Kosovo Grand Balkans Tour with AJet Including Extra Tours and Dinners TIA-SJJ 5 Nights Monday-Saturday
Summary Information
Vizesiz
5 Gece 6 Gün
İstanbul
Uçaklı
Arnavutluk, Bosna-Hersek, Kuzey Makedonya, Sırbistan
Yarım Pansiyon
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
Program
Download Itinerary (PDF)Day 1 — Day 1 — Istanbul - Tirana – Elbasan - Ohrid
Meeting at the airline counter in the departure terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Departure to Tirana, the capital of Albania, at 12:35 with AJet flight number VF367. After a comfortable flight, arrival at 12:30 local time and after the entry procedures, an impressive tour awaits us in this beautiful city, rich in historical and cultural aspects, known as the center of Bektashism in Europe. Upon our arrival in Tirana, we visit the Ethem Bey Mosque, one of the city's most important symbols. This structure, whose construction began in 1789 and was completed in 1923, is one of Albania's cultural heritages. 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, a symbol of Tirana built by Ethem Bey in 1821, is also one of the highlights of our tour. During this tour, the modern face of Tirana and its historical past will come together to create unforgettable memories. After some free time, we head towards Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans, passing through Elbasan. Breathtaking views will accompany us along the way. Upon our arrival in Ohrid, we will have a tour introducing the historic city of Ohrid, which was one of the important bases of the Ottomans in the Balkans. Among the places we will see during our tour are the monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Byzantine monks believed to have developed the Cyrillic alphabet in the 9th century, and the Church of St. Sophia. We will also have the opportunity to stroll around the Çinar Square, the heart of the city, and visit the old Turkish Bazaar from the Ottoman period. Here, you can visit the Halveti Tekke and feel the cultural texture of the city up close. Afterward, we will explore the New Bazaar and Ohrid Market, witnessing the daily life of the locals. Finally, the famous lake of Ohrid and its enchanting view will accompany our tour. After the tour, we will have free time and transfer to our hotel. Overnight and dinner at our hotel. After dinner, you can enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of Ohrid in the silence of the night, take a short walk by the lake, or retreat to your rooms to rest.
Tirana Tour INCLUDED! |
Tirana – Ohrid: 135 km
Day 2 — Day 2 — Ohrid – Resne – Manastır – Üsküp
After our breakfast, we set off for our tour of Resne and Manastır (Bitola), famous for their magnificent nature and historical richness. Our first stop is Resne, where we see the Palace of Resneli Niyazi Bey, an important figure who made a mark in Balkan history, panoramically. Resne offers a captivating atmosphere with both its nature and Ottoman traces. After a short break here, we head towards Manastır, which was once one of the most important cultural and trade centers of the Ottoman Empire. Upon our arrival in Manastır, we visit the Military Academy where the great leader Atatürk studied and the Atatürk Museum from the outside. In this magical city, we will also explore historical Ottoman artifacts such as the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Pasha Mosque, and Yeni Mosque. While feeling the historical texture of Manastır, you will have the chance to take a pleasant walk in the nostalgic streets of the city. After our visit, we head towards Üsküp. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Üsküp is one of the important cultural centers of the Balkans with its Ottoman heritage and modern structures. We start our tour with the historical places in Üsküp, the city where the famous Turkish poet Yahya Kemal Beyatlı was born. Our first stop is the Mustafa Pasha Mosque, one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the city, built in 1492. Then we visit the Murat Pasha Mosque, built in the 15th century. This mosque is particularly noted for its decorations and architecture from the Ottoman period. In the continuation of our tour, we will see Kapan Han and Sulu Han, located in the heart of Üsküp. These structures, which are beautiful examples of Ottoman period inns, were once important centers where merchants stayed and traded. Later, we visit the Stone Bridge, which has become a symbol of Üsküp. This bridge, built in the 15th century, connects both sides of the Vardar River. Walking from the Stone Bridge, we will continue our tour by seeing the Turkish and Jewish neighborhoods along the banks of the Vardar River. During our riverside walk, we pass through Macedonia Square. This square is the largest and most central point of Üsküp, surrounded by modern buildings. Here, we will encounter the statue of Alexander the Great and other monuments. Then, we see the Ottoman Bridge from the 15th century from the outside and visit the Davut Pasha Bath, experiencing the grandeur of the Ottoman period once again. We continue to explore the city by walking towards Üsküp’s Turkish Bazaar. Before reaching the bazaar, we see the Clock Tower, one of Üsküp’s symbolic structures built in the 16th century. Here, we will visit the Sultan Murat Mosque and Isa Bey Mosque, which are among the early Ottoman mosques. The mosques are an important part of the city's Islamic heritage and stand out with their architecture. Finally, we give free time in the Turkish Bazaar. In this bazaar, you can find many products from traditional handicrafts to souvenirs. After enjoying your time in the bazaar, we will return to our hotel in the evening.
