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Kosovo and the Great Balkans Tour: 7 Nights of Enjoyment with Travel Enthusiasts

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7 Gece 8 Gün

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İstanbul

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Uçaklı

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Arnavutluk, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Makedonya, Serbia

Konaklama

Half Board

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Guide

Professional
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Insurance

Mandatory travel
including insurance

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Minimum participants
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Duration

7 Nights 8 Days

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Departure

Istanbul

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Person

Max 44

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Transportation

Uçaklı

Tour Description

Day 1 — Istanbul – Sarajevo

Day 1: Istanbul – Sarajevo

After completing our ticket, luggage, and boarding procedures at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departure Terminal, we depart for Sarajevo at 12:45 PM on Ajet Airlines flight VF97. After approximately 1.5 hours of flight, we arrive in Sarajevo at 12:50 PM local time. After completing our entry procedures into the country, we start our city tour of Sarajevo with our private vehicle waiting for us. Throughout history, this city has been known as the cultural center of the Balkans, and it was the place where World War I broke out when Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated by Serbs in 1914. In the war of 1992, it suffered serious damage due to conflicts among Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, but Sarajevo has been rebuilt.

Day 2 — Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Počitelj – Sarajevo

Day 2: Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Počitelj – Sarajevo

After our breakfast, we set off from Sarajevo. First, we head to Mostar, known for its historical and cultural riches. Here, we will see the Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by Architect 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 with the support of the Republic of Turkey, and it has become a symbol of Mostar today. We will have the opportunity to explore the historic bazaar and stone streets around this bridge, which elegantly connects both banks of the Neretva River. We will experience the enchanting atmosphere of Mostar.

Day 3 — Sarajevo – Belgrade

Day 3: Sarajevo – Belgrade

After our breakfast, we leave the hotel for a pleasant journey to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Throughout history, Belgrade has been one of the important cultural and strategic centers of the Balkans, and it attracts attention with its vibrant life and historical texture today. In this impressive city, we will have the opportunity to explore the intersection of Ottoman and European cultures. Upon our arrival in Belgrade, we will begin a panoramic city tour where we will see all the beauties of the city. Here, you can enjoy the historical atmosphere and discover the structure that combines Belgrade's past with the present. Then, we will head to the point where the Sava River meets the Danube River.

Day 4 — Belgrade - Skopje

Day 4: Belgrade - Skopje

After our breakfast, we set off for 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 the historical sites in Skopje, the birthplace of the famous Turkish poet Yahya Kemal Beyatlı. First, we will visit the Mustafa Pasha Mosque, built in 1492, which is one of the largest mosques in the city. Then we will see the Murat Pasha Mosque, built in the 15th century. This mosque stands out with its decorations and architecture from the Ottoman period. During our tour, we will also visit Kapan Han and Sulu Han, located in the center of Skopje.

Day 5 — Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje

Day 5: Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje

After our breakfast, we leave the hotel for the capital of Kosovo, Pristina. Upon our arrival in Pristina, we will begin a panoramic city tour where we will explore both the modern and historical aspects of Kosovo. During the 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. During this tour of the city's historical heritage, we will have the opportunity to visit the tomb of Ottoman Sultan I. Murad Hüdavendigâr, who lost his life in the Kosovo Plain as a result of the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. After our tour in Pristina, we will proceed to Prizren.

Day 6 — Skopje – Tetova (Kalkandelen) - Ohrid

Day 6: Skopje – Tetova (Kalkandelen) - Ohrid

After our breakfast, our first stop is Tetova (Kalkandelen), one of Macedonia's dazzling towns. Here, we will visit the Alaca Mosque, one of the most impressive mosques in the Balkans. Built in the 15th century, this mosque is an eye-catching structure with its vibrant colors and detailed decorations on its exterior. While discovering this exquisite example of Ottoman architecture, we will embark on a journey deep into history. After our visit in Tetova, we head to Ohrid. We will proceed along the way with magnificent views. Upon our arrival in Ohrid, we will conduct a tour introducing the historical city of Ohrid, which was one of the important bases of the Ottomans in the Balkans. The tour will include historical structures and natural beauties.

Day 7 — Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Bitola – Resne – Ohrid

Day 7: Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Bitola – Resne – Ohrid

After our breakfast, we leave the hotel for an exciting journey to St. Naum, known as 'A Piece of Heaven in the Balkans,' where the source of Lake Ohrid and the St. Naum Monastery are located. In this enchanting place, you will have the opportunity to photograph the unique landscapes of nature. During our free time, we will enjoy exploring these historical and natural beauties. After our tour of Sveti Naum, we will proceed to our tour of Resne and Bitola, famous for their magnificent nature and historical riches. We will set off for Bitola, which was once one of the important cultural and trade centers of the Ottomans. Upon our arrival in Bitola, we will visit the places where the great leader Atatürk was educated.

