Kosovo Grand Balkan Tour with AJet Including Extra Tours and Dinner SJJ-SJJ
Tour Detail
Day 1: Istanbul – Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Poçitel - Medugorje
After our ticket, baggage, and boarding procedures at Sabiha Gökçen Airport’s International Departures Terminal, we depart for Sarajevo at 13:25 on AJet Airlines flight VF97. After a flight lasting approximately 1.5 hours, we arrive in Sarajevo at 14:20 local time and, after entry procedures, our first stop is Mostar, famous for its historical and cultural richness. Here, we will see the Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by Mimar Hayreddin and one of the masterpieces of Ottoman architecture. This bridge was destroyed in 1992, but was rebuilt in 2004 with the contributions of the Republic of Türkiye. After discovering Mostar’s enchanting atmosphere, we will visit the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque. Then we depart for Blagaj. Blagaj was established at the source of the Buna River, Europe’s strongest water spring. After a short free time here, we continue to Počitelj. By visiting Počitelj, preserved with its historical texture and known as the Turkish Village, we will see works made by the Ottomans in the 16th century. Finally, we head to Medugorje. Medugorje is a peaceful place, famous for its religious visitors. After arriving at our hotel, we retreat to our rooms to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
Mostar Tour INCLUDED! | Blagaj Tour INCLUDED! | Poçitel Tour INCLUDED!
Sarajevo - Mostar: 130 km | Mostar - Blagaj: 12 km | Blagaj - Počitelj: 30 km | Počitelj - Medugorje: 20 km
Total distance to be covered: 192 km
Day 2: Medugorje – Kotor – Budva – Sv. Stefan – Shkodra
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and set off for the enchanting Kotor. During the journey, you will enjoy magnificent views. When we arrive in Kotor, on our walking tour in this medieval town famous for its fjords in the Balkans, you will feel the historical atmosphere of the narrow streets and the old town and discover the heart of Kotor. With its unique architecture and sea view, this small town will take you on a journey through time. Next, our stop is Budva, one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Balkans! After our panoramic city tour, we head to Sv. Stefan, famous for its rich history and breathtaking scenery. We will admire the magnificent view of this islet from above. This area, postcard-perfect at every corner, is an ideal spot for photography. After all these discoveries, we continue to the beautiful city of Shkodra in Albania. After dinner at our hotel, we retreat to our rooms to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
Kotor Tour INCLUDED! | Budva Tour INCLUDED!
Međugorje - Kotor: 191 km | Kotor - Budva: 22 km | Budva - Sv. Stefan: 15 km | Sv. Stefan - Shkodra: 85 km
Total distance to be covered: 313 km
Day 3: Shkodra – Tirana – Ohrid
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and set off for Tirana, the capital of Albania. An impressive tour awaits us in this beautiful city, rich in history and culture, where we will discover Tirana, regarded as the center of Bektashism in Europe. Upon our arrival in Tirana, we visit the Et'hem Bey Mosque, one of the city’s most important landmarks. Begun in 1789 and completed in 1923, this structure is one of Albania’s cultural heritages. We take a short break at Skanderbeg Square and see the Skanderbeg Statue proudly standing in the middle of the square. The Clock Tower, a symbol of Tirana built by Et'hem Bey in 1821, is another highlight of our tour. During this tour, Tirana’s modern face and historical past come together to create unforgettable memories. After free time, we travel on to Ohrid. Breathtaking landscapes will accompany us along the way. Upon arrival in Ohrid, we will take a tour introducing the historic city of Ohrid, which was one of the Ottoman Empire’s important bases in the Balkans. Among the places we will see during our tour are the Monument to Saints Cyril and Methodius, 9th-century Byzantine monks believed to have developed the Cyrillic alphabet, and important structures such as the Church of Hagia Sophia. In addition, we will have the opportunity to stroll through Çınar Square, the heart of the city, and visit the Turkish Bazaar dating back to the old Ottoman period. Here you can visit the Halveti Tekke and feel the city’s cultural texture up close. Then, by exploring the New Bazaar and Ohrid Market, you will witness the daily life of the local people. Finally, Ohrid’s famous lake and its enchanting view will accompany our tour. After the tour, free time and transfer to our hotel. Overnight and dinner at our hotel. After dinner, you can enjoy Ohrid’s enchanting atmosphere in the silence of the night, take a short walk along the lakeshore, or retreat to your room and rest.