Dinner: An unforgettable dinner awaits you accompanied by traditional Balkan music and local dance performances. While experiencing the fun and cultural side of Üsküp with this special Balkan night, you will be hosted at Restaurant Gardenia, one of the most distinguished venues in the region. With live performances presented by our artists, all of whom are conservatory students and teachers, featuring the best music and folklore of the Balkans, we will turn this night into an authentic experience. We will be happy to host you at our own Restaurant Gardenia Skopje. Overnight at our hotel in Üsküp.
Resne Tour INCLUDED! | Manastır (Bitola) Tour INCLUDED! | Balkan Night INCLUDED!
Ohrid – Resne: 34 km | Resne – Manastır: 31 km | Manastır – Üsküp: 169 km
Total distance to be covered: 234 km
Day 3 — Day 3 — Üsküp - Priştine - Prizren - Üsküp
After our breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. After our journey, upon our arrival in Pristina, we start our panoramic city tour where we will explore the modern and historical aspects of Kosovo. During our tour, we will also visit many valuable structures from the Ottoman period. We will see the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque and the 18th-century Yaşar Pasha Mosque. During this trip within the historical heritage of the city, we will have the opportunity to visit the Tomb of Sultan Murad I, who was killed in the Kosovo Plain as a result of the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, commemorating this significant historical event and his place in Ottoman history. After our tour in Pristina, we move to Prizren, known as the cultural capital of Kosovo. Upon our arrival, we begin to explore the narrow streets of Prizren, filled with architecture reminiscent of an Anatolian Ottoman city and shop signs in Turkish. In the city, we will visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, one of the most important structures of Ottoman architecture. Other important Ottoman artifacts to be seen include the Halveti Tekke, Bayraklı Mosque, and Mehmet Pasha Bath. After spending some free time in Prizren, we start our journey back to Üsküp in the evening. Upon our arrival, we are transferred to our hotel and after having dinner, we retreat to our rooms. Overnight at our hotel in Üsküp.
Pristina Tour INCLUDED! | Prizren Tour INCLUDED!
Üsküp – Pristina: 90 km | Pristina – Prizren: 85 km | Prizren – Üsküp: 165 km
Total distance to be covered: 340 km
Day 4 — Day 4 — Üsküp – Belgrad
After our breakfast, we start a pleasant journey towards Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Throughout history, Belgrade has been one of the most important cultural and strategic centers of the Balkans, and today it attracts attention with its liveliness, dynamism, and historical texture. In this fascinating city, we will have the opportunity to explore the intersection of Ottoman and European cultures. After our arrival in Belgrade, a panoramic city tour begins, where we will discover the city's grandeur. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and explore the texture that brings together Belgrade's past and present. Then, we head to one of the most impressive points of the city, where the Sava River meets the Danube River. In this unique view, it will be a great pleasure to explore this area, which has been the focal point of many conquests and victories throughout history. While continuing to explore this ancient city, which Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded for, but whose conquest was destined for Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, you will encounter the Belgrade Fortress, which was used as a supply center for the Ottoman navy. While tracing the traces of history in this fortress, we will see important points such as Kale Square and Stone Square. During our tour, we will visit the Tomb of Martyr Ali Pasha, one of the important figures of the Ottoman period. During these visits, you will deeply explore Belgrade's rich history and gain insight into the cultural heritage left from the Ottoman period. At the end of our tour, we leave behind the history and vibrant atmosphere of the city and proceed to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Üsküp – Belgrade: 430 km
Day 5 — Day 5 — Belgrad – Saraybosna
After our breakfast, we head towards Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Upon our arrival in Sarajevo, it has been historically recognized as the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries and is known for being the place where World War I broke out after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by Serbs in 1914. In the 1992 war, it suffered great destruction due to the devastating wars between Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, yet Sarajevo has managed to preserve its beauty to a large extent. During our panoramic city tour, we will see the famous Baščaršija, the historical Ottoman inn Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral reflecting the city's religious cosmopolitanism, the Synagogue, Hüsrev Bey and Ferhadiye Mosques, the Latin Bridge where the assassination of Franz Ferdinand took place in 1914, the Old Library, and the Western-style buildings that emerged during the city's 40 years of Austro-Hungarian rule. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Belgrade - Sarajevo: 294 km
Day 6 — Day 6 — Sarajevo - Istanbul
After our breakfast, we have free time until the transfer time after checking out of the rooms. Transfer to Sarajevo Airport. After the boarding procedures, flight to Istanbul at 13:50 with AJet Airlines scheduled flight VF98. After arriving at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 17:45, our tour ends. We bid farewell to you, hoping to see you on your next trip.
