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Kosovo and the Great Balkans Tour: 6 Nights Accommodation and Dinners with Turkish Airlines

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Summary Information

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Vizesiz

Süre

6 Gece 7 Gün

Kalkış

İstanbul

Ulaşım

Uçaklı

Ülkeler

Arnavutluk, Bosna-Hersek, Kuzey Makedonya, Sirbi̇stan

Konaklama

Half Board

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Guide

Professional
TÜRSAB guide

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Insurance

Mandatory travel
including insurance

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Guarantee

Minimum participants
departure guaranteed

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Throughout the tour
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Duration

6 Nights 7 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 - Ohrid

Day 1: Istanbul - Ohrid

We meet 3 hours before our flight at the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul airport. We depart for Ohrid at 10:35 AM on Turkish Airlines flight TK1009. After a comfortable flight, we arrive in Ohrid at 11:15 AM local time, and after completing our entry procedures, we set off to explore the historic city of Ohrid, one of the important centers of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans, with our private vehicle waiting for us. Among the places we will see during the tour are significant structures such as the Monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius, who developed the Cyrillic Alphabet in the 9th century, and the Church of St. Sophia. We will also have the opportunity to stroll around Çınar Square, the heart of the city, and visit the Turkish Bazaar from the Ottoman period.

Day 2 — Ohrid - Tirana - Shkodra

Day 2: Ohrid - Tirana - Shkodra

We start the day with breakfast and then proceed to our city tour. In our tour introducing the historic city of Ohrid, we will see important structures such as the Monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius, who developed the Cyrillic Alphabet in the 9th century, and the Church of St. Sophia. Additionally, we will have the chance to walk around Çınar Square, the heart of the city, and visit the Turkish Bazaar from the Ottoman period. Here, you can see the Halveti Tekke and get to know the city's cultural structure more closely. Afterward, we will explore the New Bazaar and Ohrid Market, experiencing local life. At the end of our tour, we will also see the magnificent view of Lake Ohrid.

Day 3 — Shkodra - Prizren - Pristina - Skopje

Day 3: Shkodra - Prizren - Pristina - Skopje

After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Prizren, the cultural center of Kosovo. Upon arrival, we begin to explore the narrow streets filled with architecture reminiscent of the Ottoman period and Turkish signs. Among the important structures in the city, we will visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, one of the masterpieces of Ottoman architecture. We will also see other significant works such as the Halveti Tekke, the Bayrakli Mosque, and the Mehmet Pasha Bath. After free time in Prizren, we move on to Kosovo's capital, Pristina. Upon our arrival in Pristina, we will begin to explore the modern and historical aspects of the city.

Day 4 — Skopje - Belgrade

Day 4: Skopje - Belgrade

After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Throughout history, Belgrade has been an important cultural and strategic center in the Balkans, and it continues to attract attention with its vibrancy and historical texture. In this fascinating city, we will have the opportunity to explore the meeting points 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 connection between Belgrade's past and present. Then, we head to the point where the Sava River meets the Danube River.

Day 5 — Belgrade - Sarajevo

Day 5: Belgrade - Sarajevo

After breakfast, we head towards Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Upon arrival, we will explore Sarajevo, known as the cultural center of the Balkans throughout history and the place where World War I broke out in 1914 when Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated by Serbs. The city, which suffered significant damage during the war in 1992, has managed to preserve its beauty. During our panoramic city tour, we will see important structures such as the famous Baščaršija, the historic Ottoman inn Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral, the Synagogue, and the Hüsrev Bey and Ferhadiye Mosques.

Day 6 — Sarajevo - Počitelj - Blagaj - Mostar - Sarajevo

Day 6: Sarajevo - Počitelj - Blagaj - Mostar - Sarajevo

After breakfast, we depart from Sarajevo, with our first stop being Mostar, famous for its historical and cultural riches. Here, we will see the Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by Mimar Hayreddin, a student of Mimar Sinan, and considered one of the beautiful examples of Ottoman architecture. This bridge was destroyed during the 1992 war but was rebuilt in 2004 in its original form with the contributions of the Republic of Turkey. We will have the opportunity to explore the historic bazaar and stone streets surrounding this bridge, which connects both sides of the Neretva River. We will experience the enchanting atmosphere of Mostar.

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 transfer to Sarajevo Airport. After completing the boarding procedures, we fly to Istanbul at 20:35 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1026. After a comfortable flight, our tour ends with our arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:35. We bid farewell to you with the hope of seeing you on your next trip.



*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 tour departure date.)

event Day 1 — Day 1 — Istanbul - Ohrid

Day 1: Istanbul - Ohrid

We meet 3 hours before our flight at the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul airport. We depart for Ohrid at 10:35 AM on Turkish Airlines flight TK1009. After a comfortable flight, we arrive in Ohrid at 11:15 AM local time, and after completing our entry procedures, we set off to explore the historic city of Ohrid, one of the important centers of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans, with our private vehicle waiting for us. Among the places we will see during the tour are significant structures such as the Monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius, who developed the Cyrillic Alphabet in the 9th century, and the Church of St. Sophia. We will also have the opportunity to stroll around Çınar Square, the heart of the city, and visit the Turkish Bazaar from the Ottoman period.

event Day 2 — Day 2 — Ohrid - Tirana - Shkodra

Day 2: Ohrid - Tirana - Shkodra

We start the day with breakfast and then proceed to our city tour. In our tour introducing the historic city of Ohrid, we will see important structures such as the Monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius, who developed the Cyrillic Alphabet in the 9th century, and the Church of St. Sophia. Additionally, we will have the chance to walk around Çınar Square, the heart of the city, and visit the Turkish Bazaar from the Ottoman period. Here, you can see the Halveti Tekke and get to know the city's cultural structure more closely. Afterward, we will explore the New Bazaar and Ohrid Market, experiencing local life. At the end of our tour, we will also see the magnificent view of Lake Ohrid.

