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KOSOVO - ALBANIA - MONTENEGRO – BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – SERBIA – NORTH MACEDONIA
2026
4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOURS – ALL INCLUSIVE!!!! KOSOVO PROGRAM
Includes Maceonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs at Local Restaurants!!
Of Civilizations, Cultures, and Beliefs,
Journey to the Heart of the Balkans at the Meeting Point
The Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Pristina – Prizren – Shkodra – Bar - Budva – Kotor – Herceg Novi– Trebinje– Medjugorje – Blagaj - Mostar – Konjic – Sarajevo - Belgrade – Skopje – Matka Canyon – Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Resne – Bitola
Tour Dates:
May 26th
Day 1: Istanbul – Pristina
Meeting point at Istanbul Airport International Departure Terminal …. After ticket, baggage and passport procedures, we will depart for Pristina with Turkish Airlines flight TK1019 at 18:55. Arrival in Pristina at 19:35. After passport, baggage, and customs procedures, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Dinner: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Royal etc. – Pristina
Day 2: Pristina – Prizren – Shkodra
After breakfast at our hotel, we proceed for a city tour in Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, which has a population primarily composed of Muslim Albanians. During this city tour, we will have an emotional day at the historical Ottoman lands where a humanitarian drama occurred not long ago. The places we will see panoramically include the Bazaar, the Bazaar Mosque built by Sultan Beyazıt in the 15th century, and the clock tower built in the 19th century to remind the public of prayer times. We then give free time before heading to visit the Tomb of I. Murad (Hüdavendigar), who was martyred in the Battle of Kosovo, one of the greatest victories of the Ottomans in the Balkans, located near Pristina. After our visit, we will take a short bus trip to Prizren. During our panoramic tour in Prizren, one of the prettiest towns in the Balkans, we will see the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and the Prizren Fortress. After finishing the tour and free time, we will cross into Albania and head to Shkodra. We will see Shkodra panoramically and transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at the place determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Luane Arte etc. – SHKODRA
Route: Pristina – Prizren 85 KM, Prizren – Shkodra 186 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs transit time: 20:00
Day 3: Shkodra – Budva – Kotor – Medjugorje
After breakfast at our hotel, we will pass into Montenegro, one of the youngest nations in the world. Our first stop will be Saint Stefan, which has become a holiday destination for the jet set due to its acquisition by a Singaporean billionaire after its appropriation from fishermen. We will take a break to see it panoramically from above (subject to vehicle parking availability). We will continue along the spectacular scenic coastal roads of the Adriatic to see Budva panoramically. Our next stop will be Kotor, an important historical and natural gem and tourist attraction. During a walking tour in Stari Grad (Old Town-Castle), we will get to know this lovely place. Guests can choose to participate in the boat activity in Kotor Bay organized by our guide (25 EUR). After our Kotor tour, we will head to the city where we will spend the night. Overnight stay in Medjugorje, Trebinje, or the surrounding area.
