Grand Balkan Tour: 6 Nights in Kosovo and Tirana with AJet
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 - Tirana
Day 1: Istanbul - Tirana
We gather in front of the airline counter at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. We depart for Tirana, the capital of Albania, on AJet flight VF367 at 12:35. After a comfortable flight, we arrive in Tirana at 12:30 local time and, after completing our entry procedures, we begin to explore this beautiful city filled with historical and cultural riches with our private vehicle waiting for us. First, we will visit the Et'hem Bey Mosque, one of the symbols of Tirana. This structure, which began construction in 1789 and was completed in 1923, is among Albania's cultural heritages. We will take a short break at Skanderbeg Square and have the opportunity to observe the proudly rising buildings in the center of the square.
Day 2 — Tirana – Elbasan – Sveti Naum – Ohrid
Day 2: Tirana – Elbasan – Sveti Naum – Ohrid
After starting the day with breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Ohrid, the jewel of the Balkans, via Elbasan. We embark on an exciting journey to St. Naum, known as 'A Corner of Heaven in the Balkans,' where Lake Ohrid's source and St. Naum Monastery are located. In this magnificent place, you will have the opportunity to photograph the unique views offered by nature. During our free time, we will enjoy exploring these historical and natural beauties. After the Sveti Naum tour, we continue to Ohrid. Upon reaching Ohrid, we will take a tour introducing the historical city of Ohrid, which was an important base during the Ottoman period. The places we will see during the tour include...
Day 3 — Ohrid – Resne – Bitola – Skopje
Day 3: Ohrid – Resne – Bitola – Skopje
After breakfast, we begin our tour of Resne and Bitola, known for their magnificent nature and historical richness. First, we will see the Palace of Resneli Niyazi Bey, an important figure who left a mark on Balkan history, from a panoramic view in Resne. Resne offers a captivating atmosphere with its nature and Ottoman traces. After a short break, we head towards Bitola, which was once one of the important cultural and trade centers of the Ottoman Empire. Upon arriving in Bitola, we will visit the Military High School where the Great Leader Atatürk studied 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 Yeni Mosque.
Day 4 — Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
Day 4: Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. As soon as we arrive in Pristina, we start our panoramic city tour where we will explore the modern and historical aspects of Kosovo. During this tour, we will also visit many valuable structures from the Ottoman period. We will see the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque and the Yasar Pasha Mosque from the 18th century. During our visit to the historical heritage of the city, we will have the opportunity to commemorate the significant historical event by visiting the Tomb of Ottoman Sultan I. Murad Hüdavendigâr, who lost his life in the Kosovo Plain during the 1389 Battle of Kosovo. After our tour in Pristina, we proceed to Prizren.
Day 5 — Skopje – Belgrade
Day 5: Skopje – Belgrade
After breakfast, we 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 enchanting city, we will have the opportunity to explore the intersection of Ottoman and European cultures. Upon reaching Belgrade, we embark on a panoramic city tour that will showcase the city's grandeur. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and discover the texture that combines Belgrade's past with the present. Then, we head to the point where the Sava River meets the Danube River, continuing to trace the footprints of history in this unique view.
Day 6 — Belgrade – Sarajevo
Day 6: Belgrade – Sarajevo
After breakfast, we head towards Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Upon our arrival in Sarajevo, it has been recorded in history as the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries and as the place where World War I broke out after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by Serbs in 1914. During the 1992 war, it suffered significant destruction due to the devastating wars between Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, but Sarajevo has largely managed to preserve its beauty. During our panoramic city tour, we will visit important structures such as the famous Baščaršija, the historical Ottoman inn Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral reflecting the city's religious diversity, Synagogue, and Hüsrev Bey and Ferhadiye Mosques.
Day 7 — Sarajevo - Istanbul
Day 7: Sarajevo - Istanbul
After breakfast, we have free time until the transfer time and check out of the rooms. We complete our transfer procedures to Sarajevo Airport. After boarding the plane, we depart for Istanbul at 13:50 on AJet Airlines flight VF98. Our tour ends with our arrival at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 17:45. We bid you farewell, hoping to see you on your next journey.
*Balkan Special Cancellation Assurance Package: 50 Euro*
(With the Cancellation Assurance package, we offer our guests the right to cancel their reservations without penalty under any circumstances. With this application, you can cancel your reservation up to 9 days before the departure date of the tour. In case of cancellation, the entire tour fee will be refunded.)
Program
Download Itinerary (PDF)Day 1 — Day 1 — Istanbul - Tirana
Day 1: Istanbul - Tirana
We gather in front of the airline counter at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. We depart for Tirana, the capital of Albania, on AJet flight VF367 at 12:35. After a comfortable flight, we arrive in Tirana at 12:30 local time and, after completing our entry procedures, we begin to explore this beautiful city filled with historical and cultural riches with our private vehicle waiting for us. First, we will visit the Et'hem Bey Mosque, one of the symbols of Tirana. This structure, which began construction in 1789 and was completed in 1923, is among Albania's cultural heritages. We will take a short break at Skanderbeg Square and have the opportunity to observe the proudly rising buildings in the center of the square.
