Kosovo and the Great Balkans Tour: 6 Nights OHD-SJJ Thursday-Wednesday with Turkish Airlines
Summary Information
Vizesiz
6 Gece 7 Gün
İstanbul
Uçaklı
Arnavutluk, Bosna-Hersek, Kuzey Makedonya, Sirbi̇stan
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
Program
Download Itinerary (PDF)Day 1 — Day 1 — Istanbul - Ohrid
Day 1: Istanbul - Ohrid
We meet at the Turkish Airlines departure terminal at Istanbul airport 3 hours before our flight time. At 13:05, we depart for Ohrid on flight TK1011. After a comfortable flight, we arrive in Ohrid at 13:45 local time. After completing the entry procedures, we start our tour to explore the historical 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 the monument to Saints Cyril and Methodius, who developed the Cyrillic alphabet in the 9th century, and important structures like the Church of St. Sophia. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to stroll around Çınar Square, the center of the city, and visit the Turkish Bazaar from the Ottoman period.
Day 2 — Day 2 — Ohrid - Tirana – Shkodra
Day 2: Ohrid - Tirana – Shkodra
We start the day with breakfast and then set off for our city tour. We will explore the rich cultural heritage of the historical city of Ohrid. During the tour, we will visit important structures such as the monument to Saints Cyril and Methodius and the Church of St. Sophia. We will also have the opportunity to walk in Çınar Square and visit the Turkish Bazaar from the Ottoman period. Here, you can get to know the cultural fabric of the city more closely by visiting the Halveti Tekke. Afterwards, we will visit the New Bazaar and Ohrid Market, witnessing the daily life of the local people. At the end of our tour, we will meet the unique view of Lake Ohrid.
Day 3 — Day 3 — Shkodra – Prizren- Pristina- Skopje
Day 3: Shkodra – Prizren- Pristina- Skopje
We start the day with breakfast, leave our hotel, and head towards Prizren, the cultural center of Kosovo. Upon arrival, we begin to explore the narrow streets of Prizren, reflecting Ottoman architecture. We will visit important structures in the city, such as the Sinan Pasha Mosque. We will also see other significant Ottoman works like the Halveti Tekke, the Flag Mosque, and the Mehmet Pasha Bath. After spending some free time in Prizren, we move towards Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. In Pristina, we will explore both the modern and historical aspects of the city.
Day 4 — Day 4 — Skopje – Belgrade
Day 4: Skopje – Belgrade
After our morning breakfast, we leave our hotel and 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 today it stands out with its vibrant atmosphere and historical texture. Upon arrival in Belgrade, we will start a panoramic tour of the city, feeling its historical atmosphere and discovering the texture that brings together the past and the present. Then, we will go to the impressive point where the Sava River meets the Danube River.
Day 5 — Day 5 — Belgrade – Sarajevo
Day 5: Belgrade – Sarajevo
After our morning breakfast, we head towards Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Upon arrival, we will explore the historical and cultural riches of Sarajevo, known as the cultural capital of the Balkans. This city, where World War I broke out with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in 1914, has managed to maintain its beauty despite suffering great destruction during the war in 1992. During our panoramic city tour, we will visit Baščaršija, Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral, the Synagogue, and mosques.
Day 6 — Day 6 — Sarajevo – Počitelj – Blagaj – Mostar – Sarajevo
Day 6: Sarajevo – Počitelj – Blagaj – Mostar – Sarajevo
After our morning breakfast, we set off from Sarajevo. Our first stop will be Mostar, famous for its historical and cultural richness. Here, we will see the Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by Mimar Hayreddin, a student of Mimar Sinan, and one of the finest examples of Ottoman architecture. This bridge was destroyed during the war in 1992 but was rebuilt in 2004 with the contributions of the Republic of Turkey. We will have the opportunity to explore the historical 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 — Day 7 — Sarajevo - Istanbul
Day 7: Sarajevo - Istanbul
After our morning 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 depart for Istanbul at 20:35 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1026. After a comfortable flight, we arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:35, concluding our tour. We bid farewell to you, hoping to see 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 in any case. With this application, you can cancel your reservation up to 9 days before the departure date of the tour.)
Tour Description
Day 1 — Istanbul - Ohrid
Day 1: Istanbul - Ohrid
We meet at the Turkish Airlines departure terminal at Istanbul airport 3 hours before our flight time. At 13:05, we depart for Ohrid on flight TK1011. After a comfortable flight, we arrive in Ohrid at 13:45 local time. After completing the entry procedures, we start our tour to explore the historical 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 the monument to Saints Cyril and Methodius, who developed the Cyrillic alphabet in the 9th century, and important structures like the Church of St. Sophia. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to stroll around Çınar Square, the center 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 set off for our city tour. We will explore the rich cultural heritage of the historical city of Ohrid. During the tour, we will visit important structures such as the monument to Saints Cyril and Methodius and the Church of St. Sophia. We will also have the opportunity to walk in Çınar Square and visit the Turkish Bazaar from the Ottoman period. Here, you can get to know the cultural fabric of the city more closely by visiting the Halveti Tekke. Afterwards, we will visit the New Bazaar and Ohrid Market, witnessing the daily life of the local people. At the end of our tour, we will meet the unique view of Lake Ohrid.