Tirana Tour INCLUDED!
Shkodra – Tirana: 100 km | Tirana – Ohrid : 135 km
Total distance to be covered: 235 km
Day 4: Ohrid – Resen – Bitola – Skopje
After breakfast, we depart for our Resen and Bitola tour, famous for its magnificent nature and historical richness. Our first stop is Resen, where we will make a panoramic viewing of the Palace of Resenli Niyazi Bey, an important figure who left his mark on Balkan history. Resen offers a fascinating atmosphere with both its nature and its Ottoman traces. After a short break here, we set off for Bitola, once one of the most important cultural and trade centers of the Ottoman Empire. Upon arrival in Bitola, we visit the Military High School where the Great Leader Atatürk studied and the Atatürk Museum from the outside. In this magical city, we will also discover historical Ottoman-era works such as the Turkish Bazaar, the Bedesten, the Ishak Pasha Mosque, and the New Mosque. As you feel the historical texture of Bitola, you will have the chance to enjoy a pleasant walk through the city’s nostalgic streets. After our visit, we continue toward Skopje amid lush green mountains. Macedonian landscapes will accompany us along the way. Upon arrival in Skopje, our first stop is the Mustafa Pasha Mosque, one of the city’s largest and most magnificent mosques, built in 1492. Then we visit the Murat Pasha Mosque, built in the 15th century. This mosque stands out especially for its Ottoman-era decorations and architecture. As our tour continues, we will see Kapan Han and Sulu Han in the heart of Skopje. These structures, beautiful examples of Ottoman inns, were once important centers where merchants stayed and traded. Afterwards, we visit the Stone Bridge, which has become the symbol of Skopje. Built in the 15th century, this bridge connects the two banks of the Vardar River. Walking across the Stone Bridge, we will continue our tour by seeing the Turkish and Jewish neighborhoods along the Vardar River. During our walk by the river, we pass through Macedonia Square. This square is Skopje’s largest and most central point and is surrounded by modern buildings. Here, we will encounter the statue of Alexander the Great and other monuments. Then, we view the Ottoman Bridge from the outside, dating from the 15th century, and visit the Davut Pasha Bath to once again feel the splendor of the Ottoman period. We continue exploring Skopje by walking toward the Turkish Bazaar. Before reaching the bazaar, we see the Clock Tower, built in the 16th century and one of Skopje’s symbolic structures. Here, we will visit Sultan Murat Mosque and Isa Bey Mosque, among the early mosques of the Ottoman Empire. The mosques are an important part of the city’s Islamic heritage and stand out with their architecture. Finally, we provide free time in the Turkish Bazaar. In this bazaar, you can find many products ranging from traditional handicrafts to souvenirs. After your pleasant time in the bazaar, transfer to Restaurant Gardenia for the Balkan Night. Afterwards, transfer to our hotel and then retreat to our rooms. Overnight at our hotel in Skopje.
Dinner: An unforgettable dinner awaits you accompanied by traditional Balkan music and local dance performances. While experiencing Skopje’s fun and cultural side with this special Balkan night, you will be hosted at Restaurant Gardenia, one of the region’s most distinguished venues. With the best music and folklore of the Balkans performed live, and with performances by our artists, all conservatory students and teachers, without playback, we will turn this night into an authentic experience. We will be pleased to host you at our own establishment, Restaurant Gardenia Skopje. Thank you for your understanding. Overnight at our hotel in Skopje.
Resen Tour INCLUDED! | Bitola Tour INCLUDED! | Balkan Night INCLUDED!