Breakfast; Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at the place determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Olea Vitis etc. MEDJUGORJE, Hotel Leotar etc. TREBINJE
Route: Shkodra – Budva 85 KM, Budva – Kotor 25 KM, Kotor – Medjugorje 198 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated depending on customs transit time: 20:00
Day 4: Medjugorje – Mostar – Blagaj - Konjic – Sarajevo
After breakfast at our hotel, we will proceed to the historic city of Mostar. After arriving in Mostar, we will see the Mostar Bridge during our walking tour. (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 with the significant contributions of the Republic of Turkey, it was reopened in 2004. We explore the Old Town bazaar. After free time, we move to Blagaj, the land of the Alperens. After our visits in Blagaj, we head to the capital, Sarajevo, passing through Konjic. Upon our arrival in Sarajevo, we start our city tour. We stroll through Baščaršija, the most distinguished bazaar in Europe. We start our tour at the Sebilj Fountain, which has become the symbol of the city, and continue to visit Morica Han, one of the city's most authentic spots. Next, we visit the Husein Bey Mosque, a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. Followed by visits to the Clock Tower, the famous fountain that has become ritual, and the place that serves as the meeting point of cultures, which is also home to the Eternal Flame monument. Then we will have free time where guests can photograph the Latin Bridge, the site where the First World War started. After our tour and free time, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at the place determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Hollywood etc. SARAYBOSNA
Route: Medjugorje – Mostar 26 KM, Mostar – Blagaj 11 KM, Blagaj – Sarajevo 140 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Based on traffic conditions approximately: 19:00
Day 5: Sarajevo – Belgrade
After breakfast, we depart for Belgrade. Following our journey, we will start a city tour in Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe, which is now a symbol of liveliness and activity, beginning with Knez Mihailova Street, the city's most elegant street. Then we will visit the Belgrade Fortress, where Fatih Sultan Mehmet was wounded and whose conquest was realized by Kanuni Sultan Suleiman, one of the supply centers of the Ottoman navy. In the fortress, we will see the Key Monument, the French statue, Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, the grave of Damat Ali Pasha, and the Sokullu Fountain alongside the terrace that offers the most beautiful view of where the Danube and Sava rivers converge. Guests can choose to participate in the boat activity on the Danube and Sava conducted by our guide (20 EUR). After the tour, we will have free time. We will spend the night at our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast; Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at the place determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Abba etc. BELGRADE
Route: Sarajevo - Belgrade 295 KM,
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated depending on customs transit time: 19:30
Day 6: Belgrade – Skopje
After breakfast, we will move towards Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. We will start our tour in this city, where two different cultures are separated by the famous Vardar River, beginning with the Macedonian side known as the land of statues. Our first stop will be the strikingly tall Alexander the Great statue, and then we will cross the Historic Skopje Stone Bridge over the Vardar River and witness the sudden change of cultures as we move into the Ottoman's best-maintained bazaar, the Skopje Turkish Bazaar. We will start our market tour at Davut Pasha Bath, one of the most important structures in the Ottoman market organization, visiting the Kapan Han and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has survived earthquakes. Following our visits, we will have one hour of free time in the Turkish Bazaar for shopping. Items available include Shushka peppers, Ustrumca peanuts, and traditional shoes. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at the place determined by the guide during free time at an additional cost.
Dinner: Will include additional local dishes and music during the Macedonian Night banquet. Included in the price!!!!
Accommodation: Hotel Gold etc. Skopje
Route: Belgrade - Skopje 432 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs transit time: 19:30
Day 7: Skopje – Matka Canyon - Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid
After breakfast, we will head to Matka Canyon, famous for its exquisite beauty, where we will go for a nature walk, and those who wish can take part in a boat tour of the canyon during free time. We will then visit the colorful Alaca Mosque in the city of Kalkandelen (Tetova), known for its rare architecture in the Balkans. After crossing the Mavrovo Mountains, we will arrive in Ohrid, a Mediterranean-like town in the Balkans. We will begin our tour of Ohrid at the main square, discussing the statues we see and walking through the neighborhood where the historical Ohrid houses—featured in the series "Farewell Rumelia"—are located. We will conclude our tour by showcasing the historical Ottoman houses, the Church of St. Sophia, and the famous Ohrid Pearl. Guests who wish can also take part in the boat activity on Lake Ohrid organized by our guide (15 EUR). After the tour, there will be free time before returning to the hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken during free time in Ohrid central at an extra cost.- You can try all the local delicacies. Guide's Recommendation: Ohrid Trout, Meatballs, and Beans in Pot.
