Tour Description
Day 1 — Istanbul – Sarajevo – Mostar – Sarajevo
On our first day, after completing our ticket, baggage, and boarding procedures at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal, we fly to Sarajevo at 07:20 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1021. After approximately a one and a half hour journey, we arrive in Sarajevo at 08:15 local time and, after completing our entry procedures, we first head to Mostar, known for its historical and cultural wealth. Here, we will visit the Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by Architect Hayreddin, which is one of the important examples of Ottoman architecture. This bridge was destroyed in 1992 but was reconstructed in 2004 with the support of the Republic of Turkey. After discovering the enchanting atmosphere of Mostar, we will visit the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque.Day 2 — Sarajevo – Belgrade
On our second day, after breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Throughout history, Belgrade has been one of the important cultural and strategic centers of the Balkans, and it continues to attract attention with its vibrancy and historical texture. In this impressive city, we will have the opportunity to explore the intersection of Ottoman and European cultures. As soon as we arrive in Belgrade, we embark on a panoramic city tour to see all the beauties of the city. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and discover the combination of Belgrade's past and present. Then, we will visit the impressive point where the Sava River meets the Danube River.Day 3 — Belgrade - Skopje
On our third day, after breakfast, we head towards Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Upon our 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 with the historical sites in Skopje, the birthplace of the famous Turkish poet Yahya Kemal Beyatlı. First, we will visit the Mustafa Pasha Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the city, built in 1492. Then, we will see the Murat Pasha Mosque, built in the 15th century. This mosque stands out with its Ottoman-era carvings and architecture. During our tour, we will also see the Kapan Han and Sulu Han located in the center of Skopje.Day 4 — Skopje – Pristina – Prizren – Skopje
On our fourth day, after breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. After arriving in Pristina, we start our panoramic city tour, where we will explore both the modern and historical aspects of Kosovo. During this tour, we will also 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. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to commemorate the significant historical event by visiting the Tomb of Sultan Murad I, who lost his life in the Kosovo Plain during the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. After our tour in Pristina, we proceed to Prizren.Day 5 — Skopje – Bitola - Resen – Ohrid
On our fifth day, after breakfast, we start our tour of Resen and Bitola, known for their magnificent nature and historical richness. We head towards Bitola, which was once one of the important cultural and trade centers of the Ottoman Empire. Upon our arrival, we visit the Military High School, where the great leader Atatürk studied, and the Atatürk Museum from the outside. In this enchanting city, we will also see historical artifacts from the Ottoman period, such as the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak 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.Day 6 — Ohrid - Istanbul
On our sixth day, after breakfast, we have free time until the check-out time and transfer. After free time, we transfer to Ohrid Airport. After completing our boarding procedures, we fly to Istanbul at 12:00 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1010. With our arrival at Istanbul Airport at 14:40, our tour comes to an end. We bid you farewell, hoping to see you on your next journey.
Inclusions
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• Round-trip flight tickets with Turkish Airlines on the route Istanbul HL. / Sarajevo – Ohrid / Istanbul HL.
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• Total of 5 nights accommodation in 4 and 5-star hotels: 2 nights in Skopje, 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Belgrade, and 1 night in Ohrid
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• Breakfast services
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• Dinner at the hotel or nearby restaurants
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• A Balkan Night with food and entertainment, enriched with folklore shows
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• All transfer services included in the program
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• Conducting city tours as specified
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• Resen visit
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• Mostar tour
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• Bitola visit
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• Pristina tour
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• Prizren visit
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• Professional Turkish guiding support
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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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• Hotel extras 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 should be evaluated together with the tour program.
2. If sufficient participation for the trip cannot be achieved, the Agency has 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. In the case of refunds for additional services purchased outside the tour, domestic flight tickets obtained from the Agency will also be refunded. However, if services such as visa services and travel health insurance have been used, they will not be refunded; if no visa application has been made, refunds will be made for the cancellation of these services. If the guest has obtained the domestic connecting flight from a provider independent of the Agency, they cannot request any refund if the tour is canceled by the Agency. Any material and moral losses that may arise due to tour cancellation are situations that the guest accepts in advance when purchasing the tour, 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 will be provided specifically for the guest, the guiding service will only cover the round-trip airport transfer abroad.
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, these ticket fees, which do not have the right of cancellation and change, will be reflected as a penalty amount.
