Grand Balkan Tour: 6 Nights of Enjoyment in Kosovo and Sarajevo
Summary Information
Vizesiz
6 Gece 7 Gün
İstanbul
Uçaklı
Arnavutluk, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Makedonya, Serbia
Half Board
Guide
Professional
TÜRSAB guide
Insurance
Mandatory travel
including insurance
Guarantee
Minimum participants
departure guaranteed
Support
Throughout the tour
24/7 WhatsApp
Duration
6 Nights 7 Days
Departure
Istanbul
Person
Max 44
Transportation
Uçaklı
Tour Description
Day 1 — Istanbul – Sarajevo
Day 1: Istanbul – Sarajevo
After completing our ticket procedures at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal, we fly to Sarajevo at 12:45 with Ajet Airlines flight VF97. After approximately 1.5 hours of flight, we arrive in Sarajevo at 12:50 local time. After completing the entry procedures, we start our city tour with our private vehicle waiting for us. Sarajevo has been the cultural center of the Balkans for centuries and is known as the place where World War I began when Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated by Serbs in 1914. In the war of 1992, it suffered great damage due to conflicts among Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, but Sarajevo still preserves its historical and cultural wealth.
Day 2 — Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Počitelj – Sarajevo
Day 2: Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Počitelj – Sarajevo
After starting the day with breakfast, we depart from Sarajevo. Our first stop is Mostar, known for its historical and cultural richness. Here, we will see the Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by Mimar Hayreddin, a student of Mimar Sinan, and considered one of the finest examples of Ottoman architecture. This bridge was destroyed in the war of 1992 but was reconstructed in 2004 in its original form with the support of Turkey. We will have the opportunity to explore the historical bazaar and stone streets surrounding this bridge, which elegantly connects both banks of the Neretva River. We are eager to discover the enchanting atmosphere of Mostar.
Day 3 — Sarajevo – Belgrade
Day 3: Sarajevo – Belgrade
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head 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 attracts attention with its vibrancy and historical texture. In this impressive city, we will have the opportunity to explore the meeting point of Ottoman and European cultures. Upon our arrival in Belgrade, we will take a panoramic tour to see all the beauties of the city. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and discover the connection between Belgrade's past and present. Afterwards, we will go to the point where the Sava River meets the Danube River.
Day 4 — Belgrade - Skopje
Day 4: Belgrade - Skopje
After breakfast, we head towards Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Upon arrival, we start our city tour. Skopje is one of the important cultural centers of the Balkans with 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 will visit the Murat Pasha Mosque, built in the 15th century. This mosque is notable for its Ottoman-era decorations and architecture. During our tour, we will also see the Kapan Han and Sulu Han located in the center of Skopje.
Day 5 — Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
Day 5: Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. Upon reaching Pristina, we will start our panoramic city tour, where we will explore both the modern and historical aspects of Kosovo. During this tour, we will visit many important structures from the Ottoman period, including the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque and the Yaşar Pasha Mosque from the 18th century. In this historical heritage tour, we will have the opportunity to commemorate the significant 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, we will proceed to Prizren.
Day 6 — Skopje – Bitola - Resen – Ohrid
Day 6: Skopje – Bitola - Resen – Ohrid
After breakfast, we start our tour of Resen and Bitola, famous for their historical and natural beauty. We head towards Bitola, which was once one of the important cultural and trade centers of the Ottoman Empire. Upon arrival, we will visit the Military Academy where the great leader Atatürk studied and the Atatürk Museum from the outside. In this fascinating city, we will also explore historical artifacts from the Ottoman period, such as the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Pasha Mosque, and the New Mosque. While feeling the historical texture of Bitola, you will have the opportunity to take a pleasant walk in its nostalgic streets. After a short break, we will continue to Resen, where we will discover this important figure who made a mark in Balkan history.
Day 7 — Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Elbasan – Tirana – Istanbul
Day 7: Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Elbasan – Tirana – Istanbul
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and embark on an exciting journey to St. Naum, where the source of Lake Ohrid and the St. Naum Monastery are located, referred to as "A Piece of Heaven in the Balkans." In this enchanting region, you will have the opportunity to photograph the unique beauties of nature. During our free time, we will enjoy exploring this historical and natural wonder. After a day filled with unforgettable memories and great photos, we head towards Tirana, the capital of Albania. Passing through Elbasan, we arrive in Tirana, which is rich in historical and cultural aspects. In this beautiful city, we will take an impressive tour to explore Tirana, which is considered the center of Bektashism in Europe.
Program
Download Itinerary (PDF)Day 1 — Day 1 — Istanbul – Sarajevo
Day 1: Istanbul – Sarajevo
After completing our ticket procedures at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal, we fly to Sarajevo at 12:45 with Ajet Airlines flight VF97. After approximately 1.5 hours of flight, we arrive in Sarajevo at 12:50 local time. After completing the entry procedures, we start our city tour with our private vehicle waiting for us. Sarajevo has been the cultural center of the Balkans for centuries and is known as the place where World War I began when Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated by Serbs in 1914. In the war of 1992, it suffered great damage due to conflicts among Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, but Sarajevo still preserves its historical and cultural wealth.
Day 2 — Day 2 — Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Počitelj – Sarajevo
Day 2: Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Počitelj – Sarajevo
After starting the day with breakfast, we depart from Sarajevo. Our first stop is Mostar, known for its historical and cultural richness. Here, we will see the Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by Mimar Hayreddin, a student of Mimar Sinan, and considered one of the finest examples of Ottoman architecture. This bridge was destroyed in the war of 1992 but was reconstructed in 2004 in its original form with the support of Turkey. We will have the opportunity to explore the historical bazaar and stone streets surrounding this bridge, which elegantly connects both banks of the Neretva River. We are eager to discover the enchanting atmosphere of Mostar.