Day 3 — Shkodra – Prizren- Pristina- Skopje
Day 3: Shkodra – Prizren- Pristina- Skopje
We start the day with breakfast, leave our hotel, and head towards Prizren, the cultural center of Kosovo. Upon arrival, we begin to explore the narrow streets of Prizren, reflecting Ottoman architecture. We will visit important structures in the city, such as the Sinan Pasha Mosque. We will also see other significant Ottoman works like the Halveti Tekke, the Flag Mosque, and the Mehmet Pasha Bath. After spending some free time in Prizren, we move towards Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. In Pristina, we will explore both the modern and historical aspects of the city.
Day 4 — Skopje – Belgrade
Day 4: Skopje – Belgrade
After our morning breakfast, we leave our hotel and 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 today it stands out with its vibrant atmosphere and historical texture. Upon arrival in Belgrade, we will start a panoramic tour of the city, feeling its historical atmosphere and discovering the texture that brings together the past and the present. Then, we will go to the impressive point where the Sava River meets the Danube River.
Day 5 — Belgrade – Sarajevo
Day 5: Belgrade – Sarajevo
After our morning breakfast, we head towards Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Upon arrival, we will explore the historical and cultural riches of Sarajevo, known as the cultural capital of the Balkans. This city, where World War I broke out with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in 1914, has managed to maintain its beauty despite suffering great destruction during the war in 1992. During our panoramic city tour, we will visit Baščaršija, Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral, the Synagogue, and mosques.
Day 6 — Sarajevo – Počitelj – Blagaj – Mostar – Sarajevo
Day 6: Sarajevo – Počitelj – Blagaj – Mostar – Sarajevo
After our morning breakfast, we set off from Sarajevo. Our first stop will be Mostar, famous for its historical and cultural richness. Here, we will see the Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by Mimar Hayreddin, a student of Mimar Sinan, and one of the finest examples of Ottoman architecture. This bridge was destroyed during the war in 1992 but was rebuilt in 2004 with the contributions of the Republic of Turkey. We will have the opportunity to explore the historical 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 our morning 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 depart for Istanbul at 20:35 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1026. After a comfortable flight, we arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:35, concluding our tour. We bid farewell to you, hoping to see 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 in any case. With this application, you can cancel your reservation up to 9 days before the departure date of the tour.)
Inclusions
- • Round-trip flight ticket with Turkish Airlines on the route Istanbul HL. / Ohrid – Sarajevo / Istanbul HL.
- • A 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, and 2 nights in Sarajevo
- • Breakfasts to be served in the mornings
- • Dinner at the hotel or nearby restaurants
- • Balkan Night organization enriched with meals, entertainment, and folklore shows
- • All transportation services specified in the program
- • City tours included in the program
- • Tirana tour
- • Počitelj tour
- • Mostar tour
- • Blagaj tour
- • Pristina tour
- • Prizren tour
- • Professional Turkish guiding support
- • Mandatory insurance (Professional liability)
Exclusions
- • Exit tax stamp for abroad
- • Travel insurance
- • Lunches
- • 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 Euro per person, which will be collected in cash by the guide at the beginning of the tour)
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy: 1. General Terms are an indispensable part of the tour program and cannot be considered separately from the program. 2. If sufficient participation is not provided, the Agency has the right to cancel up to 21 days before the tour date. In this case, the guest will be informed of the cancellation, and the tour fee will be fully refunded. Refunds for additional services obtained outside the tour will also be refunded to the guest for domestic flights provided by the Agency. However, services such as visa services and travel health insurance are non-refundable if used; if unused, a refund will be made upon cancellation. If the guest has obtained domestic flights from another provider, they cannot request any refund in case of the Agency's cancellation. Financial and moral losses resulting from the tour cancellation are accepted by the guest, and the Agency cannot be held responsible. 3. If sufficient participation is not provided, the Agency reserves the right to cancel the tour in good faith. In this case, special arrangements will be made for the guest, and the guiding service will only cover international round-trip transfers. Cancellation and Change: 4. In our tours, transportation tickets are arranged at the time of reservation. For cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour departure date, the ticket fees, which do not have a right of refund in cancellations and changes, will be charged with a penalty. 5. Guests can notify the Agency in writing up to 30 days before the tour departure date, and the Agency will refund the airline ticket fees paid to the airline company.
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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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