*Balkan Special Cancellation Insurance Package: 50 Euro*
(With the cancellation insurance package application, we offer our guests the right to cancel their reservations without penalty under all circumstances. With this application, it is possible to cancel your reservation up to 9 days before the departure date of the tour. In case of cancellation, the full amount of the tour fee will be refunded, while the cancellation insurance package fee and any additional service fees (Visa, insurance, etc.) will not be refunded.)
**The specified cancellation insurance package does not apply to group reservations.**
**There are limited quotas for each tour.**
Prices & Dates
All departure dates open for sale and per-person prices. Sold-out or closed dates are not listed. TL amounts are approximate at the current exchange rate; the exact amount is calculated at booking.
Dec 07 7 December 2026, Monday ✓ Guaranteed Departure 30.723 ₺ per person
Feb 08 8 February 2027, Monday ✓ Guaranteed Departure 30.723 ₺ per person
May 24 24 May 2027, Monday ✓ Guaranteed Departure 33.521 ₺ per person
Tour Description
Day 1: Istanbul - Tirana – Elbasan - Ohrid
Meeting at the airline counter in the departure terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Departure to Tirana, the capital of Albania, at 12:35 with AJet flight number VF367. After a comfortable flight, arrival at 12:30 local time and after the entry procedures, an impressive tour awaits us in this beautiful city, rich in historical and cultural aspects, known as the center of Bektashism in Europe. Upon our arrival in Tirana, we visit the Ethem Bey Mosque, one of the city's most important symbols. This structure, whose construction began in 1789 and was completed in 1923, is one of Albania's cultural heritages. 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, a symbol of Tirana built by Ethem Bey in 1821, is also one of the highlights of our tour. During this tour, the modern face of Tirana and its historical past will come together to create unforgettable memories. After some free time, we head towards Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans, passing through Elbasan. Breathtaking views will accompany us along the way. Upon our arrival in Ohrid, we will have a tour introducing the historic city of Ohrid, which was one of the important bases of the Ottomans in the Balkans. Among the places we will see during our tour are the monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Byzantine monks believed to have developed the Cyrillic alphabet in the 9th century, and the Church of St. Sophia. We will also have the opportunity to stroll around the Çinar Square, the heart of the city, and visit the old Turkish Bazaar from the Ottoman period. Here, you can visit the Halveti Tekke and feel the cultural texture of the city up close. Afterward, we will explore the New Bazaar and Ohrid Market, witnessing the daily life of the locals. Finally, the famous lake of Ohrid and its enchanting view will accompany our tour. After the tour, we will have free time and transfer to our hotel. Overnight and dinner at our hotel. After dinner, you can enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of Ohrid in the silence of the night, take a short walk by the lake, or retreat to your rooms to rest.