Dinner: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Imperial etc. – Ohrid
Route: Skopje-Matka 19 KM, Matka – Tetova 61 KM, Tetova - Ohrid 132 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: 19:00
Day 8: Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Resne – Bitola (Monastir) – Istanbul
After breakfast, during our tour, we will first visit St. Naum, about an hour's drive with breathtaking views. We will visit the source of Lake Ohrid, where the magnificent view will leave you breathless. Then we will move to Resne, viewing the palace of Resne Niyazi, one of the most famous figures of the İttihat ve Terakki party known for his contributions during the Turkish-Greek War, before proceeding to Bitola. While in Bitola, we will visit the Turkish Bazaar, the Bedesten, the Ishak Mosque, the New Mosque, the Haydar Pasha Mosque, and the Military Lyceum and Museum, where you will experience some of the most emotional moments of the trip, as this is where Atatürk completed his military education. After our visit, we will continue our journey toward Skopje Airport. After completing our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will board Turkish Airlines flight TK1006 at 20:15 to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul at 22:45. We hope to see you on your next journey…
Breakfast; Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken during free time at the place determined by the guide at an additional cost.
Route: Ohrid – Sv Naum; 23 KM, Sv Naum – Resne 63 KM, Resne – Monastir 34 KM, Monastir – Skopje Airport 194 KM
* Turkish Airlines non-stop flight tickets from Istanbul to Pristina and back in Economy Class
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish-speaking guide services
* Accommodation with breakfast included for a total of 8 nights in 4-star hotels: 2 nights in Skopje, 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Medjugorje or its surroundings, 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Belgrade, 1 night in Pristina
* 5 dinners taken 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, and Pristina
* Kosovo transit fee
* Sveti Naum Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Blagaj Tekke Tour
* Vrelo Bosne Tour
* Kosovo Tour
* Mandatory local guide services in some cities
* All highway checkpoint and parking fees
* City taxes
* Customs fees
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish-speaking guide services
* Accommodation with breakfast included for a total of 8 nights in 4-star hotels: 2 nights in Skopje, 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Medjugorje or its surroundings, 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Belgrade, 1 night in Pristina
* 5 dinners taken 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, and Pristina
* Kosovo transit fee
* Sveti Naum Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Blagaj Tekke Tour
* Vrelo Bosne Tour
* Kosovo Tour
* Mandatory local guide services in some cities
* All highway checkpoint and parking fees
* City taxes
* Customs fees
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
*Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
* Tours organized by the guide.
* Extras taken at the hotel.
* All personal expenses.
* Extra tours.
* Lunches.
* All trips and tours not specified in the program.
* Driver's tip (5 EUR per person).
* International exit fee.
* International travel health insurance.*
* Tours organized by the guide.
* Extras taken at the hotel.
* All personal expenses.
* Extra tours.
* Lunches.
* All trips and tours not specified in the program.
* Driver's tip (5 EUR per person).
* International exit fee.
* International travel health insurance.*
- During the trip, having Euros is sufficient to shop and spend 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 tour. It is also advisable to bring a jacket or similar clothing for the night.
- In our tours, a rotation (seat change) is applied daily in the seat planning, and a fixed seat and front seat guarantee cannot be 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.).
- Free shop shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (excluding alcoholic beverages with more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (including alcoholic beverages with 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.
- Guides may alter the program flow, provided that they show all the places mentioned in the program, depending on the weather and road conditions.
- Participants who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before. In the case of cancellations less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty will be applied, and for 20 days or less, a 100% penalty will be applied. Documents such as hospital reports, workplace permission letters, etc., obtained from authorities in Turkey presented along with the cancellation request will not be accepted for the cancellation of the services they will receive outside of Turkey.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not provided for the tour, the last cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be communicated by Viyatravel.
- If only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program and/or if options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be informed by Viyatravel 2 days before the tour departure.
- During periods of fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used beyond the specified kilometers. In such a case, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the tour departure.
- Triple rooms can be offered depending on hotel 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 additional bed. The additional beds are either foldable or called couch beds, and participants in the 3rd person and/or child reservations declare that they accept any tightness and bed type issues that may arise in the rooms. Child discounts apply only for one child who meets the age group staying next to two adults.
- The breakfasts included in the tour services are presented in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country and generally consist of a limited menu referred to as continental breakfast, including butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, which may be served in a separate room assigned to the group.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of the cities and do not include entrance fees to museums or archaeological sites, lasting no more than 2-3 hours with narration by the guide from inside the vehicle. If panoramic tours cannot be conducted due to closure of roads by local authorities or due to weather conditions making it impossible, Viyatravel cannot be held responsible. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot in places where access is denied or vehicles are not allowed under available circumstances.
