Great Balkan Tour from Ankara to Kosovo: Includes Extra Tours and Dinners
Summary Information
Vizesiz
7 Gece 8 Gün
Ankara
Uçaklı
Arnavutluk, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Makedonya, Serbia, Karadağ
Half Board
Guide
Professional
TÜRSAB guide
Insurance
Mandatory travel
including insurance
Guarantee
Minimum participants
departure guaranteed
Support
Throughout the tour
24/7 WhatsApp
Duration
7 Nights 8 Days
Departure
Ankara
Person
Max 44
Transportation
Uçaklı
Tour Description
Day 1 — Ankara – Belgrade – Skopje
Day 1: Ankara – Belgrade – Skopje
We meet at Esenboğa Airport 3 hours before our flight. We depart for Belgrade at 12:45 with AJet Airlines' scheduled flight VF507. After a comfortable flight, we arrive at 13:55 and, after completing our entry procedures, we set off towards Skopje with our private bus. Upon arrival, we start a panoramic city tour. Skopje is one of the important cultural centers of the Balkans with both its Ottoman heritage and modern structures. We begin our tour with historical sites in the city where the famous Turkish poet Yahya Kemal Beyatlı was born. Our first stop is the Mustafa Pasha Mosque, built in 1492 and one of the largest mosques in the city. Then we visit the Murat Pasha Mosque, built in the 15th century...
Day 2 — Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
Day 2: Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Kosovo's capital, Pristina. Upon reaching Pristina, we start a panoramic city tour where we will explore the modern and historical aspects of the city. During this tour, we will visit many important structures from the Ottoman period. We will see the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque and the Yaşar Pasha Mosque from the 18th century. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to commemorate the historical event by visiting the Tomb of Sultan Murad I, who lost his life in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. After our tour in Pristina...
Day 3 — Skopje – Bitola - Resne – Ohrid
Day 3: Skopje – Bitola - Resne – Ohrid
After breakfast, we start our tour to Resne and Bitola, known for their historical richness and natural beauty. We head towards Bitola, which was once one of the important cultural and trade centers of the Ottoman Empire. Upon reaching Bitola, we visit the Military High School where the Great Leader Atatürk studied and the Atatürk Museum from the outside. In this enchanting city, we will also explore historical structures from the Ottoman period such as the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Pasha Mosque, and the New Mosque. While feeling the historical atmosphere of Bitola, you will have the opportunity to take a pleasant walk in its nostalgic streets. After a short break, we continue towards Resne. The history of the Balkans has been marked by Re...
Day 4 — Ohrid – Tirana – Shkodra
Day 4: Ohrid – Tirana – Shkodra
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Tirana, the capital of Albania. In this beautiful city filled with historical and cultural riches, an impressive tour awaits us where we will explore Tirana, known as the center of Bektashism in Europe. Upon our arrival in Tirana, we visit the Ethem Bey Mosque, one of the important symbols of the city, which began construction in 1789. We take a short break in Skanderbeg Square, where we see the statue of Skanderbeg rising in the middle of the square. Additionally, the Clock Tower of Tirana, built by Ethem Bey in 1821, is also one of the important points of our tour...
Day 5 — Shkodra – Sv. Stefan – Budva – Kotor – Medugorje
Day 5: Shkodra – Sv. Stefan – Budva – Kotor – Medugorje
After breakfast, we embark on an unforgettable journey towards Montenegro's enchanting beaches. Our first stop is Sv. Stefan, famous for its historical significance and magnificent views. We will see the impressive view of this island from above; this area is ideal for taking photos. Then, we arrive at Budva, one of the most popular holiday resorts in the Balkans. Our city tour of Budva begins. During this walking tour, we will explore Budva, known for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife. Our next stop is the enchanting Kotor, famous for its fjords in the Balkans! We will continue our explorations with a walk in this magnificent medieval town...
Day 6 — Medugorje – Počitelj – Blagaj – Mostar – Sarajevo
Day 6: Medugorje – Počitelj – Blagaj – Mostar – Sarajevo
After breakfast, we set off towards Sarajevo. Our first stop is Počitelj, known as the Turkish Village, where we will see the works built by the Ottomans in the 16th century. After the tour, we head to Blagaj, located at the source of the Buna River, which is the strongest water source in Europe. After a short free time in this magnificent natural scenery, we head towards Mostar. In Mostar, we will see the Mostar Bridge, built by Architect Hayreddin in 1557, which is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. This bridge was destroyed during the war in 1992; however, it was rebuilt in 2004 with the contributions of the Republic of Turkey...
