Vrelo Bosne Tour included
 

Tour Departure Dates :

May 24th


Day 1: Istanbul – Pristina – Skopje
Meeting at Turkish Airlines Check-In Counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will depart to Pristina with Turkish Airlines flight TK1019 at 18:55. Arrival at Pristina at 19:35 local time. After luggage, passport, and customs procedures, we will proceed to our hotel in Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Overnight at the hotel.
 

Day 2: Skopje – Matka Canyon – Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid (Balkan Night)

After breakfast, we will start our city tour, beginning with the Macedonian side of the city, which is known for its numerous statues. We will first see the impressive statue of Alexander the Great, then we will pass through the historic Skopje Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, witnessing an immediate change in culture, and continue to the Turkish Bazaar, one of the most qualified bazaars of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. We will discuss the statues at the bazaar entrance and start our tour at the historical Davut Pasha Hammam. Next, we will see Kapan Han and the Murat Pasha Mosque which has managed to survive earthquakes. After our visits, we will have one hour of free time for shopping at the Turkish Bazaar where we can shop for items like Şuşka peppers, ustrumca peanuts, and shoes. Following this, we will move towards the breathtaking Matka Canyon where we can take a nature walk, and during the free time, guests can enjoy a boat tour of the canyon. After that, we will head to Tetovo, the second largest city in Macedonia, where we will see the Alaca Mosque, known for its rare architecture in the Balkans. After these visits, we will proceed to Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans. Dinner with Balkan Night is included at a local restaurant determined by our guide. After entertainment, we will transfer back to our hotel for the night.

Breakfast; To be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:  To be taken at a location determined by the guide at your own expense during free time.
Dinner: Dinner with Balkan Night at the local restaurant as determined by our guide is included in the tour price
Accommodation: Aqualina Hotel, etc. – OHRID
Route: Skopje – Matka Canyon 19 KM Matka Canyon – Tetovo (Kalkandelen) 38KM Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid 130KM
Check-in Time at Hotel: Estimated based on customs clearance time: 22:00

Day 3: Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Tirana – Shkoder

After breakfast, we will start our city tour of Ohrid, beginning with the Port Square where we will discuss the statues and walk through the historical neighborhood with the old Ottoman houses where the TV series Elveda Rumeli was filmed, visiting the Church of St. Sophia and the famous Ohrid Pearl, the city’s biggest symbol. After our tour, we will have free time in Ohrid. Afterwards, we will enjoy a scenic drive to Sveti Naum where we will visit the source of Lake Ohrid, which will take your breath away with its stunning views. After visiting Sveti Naum, we will cross through Elbasan to reach the capital of Albania, Tirana. We will have a panoramic tour of this beautiful city that has experienced wars throughout the 20th century and lived under the dictatorship of Enver Hoxha for 40 years. We will see the Skanderbeg Square with the Et'hem Bey Mosque, the Historical Clock Tower, the National History Museum, the Opera House, Parliament and Prime Minister's Offices, Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Square, and the Tiran Pyramid among other places viewed from the bus. After the tour of Tirana and some free time, we will proceed to the city of Shkoder in Albania. Upon arrival, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast; To be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken at a location determined by the guide at your own expense during free time.
Dinner: To be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Alis Hotel, etc. – SHKODER
Route: Ohrid – Sveti Naum 28 KM Sveti Naum – Tirana 140 KM Tirana – Shkoder 100 KM

Check-in Time at Hotel: Estimated based on customs clearance time: 20:30

 


Day 4: Shkoder – Budva – Kotor – Medjugorje
After breakfast at our hotel, we will cross to Montenegro, one of the youngest countries in the world. First, we will see beautiful Sveti Stefan, which was once a settlement for fishermen, then purchased by a Singapore billionaire, which is currently being renovated and developed for tourism. We will then pass through Budva, known for its important historical and natural attractions, continuing to Kotor where we will have a walking tour in the Stari Grad (Old Town-Castle), exploring this charming town. After our tour, we will transfer to Medjugorje or nearby for the night. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast; To be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:  To be determined by the guide and taken at your own expense during free time.
Dinner: To be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Olea Vitis   v.b. Medjugorje or Surroundings
Route: Shkoder – Budva 86 KM Budva – Kotor 23 KM Kotor – Medjugorje 198 KM
Check-in Time at Hotel: Estimated based on customs clearance time: 20:30