Day 8 — Ohrid – Elbasan – Tirana – Istanbul

Day 8: Ohrid – Elbasan – Tirana – Istanbul

After our breakfast, we leave the hotel for the capital of Albania, Tirana. Passing through Elbasan, we arrive in the historically and culturally rich city of Tirana. An impressive tour awaits us in this beautiful city, where we will explore Tirana, considered the center of Bektashism in Europe. Upon our arrival in Tirana, we will visit one of the city's most important symbols, the Ethem Bey Mosque. Construction of this structure began in 1789 and was completed in 1923, making it one of Albania's cultural heritage sites. We take a short break at Skanderbeg Square, where we see the statue of Skanderbeg proudly rising in the middle of the square. The Clock Tower of Tirana, built by Ethem Bey in 1821, is also one of the important stops on our tour.

event Day 1 — Day 1 — Istanbul – Sarajevo

Day 1: Istanbul – Sarajevo

After completing our ticket, luggage, and boarding procedures at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departure Terminal, we depart for Sarajevo at 12:45 PM on Ajet Airlines flight VF97. After approximately 1.5 hours of flight, we arrive in Sarajevo at 12:50 PM local time. After completing our entry procedures into the country, we start our city tour of Sarajevo with our private vehicle waiting for us. Throughout history, this city has been known as the cultural center of the Balkans, and it was the place where World War I broke out when Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated by Serbs in 1914. In the war of 1992, it suffered serious damage due to conflicts among Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, but Sarajevo has been rebuilt.

event Day 2 — Day 2 — Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Počitelj – Sarajevo

Day 2: Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Počitelj – Sarajevo

After our breakfast, we set off from Sarajevo. First, we head to Mostar, known for its historical and cultural riches. Here, we will see the Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by Architect 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 with the support of the Republic of Turkey, and it has become a symbol of Mostar today. We will have the opportunity to explore the historic bazaar and stone streets around this bridge, which elegantly connects both banks of the Neretva River. We will experience the enchanting atmosphere of Mostar.

event Day 3 — Day 3 — Sarajevo – Belgrade

Day 3: Sarajevo – Belgrade

After our breakfast, we leave the hotel for a pleasant journey to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Throughout history, Belgrade has been one of the important cultural and strategic centers of the Balkans, and it attracts attention with its vibrant life and historical texture today. In this impressive city, we will have the opportunity to explore the intersection of Ottoman and European cultures. Upon our arrival in Belgrade, we will begin a panoramic city tour where we will see all the beauties of the city. Here, you can enjoy the historical atmosphere and discover the structure that combines Belgrade's past with the present. Then, we will head to the point where the Sava River meets the Danube River.

event Day 4 — Day 4 — Belgrade - Skopje

Day 4: Belgrade - Skopje

After our breakfast, we set off for 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 the historical sites in Skopje, the birthplace of the famous Turkish poet Yahya Kemal Beyatlı. First, we will visit the Mustafa Pasha Mosque, built in 1492, which is one of the largest mosques in the city. Then we will see the Murat Pasha Mosque, built in the 15th century. This mosque stands out with its decorations and architecture from the Ottoman period. During our tour, we will also visit Kapan Han and Sulu Han, located in the center of Skopje.

event Day 5 — Day 5 — Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje

Day 5: Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje

After our breakfast, we leave the hotel for the capital of Kosovo, Pristina. Upon our arrival in Pristina, we will begin a panoramic city tour where we will explore both the modern and historical aspects of Kosovo. During the 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. During this tour of the city's historical heritage, we will have the opportunity to visit the tomb of Ottoman Sultan I. Murad Hüdavendigâr, who lost his life in the Kosovo Plain as a result of the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. After our tour in Pristina, we will proceed to Prizren.

event Day 6 — Day 6 — Skopje – Tetova (Kalkandelen) - Ohrid

Day 6: Skopje – Tetova (Kalkandelen) - Ohrid

After our breakfast, our first stop is Tetova (Kalkandelen), one of Macedonia's dazzling towns. Here, we will visit the Alaca Mosque, one of the most impressive mosques in the Balkans. Built in the 15th century, this mosque is an eye-catching structure with its vibrant colors and detailed decorations on its exterior. While discovering this exquisite example of Ottoman architecture, we will embark on a journey deep into history. After our visit in Tetova, we head to Ohrid. We will proceed along the way with magnificent views. Upon our arrival in Ohrid, we will conduct a tour introducing the historical city of Ohrid, which was one of the important bases of the Ottomans in the Balkans. The tour will include historical structures and natural beauties.