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

Day 3: Shkodra - Prizren - Pristina - Skopje

After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Prizren, the cultural center of Kosovo. Upon arrival, we begin to explore the narrow streets filled with architecture reminiscent of the Ottoman period and Turkish signs. Among the important structures in the city, we will visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, one of the masterpieces of Ottoman architecture. We will also see other significant works such as the Halveti Tekke, the Bayrakli Mosque, and the Mehmet Pasha Bath. After free time in Prizren, we move on to Kosovo's capital, Pristina. Upon our arrival in Pristina, we will begin to explore the modern and historical aspects of the city.

event Day 4 — Day 4 — Skopje - Belgrade

Day 4: Skopje - Belgrade

After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Throughout history, Belgrade has been an important cultural and strategic center in the Balkans, and it continues to attract attention with its vibrancy and historical texture. In this fascinating city, we will have the opportunity to explore the meeting points 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 connection between Belgrade's past and present. Then, we head to the point where the Sava River meets the Danube River.

event Day 5 — Day 5 — Belgrade - Sarajevo

Day 5: Belgrade - Sarajevo

After breakfast, we head towards Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Upon arrival, we will explore Sarajevo, known as the cultural center of the Balkans throughout history and the place where World War I broke out in 1914 when Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated by Serbs. The city, which suffered significant damage during the war in 1992, has managed to preserve its beauty. During our panoramic city tour, we will see important structures such as the famous Baščaršija, the historic Ottoman inn Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral, the Synagogue, and the Hüsrev Bey and Ferhadiye Mosques.

event Day 6 — Day 6 — Sarajevo - Počitelj - Blagaj - Mostar - Sarajevo

Day 6: Sarajevo - Počitelj - Blagaj - Mostar - Sarajevo

After breakfast, we depart from Sarajevo, with our first stop being Mostar, famous for its historical and cultural riches. Here, we will see the Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by Mimar Hayreddin, a student of Mimar Sinan, and considered one of the beautiful examples of Ottoman architecture. This bridge was destroyed during the 1992 war but was rebuilt in 2004 in its original form with the contributions of the Republic of Turkey. We will have the opportunity to explore the historic bazaar and stone streets surrounding this bridge, which connects both sides of the Neretva River. We will experience the enchanting atmosphere of Mostar.

event 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 transfer to Sarajevo Airport. After completing the boarding procedures, we fly to Istanbul at 20:35 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1026. After a comfortable flight, our tour ends with our arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:35. We bid farewell to you with the hope of seeing you on your next trip.



*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 tour departure date.)

Inclusions

  • check_circle • Round-trip flight ticket with Turkish Airlines on the route Istanbul HL. / Ohrid – Sarajevo / Istanbul HL.
  • check_circle • Total of 6 nights accommodation in 4 and 5-star hotels: 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Skopje, 1 night in Belgrade, 2 nights in Sarajevo
  • check_circle • Breakfast services
  • check_circle • Dinners will be served at the hotel or nearby restaurants
  • check_circle • Balkan Night: An event filled with dinner, entertainment, and folklore shows
  • check_circle • All transfer services included in the program
  • check_circle • City tours mentioned
  • check_circle • Tirana tour
  • check_circle • Počitelj tour
  • check_circle • Mostar tour
  • check_circle • Blagaj tour
  • check_circle • Pristina tour
  • check_circle • Prizren tour
  • check_circle • Professional Turkish guiding service
  • check_circle • Mandatory insurance (Professional Liability)

Exclusions

  • cancel • International exit tax stamp
  • cancel • Travel insurance
  • cancel • Lunches
  • cancel • Hotel extras and personal expenses
  • cancel • City and hotel taxes: (City tax, checkpoint fees, local service charges, handling fees, bus entrance fees, and operational service costs, totaling 20 Euro per person, will be collected in cash by the guide before the tour departure)

policy Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy: 1. General Terms are an essential element of the tour program and cannot be considered separately from 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 travel date. In this case, the guest will be informed of the cancellation, and the tour fee will be fully refunded. The refund of additional services purchased outside the tour will also include the domestic flight connection provided by the Agency. However, visa services and travel health insurance cannot be refunded if a visa application has been made on behalf of the guest. 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 other than the Agency, they cannot claim any refund in case of cancellation by the Agency. Any material or moral losses that may occur due to the cancellation of the tour have been accepted in advance by the guest, and the Agency cannot be held responsible. 3. In cases where sufficient participation is not achieved, the Agency has the right to show goodwill and not cancel the tour. In this case, since the tour must be provided specifically for the guest, the guiding service will only cover the transfer to and from the international departure. Cancellation and Change: 4. In our tours, transportation tickets are arranged at the time of reservation. In cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour departure date, the ticket fees for flights that do not have cancellation and change rights will be reflected as a penalty.

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About the Tour

group 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.

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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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