Day 7 — Sarajevo – Belgrade
Day 7: Sarajevo – Belgrade
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and embark on a pleasant journey towards Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Throughout history, Belgrade has been one of the important cultural and strategic centers of the Balkans, and today it draws attention with its liveliness and historical texture. In this impressive city, we will have the opportunity to explore the intersection of Ottoman and European cultures. Upon reaching Belgrade, a panoramic city tour begins, where we will discover the city's grandeur. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and explore the texture that brings together Belgrade's past and present. Then, we go to one of the most impressive points of the city, where the Sava River meets the Danube River...
Day 8 — Belgrade – Ankara
Day 8: Belgrade – Ankara
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we fly directly to Esenboğa at 14:45 with Ajet Airlines' scheduled flight VF508. We arrive at Esenboğa Airport at 17:45, and our tour ends. We bid farewell to our valued guests, hoping to see you again on your next trip.
*Balkan Special Cancellation Guarantee Package: 50 Euro*
(With the cancellation guarantee package, we offer our guests the right to cancel their reservations without penalty under any circumstances. With this application, it is possible to cancel your reservation up to 9 days before the departure date of the tour. In the event of cancellation, the entire tour fee will be refunded, while the cancellation guarantee package fee and any additional fees will not be refunded...
Program
Download Itinerary (PDF)Day 1 — Day 1 — Ankara – Belgrade – Skopje
Day 1: Ankara – Belgrade – Skopje
We meet at Esenboğa Airport 3 hours before our flight. We depart for Belgrade at 12:45 with AJet Airlines' scheduled flight VF507. After a comfortable flight, we arrive at 13:55 and, after completing our entry procedures, we set off towards Skopje with our private bus. Upon arrival, we start a panoramic city tour. Skopje is one of the important cultural centers of the Balkans with both its Ottoman heritage and modern structures. We begin our tour with historical sites in the city where the famous Turkish poet Yahya Kemal Beyatlı was born. Our first stop is the Mustafa Pasha Mosque, built in 1492 and one of the largest mosques in the city. Then we visit the Murat Pasha Mosque, built in the 15th century...
Day 2 — Day 2 — Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
Day 2: Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Kosovo's capital, Pristina. Upon reaching Pristina, we start a panoramic city tour where we will explore the modern and historical aspects of the city. During this tour, we will visit many important structures from the Ottoman period. We will see the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque and the Yaşar Pasha Mosque from the 18th century. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to commemorate the historical event by visiting the Tomb of Sultan Murad I, who lost his life in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. After our tour in Pristina...
Day 3 — Day 3 — Skopje – Bitola - Resne – Ohrid
Day 3: Skopje – Bitola - Resne – Ohrid
After breakfast, we start our tour to Resne and Bitola, known for their historical richness and natural beauty. We head towards Bitola, which was once one of the important cultural and trade centers of the Ottoman Empire. Upon reaching Bitola, we visit the Military High School where the Great Leader Atatürk studied and the Atatürk Museum from the outside. In this enchanting city, we will also explore historical structures from the Ottoman period such as the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Pasha Mosque, and the New Mosque. While feeling the historical atmosphere of Bitola, you will have the opportunity to take a pleasant walk in its nostalgic streets. After a short break, we continue towards Resne. The history of the Balkans has been marked by Re...
Day 4 — Day 4 — Ohrid – Tirana – Shkodra
Day 4: Ohrid – Tirana – Shkodra
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Tirana, the capital of Albania. In this beautiful city filled with historical and cultural riches, an impressive tour awaits us where we will explore Tirana, known as the center of Bektashism in Europe. Upon our arrival in Tirana, we visit the Ethem Bey Mosque, one of the important symbols of the city, which began construction in 1789. We take a short break in Skanderbeg Square, where we see the statue of Skanderbeg rising in the middle of the square. Additionally, the Clock Tower of Tirana, built by Ethem Bey in 1821, is also one of the important points of our tour...
Day 5 — Day 5 — Shkodra – Sv. Stefan – Budva – Kotor – Medugorje
Day 5: Shkodra – Sv. Stefan – Budva – Kotor – Medugorje
After breakfast, we embark on an unforgettable journey towards Montenegro's enchanting beaches. Our first stop is Sv. Stefan, famous for its historical significance and magnificent views. We will see the impressive view of this island from above; this area is ideal for taking photos. Then, we arrive at Budva, one of the most popular holiday resorts in the Balkans. Our city tour of Budva begins. During this walking tour, we will explore Budva, known for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife. Our next stop is the enchanting Kotor, famous for its fjords in the Balkans! We will continue our explorations with a walk in this magnificent medieval town...
