2027 Izmir Departure Bus Grand Balkan Tour: 9 Countries, Extra Activities

Meeting Points:

14:00- Üç Kuyular

15:00- Lozan Square

15:30- Karşıyaka Monument

16:00- Bornova Ege University Emergency Entrance

17:00- Manisa Bus Station

19:00- Balıkesir Bus Station

21:00- In front of Bursa Old Stadium

We start our journey by picking up our valued guests from the designated meeting points. We proceed towards Gelibolu and arrive at the Kapıkule Border Gate. After completing passport and customs procedures, we cross into Bulgaria and head towards Sofia.

Total Distance to be Covered: 813 km

Early in the morning, we pass through Bulgaria's second largest city, Plovdiv, and reach Sofia, where we begin our panoramic city tour. During the tour, we will visit important sites such as St. Nedelya Church, Rotunda Church, Russian Church, Hagia Sophia Church, Aleksandr Nevsky Cathedral, the Prime Ministry, Parliament, Sofia University, NDK National Palace of Culture, and the famous Army House where the renowned balloon attended by the Great Leader Atatürk was organized. We then head towards Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. After our journey, we will have a panoramic city tour in Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe. This tour will include magnificent works from the Ottoman period, the Millennium Monument, Belgrade Fortress, and other historical structures. After the tour, we check into our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will take place at our hotel in Belgrade.

Breakfast: Will be taken extra in Sofia.

Lunch: Will be taken at a rest area determined by the guide along the way.

Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.

Total Distance to be Covered: 705 km

After breakfast, we set off towards Sarajevo. Upon arrival, we begin our panoramic city tour in Sarajevo, the cultural center of the Balkans. Sarajevo holds historical significance as the place where Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated in 1914. During our city tour, we will see the Baščaršija, Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral, the Synagogue, the Gazi Husrev Bey and Ferhadija Mosques, the Latin Bridge, the Old Library, and buildings from the Austro-Hungarian period. After the tour, we proceed to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel in Sarajevo.

Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Extra free time at a rest area determined by the guide between Belgrade and Sarajevo.

Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.

Total Distance to be Covered: 309 km

After breakfast, we head towards Mostar, one of the most interesting stops of our tour. The Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by architect Hayreddin, is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The bridge, which was destroyed during the war in 1992, was restored with the contributions of the Republic of Turkey and reopened in 2004. After visiting the Mostar Bridge, we visit the Koski Mehmet Paşa Mosque. Next, we see the Blagaj Tekke, located at the source of the Buna River, one of Europe's strongest water sources. Then we will panoramically explore Počitel, known as the “Turkish Village,” which has preserved its historical texture. After the tour, we proceed to our hotel for accommodation. After room distribution and check-in, dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel. (Note: Accommodations are made in Trebinje, Mostar, or Medjugorje regions depending on seasonal density.) In the evening, we will head towards Dubrovnik, Croatia's holiday paradise, at a time determined by our guide. During our walking tour in the Old Town of Dubrovnik, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, we will see towers, magnificent city walls, and historical buildings.

Blagaj Tour INCLUDED! Počitel Tour INCLUDED! Dubrovnik Tour INCLUDED!

Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time in the city center of Mostar. - You can taste all local delicacies. Guide Recommendation: Bosnian Pie, Stuffed Onions, Meatballs, Bosnian Coffee

Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.

Total Distance to be Covered: 358 km

After breakfast, we enter Montenegro, known as the pearl of the Adriatic Sea, with our private bus. Our first stop is Kotor, famous for its magnificent fjords. We explore this beautiful town with a walking tour in the historic Old Town and fortress. Our next stop is Budva, known for its dazzling beaches and vibrant nightlife. After our panoramic city tour here, we give free time. After free time, we stop to take panoramic photos of St. Stefan, which was once a fishing village and has now turned into a luxury holiday island. After our tours, we return to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel in Shkodra.

Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time in the city center of Budva. - You can taste all local delicacies. Guide Recommendation: Seafood, Appetizers, Grills, Local Drinks

Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.

Total Distance to be Covered: 200 km

After breakfast, we depart from our hotel and cross into the Republic of Kosovo. Our first stop is Prizren; a place that gives a typical Anatolian-Ottoman city feeling with its architectural structures, the sounds of the call to prayer rising from its minarets, and Turkish signs. During our tour in Prizren, we will see the Sinan Pasha Mosque, Halveti Tekke, Bayraklı Mosque, and Mehmet Pasha Bath. After free time and lunch break, we head to Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. Upon arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour, visiting the 19th-century Clock Tower, Germia Park, Kosovo Museum, Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque, Yasar Pasha Mosque, and the Tomb of Sultan Murad. We then cross into North Macedonia and reach Skopje. During our panoramic city tour of Skopje, we will see the Historical Old Train Station, the Statue and House of Mother Teresa, the Stone Bridge, Skopje Fortress, and important structures from the Ottoman period. In the evening, we participate in a delightful Balkan Night program at one of the traditional restaurants in Skopje, accompanied by delicious Balkan dishes. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and stay overnight in Skopje.

Kosovo Tour (Prizren – Pristina) INCLUDED! / Dinner Balkan Night INCLUDED!

Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken freely in the city of Prizren.

Dinner: Will be taken at a local restaurant and is included in the tour price.

Total Distance to be Covered: 360 km

After breakfast, we carry out our tour of Matka Canyon, famous for its impressive views and unique nature. After our canyon tour, we head towards Ohrid. On the way, we stop in Tetova (Kalkandelen) to visit the historical Alaca Mosque, known for its colorful decorations. After our visit, we continue to Ohrid. Upon arrival, we set out to explore the historic city of Ohrid, one of the important centers of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. During our city tour, we will see the Monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the Church of St. Sophia, the Ancient Theatre, Samoil Fortress, St. Clement Monastery, and other historical structures. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Accommodation will be at our hotel in Ohrid.

Matka Canyon INCLUDED!

Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time in the city center of Ohrid. - You can taste all local delicacies. Guide Recommendation: Ohrid Trout, Meatballs, and Beans in Pot.

Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.

Total Distance to be Covered: 215 km

After breakfast, we head towards Resne. After seeing the Palace of Resneli Niyazi, one of the leading figures of the Committee of Union and Progress, and Resne panoramically, we continue our journey towards Bitola. During our city tour in Bitola, we will visit the Historical Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, New Mosque, Haydar Pasha Mosque, and the Military High School where the Great Leader Atatürk graduated (from the outside) along with the Atatürk Museum. After our visit to Bitola, we head to the Greek border gate. After customs and passport procedures, we cross into Thessaloniki. During our panoramic city tour in Thessaloniki, we will see the Waterfront, White Tower, Rotunda, Exhibition Square, and important places of worship. We complete our Thessaloniki tour by visiting the house where Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was born. After our visit, we follow the route through Kavala, Xanthi, and Komotini to reach the Ipsala Border Gate. After completing our entry procedures into the country, we arrive in Izmir via Gelibolu and conclude our tour. We bid farewell to our valued guests, hoping to see you again on your next journey.

Resne Tour INCLUDED! Bitola Tour INCLUDED!

Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken freely in Thessaloniki.

Dinner: Will be taken freely along the way.

*Balkan Special Cancellation Guarantee Package: 50 Euros*