event Day 7 — Day 7 — Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Bitola – Resne – Ohrid

Day 7: Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Bitola – Resne – Ohrid

After our breakfast, we leave the hotel for an exciting journey to St. Naum, known as 'A Piece of Heaven in the Balkans,' where the source of Lake Ohrid and the St. Naum Monastery are located. In this enchanting place, you will have the opportunity to photograph the unique landscapes of nature. During our free time, we will enjoy exploring these historical and natural beauties. After our tour of Sveti Naum, we will proceed to our tour of Resne and Bitola, famous for their magnificent nature and historical riches. We will set off for Bitola, which was once one of the important cultural and trade centers of the Ottomans. Upon our arrival in Bitola, we will visit the places where the great leader Atatürk was educated.

event Day 8 — Day 8 — Ohrid – Elbasan – Tirana – Istanbul

Day 8: Ohrid – Elbasan – Tirana – Istanbul

After our breakfast, we leave the hotel for the capital of Albania, Tirana. Passing through Elbasan, we arrive in the historically and culturally rich city of Tirana. An impressive tour awaits us in this beautiful city, where we will explore Tirana, considered the center of Bektashism in Europe. Upon our arrival in Tirana, we will visit one of the city's most important symbols, the Ethem Bey Mosque. Construction of this structure began in 1789 and was completed in 1923, making it one of Albania's cultural heritage sites. We take a short break at Skanderbeg Square, where we see the statue of Skanderbeg proudly rising in the middle of the square. The Clock Tower of Tirana, built by Ethem Bey in 1821, is also one of the important stops on our tour.

Inclusions

  • check_circle • Round-trip flight tickets on the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen HL. / Sarajevo – Tirana Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen HL. route with AJet Airlines
  • check_circle • Accommodation for a total of 7 nights in 4-star hotels: 2 nights in Sarajevo, 1 night in Belgrade, 2 nights in Skopje, and 2 nights in Ohrid
  • check_circle • Breakfasts provided in the mornings
  • check_circle • Dinner at the hotel or nearby restaurants
  • check_circle • Balkan Night event enriched with meals, entertainment, and folklore shows
  • check_circle • All transfer services specified in the program
  • check_circle • City tours mentioned in the program
  • check_circle • Tirana tour
  • check_circle • Počitelj tour
  • check_circle • Blagaj tour
  • check_circle • Mostar tour
  • check_circle • Pristina tour
  • check_circle • Prizren tour
  • check_circle • Resne tour
  • check_circle • Bitola tour
  • check_circle • St. Naum tour
  • check_circle • Tetova (Kalkandelen) tour
  • check_circle • Professional Turkish guiding services
  • check_circle • Mandatory insurance (professional liability)

Exclusions

  • cancel • International exit fee
  • cancel • Travel insurance
  • cancel • Lunches
  • cancel • Hotel extras and personal expenses
  • cancel • City and hotel taxes: (City tax, checkpoint fees, local service charges, handling fees, bus entry fees, and operational service expenses amounting to 20 Euros per person, which will be collected in cash by the guide on the first day of the tour)

policy Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy: 1. General terms are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be evaluated separately from the tour program. 2. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the Agency has the right to cancel the tour up to 21 days before the tour date. In this case, the cancellation information will be communicated to the guest, and the tour fee will be fully refunded. In the case of refunds for additional services obtained outside the tour, domestic flight tickets obtained from the Agency will also be refunded; however, visa services and travel health insurance, if used, will not be refunded. If no visa application has been made, cancellation of these services and refund of fees will be processed. If the guest has purchased the domestic flight independently from the Agency, they cannot request any refund if the tour is canceled by the Agency. The guest has previously accepted any financial and moral losses that may arise in the event of cancellation of the tour, and the Agency cannot be held responsible. 3. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the Agency has the right to cancel the tour in good faith. In this case, the guiding service provided specifically to the guest only covers the round-trip airport transfer for international travel. Cancellation and Change 4. In our tours, transportation tickets are arranged at the time of booking. For cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour departure date, cancellation and change requests will be reflected as a penalty amount on the ticket prices. 5. Our guests can cancel up to 30 days before the tour departure date.

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About the Tour

group Who is this tour suitable for?

This tour, lasting 7 Nights 8 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.

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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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