Kosovo Great Balkans Tour with AJet including Extra Tours and Dinners PRN-PRN
Day 1: Istanbul - Pristina – Prizren - Pristina
Meeting in front of the airline counter at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport departure terminal. Departure for Kosovo’s capital, Pristina, on AJet flight VF101 at 14:00. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, arrival at 13:45 local time and, following entry procedures, departure to Prizren with our private vehicle waiting at the airport. Upon arrival in Prizren, we will see Sinan Pasha Mosque, Halveti Tekke, Bayraklı Mosque, and Mehmet Pasha Hamam in Prizren, which gives the immediate impression of an Anatolian Ottoman city with its architectural silhouette, the call to prayer rising from its minarets five times a day, and Turkish inscriptions on road and shop signs. After our Prizren tour, we then head to Pristina. Upon arrival in Pristina, we begin our panoramic city tour, where we will discover the modern and historical aspects of Kosovo. During our tour, we will also visit many valuable structures from the Ottoman period. We will see the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque and the 18th-century Yaşar Pasha Mosque. During this trip through the city’s historical heritage, we will see the Tomb of Ottoman Sultan Murad I Hüdavendigâr, who was killed in the Kosovo Plain as a result of the 1389 Battle of Kosovo, and we will have the opportunity to commemorate this important historical event and its place in Ottoman history. After our tour in Pristina, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay and dinner at our hotel.
Prizren Tour INCLUDED!
Pristina – Prizren : 85 km | Prizren – Pristina : 85 km
Total distance to be covered: 170 km
Day 2 : Pristina – Monastery - Resen – Ohrid
After breakfast, we depart for our magnificent Resen and Monastery (Bitola) tour, famous for its nature and historical riches. We set off toward Monastery, once one of the most important cultural and commercial centers of the Ottoman Empire. Upon arrival in Monastery, we visit from the outside the Military High School where Atatürk, the Great Leader, studied, and the Atatürk Museum. In this magical city, we will also discover historical Ottoman-era works such as the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Pasha Mosque, and Yeni Mosque. While feeling the historical texture of Monastery, you will have the chance to take a pleasant walk through the city’s nostalgic streets.. After a short break here, we continue to Resen, where we see the palace of Resneli Niyazi Bey, an important figure who left his mark on Balkan history, panoramically. Resen offers a fascinating atmosphere with both its nature and Ottoman traces. After our tour, we head toward Ohrid. Stunning landscapes will accompany us along the way. Upon arrival in Ohrid, we will conduct a tour introducing the historical city of Ohrid, which was once one of the important bases of the Ottoman Empire 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. We will also have the opportunity to stroll through Çınar Square, the heart of the city, and visit the Turkish Bazaar from the old Ottoman period. Here, you can visit the Halveti Tekke and feel the city’s cultural fabric up close. Then, by touring 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 our tour, free time and transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay and dinner at our hotel. After dinner, you may enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of Ohrid in the silence of the night, take a short walk along the lake shore, or retire to your rooms to rest.
Resen Tour INCLUDED! | Monastery (Bitola) Tour INCLUDED!
Skopje – Monastery: 270 km | Monastery – Resen: 30 km | Resen – Ohrid: 35 km
Total distance to be covered: 335 km
Day 3 : Ohrid – Tirana – Shkodra
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and set off toward Tirana, the capital of Albania. An impressive tour awaits us in this beautiful city, rich in historical and cultural terms, where we will discover Tirana, considered the center of Bektashism in Europe. Upon arrival in Tirana, we visit the Ethem Bey Mosque, one of the city’s most important landmarks. This structure, whose construction began in 1789 and was completed in 1923, 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, built by Ethem Bey in 1821, is also one of the highlights of our tour. During this tour, Tirana’s modern face and historical past come together, allowing you to create unforgettable memories. After free time, we set off for the historic city of Shkodra in northern Albania. Shkodra will fascinate you with its natural beauty and rich historical texture. Overnight stay and dinner at our hotel.
Tirana Tour INCLUDED!
Ohrid – Tirana: 135 km | Tirana – Shkodra: 100 km
Total distance to be covered: 235 km
Day 4 : Shkodra – Sv. Stefan – Budva – Kotor – Medugorje
After breakfast, we embark on an unforgettable journey toward Montenegro’s enchanting coasts. Our first stop is Sv. Stefan, famous for its rich history and dazzling scenery. We will admire the magnificent view of this islet from above, a postcard-like place ideal for photography at every corner. Afterwards, we arrive in Budva, one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Balkans. After our panoramic Budva tour, our next stop is the enchanting city of Kotor, famous for its fjords in the Balkans! During our walking tour in this magnificent medieval town, 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. After the free time we will have in Kotor, we head to our hotel in Medugorje or the surrounding area. After dinner at our hotel, we retire to our rooms to rest. Overnight at our hotel
Budva Tour INCLUDED! | Kotor Tour INCLUDED!
