Unforgettable Bus Tour to 9 Balkan Countries from Ankara 2026

Meeting Points:

14:30 Kızılay Mc Donalds (Atatürk Boulevard)

15:00 Ümitköy Bridge

15:45 Eryaman Optimum

We start our journey by picking up our guests from the designated points. We reach the İpsala Turkish border by following the route through Istanbul - Tekirdağ - Keşan - İpsala.

In the early hours, we will reach Sofia by passing through Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s second-largest city, and we will start our panoramic city tour. Places to visit include St. Nedelya Church, Rotunda Church, Russian Church, Hagia Sophia Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Prime Ministry, Parliament, Sofia University, NDK National Palace of Culture, and the famous Orduevi where the great leader Atatürk participated in a famous ball. Then we head to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. After our journey, we will see the Old Palace adorned with magnificent carved ceilings from the Turkish period, the Millennium Monument, the Belgrade Fortress where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded but the conquest was destined for Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, Kalemegdan, Taş Meydan, Military Museum, the tomb of Şehit Ali Pasha, and Bayraklı Mosque during the Belgrade city tour. At the end of the tour, we proceed to our hotel, where dinner and overnight stay will be at our hotel in Belgrade.

Breakfast: Will be taken extra in Sofia.

Lunch: Will be taken at a rest area determined by the guide.

Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.

Accommodation: Sumadija Hotel etc. – Belgrade

Currencies: Bulgaria – Lev, Serbia – Dinar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 115 Dinar)

Route: Ankara - Sofia (950 km), Sofia - Belgrade (390 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 1340 km

After breakfast, we head to Sarajevo. Upon arrival, we will conduct a panoramic city tour in Sarajevo, the cultural capital of the Balkans, where World War I broke out after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by Serbs in 1914. During the tour, we will see the famous Baščaršija, the historical Ottoman inn Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral reflecting the city's religious diversity, Synagogue, Hüsrev Bey and Ferhadiye Mosques, the Latin Bridge where the assassination of Franz Ferdinand took place in 1914, the Old Library, and the Western-style buildings constructed during the 40 years of Austro-Hungarian rule. After the tour, we proceed to our hotel. Accommodation and dinner will be at our hotel in Sarajevo.

Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken at a rest area determined by the guide during the Belgrade – Sarajevo route with extra free time.

Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.

Accommodation: Hotel Terme Ilidza etc. Hotel Holiday etc. – Sarajevo

Currencies: Bosnia and Herzegovina – Convertible Mark (Average Rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)

Route: Belgrade – Sarajevo (309 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 309 km

After breakfast, we head to Mostar. The Mostar Bridge, built by architect Hayreddin in 1557, is considered a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The bridge was destroyed in the war in 1992 but was reopened in 2004 with the contributions of the Republic of Turkey. After the Mostar Bridge, we visit the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque. Then we visit Blagaj, located at the source of the Buna River, which is the strongest water source in Europe. After the tour, our next stop is Počitel. After exploring Počitel, known as the Turkish Village, which preserves its historical texture, we proceed to our hotel for accommodation, and after room distribution and check-in, dinner will be at our hotel. Note: Accommodations are made in Trebinje, Mostar, or Medjugorje regions depending on the season's intensity. In the evening, we head to Dubrovnik, the holiday paradise of Croatia, at a time determined by our guide. We conduct a panoramic city tour of Dubrovnik. During the tour, we walk through the old town square, which has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Towers, magnificent walls, the Francis Monastery, which dates back to the 14th century and houses the oldest pharmacy in the world, Rector's Palace, city gates, towers, and other important structures will be seen. After the tour, we have free time and return to our hotel.

Blagaj Tour INCLUDED! Počitel Tour INCLUDED! Dubrovnik Tour INCLUDED!

Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time in the center of Mostar. You can taste all the local delicacies. Guide Recommendation: Bosnian Pie, Stuffed Onions, Meatballs, Bosnian Coffee.

Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.

Accommodation: Hotel Bellevue etc. Hotel Kaktus etc. – Trebinje or Medjugorje

Currencies: Croatia – Kuna (Average Rate 1 Euro: 7 Kuna), Bosnia and Herzegovina – Convertible Mark (Average Rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)

Route: Sarajevo – Mostar (129 km), Mostar – Blagaj (15 km), Blagaj – Počitel (25 km), Počitel – Trebinje (110 km), Dubrovnik – Trebinje (30 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 358 km

After breakfast, we leave our hotel and enter Montenegro, known as the pearl of the Adriatic Sea. Our first stop in Montenegro is Kotor, famous for its breathtaking views. During our Old Town-Castle walking tour, you will explore this charming town. Next, we move to Budva, known for its magnificent beaches and vibrant nightlife. After a panoramic city tour here, we take a short free time. Then, we take a break to see St. Stefan, which was once a fishermen's settlement and was later privatized and sold to a billionaire from Singapore, from a viewpoint before heading to our hotel. Overnight and dinner will be at our hotel in Shkodra.

Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time in the center of Budva. You can taste all the local delicacies. Guide Recommendation: Seafood, Mezes, Grills, Local Drinks.

Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.