Ohrid – Resen: 34 km | Resen – Bitola: 31 km | Bitola – Skopje: 70 km
Total distance to be covered: 134 km
Day 5: Skopje – Pristina – Prizren – Skopje
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and set off for Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. After our journey, upon arrival in Pristina, we begin our panoramic city tour where we will discover the modern and historical sides of Kosovo. During our tour, we will also visit many valuable Ottoman-era structures. We will see the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque and the 18th-century Yashar Pasha Mosque. During this tour through the city’s historical heritage, we will have the opportunity to commemorate an important historical event and its place in Ottoman history by visiting the Tomb of Ottoman Sultan Murad I Hüdavendigar, who was killed on the Kosovo Plain as a result of the 1389 Battle of Kosovo. After our tour in Pristina, we head to Prizren, known as Kosovo’s cultural capital. Upon arrival, we begin exploring Prizren’s narrow streets, whose architecture recalls Anatolian Ottoman cities and whose shop signs are filled with Turkish inscriptions. In the city, we will visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, one of the most important works of Ottoman architecture. In addition, the Halveti Tekke, the Bayrakli Mosque, and the Mehmed Pasha Bath are among the other important Ottoman works to be seen. After the free time we will spend in Prizren, we begin our return journey to Skopje in the evening. Upon arrival, we are transferred to our hotel and after dinner we retreat to our rooms. Overnight at our hotel in Skopje.
Pristina Tour INCLUDED! | Prizren Tour INCLUDED!
Skopje – Pristina: 90 km | Pristina – Prizren: 85 km | Prizren – Skopje: 165 km
Total distance to be covered: 340 km
Day 6: Skopje – Belgrade
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and begin a pleasant journey to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Belgrade, one of the most important cultural and strategic centers of the Balkans throughout history, continues to stand out today with its vibrancy, dynamism, and historical texture. In this fascinating city, we will have the opportunity to discover the intersection of Ottoman and European cultures. After our arrival in Belgrade, a panoramic city tour begins, during which we will discover the city’s full splendor. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and discover the fabric that brings together Belgrade’s past and present. Then we go to one of the city’s most impressive points, where the Sava River meets the Danube River. In this unique view, discovering this region, which has been the focus of many conquests and victories throughout history, will be a great pleasure. As we continue exploring this ancient city, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded for its sake but whose conquest was achieved by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, you will encounter Belgrade Fortress, which was used as a supply center for the Ottoman navy. While tracing history in this fortress, we will see important points such as the Fortress Square and Stone Square. During our tour, we will visit the Tomb of Martyr Ali Pasha, one of the important figures of the Ottoman period. During these visits, you will deeply discover Belgrade’s rich history and learn about the cultural heritage left from the Ottoman period. At the end of our tour, we leave behind the city’s history and lively atmosphere and head to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Skopje – Belgrade : 430 km
Day 7: Belgrade – Sarajevo
After breakfast, we head to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Upon arrival, it has gone down in history as a city that was the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries and the place where World War I broke out after the assassination of Austrian-Hungarian Crown Prince Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Serbs in 1914. In the 1992 war, it suffered major destruction due to the devastating wars between Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, but Sarajevo managed to preserve much of its beauty. During our panoramic city tour, we will see the famous Baščaršija, the historic Ottoman inn Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral reflecting the city’s religious cosmopolitanism, the Synagogue, Gazi Husrev Bey and Ferhadija Mosques, the Latin Bridge where the assassination of Franz Ferdinand took place in 1914, the Old Library, and the Western-style buildings formed during the city’s 40 years of Austro-Hungarian rule. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Belgrade - Sarajevo: 294 km
Day 8: Sarajevo - Istanbul
After breakfast, rooms are vacated and, after breakfast, free time until transfer time. Transfer to Sarajevo Airport. After boarding procedures, flight to Istanbul on AJet Airlines scheduled service VF98 at 15:35. End of our tour upon arrival at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 18:30. We bid you farewell, hoping to see you on your next trip.