 

Day 5: Medjugorje – Blagaj – Mostar – Konjic – Sarajevo

After breakfast at the hotel, we will head towards historic Mostar. Upon arrival in Mostar, we will have a walking tour where we will first see the Mostar Bridge. (The bridge, built in 1557 by Architect Hayreddin, is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.) The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992 but was rebuilt in 2004 with great help from the Republic of Turkey and has been open to service since. After visiting the old city bazaar and free time, we will move to Blagaj. After our visits in Blagaj, we will move to the capital, Sarajevo, passing via Konjic. After arriving in Sarajevo, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be determined by the guide at your own expense during free time.
Dinner: At a local restaurant serving Bosnian Meatballs is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel v.b. - SARAYBOSNA
Route: Trebinje – Blagaj 108 KM , Blagaj – Mostar 14 KM , Mostar – Konjic 70 KM, Konjic – Sarajevo 60KM
Check-in Time at Hotel: Estimated based on road conditions: 19:30

 

Day 6: Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosne – Belgrade
After breakfast, we will visit Vrelo Bosne, the source of water for Sarajevo, located beside the Igman mountain, which is known for its unique walking paths, carriage drivers, and authentic coffee houses. After a free time, we will visit Baščaršija, the most distinguished bazaar in Europe. During our tour of this cultural city, we will start with the Sebil Fountain, which has become a symbol of the bazaar, and then visit Morica Han, one of the most authentic spots in the city. We will also explore Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent. Afterwards, we continue to the Clock Tower, famous fountain, and finally visit the location of the Eternal Flame monument. After free time, guests may want to take photos at the Latin Bridge, where the assassination that triggered World War I took place. After our tour and free time, we will head to Belgrade. After this journey, we will arrive in Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe, known for its liveliness. Accommodation will be at our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be determined by the guide and taken at your own expense during free time.
Dinner: To be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Theater Hotel  v.b. BELGRADE
Route::  Sarajevo -  Vrelo Bosna 10 KM Vrelo Bosna –Belgrade 295 KM
Check-in Time at Hotel: Estimated based on customs clearance time: 20:00

Day 7: Belgrade – Skopje
After breakfast at our hotel, we will start our city tour from Knez Mihailova Street, the most elegant street in the city. Then we will visit the Belgrade Fortress where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was injured but the conquest was granted to Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. In the fortress, we will see the Key Monument, French statue, Istanbul Gate, Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Sokullu Fountain, and the terrace area where we will enjoy the city’s most beautiful view where the Sava and Danube rivers meet. After the tour, we will have free time in the city. Then we will proceed to the capital of Macedonia, Skopje. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be determined by the guide and taken at your own expense during free time.
Dinner: To be taken at the hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold  v.b. – Skopje
Route: Belgrade – Skopje 450 KM
Check-in Time at Hotel:  Estimated based on road conditions: 20:00

Day 8: Skopje – Prizren – Pristina
After breakfast, we will depart for our tour of Kosovo, which has a large Muslim Albanian population, one of the youngest states in the world. During our panoramic tour of Prizren, one of the most charming 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 and some free time, we will head to the site of the Battle of Kosovo where Sultan Murad (Hüdavendigar) was martyred by Obilic, visit the Tomb. After visiting the Tomb, we will travel to the capital, Pristina, for a city tour. We will spend an emotional day in the lands of the former Ottoman Empire, which experienced a humanitarian tragedy not long ago. The places we will see from the bus include the Bazaar, the Market Mosque built by Sultan Bayezid in the 15th century, the Clock Tower built in the 19th century to remind people of prayer times, and then we will have free time. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel for the night. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast:: To be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be determined by the guide and taken at your own expense during free time.
Dinner: To be taken at the hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Royal v.b – Pristina
Route: Skopje – Prizren 180 KM Prizren – Pristina 86 KM
Check-in Time at Hotel:  Estimated based on road conditions: 20:00

Day 9: Pristina – Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel, we will transfer to Pristina Airport. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1018 at 9:30 and arrive in Istanbul at 12:15. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip…
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
 

