Great Balkan Tour: 5 Nights for Travel Enthusiasts with Kosovo and Sarajevo
Summary Information
Vizesiz
5 Gece 6 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
5 Nights 6 Days
Departure
Istanbul
Person
Max 44
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 Departures Terminal, we depart for Sarajevo at 12:45 with Ajet Airlines flight VF97. After approximately 90 minutes of flight, we arrive in Sarajevo at 12:50 local time and, after completing our 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 historically significant as the starting point of World War I, marked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by Serbs in 1914. The city suffered great destruction during the conflicts in 1992, but it still attracts attention with its cultural richness.
Day 2 — Sarajevo – Belgrade
Day 2: Sarajevo – Belgrade
After starting the day with a nice 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 it continues to attract attention with its vibrant atmosphere and historical buildings. In this impressive city, we will have the opportunity to explore the meeting point of Ottoman and European cultures. Upon arrival in Belgrade, we embark on a panoramic city tour to discover the beauties of the city. Here, you can enjoy the historical atmosphere and examine the structure that blends Belgrade's past with the present. Then, we will head to the impressive point where the Sava River merges with the Danube River.
Day 3 — Belgrade - Skopje
Day 3: Belgrade - Skopje
Starting the day with breakfast, we move towards Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour. Skopje is one of the important cultural centers of the Balkans with its Ottoman heritage and modern structures. We start our tour by visiting the historical sites in the city where the famous Turkish poet Yahya Kemal Beyatlı was born. First, we will see the Mustafa Pasha Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the city, built in 1492. Then, we will visit the Murat Pasha Mosque, built in the 15th century, which stands out with its Ottoman-era decorations and architecture. During our tour, we will also visit the Kapan Han and Sulu Han located in the heart of Skopje.
Day 4 — Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
Day 4: Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
After starting the day with breakfast, we head towards Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. Upon arrival in Pristina, we will participate in 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 18th-century Yaşar Pasha Mosque. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to visit the tomb of Sultan Murad I, who lost his life in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, commemorating the significance of this historical event. After our tour in Pristina, we will proceed to Prizren to explore the historical texture of this beautiful city.
Day 5 — Skopje – Bitola - Resne – Ohrid
Day 5: Skopje – Bitola - Resne – Ohrid
After breakfast, we start our tour of Resne and Bitola, famous for their magnificent nature and historical riches. We head towards Bitola, which was an important center of culture and trade during the Ottoman period. Upon arrival, we will visit the Military High School where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was educated and the Atatürk Museum from the outside. In this historical city, we will also see Ottoman-era works 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 will head to Resne; here, we will explore Resne, an important figure in Balkan history.
Day 6 — Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Elbasan – Tirana – Istanbul
Day 6: Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Elbasan – Tirana – Istanbul
After breakfast, we head towards St. Naum, known as 'A Corner of Heaven in the Balkans', where the source of Lake Ohrid is located. In this area filled with breathtaking scenery, you will have the chance to photograph the unique beauties offered by nature. During our free time, we will enjoy exploring these historical and natural beauties. 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 history and culture. In this beautiful city, we will 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, luggage, and boarding procedures at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal, we depart for Sarajevo at 12:45 with Ajet Airlines flight VF97. After approximately 90 minutes of flight, we arrive in Sarajevo at 12:50 local time and, after completing our 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 historically significant as the starting point of World War I, marked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by Serbs in 1914. The city suffered great destruction during the conflicts in 1992, but it still attracts attention with its cultural richness.
Day 2 — Day 2 — Sarajevo – Belgrade
Day 2: Sarajevo – Belgrade
After starting the day with a nice 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 it continues to attract attention with its vibrant atmosphere and historical buildings. In this impressive city, we will have the opportunity to explore the meeting point of Ottoman and European cultures. Upon arrival in Belgrade, we embark on a panoramic city tour to discover the beauties of the city. Here, you can enjoy the historical atmosphere and examine the structure that blends Belgrade's past with the present. Then, we will head to the impressive point where the Sava River merges with the Danube River.
