Great Balkan 9 Country Tour: Special Trip by Bus for 2026

Day 1 — Istanbul – Edirne

Day 1: Istanbul – Edirne

Meeting Points:

21:00 Kadıköy Nautilus Shopping Mall İspark Parking Lot

21:30 In front of Mecidiyeköy Polat Holding

22:00 In front of İncirli Ömür Plaza

We depart and proceed towards Çorlu-Edirne via the Tem highway. After passport and customs procedures, we enter Bulgaria and head towards Sofia.

Day 2 — Plovdiv – Sofia – Belgrade

Day 2: Plovdiv – Sofia – Belgrade

In the early hours of the morning, we pass through Bulgaria's second largest city, Plovdiv, and arrive in Sofia, where we start our panoramic city tour. We visit important sites such as St. Nedelya Church, Rotunda Church, Russian Church, Hagia Sophia Church, Aleksander Nevski Cathedral, the Prime Ministry, Parliament, Sofia University, NDK National Palace of Culture, and the Army House where the famous balloon attended by the Great Leader Atatürk was made. We then head towards Serbia's capital, Belgrade. Here, we will see places like the Old Palace and the Millennium Monument, which bear traces of the Ottoman period.

Day 3 — Belgrade – Sarajevo

Day 3: Belgrade – Sarajevo

After breakfast, we set off for Sarajevo. Upon arrival, we take a panoramic city tour in Sarajevo, known as the cultural center of the Balkans. During this tour, we visit important points such as the famous Baščaršija, the Ottoman-era Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral, Synagogue, Hüsrev Bey and Ferhadija Mosques, and the Latin Bridge where the assassination of Franz Ferdinand took place in 1914.

Day 4 — Sarajevo – Mostar - Blagaj – Počitel – Dubrovnik – Trebinje or surroundings

Day 4: Sarajevo – Mostar - Blagaj – Počitel – Dubrovnik – Trebinje or surroundings

After breakfast, we head towards Mostar. The Mostar Bridge, built by architect Hayreddin in 1557, is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The bridge, which was destroyed in the war in 1992, was reopened in 2004 with the contributions of the Republic of Turkey. After visiting the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque in Mostar, we explore Blagaj, where the Buna River, the strongest water source in Europe, originates. We will then visit Počitel, which has preserved its historical texture.

Day 5 — Trebinje – Kotor – Budva – Shkodra

Day 5: Trebinje – Kotor – Budva – Shkodra

After breakfast, we enter Montenegro with our private bus. Our first stop is Kotor, famous for its breathtaking views. We will get to know this beautiful town with a tour of the Old Town-Castle. Then, we move on to Budva, known for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife. After a panoramic city tour in Budva, we will have a short free time. Later, we will visit an island that is a historical fishing settlement.

Day 6 — Shkodra – Prizren – Pristina – Skopje

Day 6: Shkodra – Prizren – Pristina – Skopje

After breakfast, we cross into the Republic of Kosovo. Our first stop is Prizren, which attracts attention with its architectural structures and Turkish signs. We will visit places such as Sinan Pasha Mosque, Halveti Tekke, Bayraklı Mosque, and Mehmet Pasha Bath. After a lunch break, we head to the capital, Pristina. During our panoramic tour upon arrival, we will see important structures such as the 19th Century Clock Tower, Germia Park, Kosovo Museum, and Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque.

Day 7 — Skopje – Matka Canyon – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid

Day 7: Skopje – Matka Canyon – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid

After breakfast, we go to Matka Canyon. After exploring this area famous for its stunning views, we will stop by Tetova to visit the Alaca Mosque. We then head towards Ohrid. Upon arrival, we will explore important sites in the historical city of Ohrid, such as the Monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Hagia Sophia Church, Ancient Theater, Samoil Fortress, and St. Pantelejmon Church.

Day 8 — Ohrid – Resne – Bitola – Thessaloniki – Istanbul

Day 8: Ohrid – Resne – Bitola – Thessaloniki – Istanbul

After breakfast, we head to Resne. After seeing the palace of Niyazi from Resne, one of the important figures of the Committee of Union and Progress, and Resne panoramically, we move on to Bitola. In Bitola, we will visit the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, New Mosque, and the Military High School where Atatürk graduated from the outside. After our Bitola tour, we head towards the Greek border gate and, after customs procedures, we move on to Thessaloniki.