‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

Per Person 1,099 €

THY's Great Balkan Tour VISA-FREE FOR 6 COUNTRIES

TIA-TIA 2026 
7 Nights 8 Days – 4* Hotels – Dinner Included

NO EXTRA TOUR – ALL INCLUSIVE !!!! KOSOVAR PROGRAM
Balkan Night and Bosnian Meatballs INCLUDED at Local Restaurants!!
Journey to the Heart of the Balkans, Meeting Place of Civilizations, Cultures, and Beliefs,

                                            Journey to the Heart of the Balkans

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

                                                             6 COUNTRIES – 24 CITIES – 5 CAPITALS
Tirana – Elbasan – Ohrid – Sveti Naum - Struga – Resne - Bitola (Manastır) – Matka – Skopje   Prizren – Pristina – Belgrade – Sarajevo – Konjic – Mostar – Blagaj - Trebinje – Herceg Novi – Kotor – Budva – Petrovac – Bar – Shkodër – Tirana
 

Flight Dates
May 25th

 

Special Days:
Eid al-Adha :  May 25th

 

Tour Program
Day 1: Istanbul – Tirana  – Elbasan – Ohrid

Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport, International Departures Terminal. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, take Turkish Airlines flight TK1073 at 08:00 to Tirana. Arrive in Tirana at 08:45 local time. After passport, baggage, and customs procedures, we will reach Ohrid, a Mediterranean town in the Balkans through Elbasan, starting our tour with a visit to the Square of the Port, talking about the statues there, and walking through the neighborhood of historical Ohrid houses where the shooting of Elveda Rumeli was performed, during which we will see historical Ottoman houses, the Aya Sofya Church, and conclude our tour with a presentation about the famous Ohrid Pearl, the biggest symbol of Ohrid city. After the tour, we will have free time. Afterward, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a location determined by our guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or a restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Belvedere etc. – OHRID
Route: Tirana-Ohrid; 395 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on customs crossing time; approx. 20:00

Day 2: Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Resne – Bitola (Manastır) – Skopje
After breakfast, we head to St. Naum first with breathtaking views, arriving in approximately 1 hour. We see the source of the Kara Drin, which gave birth to Lake Ohrid. The stunning view here will take your breath away. Then we move to Resne. In Resne, we will see the Palace of Niyazi, one of the most famous figures of the Union and Progress party, who gained fame for his contributions during the Greek-Turkish war, and then we arrive in Bitola. During our tour of the city of Bitola, we will visit Magnolia Square, the Clock Tower, the New Mosque, the Bazaar, Ishak Pasa Mosque, and the Military Lycée and Atatürk Museum where you will experience the most emotional moments of our visit, as Atatürk graduated from here. After our visit, we continue our journey to the capital Skopje, where we start our city tour. Starting with the Makedonian side, which we could call the land of statues, among the statues we will first see the impressive statue of Alexander the Great, and then we cross the Historical Skopje Stone Bridge and experience how cultures change in one instant. We move to the Skopje Bazaar, which is one of the most qualified bazaars of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. We begin our tour at the Bazaar with mentioning the statues at the entrance, followed by the Tour of the Davut Pasha Bath, Kapan Han, and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has managed to survive despite earthquakes. After our visits, we will have one hour of free time for shopping at the Turkish Bazaar. Products include şuşka pepper, ustrumca peanuts, and chariks. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel and settle into our rooms. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a location determined by our guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or a restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Gold Hotel etc. – SKOPJE
Route: Ohrid – Sveti Naum; 30 KM, Sveti Naum – Resne; 70 KM, Resne – Bitola; 35 KM, Bitola – Skopje; 170 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated based on road conditions approx. 20:00
 

Day 3: Skopje – Matka Canyon – Kosovo (Prizren) – Skopje (Balkan Night)

After having breakfast at our hotel, we head towards Matka Canyon known for its extraordinary beauty. After taking breathtaking photos during our pleasant walk, we will have a short free time before we meet our vehicle, and set off to visit the Ottoman Mansion from the 19th century located near Pristina, the capital of the world's youngest state, Kosovo, and the tomb of I. Murad (Hüdavendigar), who was martyred at Elbasan during the Kosovo Field Battle, one of the biggest victories of the Ottomans in the Balkans. After our visit, we will set out for Prizren, considered one of the sweetest towns in Kosovo. During our panoramic tour of Prizren, we will see the 17th-century Turkish Bath, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress. After the tour finishes and some free time, return to Skopje. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a location determined by our guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken at a location determined by our guide with local dishes and music, Balkan Night. (INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE)
Accommodation: Gold Hotel etc. – SKOPJE
Route: Skopje – Pristina; 100 KM, Pristina – Prizren; 100 KM, Prizren – Skopje; 170 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on customs crossing time; approx. 19:30

