Great Balkans Tour: 6 Nights Accommodation 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, luggage, and boarding procedures at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departure Terminal, we depart for Sarajevo at 12:45 PM with Ajet Airlines flight number VF97. After approximately one and a half 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 with our private vehicle waiting for us. Sarajevo has been the cultural center of the Balkans for centuries and is historically known as the starting point of World War I with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by Serbs in 1914. In 1992, it suffered great destruction due to conflicts between Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks. However, Sarajevo has revived by overcoming all these challenges.
Day 2 — Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Počitelj – Sarajevo
Day 2: Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Počitelj – Sarajevo
After starting the day with breakfast, we set off 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 during the war in 1992 but was reconstructed in 2004 with the support of the Republic of Turkey, becoming a symbol of Mostar today. We will have the opportunity to explore the historical bazaar and stone streets surrounding this elegantly arching bridge that connects both banks of the Neretva River. We are eager to experience the enchanting atmosphere of Mostar.
Day 3 — Sarajevo – Belgrade
Day 3: Sarajevo – Belgrade
After starting the day with breakfast, we leave our hotel and embark on a pleasant journey to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Throughout history, Belgrade has been one of the most important cultural and strategic centers of the Balkans, and it continues to attract attention with its vibrancy and historical texture. In this captivating city, we will have the opportunity to explore the intersection of Ottoman and European cultures. After arriving in Belgrade, we will embark on a panoramic city tour that showcases the city's grandeur. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and discover the texture that brings together Belgrade's past and present. Then, we will see the impressive view at 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 by visiting 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. This mosque is notable for its Ottoman period decorations and architecture. During our tour, we will also see Kapan Han and Sulu Han located in the center of Skopje. We will find traces of Ottoman period inns here.
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 start 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 Sultan Murad Hüdavendigâr, who lost his life in the Kosovo Plain as a result of the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, commemorating this significant historical event. After our tour in Pristina, we head towards 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 stunning nature and historical richness. We head towards Bitola, which was once one of the important cultural and trade centers of the Ottoman Empire. Upon arrival in Bitola, we will visit the Military High School where the great leader Atatürk studied and the Atatürk Museum from the outside. In this enchanting city, we will explore historical artifacts from the Ottoman period such as the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, İshak Pasha Mosque, and the New Mosque. While feeling the historical texture of Bitola, you will have the opportunity to take a pleasant walk through the nostalgic streets of the city. After a short break, we continue to Resen, following the traces of an important figure who left a mark on 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 begin our 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 take photos of the stunning landscapes located in the heart of nature. During our free time, we will enjoy exploring these historical and natural beauties. After a day filled with unforgettable memories and wonderful photos, we head towards Tirana, the capital of Albania. Passing through Elbasan, we arrive in Tirana, rich in historical and cultural aspects. 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 Departure Terminal, we depart for Sarajevo at 12:45 PM with Ajet Airlines flight number VF97. After approximately one and a half 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 with our private vehicle waiting for us. Sarajevo has been the cultural center of the Balkans for centuries and is historically known as the starting point of World War I with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by Serbs in 1914. In 1992, it suffered great destruction due to conflicts between Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks. However, Sarajevo has revived by overcoming all these challenges.
Day 2 — Day 2 — Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Počitelj – Sarajevo
Day 2: Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Počitelj – Sarajevo
After starting the day with breakfast, we set off 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 during the war in 1992 but was reconstructed in 2004 with the support of the Republic of Turkey, becoming a symbol of Mostar today. We will have the opportunity to explore the historical bazaar and stone streets surrounding this elegantly arching bridge that connects both banks of the Neretva River. We are eager to experience the enchanting atmosphere of Mostar.
Day 3 — Day 3 — Sarajevo – Belgrade
Day 3: Sarajevo – Belgrade
After starting the day with breakfast, we leave our hotel and embark on a pleasant journey to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Throughout history, Belgrade has been one of the most important cultural and strategic centers of the Balkans, and it continues to attract attention with its vibrancy and historical texture. In this captivating city, we will have the opportunity to explore the intersection of Ottoman and European cultures. After arriving in Belgrade, we will embark on a panoramic city tour that showcases the city's grandeur. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and discover the texture that brings together Belgrade's past and present. Then, we will see the impressive view at 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 by visiting 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. This mosque is notable for its Ottoman period decorations and architecture. During our tour, we will also see Kapan Han and Sulu Han located in the center of Skopje. We will find traces of Ottoman period inns here.
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 start 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 Sultan Murad Hüdavendigâr, who lost his life in the Kosovo Plain as a result of the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, commemorating this significant historical event. After our tour in Pristina, we head towards Prizren.
Day 6 — 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 stunning nature and historical richness. We head towards Bitola, which was once one of the important cultural and trade centers of the Ottoman Empire. Upon arrival in Bitola, we will visit the Military High School where the great leader Atatürk studied and the Atatürk Museum from the outside. In this enchanting city, we will explore historical artifacts from the Ottoman period such as the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, İshak Pasha Mosque, and the New Mosque. While feeling the historical texture of Bitola, you will have the opportunity to take a pleasant walk through the nostalgic streets of the city. After a short break, we continue to Resen, following the traces of an important figure who left a mark on 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 begin our 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 take photos of the stunning landscapes located in the heart of nature. During our free time, we will enjoy exploring these historical and natural beauties. After a day filled with unforgettable memories and wonderful photos, we head towards Tirana, the capital of Albania. Passing through Elbasan, we arrive in Tirana, rich in historical and cultural aspects. 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 Airport to Sarajevo and Tirana with AJet Airlines.
- • 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.
- • Breakfasts provided in the mornings.
- • Dinners to be taken at the hotel or nearby restaurants.
- • A Balkan Night with meals and entertainment, enriched with folklore shows.
- • All transfer services included in the program.
- • Tours to be organized in the specified cities.
- • Tour of the city of Tirana.
- • Visit to Počitelj.
- • Visit tour to Blagaj.
- • Tour of Mostar.
- • Exploration of Pristina.
- • Tour of Prizren.
- • Visit to Resen.
- • Tour of Bitola.
- • Tour of St. Naum.
- • Professional Turkish guiding services.
- • Mandatory insurance (professional liability).
Exclusions
- • Exit fee for traveling abroad.
- • Travel insurance.
- • Lunches.
- • Hotel extras and personal expenses.
- • City and hotel taxes: (City tax, checkpoint fees, local service charges, handling fees, bus entry fees, and operational service costs, 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 should be evaluated together with the tour program. 2. If sufficient participation cannot be achieved for the trip, the Agency has the right to cancel up to 21 days before the tour date. In this case, the guest will be informed of the cancellation, and the tour fee will be fully refunded. In the refund of additional services taken outside the tour, the domestic flight ticket obtained from the Agency will also be refunded. However, services such as visa services and travel health insurance will not be refunded if used; if these services have not been used, a refund will be made upon cancellation. If the guest has obtained the domestic flight ticket from a source outside the Agency, they cannot request any refund in the event of cancellation by the Agency. Any material and moral losses that may arise due to tour cancellation are accepted in advance by the guest, and the Agency does not accept responsibility. 3. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the Agency may choose not to cancel the tour in good faith. In this case, the guiding service that must be specially provided for the guest will only cover the round-trip transfer abroad. Cancellation and Change 4. In our tours, transportation tickets are arranged at the time of booking. Cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour departure date will reflect the penal amount of these flight ticket fees, which do not have the right to cancellation and change. 5. Our guests can write to the Agency until 30 days before the tour departure date.
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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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