Day 2 — Day 2 — Tirana – Elbasan – Sveti Naum – Ohrid
Day 2: Tirana – Elbasan – Sveti Naum – Ohrid
After starting the day with breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Ohrid, the jewel of the Balkans, via Elbasan. We embark on an exciting journey to St. Naum, known as 'A Corner of Heaven in the Balkans,' where Lake Ohrid's source and St. Naum Monastery are located. In this magnificent place, you will have the opportunity to photograph the unique views offered by nature. During our free time, we will enjoy exploring these historical and natural beauties. After the Sveti Naum tour, we continue to Ohrid. Upon reaching Ohrid, we will take a tour introducing the historical city of Ohrid, which was an important base during the Ottoman period. The places we will see during the tour include...
Day 3 — Day 3 — Ohrid – Resne – Bitola – Skopje
Day 3: Ohrid – Resne – Bitola – Skopje
After breakfast, we begin our tour of Resne and Bitola, known for their magnificent nature and historical richness. First, we will see the Palace of Resneli Niyazi Bey, an important figure who left a mark on Balkan history, from a panoramic view in Resne. Resne offers a captivating atmosphere with its nature and Ottoman traces. After a short break, we head towards Bitola, which was once one of the important cultural and trade centers of the Ottoman Empire. Upon arriving in Bitola, we will visit the Military High School where the Great Leader Atatürk studied 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 Yeni Mosque.
Day 4 — Day 4 — Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
Day 4: Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. As soon as we arrive in Pristina, we start our panoramic city tour where we will explore the modern and historical aspects of Kosovo. During this tour, we will also visit many valuable structures from the Ottoman period. We will see the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque and the Yasar Pasha Mosque from the 18th century. During our visit to the historical heritage of the city, we will have the opportunity to commemorate the significant historical event by visiting the Tomb of Ottoman Sultan I. Murad Hüdavendigâr, who lost his life in the Kosovo Plain during the 1389 Battle of Kosovo. After our tour in Pristina, we proceed to Prizren.
Day 5 — Day 5 — Skopje – Belgrade
Day 5: Skopje – Belgrade
After breakfast, we 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 enchanting city, we will have the opportunity to explore the intersection of Ottoman and European cultures. Upon reaching Belgrade, we embark on a panoramic city tour that will showcase the city's grandeur. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and discover the texture that combines Belgrade's past with the present. Then, we head to the point where the Sava River meets the Danube River, continuing to trace the footprints of history in this unique view.
Day 6 — Day 6 — Belgrade – Sarajevo
Day 6: Belgrade – Sarajevo
After breakfast, we head towards Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Upon our arrival in Sarajevo, it has been recorded in history as the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries and as the place where World War I broke out after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by Serbs in 1914. During the 1992 war, it suffered significant destruction due to the devastating wars between Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, but Sarajevo has largely managed to preserve its beauty. During our panoramic city tour, we will visit important structures such as the famous Baščaršija, the historical Ottoman inn Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral reflecting the city's religious diversity, Synagogue, and Hüsrev Bey and Ferhadiye Mosques.
Day 7 — Day 7 — Sarajevo - Istanbul
Day 7: Sarajevo - Istanbul
After breakfast, we have free time until the transfer time and check out of the rooms. We complete our transfer procedures to Sarajevo Airport. After boarding the plane, we depart for Istanbul at 13:50 on AJet Airlines flight VF98. Our tour ends with our arrival at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 17:45. We bid you farewell, hoping to see you on your next journey.
*Balkan Special Cancellation Assurance Package: 50 Euro*
(With the Cancellation Assurance package, we offer our guests the right to cancel their reservations without penalty under any circumstances. With this application, you can cancel your reservation up to 9 days before the departure date of the tour. In case of cancellation, the entire tour fee will be refunded.)
Inclusions
- • Round-trip flight tickets from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport with AJet Airlines on the route Tirana - Sarajevo - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
- • Total of 6 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels: 1 night in Tirana, 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Belgrade, and 2 nights in Skopje
- • Breakfasts served in the mornings
- • Dinners taken at the hotel or nearby restaurants
- • Balkan Night enriched with meals, entertainment, and folklore shows
- • All transfers included in the program
- • City tours included in the program
- • Tirana city tour
- • Pristina city tour
- • Prizren visit
- • Resne tour
- • Bitola visit
- • Sveti Naum tour
- • Professional Turkish guiding services
- • Mandatory insurance (professional liability)
Exclusions
- • International exit visa fee
- • Travel insurance
- • Lunches
- • Hotel extras and personal expenses
- • City and hotel taxes: (City tax, check point fees, local service charges, handling fees, bus entry fees, and operational service expenses amounting to 20 Euro 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 essential component of the tour program and should be evaluated in connection with the tour program. 2. In case of insufficient participation, the Agency reserves the right to cancel the tour up to 21 days before the travel date. In such a case, the cancellation will be notified to the guest, and the tour fee will be fully refunded. Additionally, refunds for extra services taken outside the tour are also valid; refunds will be made for domestic connecting flights as well. However, visa services and travel health insurance will not be refunded if used. If no visa application has been made, cancellation of these services and refund of fees are possible. If the guest has obtained the domestic connecting flight from another provider, no refund can be requested for cancellations made by the Agency. The guest accepts any material and moral losses that may arise from the cancellation of the tour, and the Agency cannot be held responsible. 3. In case of insufficient participation, the Agency reserves the right not to cancel the tour in good faith. In this case, the guiding service will only cover the round-trip transfer abroad. Cancellation and Change 4. Transportation tickets are issued at the time of reservation. Cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour date will be reflected as a penal amount for these tickets, which do not have the right to cancel and change. 5. Guests must 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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