 

 

Day 4: Skopje – Belgrade
After breakfast, we set off for Belgrade. Following our journey, we start our city tour in Belgrade, the symbol of new vibrancy and vitality, one of the oldest cities in Europe, beginning with Knez Mihailova, the city's most elegant street. Then we move to the Belgrade fortress, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded, but whose conquest fell to Suleiman the Magnificent. Within the fortress, we will see the Key Memorial, the French statue, the Istanbul Gate, Military Museum, the tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, Sokullu Fountain, and conclude our tour at the terrace area offering the best view of where the Sava and Danube Rivers merge. After the tour, we will have free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a location determined by our guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or a restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Abba Hotel etc. – BELGRADE
Route: Skopje – Belgrade; 450 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on customs crossing time; approx. 20:00
 

 

Day 5: Belgrade – Sarajevo
After having breakfast at our hotel, we set off for Sarajevo. During our journey through the mountainous Balkan roads, we will enjoy magnificent views. Upon arrival, we will begin our panoramic city tour. We will visit Baščaršija, Europe's most notable bazaar. During our tour showcasing this cultural city, we will begin with the Sebilj Fountain, which has become a symbol of the bazaar, then we will see Morica Han, one of the most authentic points in the city, and visit Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. We will view the Clock Tower, the famous fountain that has become ritualized, and the location of the eternal flame monument, we will then have free time, and guests can take photos at the Latin Bridge, where World War I began, during their free time. After the tour and free time, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a location determined by our guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken at a local restaurant as Bosnian Meatballs, which is included in the tour price.
Accommodation:Holiday Hotel etc. – SARAJEVO
Route:Belgrade – Sarajevo; 295 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on customs crossing time; approx. 20:00
 

Day 6: Sarajevo – Konjic – Mostar – Blagaj – Trebinje
After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for Mostar amidst beautiful views within the ecosystem of the Neretva River. We will take a short break in the charming small town known as Konjic, where Evliya Çelebi described the place as where horses rested/drank, then after viewing and photographing the Konjic Bridge built by IV. Mehmet, we will continue our journey via Jablanica. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to see the most beautiful nature views created by the Neretva River. Upon arrival in Mostar, we will take a walking city tour, starting with the Mostar Bridge (built by Mimar Hayreddin in 1557, it is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture). The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery in the 1992 war. However, thanks to significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey, it was reopened in 2004. We will explore the old city bazaar. After some free time, we will move to Blagaj, the homeland of Alperens. After a short journey, we will get off at the vehicle parking lot in Blagaj and take a walk, where we will have free time by the Buna River's origin, where Alperens' Tekke is also located. Guests may choose to visit the Tekke or take the best photo of it from outside. After our explorations, we will transfer back to our hotel. Depending on the workload, accommodations will be in Trebinje or its surroundings, such Medjugorje or Blagaj. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a location determined by our guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or a restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation:Leotar Hotel etc. – TREBINJE
Route:Sarajevo – Konjic; 60 KM, Konjic – Mostar; 70 KM, Mostar – Blagaj 20 KM, Blagaj – Trebinje 100 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on road conditions approx. 19:30


Day 7: Trebinje – Kotor – Budva – Shkodër - Tirana
After having breakfast at our hotel, we cross into Montenegro, which is one of the youngest states in the world. Our first stop will be Kotor, an important historical and natural paradise and tourist attraction. Here we will discover this charming city with a walking tour through Stari Grad (Old Town-Castle). We will explore notable historical structures such as Arsenal Square, Clock Tower, Shame Monument, Government Palace, Guardian Tower, Saint Tryphon Church and Square, Kalambaka (Tulumba) Square, and St. Luke and Nicholas Churches. After our guided tour, we will have free time to explore. Following our free time, we will pass through Budva, known for the relocation of fishermen now undergoing restoration for tourism, and enjoy views of the magnificent St. Stefan from above, which was sold to a multimillionaire from Singapore. Then we will head to Shkodër in Albania and from there to Tirana, where we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a location determined by our guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation:Te Stela Hotel etc. – TIRANA
Route:Trebinje – Kotor; 95 KM, Kotor – Shkodër; 110 KM
 Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on customs crossing time; approx. 20:00

Day 8: Tirana – Istanbul
After having breakfast at our hotel, we begin the tour of the capital Tirana. This beautiful city, which endured wars throughout the 20th century and was under the dictatorship of Enver Hoxha for 40 years, was rebuilt by Suleiman Pasha in 1614 and became the capital of Albania in 1920. We carry out a panoramic tour showcasing landmarks such as Skanderbeg Square, Ethem Bey Mosque, Historical Clock Tower, National History Museum, and Opera House. Some of the other places we will see include Parliament and Prime Minister Buildings, Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Square, and Tirana Pyramid. After the tour of Tirana, we will have free time. Finally, we will transfer to Tirana Airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will take Turkish Airlines flight TK1078 at 19:50 to Istanbul, arriving in Istanbul at 22:35. We hope to see you on your next journey…
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a location determined by our guide during free time.
 

