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Grand Balkan Tour: 5 Nights of Enjoyment in Kosovo and Albania

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Summary Information

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Vizesiz

Süre

5 Gece 6 Gün

Kalkış

İstanbul

Ulaşım

Uçaklı

Ülkeler

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
departure guaranteed

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Duration

5 Nights 6 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 - Tirana – Elbasan - Ohrid

Day 1: Istanbul - Tirana – Elbasan - Ohrid

We gather at the airline counter at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. We depart for Tirana, the capital of Albania, at 12:35 PM with our AJet flight number VF367. After a comfortable flight, we arrive in Tirana at 12:30 PM local time and complete our entry procedures. We set off to explore Tirana, rich in historical and cultural aspects, with our private vehicle waiting for us. First, we visit the Et'hem Bey Mosque, one of the symbols of the city. This structure, whose construction began in 1789 and was completed in 1923, represents one of Albania's important cultural heritages. We take a short break at Skanderbeg Square and have the opportunity to examine the statue located in the center of the square.

Day 2 — Ohrid – Resne – Bitola – Skopje

Day 2: Ohrid – Resne – Bitola – Skopje

We start the day with a nice breakfast and then embark on our tour of Resne and Bitola, famous for their nature and history. Our first stop is Resne, where we see the Palace of Resneli Niyazi Bey, who made significant contributions to Balkan history, from a panoramic view. Resne offers an impressive atmosphere with its natural beauty and Ottoman traces. After a short break here, we head to Bitola, one of the important cultural and trade centers of the Ottoman period. Upon reaching Bitola, we visit the Military Academy where the great leader Atatürk studied and the Atatürk Museum from the outside. In this historic city, we also explore Ottoman-era works such as the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Pasha Mosque, and New Mosque.

Day 3 — Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje

Day 3: Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje

We start the day with breakfast and then leave our hotel to head towards Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. Upon arrival in Pristina, we 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 Sultan Murad I, who lost his life in the Kosovo Plain as a result of the 1389 Battle of Kosovo, commemorating this significant historical event. After our tour in Pristina, we proceed to Prizren.

Day 4 — Skopje – Belgrade

Day 4: Skopje – Belgrade

We start the day with breakfast and then embark on 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 still attracts attention with its vibrancy and historical texture. In this fascinating city, we will have the opportunity to explore the intersection of Ottoman and European cultures. Upon arrival in Belgrade, we begin a panoramic city tour 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. Then, we go to the point where the Sava River meets the Danube River to enjoy this unique view.

Day 5 — Belgrade – Sarajevo

Day 5: Belgrade – Sarajevo

We start the day with breakfast and then head towards Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Upon reaching Sarajevo, we will visit the famous Baščaršija, the historical Ottoman inn Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral reflecting the city's religious diversity, the Synagogue, and important structures such as Hüsrev Bey and Ferhadiye Mosques during our panoramic city tour.

Day 6 — Sarajevo - Istanbul

Day 6: Sarajevo - Istanbul

We start the day with breakfast and have free time until the transfer time after checking out of the rooms. We transfer to Sarajevo Airport. After completing the boarding procedures, we fly to Istanbul at 1:50 PM with AJet Airlines' scheduled flight VF98. Our tour ends with our arrival at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 5:45 PM. 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, we offer our guests the right to cancel their reservations without penalty under any circumstances. With this application, it is possible to cancel your reservation up to 9 days before the tour departure date. In case of cancellation, the entire tour fee is refunded.)

event Day 1 — Day 1 — Istanbul - Tirana – Elbasan - Ohrid

Day 1: Istanbul - Tirana – Elbasan - Ohrid

We gather at the airline counter at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. We depart for Tirana, the capital of Albania, at 12:35 PM with our AJet flight number VF367. After a comfortable flight, we arrive in Tirana at 12:30 PM local time and complete our entry procedures. We set off to explore Tirana, rich in historical and cultural aspects, with our private vehicle waiting for us. First, we visit the Et'hem Bey Mosque, one of the symbols of the city. This structure, whose construction began in 1789 and was completed in 1923, represents one of Albania's important cultural heritages. We take a short break at Skanderbeg Square and have the opportunity to examine the statue located in the center of the square.