* Direct flight tickets from Istanbul to Pristina and back with Turkish Airlines Economy Class
* Local transportation services
* 2 Nights accommodation in 4* hotels in Skopje, 1 Night in Ohrid, 1 Night in Shkodra, 1 Night in Medjugorje or surrounding areas, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Belgrade, and 1 Night in Pristina, all including breakfast for a total of 8 Nights
* 5 dinners at hotels or restaurants in Skopje, Medjugorje, Belgrade, Tirana, and Pristina
* Macedonian Night at a local restaurant
* Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant
* Panoramic city tours of Prizren, Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Trebinje, Kotor, Budva, Shkodra, Tirana, Pristina
* Kosovo crossing fee
* Sveti Naum Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Blagaj Tekke Tour
* Vrelo Bosne Tour
* Kosovo Tour
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway checkpoint and parking fees
* City taxes
* Customs duties
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
* Museum and site entrance fees. * Tours organized by the guide * Extras taken at the hotel. * All personal expenses * Extra tours * Lunches * All trips and tours not mentioned in the program. * Driver’s tip (5 EUR per person) * International exit fee * International travel health insurance
- During the tour, it is sufficient for us to have Euros to make purchases and expenditures in all 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 preferred during the trip. It is advisable to have a sweater or similar clothing for the night. - In our tours, a rotation (seat change) is applied daily in seat planning, 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 mandatory requirement for at least 3 days of accommodation to bring items (such as alcohol, cigarettes, etc.). - The free shop shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (excluding alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Sweets: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg. - The guides can make changes to the program flow, provided that they show all places mentioned in the program, depending on weather and road conditions during the tour. - Our guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel for free up to 30 days prior. If less than 30 days are left until the tour date, a penalty of 30% is applied; if less than 20 days remain, a penalty of 100% is imposed. Documents such as hospital reports, work permit documents, and other papers obtained from authorities in Turkey will unfortunately not be accepted for cancellations of the hotel and services they will receive outside 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 prior to the tour departure. The canceled tour due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel. - In situations where only category information is provided without specifying names, and/or where there are alternative options for the same destination, the hotels will be informed by Viyatravel 2 days before the tour movement. - During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels located more than the specified kilometers may be used. In such cases, Viyatravel will provide information 15 days before the tour departure date. - Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed designated for the 3rd person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds consist of bed types called fold-out and coach beds, tour participants acknowledge that they accept any potential cramped conditions and bed types in reservations for 3rd persons and/or child reservations. Child discounts apply only for one child of an age group staying with 2 adults. - Meals included in the tour program, such as breakfasts at the hotel, are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country being visited and generally consist of a limited menu known as continental breakfast, including butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee; they may be served in a separate hall designated for groups. - Tours included in the tour package, such as panoramic city tours, are the maximum 2-3 hour tours that do not include museum or archaeological site entrance fees and are conducted with narration from the guide from the vehicle for general promotion of the cities. Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours if they are not allowed to operate, or are closed due to any event, or if they are made impossible to conduct due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot where vehicle access is not permitted or on closed roads if possible. - While crossing through customs gates during the trip, waiting times may exceed standards; Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences arising from these waiting periods. - Extra tours are arranged by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not achieved, the excursions cannot be conducted, or the extra excursion prices, content, and the vehicle to be used may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to the open/closed status of the museums and archaeological sites to be visited and weather conditions. - Extra tours are optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the trip acknowledge that they agree to wait at a suitable rest facility along the way. These passengers will be dropped off at the resting facility before the extra tour begins and will be picked up at the point they were dropped off after the end of the tour. - For those participating in tours with flights, check-in and boarding procedures must be performed personally by the guest at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online on the airline companies' websites before the flight. - Viyatravel is not responsible for passengers who do not arrive at the airport at the times reported by Viyatravel for participation in the tour, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who completed these procedures on time but did not board the aircraft. All expenses incurred for new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the destination area necessary for those who miss their flight to participate in the tour are their responsibility. - Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the air carrier and passengers and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated September 28, 1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and charter flights or changes in the times before existing trips and flights. Viyatravel is obliged to inform these changes as soon as possible. The passenger accepts the risk of time changes when purchasing the trip. Children aged 0-2 do not have to pay airport taxes and facility fees. - The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of participants as follows. The vehicle types are assigned according to the number of people on each tour as follows: Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 Persons) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna Minibuses: (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 specified above upon the sale of the tour.