* Turkish Airlines Economy Class Flight Tickets from Istanbul to Tirana and back
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish-speaking guide services
* 7 Nights Accommodation with Breakfast in 4* Hotels: 2 Nights in Skopje, 1 Night in Ohrid, 1 Night in Belgrade, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Trebinje or in the vicinity of Medjugorje or Blagaj, 1 Night in Tirana
* 5 dinners at hotels or restaurants in Skopje, Ohrid, Belgrade, Trebinje, and Tirana
* Balkan Night at a Local Restaurant
* Bosnian Meatballs at a Local Restaurant
* Panoramic city tours in Prizren, Pristina, Skopje, Ohrid, Resne, Bitola, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Kotor, Shkodra, Tirana
* Kosovo Border Crossing Fee
* Sveti Naum Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Blagaj Tekke Tour 
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* City Taxes
* Customs Duties
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
* Tours organized by the guide
* Entrance fees for museums and ancient sites.
* Extras taken at the hotel.
* All personal expenses
* Extra tours
* Lunches
* All excursions and tours not specified in the program.
* Driver tips (5 EUR per person)
* International departure tax
* International travel health insurance
- It is sufficient to have Euros to make purchases and expenses in all the countries included in the tour program. The guide will assist with currency exchange in areas using local currency. - Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the trip. It is also advisable to have a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening. - Our tours implement a daily rotation in seat planning, and fixed or front seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide. - When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a 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 is: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (excluding alcoholic beverages with more than 22% alcohol content, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (including alcoholic beverages with less than 22% alcohol content, 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 on the tour program may change the itinerary based on weather and road conditions, provided that they show every place mentioned in the program. - Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel for free up to 30 days before the tour date. If less than 30 days remain before the tour date, a 30% penalty is applied; if there are 20 days or less remaining, a 100% penalty is applied. Documents such as hospital reports and work permit letters provided with the cancellation request of the participant, as well as cancellations for hotels and services abroad, are unfortunately not accepted. - Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 persons. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date will be 20 days before the trip starts. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be communicated by Viyatravel. - In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names, and/or multiple options are available for the same destination, the hotels will be informed by Viyatravel 2 days before the trip. - During periods of fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located farther than the specified kilometers. - Triple rooms can be offered depending on hotel availability, and the bed allocated to the 3rd person in these types of rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 additional bed. Since extra beds are described as sofa beds, the tour participant must accept that there may be overcrowding and bed types in reservations for the 3rd person and/or children. Child discounts are valid for one child who meets the age group when accompanied by 2 adults. - The breakfast included in the tour services is served according to the breakfast culture of the country and is generally a limited menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall designated for groups. - Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of the cities and are conducted as panoramic tours with a guide's narration from in the vehicle, without including entrance fees for museums or historical sites, lasting no more than 2-3 hours. Panoramic tours, including additional tours specified in the program, are subject to local authorities' permission to visit or enter on the assigned day and time. In case tours cannot take place due to roads being closed for any event or due to weather conditions, Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to carry out these tours. Some tours may be conducted using public transportation or on foot in places where vehicle access is restricted or not permitted. - The waiting times at customs gates during road transit may exceed the standard, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences arising from these waiting times. - Extra tours are organized by our local partner Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the required number is not met, the trips may not be carried out, or the prices, contents, and vehicles for the extra trips may change depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of the museums and historical sites to be visited, and weather conditions. - Participation in extra tours is optional and not compulsory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the trip are considered to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the way. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the end of the tour. - For those participating in air tours, check-in and boarding procedures must be done personally by the guests at the relevant airline counters at the airport or online through the airline's websites before the flight. - Viyatravel is not responsible for passengers who are not present at the specified airport at the times indicated by Viyatravel, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete them on time but do not board the aircraft. All expenses for new round-trip airfare and transfers in the destination region necessary for those who miss the flight are the responsibility of the passengers. - Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. Delays in scheduled and charter flights may occur, or flight times may change before the trip and during the trip. Viyatravel is obliged to inform passengers of these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of schedule changes when purchasing the trip. Children aged 0-2 are exempt from airport fees and service charges. - The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of participants as follows: 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 sale of the tour by agreeing to the terms mentioned above.