event Day 2 — Day 2 — Ohrid – Resne – Bitola – Skopje

Day 2: Ohrid – Resne – Bitola – Skopje

We start the day with a nice breakfast and then embark on our tour of Resne and Bitola, famous for their nature and history. Our first stop is Resne, where we see the Palace of Resneli Niyazi Bey, who made significant contributions to Balkan history, from a panoramic view. Resne offers an impressive atmosphere with its natural beauty and Ottoman traces. After a short break here, we head to Bitola, one of the important cultural and trade centers of the Ottoman period. Upon reaching Bitola, we visit the Military Academy where the great leader Atatürk studied and the Atatürk Museum from the outside. In this historic city, we also explore Ottoman-era works such as the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Pasha Mosque, and New Mosque.

event Day 3 — Day 3 — Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje

Day 3: Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje

We start the day with breakfast and then leave our hotel to head towards Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. Upon arrival in Pristina, we 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 Sultan Murad I, who lost his life in the Kosovo Plain as a result of the 1389 Battle of Kosovo, commemorating this significant historical event. After our tour in Pristina, we proceed to Prizren.

event Day 4 — Day 4 — Skopje – Belgrade

Day 4: Skopje – Belgrade

We start the day with breakfast and then embark on 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 still attracts attention with its vibrancy and historical texture. In this fascinating city, we will have the opportunity to explore the intersection of Ottoman and European cultures. Upon arrival in Belgrade, we begin a panoramic city tour 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. Then, we go to the point where the Sava River meets the Danube River to enjoy this unique view.

event Day 5 — Day 5 — Belgrade – Sarajevo

Day 5: Belgrade – Sarajevo

We start the day with breakfast and then head towards Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Upon reaching Sarajevo, we will visit the famous Baščaršija, the historical Ottoman inn Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral reflecting the city's religious diversity, the Synagogue, and important structures such as Hüsrev Bey and Ferhadiye Mosques during our panoramic city tour.

event Day 6 — Day 6 — Sarajevo - Istanbul

Day 6: Sarajevo - Istanbul

We start the day with breakfast and have free time until the transfer time after checking out of the rooms. We transfer to Sarajevo Airport. After completing the boarding procedures, we fly to Istanbul at 1:50 PM with AJet Airlines' scheduled flight VF98. Our tour ends with our arrival at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 5:45 PM. 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, we offer our guests the right to cancel their reservations without penalty under any circumstances. With this application, it is possible to cancel your reservation up to 9 days before the tour departure date. In case of cancellation, the entire tour fee is refunded.)

Inclusions

  • check_circle • Round-trip flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport with AJet Airlines on the Tirana - Sarajevo - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport route
  • check_circle • A total of 5 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels: 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Belgrade, and 2 nights in Skopje
  • check_circle • Breakfasts to be served in the mornings
  • check_circle • Dinners at the hotel or nearby restaurants
  • check_circle • Balkan Night enriched with meals and entertaining activities
  • check_circle • All transfer services included in the program
  • check_circle • City tours specified in the program
  • check_circle • Tirana tour
  • check_circle • Pristina tour
  • check_circle • Prizren tour
  • check_circle • Resne tour
  • check_circle • Bitola tour
  • check_circle • Professional Turkish guiding services
  • check_circle • Mandatory insurance (Professional liability)

Exclusions

  • cancel • International exit tax
  • cancel • Travel insurance
  • cancel • Lunches
  • cancel • Hotel extras and personal expenses
  • cancel • City and hotel taxes: (A mandatory payment of 20 Euro per person covering city tax, check point fees, local service charges, handling fees, bus entry fees, and operational service expenses will be collected in cash by the guide on the first day of the tour)

policy Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy: 1. General conditions are an integral part of the tour program and should be evaluated together with the tour program. 2. If sufficient participation is not provided, Travel Enthusiasts reserves the right to cancel the trip up to 21 days before the tour date. In this case, the cancellation information is communicated to the guest, and the tour fee is fully refunded. Refunds for payments made for additional services, including domestic connecting flights, will be made to the guest. Services such as visa services and travel health insurance are non-refundable if used; however, if no visa application has been made, a refund will be issued. If the guest has purchased the domestic flight from another provider, they cannot request any refund for cancellations made by Travel Enthusiasts. Any material and moral losses that may arise due to cancellation are accepted by the guest, and Travel Enthusiasts cannot be held responsible. 3. If sufficient participation is not provided, Travel Enthusiasts reserves the right not to cancel the tour. In this case, since the tour will be provided specifically for the guest, the guiding service will only cover the international round-trip transfer. 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, the ticket fees, which cannot be canceled or changed, will be reflected as a penalty amount. 5. Guests can cancel their reservations with Travel Enthusiasts 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 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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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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