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3 NIGHTS 4 DAYS – ACCOMMODATION IN 4* HOTELS
SARAJEVO – Travnik - Konjic - Blagaj - Mostar - Počitelj - Trebinje – Kotor – Tivat – Budva - Podgorica
Tour Departure Dates
May 24
Day 1: Istanbul – Sarajevo (Travnik)
Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul International Airport Departure Terminal... After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Sarajevo on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1023 at 12:45. Arrival in Sarajevo at 13:35 local time. After passport, luggage, and customs procedures, we leave for the Sarajevo city tour. We begin our city tour with a stroll in Baščaršija, Europe’s most distinguished bazaar. In this tour introducing the cultural city, we start at the Sebilj Fountain, which has become a symbol of the bazaar, follow with a visit to Morica Han, one of the city’s most authentic spots. Then we visit the Mosque of Husein Bey, a relative of Sultan Suleiman. Continuing on, we see the Clock Tower, the famous fountain that has become a ritual, and the place where cultures meet; this street is also home to the Eternal Flame monument, followed by free time for guests to photograph the Latin Bridge, where World War I broke out. After the tour and free time, we will transfer to our hotel. Guests wishing can participate in the extra organized Travnik Tour (60 EUR). We proceed to Travnik. Upon arrival, we start our visit by exploring the old fortress. After visiting the castle built during the Bosnian Kingdom and decorated during Ottoman rule, we visit the "Sulejmanija" mosque, the first mosque built by the Ottomans in Bosnia. We take a stroll in the city center and visit the home of Nobel Peace Prize-winning author Ivo Andrić, known for narrating ethnic discrimination in the Balkans. After visiting the museum where his house has turned into a museum, we see the Blue Water, which is said to be where Sultan Mehmed drank water. We then head back to Sarajevo. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 2: Sarajevo – Konjic – Mostar – Počitelj – Medjugorje (Blagaj-Kravice)
After breakfast at our hotel and checking out, we depart for Mostar by private coaches. Guests wishing can participate in the extra organized Vrelo Bosne tour (20 EUR). We visit Vrelo Bosne, the largest national park in Sarajevo, known for its beautiful walking trails, carriage rides, and authentic cafes, located at the foot of Mount Igman where the source of the Bosna River is located. The journey to Mostar will take approximately 2.5 hours with breaks at various points. Our first stop will be in the town of Konjic, where we will see the famous Konjic Bridge, restored by Turkey. After arriving in Mostar, we will take a walking tour and first see the Mostar Bridge (built in 1557 by architect Hayreddin, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture). The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992 but was rebuilt in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We stroll around the old bazaar. After the Mostar tour, we visit the village of Počitelj and offer free time. Guests wishing can participate in the extra organized Blagaj Tour (20 EUR). We then transfer to Medjugorje for accommodation. Guests can also join the Kravice Waterfalls tour, one of the most magnificent waterfalls in the Balkans (35 EUR). Overnight at our hotel.
Day 3: Medjugorje – Budva (Kotor-Tivat-Perast)
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Budva, known as the pearl of Montenegro. After our arrival, we will have a panoramic tour of Budva and stop for a view of the magnificent St. Stefan, which was once a fishing settlement and is now a holiday spot for the jet set after being sold to a Singaporean billionaire. Guests wishing can participate in the extra organized Kotor-Tivat-Perast tour (75 EUR). Our first stop is Kotor, a small but historically and architecturally significant town that has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979. During our walking tour, we will see Kotor’s most important landmarks, and then we will start our journey around Kotor Bay, visiting Perast, known for its postcard-like views. The last stop of our journey along the beautiful coast is Tivat, known as the Monaco of Montenegro, where you can relax in its luxurious cafes. Overnight at our hotel (in Budva or surrounding areas).
Day 4: Budva – Podgorica – Istanbul (Lake Skadar)
After breakfast at the hotel, guests wishing can participate in the extra organized Skadar Lake tour with lunch (65 EUR). Known as Lake Shkodër, it is the largest lake in the Balkans. This tranquil lake, home to over 270 species of birds, including pelicans, is famous for its rich nature. We will have lunch on the lake and wrap up this tour in Rijeka Crnojevića before transferring to Podgorica Airport. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1088 at 20:40, arriving in Istanbul at 23:35. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip...
* Turkish Airlines Economy Class Flight Tickets from Istanbul to Sarajevo / Podgorica to Istanbul
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* Accommodation for a total of 3 Nights with Breakfast included: 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Medjugorje or Surroundings, and 1 Night in Budva or Surroundings in 4* Hotels
* Panoramic city tours of Budva, Mostar, Počitelj, Konjic, Sarajevo
* 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 charges
* 20 Kg baggage + 8 Kg Hand Luggage
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* Accommodation for a total of 3 Nights with Breakfast included: 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Medjugorje or Surroundings, and 1 Night in Budva or Surroundings in 4* Hotels
* Panoramic city tours of Budva, Mostar, Počitelj, Konjic, Sarajevo
* 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 charges
* 20 Kg baggage + 8 Kg Hand Luggage
* Museum and site entrance fees.
* Extras taken at the hotel.
* All personal expenses
* Extra tours
* Lunch and dinner
* All trips and tours not indicated in the program.
* Driver's tip (5 EUR per person)
* Optional guide tips
* Exit tax for overseas travel
* Overseas travel health insurance
* Extras taken at the hotel.
* All personal expenses
* Extra tours
* Lunch and dinner
* All trips and tours not indicated in the program.
