Day 1 — Antalya- Tirana
We meet at the SunExpress airline counter in the departure terminal of Antalya Airport at 21:00 on Sunday evening. At 23:55, we depart for Tirana, the capital of Albania, on our SunExpress flight XQ214. After a comfortable flight, we arrive in Tirana at 01:30 local time and after completing the entry procedures, we transfer to our hotel with our private vehicle waiting for us. Overnight stay at our hotel in Tirana.
Day 2 — Tirana – Sveti Naum – Ohrid
We start the day with breakfast and then set out to explore Tirana's historical and cultural riches. First, we visit the Ethem Bey Mosque, which began construction in 1789 and was completed in 1923. We take a short break at Skanderbeg Square and see the statue of Skanderbeg here. Additionally, the Clock Tower, built in 1821, is one of the important stops of our tour. After this tour where we will see both the modern and historical aspects of Tirana, we head towards Ohrid via Elbasan. We enjoy a pleasant journey to reach this magnificent place where St. Naum Monastery is located. After exploring the beauty of nature here, we move on to Ohrid. In Ohrid, we organize a tour to get to know the historical structures. During this tour, we will see important places such as the Monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius, and the Church of St. Sophia. We will also have the opportunity to stroll around the Chinar Square and visit the Turkish Bazaar. Finally, we will spend some free time with the unique view of Lake Ohrid. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight stay and dinner at our hotel.
Tirana Tour INCLUDED! | Sveti Naum Tour INCLUDED!
Tirana – Elbasan: 38 km | Elbasan – Sveti Naum: 99 km | Sveti Naum – Ohrid: 29 km
Total distance to be covered: 166 km
Day 3 — Ohrid – Resne – Bitola – Skopje
After breakfast, we start our tour to Resne and Bitola. Our first stop is Resne, where we see the Palace of Resneli Niyazi Bey from the outside. We take a short break to explore the natural beauty and Ottoman traces of Resne. Then we move on to Bitola, one of the important cultural and trade centers of the Ottoman Empire. Here, we visit the Military Academy where Atatürk studied and the Atatürk Museum from the outside. In Bitola, we will see historical structures such as the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Pasha Mosque, and the New Mosque. We head towards Skopje and upon arrival, we start our city tour. Skopje is notable for its Ottoman heritage and modern structures. First, we visit the Mustafa Pasha Mosque, built in 1492. Then we see the Murat Pasha Mosque, Kapan Han, and Sulu Han. Continuing our tour, we visit the Stone Bridge and explore the Turkish and Jewish neighborhoods along the Vardar River. While passing through Macedonia Square, we will see the statue of Alexander the Great. Finally, we spend some free time in the Turkish Bazaar. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Resne Tour INCLUDED! | Bitola Tour INCLUDED! | Balkan Night INCLUDED!
Ohrid – Resne: 34 km | Resne – Bitola: 31 km | Bitola – Skopje: 169 km
Total distance to be covered: 234 km
Day 4 — Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
After breakfast, we head towards Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. Upon our arrival in Pristina, we start a panoramic city tour where we will explore the modern and historical aspects of the city. During this tour, we will see important structures from the Ottoman period such as the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque and the Yasar Pasha Mosque. We will also visit the Tomb of Sultan Murad I, who lost his life in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. After the Pristina tour, we move on to Prizren, the cultural capital of Kosovo. In Prizren, we visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, one of the beautiful examples of Ottoman architecture. We will also see other important structures such as the Halveti Tekke, Bayrakli Mosque, and Mehmet Pasha Hamam. After spending some free time in Prizren, we return to Skopje in the evening. Upon arrival, we are transferred to our hotel and after dinner, we retire to our rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel in Skopje.
Pristina Tour INCLUDED! | Prizren Tour INCLUDED!
Skopje – Pristina: 90 km | Pristina – Prizren: 85 km | Prizren – Skopje: 165 km
Total distance to be covered: 340 km
Day 5 — Skopje – Belgrade
After breakfast, we set off for a pleasant journey to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Belgrade has been one of the important cultural and strategic centers of the Balkans throughout history. Upon our arrival in the city, we start a panoramic city tour. During this tour, we go to the point where the Sava River meets the Danube River. Exploring this area, which has been the focal point of many conquests and victories throughout history, is quite enjoyable. We visit the Belgrade Fortress and see important places such as Kalemegdan Park and the Stone Square. Additionally, we will visit the Tomb of Şehit Ali Pasha, one of the important figures of the Ottoman period. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Skopje – Belgrade: 430 km
Day 6 — Belgrade – Sarajevo
After breakfast, we head towards Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo has been the cultural capital of the Balkans throughout history. It is known as the place where World War I broke out with the assassination of the Austro-Hungarian heir in 1914. During our panoramic city tour, we will see important structures such as Baščaršija, Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral, the Synagogue, and the Hüsrev Bey and Ferhadiye Mosques. We will also visit the Latin Bridge and the western-style buildings from the Austro-Hungarian period. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Belgrade - Sarajevo: 294 km
Day 7 — Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Počitelj – Sarajevo
After breakfast, we depart from Sarajevo. Our first stop is Mostar, famous for its historical and cultural richness. Here, we will see the Mostar Bridge, built by Mimar Hayreddin, a student of Mimar Sinan. This bridge was destroyed in 1992 but was rebuilt in 2004 with the contributions of the Republic of Turkey. We will also have the opportunity to explore the historical bazaar and stone streets. By visiting the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque in Mostar, we will be able to enjoy the magnificent view of the bridge from the mosque's courtyard. Then we move on to Blagaj. Here, we will see the source of the Buna River, which is the strongest water source in Europe. Next, we head to Počitelj, known for its stone houses and historical texture. We will have the opportunity to see Ottoman-era artifacts up close in this area. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Počitelj Tour INCLUDED! | Blagaj Tour INCLUDED! | Mostar Tour INCLUDED!
Sarajevo - Mostar: 120 km | Mostar - Blagaj: 12 km | Blagaj – Počitelj: 22 km | Počitelj - Sarajevo: 150 km
Total distance to be covered: 304 km
Day 8 — Sarajevo - Antalya
After breakfast, we check out of the rooms and have free time until the transfer time. We transfer to Sarajevo Airport. After completing the boarding procedures, we fly to Antalya at 20:30 with SunExpress Airlines scheduled flight XQ305. Our tour ends with our arrival at Antalya Airport at 23:50. We bid farewell to you until your next trip.