Accommodation: Hotel Holiday Koplik, Grand Hotel Europa etc. – Shkodra

Currencies: Montenegro – Euro, Bosnia and Herzegovina – Convertible Mark (Average Rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)

Route: Trebinje – Kotor (95 km), Kotor – Budva (23 km), Budva – Shkodra (86 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 200 km

After breakfast, we leave our hotel and cross into the Republic of Kosovo. Our first stop is Prizren. In Prizren, which gives the impression of an Anatolian Ottoman city with its architectural silhouette and the sounds of the call to prayer rising from its minarets, we will see places such as Sinan Pasha Mosque, Halveti Tekke, Bayraklı Mosque, and Mehmet Pasha Hamam. After free time and a lunch break, we head to the capital Pristina. Upon arrival, we will conduct a panoramic city tour, where we will see the 19th-century Clock Tower, Germia Park, Kosovo Museum, Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque, the 18th-century Yaşar Pasha Mosque, notable for its unique interior decorations, and the tomb of Sultan Murad Hüdavendigâr, who lost his life in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. Then we cross into North Macedonia and arrive in Skopje. Here, we will visit the Old Train Station, the monument and home of Mother Teresa, the Stone Bridge, the Fortress, the Old City from the Ottoman period, the Bazaar, and the most beautiful architectural works of the Ottomans, including Mustafa Pasha, Sultan Murad, and Gazi İsa Bey Mosques, Davud Pasha Bath, Kapan, Sulu, and Kurşunlu Inns. In the evening, we will experience a wonderful Balkan night with unique Balkan dishes and music at one of Skopje's traditional restaurants. After the tour, we proceed to our hotel for overnight stay.

Kosovo Tour (Prizren – Pristina) INCLUDED! / Dinner Balkan Night INCLUDED!

Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken freely in the city of Prizren.

Dinner: Will be taken at a local restaurant and is included in the tour price.

Accommodation: Victoria Hotel etc. Belle Vue etc. New Star Hotel etc. – Skopje

Currencies: North Macedonia – Denar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 60 Denar), Kosovo – Euro

Route: Shkodra – Prizren (185 km), Prizren – Pristina (85 km), Pristina – Skopje (90 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 360 km

After breakfast, we head to Matka Canyon. We will conduct our tour of Matka Canyon, which fascinates with its breathtaking views and nature. Then we head towards Ohrid. On the way, we will visit the Alaca Mosque in Tetova (Kalkandelen). Afterward, we arrive in Ohrid. Here, we will have a tour introducing the historical city of Ohrid, which was one of the important bases of the Ottomans in the Balkans. During the tour, we will see the Statue of Saints Cyril and Methodius, who developed the Cyrillic alphabet, the Church of St. Sophia, the Ancient Theater from the Roman period, Samuil's Fortress, St. Clement Monastery, and St. Pantelejmon Church, Sinan Celebi Tomb, Çınar Square, Turkish Bazaar, Halveti Tekke, New Bazaar, Ohrid Market, and Lake Ohrid. Then we proceed to our hotel. Overnight will be at our hotel.

Matka Canyon INCLUDED!

Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time in the center of Ohrid. You can taste all the local delicacies. Guide Recommendation: Ohrid Trout, Meatballs, and Beans in Pot.

Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.

Accommodation: Hotel Prestige, Aqualina etc. – Ohrid

Currencies: North Macedonia – Denar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 60 Denar)

Route: Skopje – Matka (19 km), Matka – Tetova (61 km), Tetova – Ohrid (135 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 215 km

After breakfast, we head towards Resne. After seeing the Palace of Niyazi from Resne, one of the most famous figures of the Committee of Union and Progress, and the city of Resne panoramically, we move to Bitola. During our visit to Bitola, we will visit the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, New Mosque, Haydar Pasha Mosque, and the Military Academy and Atatürk Museum (from the outside), where Atatürk graduated. After our visit to Bitola, we proceed to the Greek border gate, and after customs procedures, we head to Thessaloniki. In Thessaloniki, we will see the Waterfront, White Tower, Rotunda, Fair Square, Ottoman and Byzantine artifacts, the largest cathedral in Greece, the Church of St. Dimitrios, the statue of Alexander the Great, Hamza Bey Mosque, E.Venizelos – P. Konstantin statues, Vardar, Macedonia, Aristotle, Eleftherios Squares. Our Thessaloniki tour ends with a visit to the house of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. After a short break, we arrive at the İpsala border gate via Kavala, İskeçe, and Gümülcine. After entering our country, we arrive in Ankara via Keşan and Tekirdağ, and our tour ends. We bid farewell to our valued guests, hoping to see you on your next trip.

Resne Tour INCLUDED! Bitola Tour INCLUDED!

Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken freely in Thessaloniki.

Dinner: Will be taken freely on the way.

Currencies: Greece – Euro

Route: Ohrid – Bitola (69 km), Bitola – Thessaloniki (220 km), Thessaloniki – Ankara (990 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 1275 km

About Visa Refund Guarantee;

• Visa documents must be sent to our office completely 1 month in advance. Otherwise, it will not be considered under the Visa refund guarantee.

• The visa and travel health insurance must be obtained from Gezi Tutkunları to be valid. The visa refund guarantee is not valid for individual applications.

• In case of visa denial, the visa and insurance fee will be deducted, and the full tour price will be refunded.