Day 3 — Day 3 — Sarajevo – Belgrade
Day 3: Sarajevo – Belgrade
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head 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 attracts attention with its vibrancy and historical texture. In this impressive city, we will have the opportunity to explore the meeting point of Ottoman and European cultures. Upon our arrival in Belgrade, we will take a panoramic tour to see all the beauties of the city. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and discover the connection between Belgrade's past and present. Afterwards, we will go to the point where the Sava River meets the Danube River.
Day 4 — Day 4 — Belgrade - Skopje
Day 4: Belgrade - Skopje
After breakfast, we head towards Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Upon arrival, we start our city tour. Skopje is one of the important cultural centers of the Balkans with 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 will visit the Murat Pasha Mosque, built in the 15th century. This mosque is notable for its Ottoman-era decorations and architecture. During our tour, we will also see the Kapan Han and Sulu Han located in the center of Skopje.
Day 5 — Day 5 — Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
Day 5: Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. Upon reaching Pristina, we will start our panoramic city tour, where we will explore both the modern and historical aspects of Kosovo. During this tour, we will visit many important structures from the Ottoman period, including the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque and the Yaşar Pasha Mosque from the 18th century. In this historical heritage tour, we will have the opportunity to commemorate the significant 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, we will proceed to Prizren.
Day 6 — Day 6 — Skopje – Bitola - Resne – Ohrid
Day 6: Skopje – Bitola - Resne – Ohrid
After breakfast, we start our tour of Resen and Bitola, famous for their historical and natural beauty. We head towards Bitola, which was once one of the important cultural and trade centers of the Ottoman Empire. Upon arrival, we will visit the Military Academy where the great leader Atatürk studied and the Atatürk Museum from the outside. In this fascinating city, we will also explore historical artifacts from the Ottoman period, such as the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Pasha Mosque, and the New Mosque. While feeling the historical texture of Bitola, you will have the opportunity to take a pleasant walk in its nostalgic streets. After a short break, we will continue to Resen, where we will discover this important figure who made a mark in Balkan history.
Day 7 — Day 7 — Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Elbasan – Tirana – Istanbul
Day 7: Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Elbasan – Tirana – Istanbul
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and embark on an exciting journey to St. Naum, where the source of Lake Ohrid and the St. Naum Monastery are located, referred to as "A Piece of Heaven in the Balkans." In this enchanting region, you will have the opportunity to photograph the unique beauties of nature. During our free time, we will enjoy exploring this historical and natural wonder. After a day filled with unforgettable memories and great photos, we head towards Tirana, the capital of Albania. Passing through Elbasan, we arrive in Tirana, which is rich in historical and cultural aspects. In this beautiful city, we will take an impressive tour to explore Tirana, which is considered the center of Bektashism in Europe.
Inclusions
- • Round-trip flight service between Sarajevo and Tirana with AJet Airlines from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
- • Total of 6 nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel: 2 nights in Sarajevo, 1 night in Belgrade, 2 nights in Skopje, and 1 night in Ohrid
- • Breakfast services provided in the mornings
- • Dinner served at the hotel or nearby restaurants
- • A Balkan Night with dinner and entertainment, enriched with folklore shows
- • All transfer operations included in the program
- • City tours specified in the program
- • Tirana city tour
- • Počitelj visit
- • Blagaj tour
- • Mostar city tour
- • Pristina visit
- • Prizren tour
- • Resen visit
- • Bitola tour
- • St. Naum visit
- • Professional Turkish guiding service
- • Mandatory Professional Liability Insurance
Exclusions
- • International exit tax stamp
- • Travel insurance
- • Lunches
- • Hotel extras and personal expenses
- • City and hotel taxes: (City tax, checkpoint fees, local service charges, handling fee, bus entry fees, and operational service expenses, totaling 20 Euros per person, will be collected in cash by the guide on the first day of the tour)
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy: 1- General Terms are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be considered separately from this program. 2- If sufficient participation for the trip cannot be achieved, the Agency has the right to cancel up to 21 days before the tour date. In such a case, cancellation information will be communicated to the guest, and the tour fee will be fully refunded. Refunds for additional services taken outside the tour will also be made; if the domestic connecting flight is purchased through the Agency, this will also be refunded. However, refunds cannot be made for visa applications made using visa services and travel health insurance. If the guest has purchased the domestic connecting flight from a different provider, they cannot request any refund for cancellations made by the Agency. The guest accepts the financial and moral losses that may occur in case of cancellation when purchasing the tour, and the Agency cannot be held responsible in this regard. 3- When sufficient participation is not achieved, the Agency may show goodwill not to cancel the tour. In this case, the guiding service will only cover the international round-trip airport transfer. Cancellation and Change 4- In our tours, transportation tickets are arranged at the time of reservation. For cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour departure date, there is no right to refund for these flight tickets, and a penalty amount will be reflected. 5- Guests must notify the Agency in writing at least 30 days before the tour departure date to request a refund for the airline tickets paid to the airline company.
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Who is this tour suitable for?
This tour, lasting 6 Nights 7 Days and departing from Istanbul, 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.
Why should you choose this tour from İstanbul?
You can join the tour without wasting time with a single departure point from İstanbul and its surroundings. Transportation and program for tours departing from İstanbul are organized with the assurance of Gezi Tutkunları; you can check the page for current prices and departure dates or make a reservation.
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