KURBAN BAYRAMI SPECIAL
THY WITH BOSNIA MONTENEGRO TOUR VISA-FREE!!
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...