Tour Description
Day 1 — Istanbul - Skopje
We meet at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. We fly to the capital of North Macedonia, Skopje, at 12:50 with our AJet flight VF263. After a comfortable journey, we arrive at 13:20 local time. After completing the entry procedures, we start our panoramic city tour with our private vehicle waiting for us. 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. First, we visit the Mustafa Pasha Mosque, built in 1492. Then we will see the Murat Pasha Mosque, constructed in the 15th century.Day 2 — Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel towards the capital of Kosovo, Pristina. Upon our arrival in 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 significant structures from the Ottoman period, including the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque and the 18th-century Yasar 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 importance of this historical event.Day 3 — Skopje – Belgrade
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel towards the capital of Serbia, Belgrade. Throughout history, Belgrade has been one of the important cultural and strategic centers of the Balkans. In this vibrant city, we will have the chance to explore the intersection of Ottoman and European cultures. Upon our arrival in Belgrade, a panoramic city tour begins where we will see all the beauties of the city. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and discover the texture that combines Belgrade's past with the present. Next, we head to the point where the Sava River meets the Danube River.Day 4 — Belgrade – Sarajevo
After breakfast, we depart towards the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo. Sarajevo has been the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries and is historically significant as the place where World War I broke out with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in 1914. Although it suffered great destruction during the war in 1992, Sarajevo has managed to preserve its beauty. During our panoramic city tour, we will visit the famous Baščaršija, the historic Ottoman caravanserai Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral, the Synagogue, and the Hüsrev Bey and Ferhadiye Mosques, as well as the site of the assassination of Franz Ferdinand in 1914.Day 5 — Sarajevo - Mostar - Blagaj - Počitelj - Medugorje
After 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 Architect Hayreddin. This bridge was destroyed in 1992 but was rebuilt in 2004 with the contributions of the Republic of Turkey. After exploring the enchanting atmosphere of Mostar, we will visit the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque. Then we proceed to Blagaj. Blagaj is the birthplace of the Buna River, the strongest water source in Europe. After a short free time here, we move on to Počitelj.Day 6 — Medugorje – Kotor – Budva – Sv.Stefan – Shkodra
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel towards Kotor. During the journey, you will enjoy magnificent views. Upon arrival in Kotor, you will feel the historical atmosphere of the narrow streets and the old town during our walking tour in this medieval town. With its unique architecture and sea view, this small town will take you on a journey through time. Next, we head to Budva, one of the popular holiday destinations in the Balkans. After our panoramic city tour, we move to Sv. Stefan, famous for its rich history and dazzling views.Day 7 — Shkodra – Tirana - Ohrid
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel towards the capital of Albania, Tirana. In this beautiful city, rich in historical and cultural aspects, an impressive tour awaits us where we will explore Tirana, considered the center of Bektashism in Europe. Upon our arrival in Tirana, we visit the Ethem Bey Mosque. This structure, whose construction began in 1789, is 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 center of the square. Additionally, the Clock Tower, which is a symbol of Tirana, is also one of the important stops on our tour.Day 8 — Ohrid – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Pristina – Istanbul
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel to explore the natural beauties of Macedonia. Our first stop is Tetova (Kalkandelen), one of Macedonia's dazzling towns. Here, we will visit the Alaca Mosque. Built in the 15th century, this mosque is notable for its vibrant colors and detailed decorations on its exterior. After discovering this exquisite example of Ottoman architecture, we head towards Pristina airport. After arriving at the airport and completing boarding procedures, we return to Istanbul with AJet Airlines.
Inclusions
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• Round-trip flight ticket from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Skopje - Pristina - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport with AJet Airlines.
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• Total of 7 nights accommodation in 4-star hotel category: 2 nights in Skopje, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Medugorje and surroundings, 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Belgrade, and 1 night in Ohrid.
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• Breakfasts to be served in the mornings.
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• Dinner served at the hotel or nearby restaurants.
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• A Balkan Night event enriched with meals and entertaining folklore shows.
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• All transfer services specified in the program.
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• City tours included in the program.
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• Visits to Pristina and Prizren (Kosovo).
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• Visit to Tetova (Kalkandelen).
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• Visit to Tirana.
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• Extra tour to Blagaj.
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• Extra tour to Počitelj.
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• Visit to Mostar.
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• Visit to Budva.
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• Visit to Kotor.
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• Professional Turkish guiding service.
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• Mandatory insurance (professional liability).
Exclusions
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• International exit tax stamp.
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• Travel insurance.
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• Lunches.
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• All hotel extra expenses and personal expenses.
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• 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).
policy 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 is not achieved, the Agency reserves the right to cancel the tour up to 21 days before the departure date. In this case, cancellation information will be communicated to the guest, and the tour fee will be fully refunded. For additional services purchased outside the tour; domestic flight connections provided by the Agency will also be refunded. However, if visa services have been used to apply for a visa, these services are non-refundable. If no visa application has been made, the visa and travel health insurance will be canceled, and a refund will be made. If the guest has obtained the domestic flight connection from a provider outside the Agency, they cannot request any refund in case the tour is canceled by the Agency. Any material and moral losses that may occur in the event of tour cancellation are accepted in advance by the guest, and the Agency cannot be held responsible.
3. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the Agency has the right to show goodwill and not cancel the tour. In this case, since the tour needs to be organized individually for the guest, 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, these flight ticket fees, which do not have the right to cancellation, change, and refund, will be considered as a penal amount.