* Driver's tip (5 EUR per person)
* Optional guide tips
* Exit tax for overseas travel
* Overseas travel health insurance
- During the tour, it is sufficient to have Euros in order to make purchases and expenses in all the countries included in the program. The guide will assist with currency exchange in areas where the local currency is used.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the tour. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, we apply a rotation (seat change) in the daily seat planning and do not guarantee fixed or front seats. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum of 3 days accommodation requirement for bringing items (such as alcohol - cigarettes, etc.).
- Free shop shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (excluding alcoholic drinks with more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (including alcoholic drinks with less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Candy: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg.
- Guides may make changes to the program flow, provided they show all the places indicated in the program, depending on weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour date. In case of cancellation 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 and work permission documents obtained from the authorities in Turkey with the cancellation request unfortunately will not be accepted for reservations at hotels where they will stay abroad and the services they will receive.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
- In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program and/or alternative options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Viyatravel 2 days before the departure of the tour.
- During periods of fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located more than the specified km distance. In such cases, Viyatravel will provide information 15 days before the departure date of the tour.
- Triple rooms can be allocated based on the availability of hotels, 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. Since additional beds comprise fold-out and coach beds, tour participants declare that they accept the possible tightness and bed type in reservations for the 3rd person and/or child. Child discounts apply to a single child staying with two adults that meets the age group.
- Breakfasts included in the tour services are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu known as continental breakfast, including butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee. This may be served in a separate hall allocated for the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of the cities and are conducted by the guide's narration from within the vehicle for a maximum of 2-3 hours, excluding museum or archaeological site entrance fees. Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours if the local authorities do not permit visits or if certain activities lead to road closures, or if weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour. Some tours may be conducted using public transportation or on foot when roads are closed or when vehicle entry is not permitted at certain locations.
- During road travel, waiting times at customs checkpoints may exceed standards, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for inconveniences resulting from these waiting periods.
- Optional tours organized by local Viyatravel require the participation of at least 20 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, excursions cannot be conducted, or additional tour prices, contents, and used vehicles may vary based on participant numbers. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide due to the open/closed status of the museums and archaeological sites or due to weather conditions.
- Participation in optional tours is up to the individual's discretion and is not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to join optional tours during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest area on the way. Such passengers will be left at a roadside rest area before the optional tour starts and will be picked up from the location they were left after the completion of the tour.
- For those participating in air tours, check-in and boarding procedures are personal responsibilities and must be done by the guests at the respective airline counters at the airports or online through the airline's websites prior to the flight.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for individuals who are not present at the designated airport at the times announced by Viyatravel, those who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures in a timely manner, or for those who do not board the flight even after completing check-in and boarding on time. All costs associated with new round-trip flight tickets and transfers to the destination for those who miss the flight are their responsibility.
- Viyatravel serves as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be delays in regular and charter flights, or flight times may change before actual travel. Viyatravel is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of time changes when purchasing the trip. 0-2 year-old children do not 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 vehicle types below are assigned according to the number of participants on each tour.
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 upon completion of the sale of the tour.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the tour. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, we apply a rotation (seat change) in the daily seat planning and do not guarantee fixed or front seats. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum of 3 days accommodation requirement for bringing items (such as alcohol - cigarettes, etc.).
- Free shop shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (excluding alcoholic drinks with more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (including alcoholic drinks with less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Candy: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg.
- Guides may make changes to the program flow, provided they show all the places indicated in the program, depending on weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour date. In case of cancellation 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 and work permission documents obtained from the authorities in Turkey with the cancellation request unfortunately will not be accepted for reservations at hotels where they will stay abroad and the services they will receive.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
- In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program and/or alternative options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Viyatravel 2 days before the departure of the tour.
- During periods of fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located more than the specified km distance. In such cases, Viyatravel will provide information 15 days before the departure date of the tour.
- Triple rooms can be allocated based on the availability of hotels, 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. Since additional beds comprise fold-out and coach beds, tour participants declare that they accept the possible tightness and bed type in reservations for the 3rd person and/or child. Child discounts apply to a single child staying with two adults that meets the age group.
- Breakfasts included in the tour services are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu known as continental breakfast, including butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee. This may be served in a separate hall allocated for the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of the cities and are conducted by the guide's narration from within the vehicle for a maximum of 2-3 hours, excluding museum or archaeological site entrance fees. Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours if the local authorities do not permit visits or if certain activities lead to road closures, or if weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour. Some tours may be conducted using public transportation or on foot when roads are closed or when vehicle entry is not permitted at certain locations.
- During road travel, waiting times at customs checkpoints may exceed standards, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for inconveniences resulting from these waiting periods.
- Optional tours organized by local Viyatravel require the participation of at least 20 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, excursions cannot be conducted, or additional tour prices, contents, and used vehicles may vary based on participant numbers. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide due to the open/closed status of the museums and archaeological sites or due to weather conditions.
- Participation in optional tours is up to the individual's discretion and is not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to join optional tours during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest area on the way. Such passengers will be left at a roadside rest area before the optional tour starts and will be picked up from the location they were left after the completion of the tour.
- For those participating in air tours, check-in and boarding procedures are personal responsibilities and must be done by the guests at the respective airline counters at the airports or online through the airline's websites prior to the flight.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for individuals who are not present at the designated airport at the times announced by Viyatravel, those who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures in a timely manner, or for those who do not board the flight even after completing check-in and boarding on time. All costs associated with new round-trip flight tickets and transfers to the destination for those who miss the flight are their responsibility.
- Viyatravel serves as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be delays in regular and charter flights, or flight times may change before actual travel. Viyatravel is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of time changes when purchasing the trip. 0-2 year-old children do not 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 vehicle types below are assigned according to the number of participants on each tour.
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 upon completion of the sale of the tour.