Day 3 — Day 3 — Belgrade - Skopje
Day 3: Belgrade - Skopje
Starting the day with breakfast, we move towards Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour. Skopje is one of the important cultural centers of the Balkans with its Ottoman heritage and modern structures. We start our tour by visiting the historical sites in the city where the famous Turkish poet Yahya Kemal Beyatlı was born. First, we will see the Mustafa Pasha Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the city, built in 1492. Then, we will visit the Murat Pasha Mosque, built in the 15th century, which stands out with its Ottoman-era decorations and architecture. During our tour, we will also visit the Kapan Han and Sulu Han located in the heart of Skopje.
Day 4 — Day 4 — Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
Day 4: Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
After starting the day with breakfast, we head towards Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. Upon arrival in Pristina, we will participate in 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 18th-century Yaşar Pasha Mosque. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to visit the tomb of Sultan Murad I, who lost his life in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, commemorating the significance of this historical event. After our tour in Pristina, we will proceed to Prizren to explore the historical texture of this beautiful city.
Day 5 — Day 5 — Skopje – Bitola - Resne – Ohrid
Day 5: Skopje – Bitola - Resne – Ohrid
After breakfast, we start our tour of Resne and Bitola, famous for their magnificent nature and historical riches. We head towards Bitola, which was an important center of culture and trade during the Ottoman period. Upon arrival, we will visit the Military High School where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was educated and the Atatürk Museum from the outside. In this historical city, we will also see Ottoman-era works 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 will head to Resne; here, we will explore Resne, an important figure in Balkan history.
Day 6 — Day 6 — Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Elbasan – Tirana – Istanbul
Day 6: Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Elbasan – Tirana – Istanbul
After breakfast, we head towards St. Naum, known as 'A Corner of Heaven in the Balkans', where the source of Lake Ohrid is located. In this area filled with breathtaking scenery, you will have the chance to photograph the unique beauties offered by nature. During our free time, we will enjoy exploring these historical and natural beauties. 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 history and culture. In this beautiful city, we will explore Tirana, which is considered the center of Bektashism in Europe.
Inclusions
- • Round-trip flight tickets from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen HL. / Sarajevo – Tirana Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen HL. with AJet Airlines
- • Total of 5 Nights accommodation in 4* Hotel Category: 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Belgrade, 2 Nights in Skopje, and 1 Night in Ohrid
- • Breakfasts
- • Dinners at the hotel or nearby restaurants
- • Balkan Night adorned with meals, entertainment, and folklore shows
- • All transfers specified in the program
- • City tours specified in the program
- • Tirana Tour
- • Pristina Tour
- • Prizren Tour
- • Resne Tour
- • Bitola Tour
- • St. Naum Tour
- • Professional Turkish guiding services
- • Mandatory Insurance (Professional Liability)
Exclusions
- • International Departure Tax Stamp
- • Travel Insurance
- • Lunches
- • All hotel extras and personal expenses
- • 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)
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy: 1. General Terms are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be considered separately from the program. 2. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the Agency has the right to cancel the trip up to 21 days before the tour date. In this case, the cancellation 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, and domestic flight tickets provided by the Agency will be refunded. However, if services such as visa services and travel health insurance have been used, refunds cannot be made; if no visa application has been made, refunds will be made for the cancellation of these services. If the guest has purchased the domestic flight from a different provider, they cannot request any refund in case of cancellation by the Agency. The guest accepts any financial and moral losses that may occur due to cancellation when purchasing 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 for the guest will only cover the international round-trip transfer. Cancellation and Change 4. Transportation tickets in our tours are arranged at the time of reservation. In cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour departure date, the cost of these tickets will be reflected as a penalty amount. 5. Guests can notify the Agency in writing up to 30 days before the tour start date, and the airline company will be informed accordingly.
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Who is this tour suitable for?
This tour, lasting 5 Nights 6 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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