Tirana Tour INCLUDED! |
Tirana – Ohrid: 135 km
Inclusions
- • Round-trip flight tickets from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen HL. / Tirana - Sarajevo / Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen HL. with AJet Airlines
- • Total of 5 Nights accommodation in 4* Hotel Category: 1 Night in Ohrid, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Belgrade, and 2 Nights in Skopje
- • Breakfasts
- • Dinners at the hotel or nearby restaurants
- • Balkan Night adorned with food, 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
- • Professional Turkish guiding services
- • Mandatory Insurance (Professional Liability)
Exclusions
- • International Exit 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 totaling 20 Euros per person, which will be collected in cash by the guide on the first day of the tour)
Cancellation Policy
1- General Terms are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be considered independently of the tour program. 2- If sufficient participation for the trip is not achieved; the Agency can cancel the tour up to 21 days before the departure date. In such a case, cancellation information will be communicated to the guest. The full amount of the tour fee will be refunded to the guest. For refunds of additional services purchased outside the tour; domestic flight connections purchased from the Agency will also be refunded to the guest, while visa services, travel health insurance, if a visa application has been made on behalf of the guest, these services cannot be refunded as they have been used, if no visa application has been made, the visa and travel health insurance will also be canceled and a refund will be made. If the guest has purchased the domestic flight connection from a different product provider independent of the Agency, in the event of cancellation of the trip by the Agency, the guest cannot request any refund from the Agency. The guest accepts in advance any material and moral losses that may arise due to the cancellation of the tour when purchasing the tour, and the Agency cannot be held responsible. 3- If sufficient participation for the trip is not achieved, the Agency has the right to show goodwill and not cancel the tour. In this case, since the tour will be provided individually for the guest, the included guiding service in the package will only cover the airport transfer for the international round trip. Cancellation and Change 4- In our tours, tickets for transportation are arranged at the time of booking. For cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour departure date, the ticket fees for these flights, which do not have the right to cancellation & change and refund, will be reflected as a penalty. 5- Our guests have the right to cancel without penalty, provided that they notify the Agency in writing at least 30 days before the tour departure date, except for flight tickets that have been paid for and/or committed to the airline by the Agency. In the case of less than 31 days remaining until the start date of the trip, the guest can cancel by paying a penalty equal to 50% of the remaining tour fee from the flight ticket fee, and in the case of 15 days or less remaining until the start date of the trip, by paying the full tour fee as a penalty. In the event of a cancellation request, the refund conditions for additional services such as domestic flight connections, visa services, travel health insurance may vary according to the period of the cancellation request, so it is necessary to inquire in advance about the refund. The Agency cannot make any commitments for the cancellation refund of additional services. Guiding Services and Extra Tours 6- The days and times of the tours specified in the program can be changed by the guide according to the open/closed status of the museums and archaeological sites in the places to be visited and weather conditions. Different guides may accompany our guests during the tours. 7- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of the cities and are panoramic tours made with the guide's narration from the vehicle, lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, excluding museum and archaeological site entrances. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, will not be held if local authorities do not allow visits due to closed roads or any events, or if it becomes impossible to conduct the tour due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot in places where roads are closed or vehicle entry is not permitted. 8- Our guide may change the days of city tours and/or additional tours according to the number of participants, the closure status of the museum and archaeological site, while adhering to the content of our tours. This also applies to possible changes in flight times. 9- Important points to consider for tours to be conducted with Speed Boats; heavy meals should not be consumed just before boarding the boat, and excessive amounts of water should not be drunk. Guests with stomach, back, neck complaints, and pregnant guests should inform their guides of their conditions. 10- There is no refund for participation in the services specified in the price if the tour or meal services are not utilized. About Flights 11- The Agency acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger, and in case of possible disputes, the relevant provisions of Turkish legislation, as well as the Hague Protocol and the Warsaw Convention will apply. 12- Delays or changes in flight times may occur on scheduled and charter flights. The Agency is obliged to inform about these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip accepting the risk of changes/cancellations in flight times. 13- Children aged 0-2 only pay the airport tax fee. 14- According to the rules of the airlines; if the outbound flight of round-trip tickets purchased is not used, the return flight is canceled by the airline. 15- Check-in and boarding procedures for those participating in tours with flights are personal transactions, and these transactions must be carried out by the guest at the airports before the flight, at the relevant airline counters, or online on the airline's websites. 16- Last-minute delays and gate changes in flights are announced audibly at the airports and displayed on the information boards in the area. This information should be followed by the guests themselves. 