- During road crossings at customs checkpoints, waiting times may exceed standards; Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any negative situations arising from these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the required number is not met, tours may not be held, 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 may change at the discretion of the guide depending on whether the museums and archaeological sites at the destinations are open or closed and due to 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 considered to have accepted to wait at a nearby rest facility. These passengers will be dropped off at a rest facility before the extra tour starts and will be picked up from the same point after the tour is completed.
- Check-in and boarding procedures for those participating in tours with flights are personal matters, and guests are required to carry out these procedures at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online on the airline's websites before the flight.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for the failure to fly of those who are not present at the announced airport at the times indicated by Viyatravel, do not carry out check-in and boarding procedures on time, or do not board even if they have checked in and boarded on time. All costs for the new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the region that will be needed for passengers missing their flights must be covered by them.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and charter flights, or times may change before the existing tour and flight. Viyatravel is obliged to inform these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of time changes when purchasing the tour. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of people as follows. The vehicle types listed below are assigned according to the number of people 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 agreed to the above-mentioned items upon completing the sale of the tour.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the tour. It is also advisable to bring a jacket or similar clothing for the night.
- In our tours, a rotation (seat change) is applied daily in the seat planning, and a fixed seat and front seat guarantee cannot be 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.).
- Free shop shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (excluding alcoholic beverages with more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (including alcoholic beverages with 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.
- Guides may alter the program flow, provided that they show all the places mentioned in the program, depending on the weather and road conditions.
- Participants who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before. In the case of cancellations less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty will be applied, and for 20 days or less, a 100% penalty will be applied. Documents such as hospital reports, workplace permission letters, etc., obtained from authorities in Turkey presented along with the cancellation request will not be accepted for the cancellation of the services they will receive outside of Turkey.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not provided for the tour, the last cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be communicated by Viyatravel.
- If only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program and/or if options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be informed by Viyatravel 2 days before the tour departure.
- During periods of fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used beyond the specified kilometers. In such a case, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the tour departure.
- Triple rooms can be offered depending on hotel 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 additional bed. The additional beds are either foldable or called couch beds, and participants in the 3rd person and/or child reservations declare that they accept any tightness and bed type issues that may arise in the rooms. Child discounts apply only for one child who meets the age group staying next to two adults.
- The breakfasts included in the tour services are presented in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country and generally consist of a limited menu referred to as continental breakfast, including butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, which may be served in a separate room assigned to the group.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of the cities and do not include entrance fees to museums or archaeological sites, lasting no more than 2-3 hours with narration by the guide from inside the vehicle. If panoramic tours cannot be conducted due to closure of roads by local authorities or due to weather conditions making it impossible, Viyatravel cannot be held responsible. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot in places where access is denied or vehicles are not allowed under available circumstances.
- During road crossings at customs checkpoints, waiting times may exceed standards; Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any negative situations arising from these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the required number is not met, tours may not be held, 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 may change at the discretion of the guide depending on whether the museums and archaeological sites at the destinations are open or closed and due to 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 considered to have accepted to wait at a nearby rest facility. These passengers will be dropped off at a rest facility before the extra tour starts and will be picked up from the same point after the tour is completed.
- Check-in and boarding procedures for those participating in tours with flights are personal matters, and guests are required to carry out these procedures at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online on the airline's websites before the flight.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for the failure to fly of those who are not present at the announced airport at the times indicated by Viyatravel, do not carry out check-in and boarding procedures on time, or do not board even if they have checked in and boarded on time. All costs for the new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the region that will be needed for passengers missing their flights must be covered by them.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and charter flights, or times may change before the existing tour and flight. Viyatravel is obliged to inform these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of time changes when purchasing the tour. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of people as follows. The vehicle types listed below are assigned according to the number of people 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 agreed to the above-mentioned items upon completing the sale of the tour.