Day 6 — Day 6 — Medugorje – Počitelj – Blagaj – Mostar – Sarajevo
Day 6: Medugorje – Počitelj – Blagaj – Mostar – Sarajevo
After breakfast, we set off towards Sarajevo. Our first stop is Počitelj, known as the Turkish Village, where we will see the works built by the Ottomans in the 16th century. After the tour, we head to Blagaj, located at the source of the Buna River, which is the strongest water source in Europe. After a short free time in this magnificent natural scenery, we head towards Mostar. In Mostar, we will see the Mostar Bridge, built by Architect Hayreddin in 1557, which is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. This bridge was destroyed during the war in 1992; however, it was rebuilt in 2004 with the contributions of the Republic of Turkey...
Day 7 — Day 7 — Sarajevo – Belgrade
Day 7: Sarajevo – Belgrade
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and embark on a pleasant journey towards Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Throughout history, Belgrade has been one of the important cultural and strategic centers of the Balkans, and today it draws attention with its liveliness and historical texture. In this impressive city, we will have the opportunity to explore the intersection of Ottoman and European cultures. Upon reaching Belgrade, a panoramic city tour begins, where we will discover the city's grandeur. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and explore the texture that brings together Belgrade's past and present. Then, we go to one of the most impressive points of the city, where the Sava River meets the Danube River...
Day 8 — Day 8 — Belgrade – Ankara
Day 8: Belgrade – Ankara
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we fly directly to Esenboğa at 14:45 with Ajet Airlines' scheduled flight VF508. We arrive at Esenboğa Airport at 17:45, and our tour ends. We bid farewell to our valued guests, hoping to see you again on your next trip.
*Balkan Special Cancellation Guarantee Package: 50 Euro*
(With the cancellation guarantee package, we offer our guests the right to cancel their reservations without penalty under any circumstances. With this application, it is possible to cancel your reservation up to 9 days before the departure date of the tour. In the event of cancellation, the entire tour fee will be refunded, while the cancellation guarantee package fee and any additional fees will not be refunded...
Inclusions
- • Round-trip flight ticket provision with AJet Airlines on the Ankara - Belgrade and Belgrade - Ankara route
- • Total of 7 nights accommodation in 4-star hotel category: 2 nights in Skopje, 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Belgrade, and 1 night in Medugorje
- • Breakfasts provided in the mornings
- • Dinners to be taken at the hotel or nearby restaurants
- • All transfer services included in the program
- • Organization of city tours specified in the program
- • Balkan Night with meals and entertainment, enriched with folklore shows
- • Visit to Resne
- • Visit to Bitola
- • Visit to Prizren
- • Visit to Pristina
- • Visit to Tirana
- • Visit to Budva
- • Visit to Kotor
- • Visit to Mostar
- • Visit to Blagaj
- • Visit to Počitelj
- • Professional Turkish guiding services
- • Mandatory insurance (Professional Liability)
Exclusions
- • International exit tax stamp
- • Travel insurance (under 65 years): 20.-Eur
- • Travel insurance (66-75 years): 40.-Eur
- • Lunches
- • Hotel extras and personal expenses
- • City and hotel taxes (City tax, checkpoint fees, local service fees, handling fees, bus entry fees, and operational service expenses, totaling 20 Euro per person, will be collected in cash by the guide on the first day of the tour)
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy: 1. General conditions are an indispensable part of the tour program and cannot be considered separately from the tour program. 2. If sufficient participation is not achieved, Gezi Tutkunları reserves the right to cancel the tour up to 21 days before the travel date. In this case, the guest will be informed of the cancellation, and the tour fee will be fully refunded. In case of refund for additional services taken outside the tour, the domestic connecting flight will also be refunded. However, if visa services and travel health insurance have been used, refunds will not be possible; if no visa application has been made, refunds will be made for the cancellation of these services. If the guest has obtained the domestic connecting flight from a different provider, they cannot request any refund in case of cancellation made by Gezi Tutkunları. Any material and moral losses that may arise due to tour cancellation are accepted by the guest, and Gezi Tutkunları cannot be held responsible. 3. If sufficient participation is not achieved, Gezi Tutkunları has the right to cancel the tour in good faith. In this case, guiding services may only be provided to cover the overseas round-trip airport transfer. Cancellation and Change 4. Tickets for transportation in our tours are arranged at the time of reservation. Cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour departure date do not have cancellation and change rights; in this case, flight ticket fees will be reflected as a penalty. 5. Our guests must cancel their reservations 30 days before the tour departure date.
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Who is this tour suitable for?
This tour, lasting 7 Nights 8 Days and departing from Ankara, is suitable for guests looking to explore the Arnavutluk route, seeking comfortable transportation and a guided program. You can join as a family, couple, or group of friends.
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