17- The Agency is not responsible for guests who are not present at the specified airport at the times indicated by the airline rules for participation in the tour, do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the plane. All expenses related to obtaining new round-trip tickets and transfers in the destination area for guests who miss the flight are their own responsibility. 18- The general baggage weight for flights departing from Turkey is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. If there are domestic flights in the destination country, the baggage weight may drop to 15 kg on these domestic flights. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of the Agency. 19- For guests who want to upgrade their plane tickets with miles (to business or first class); upgrade procedures can be performed depending on the availability of the airline (check the airline you are a member of) after the tickets are issued. No mileage guarantee is provided for each flight. Check whether the tickets for the program are from an upgradeable class. 20- Some airlines may charge extra for food and drink and online check-in services. Other Matters 21- The Agency will not accept responsibility for any changes or cancellations made directly by the guest with the hotel. In this case, the Agency's cancellation conditions will apply. 22- In cases where the hotel(s) are indicated only by category information without specifying names in the tour program and/or options are presented for the same destination, the Agency will inform the guest 48 hours before the departure of the trip. 23- During special periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located farther than the specified locations or kilometers. In such a case, the Agency will inform 15 days before the departure date of the tour. 24- At the time of registration for the purchased tour; the guest must correctly enter/declare the name, date of birth, and passport number as stated in the passport in the system. Flight tickets are issued according to this information. Penalty fees for cancellations or changes of flight tickets resulting from incorrect information will be reflected to the guests. 25- To use your mobile phones abroad, check with the company to which your line belongs before leaving Turkey to ensure that your phone is activated for international use. 26- The hotel check-in time is 15:00, and the check-out time is 12:00. 27- Requests regarding the room (high floor, close to common areas, smoking/non-smoking, bed type) are communicated to the hotel by the Agency. Care is taken to ensure that the reserved rooms are in accordance with the guest's preferences based on the hotel's availability. The fulfillment of these requests depends on the availability at the time of check-in at the hotel and cannot be guaranteed by the Agency. 28- The breakfast offered at hotels may differ from the rich breakfast traditionally found in Turkish cuisine. It is generally served with limited options consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for the group. 29- In some cases, a double bed may be provided instead of a twin room. Most European hotels offer twin rooms that can be combined if necessary. 30- The child and extra bed policy may vary by hotel and room types. 31- Any extra bed and baby cot are provided upon request and according to the hotel's availability and must be approved by the hotel. 32- The capacity for extra beds or baby cots in the room is 1 (maximum). 33- In triple rooms, there is an extra bed application, and the bed allocated for the 3rd person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Extra beds consist of folding beds and coach beds. Our guests are deemed to have accepted the potential crowding and bed types in the rooms due to extra beds added to standard rooms in triple room and/or child-inclusive reservations. 34- In hotel reservations, if the number of children staying with adults and the ages of the children are incorrectly declared by our guests, the relevant hotels may charge additional fees. In such a case, the responsibility lies with the guest who made the incorrect declaration. The hotel may request identification for age verification for children. 35- In reservations for 2 adults + 1 child, there may not be a separate bed for the child. Child prices are valid only if the child stays with two adults. Child discounts apply to the age group that matches the “single child” staying with two adults. 36- Daily exchange rates are reflected in the TL prices. The rates at the time of payment are valid. Your additional requests, some extra services you will receive at the hotel (mini-bar, ironing, etc.) will be subject to extra charges by the hotel. These costs are not included in the purchase and are paid directly to the hotel during your stay. 37- Some countries have different applications regarding city, tourism, or local taxes. All types of city, tourism, or other taxes that are applied in this way are collected from the guest by the hotel during entry or exit. 38- The travel distances provided in the programs are based on maps. Travel times may be extended due to traffic, weather conditions, geographical location of the visited country, road works, and conditions. 39- The Agency may change the order of the cities in the program and the main airline to be flown without disrupting the content of the program in case of mandatory situations or when deemed necessary. 40- Participants in the tour are responsible for their personal belongings, bags, suitcases, passports/identities, and the Agency is not responsible for forgotten/lost/stolen items. In the case of forgotten items being found, the costs incurred during delivery to the country and/or person are the responsibility of the item owner. 41- Participants in the tour are required to carry their travel health insurance policies and any medications and reports related to any health issues with them. 42- For possible extra expenses, upon check-in at the hotel, a photo ID/passport issued by official institutions and a credit card or cash deposit may be requested by the hotel. The refund of the deposit requested upon check-out is a transaction between the hotel and the guest, and the Agency has no intervention in this matter.
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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.
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