*Balkan Special Cancellation Guarantee Package: 50 Euro*
(With the Cancellation Guarantee package application, we offer our guests the right to cancel their reservations without penalty under any circumstances. With this application, it is possible to cancel your reservation up to 9 days before the tour departure date. In the event of cancellation, while the full tour fee is refunded, the cancellation guarantee package fee and any additional service fees (visa, insurance, etc.) are not refunded.)
**The stated cancellation guarantee package is not valid for group reservations.**
**A limited number of places are available for each tour.**
Positive Aspects of the Tour
• Comprehensive Visits: A broad travel program covering important cities and tourist spots in the Balkans is offered. Many major cities such as Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Kotor, Ohrid, and Skopje are visited.
• Ottoman History: Important structures and cultural heritages from the Ottoman period are visited, offering an enjoyable experience for history enthusiasts.
• Religious and Cultural Richness: Structures belonging to different religions (mosques, churches, synagogues) are visited, allowing the region’s cultural diversity to be explored.
• Natural Beauty: Magnificent natural beauties such as the Kotor fjords and Lake Ohrid are experienced throughout the tour.
• Visa-Free Travel: Includes destinations that do not require a visa, reducing extra paperwork and costs.
• Professional Guidance: With a guide, you have the opportunity to learn detailed information about cities and historical sites.
• Local Cuisine Experience: Participants enjoy a gastronomic experience with dinners full of traditional Bosnian dishes, Balkan cuisine, and local flavors.
• All Tours Included: All excursions and extra tours in the program are included in the tour price, so participants can visit all important points without paying extra.
• Dinner Included: Dinner is included in the program every day, preventing participants from incurring extra expenses while tasting local flavors.
• No Need to Spend: The tour is ideal for guests who do not want to spend money. Aside from lunch, and if they wish, tips and souvenirs for their loved ones, there is no extra money out of your pocket.
Situations to Consider
• Intensive Program: Traveling to a different city every day makes the tour extremely rich and full. However, this fast pace may be tiring for those who want to explore more.
• Long Journeys: Intercity distances (for example, between Skopje and Belgrade) are covered with beautiful views throughout the tour, but there may be days with long hours on the bus. Nevertheless, comfortable travel is ensured with breaks along the way.
• Limited Free Time: Since the tour program is comprehensive, free time may be limited. However, the opportunity is provided to visit all important points with a guide.
• Seasonal Weather Conditions: Weather conditions in the Balkans may be variable during some periods. Therefore, it is possible to make this comfortable by choosing appropriate clothing.
• Accommodation and Service Quality: Although the hotels in the tour are carefully selected from options reflecting the region’s character and local culture, hotels in some small towns may not offer as many facilities as luxury hotels in Türkiye. However, comfort and cleanliness are prioritized in these hotels.
• Food and Cuisine Experience: Throughout the tour, you are offered the chance to try the region’s unique local flavors. Balkan cuisine is full of rich and delicious dishes, but some flavors may be unfamiliar to some participants. This is a great opportunity to get to know the local culture and cuisine closely, but it may be helpful to keep in mind that you may encounter different tastes.
City Hotel Breakfast Dinner
Skopje 4* Vlaho etc. Hotel Restaurant Gardenia
Skopje 4* Vlaho etc. Hotel Hotel
Belgrade 4* Nobel etc. Hotel Hotel
Sarajevo 4* Holiday etc. Hotel Hotel
Medugorje 4* Sole etc. Hotel Hotel
Shkodra 4* Holiday Koplik etc. Hotel Hotel
Ohrid 4* Beograd etc. Hotel Hotel
With Ajet Airlines
Departure Place Arrival Place Departure Time Arrival Time
Istanbul Sarajevo 13:25 14:20
Sarajevo Istanbul 15:35 18:30
What's Included
Not Included
Services Not Included:
• International Departure Tax Stamp
• Travel Insurance
• Lunches
• All hotel extras and personal expenses
• City and Hotel taxes: (Includes city tax, checkpoint fees, local service charges, handling fees, bus entrance fees, and operational service costs, which totals a mandatory payment of 20 Euros per person, to be collected in cash by the guide on the first day of the tour)