Shkodra - Budva: 85 km | Budva - Kotor: 22 km | Kotor - Medugorje: 191 km
Total distance to be covered: 298 km
Day 5 : Medugorje - Blagaj - Mostar – Sarajevo
After breakfast, we head to Sarajevo. Our first stop is Blagaj, built at the source of the Buna River, Europe’s most powerful water source. After a short free time in this magnificent natural setting, we continue on to Mostar. In Mostar, we will see the Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by Mimar Hayreddin. This masterpiece of Ottoman architecture was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992; however, with major contributions from the Republic of Turkey, it was reopened in 2004. After the Mostar Bridge, we will visit the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque. Then we depart for Sarajevo. Upon arrival, we encounter a city that was the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries and went down in history as the place where World War I broke out after the Austro-Hungarian heir Archduke Franz Ferdinand was killed by Serbs in 1914. During the 1992 war, it suffered great damage as a result of 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, the Gazi Husrev-beg and Ferhadija Mosques, the Latin Bridge where the Franz Ferdinand assassination 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.
Blagaj Tour INCLUDED! | Mostar Tour INCLUDED!
Medugorje - Blagaj: 28 km | Blagaj - Mostar: 12 km | Mostar - Sarajevo: 130 km
Total distance to be covered: 162 km
Day 6 : Sarajevo – Belgrade
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and begin a pleasant journey toward Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Belgrade, one of the most important cultural and strategic centers of the Balkans throughout history, continues to attract attention today with its vibrancy, dynamism, and historical texture. In this captivating city, we will have the opportunity to discover the intersection of Ottoman and European cultures. Upon arrival in Belgrade, a panoramic city tour begins in which we will explore the city’s full splendor. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and discover Belgrade’s texture that brings together the 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, it will be a great pleasure to discover this area, which throughout history has often been the focus of conquest and victory. As we continue exploring this ancient city, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded in his efforts, but whose conquest was achieved by 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 places such as Fortress Square and Stone Square. During our tour, we will visit the Tomb of Şehit Ali Pasha, one of the important figures of the Ottoman period, and Bayraklı Mosque, one of the few surviving Ottoman structures in Belgrade. During these visits, you will explore Belgrade’s rich history in depth and learn about the city’s cultural heritage from the Ottoman period. At the end of our tour, we leave behind the city’s history and lively atmosphere and transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Sarajevo – Belgrade : 287 km
Day 7 : Belgrade - Skopje
After breakfast, we depart for Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Skopje is one of the important cultural centers of the Balkans with its Ottoman-era heritage and modern structures. We begin our tour with historical places in Skopje, the city where the famous Turkish poet Yahya Kemal Beyatlı was born. Our first stop is Mustafa Pasha Mosque, one of the city’s largest and most magnificent mosques, built in 1492. Then we visit Murat Pasha Mosque, built in the 15th century. This mosque stands out especially with its Ottoman-era decorations and architecture. As our tour continues, we will see Kapan Han and Sulu Han, located in the heart of Skopje. These structures, fine examples of Ottoman inns, were once important centers where merchants stayed and traded. Next, we visit Stone Bridge, which has become the symbol of Skopje. This bridge was built in the 15th century and connects the two banks of the Vardar River. Walking from Stone Bridge, we 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 see the Ottoman Bridge from the outside, dating from the 15th century, and visit the Daut 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, one of Skopje’s symbolic structures, built in the 16th century. Here, we will visit Sultan Murad Mosque and Isa Bey Mosque, which are 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 the pleasant time you spend in the bazaar, we will return to our hotel in the evening.
Dinner: An unforgettable dinner awaits you accompanied by traditional Balkan music and local dance performances. While experiencing Skopje’s entertaining and cultural side with this special Balkan night, you will be hosted at Restaurant Gardenia, one of the most distinguished venues in the region. With live performances of the best Balkan music and folklore, delivered without playback by our artists, all of whom are conservatory students and teachers, we will turn this night into an authentic experience. We will be delighted to host you at our own Restaurant Gardenia Skopje. Overnight at our hotel in Skopje.
Balkan Night INCLUDED !
Belgrade – Skopje : 430 km
Day 8 : Skopje - Pristina - Istanbul
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head toward Pristina Airport. After arrival at the airport and check-in procedures, our flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport will take place at 15:05 with AJet Airlines flight VF102. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, arrival in Istanbul at 17:40 and the end of our tour. We bid you farewell, hoping to meet again on your next trip.
Skopje – Pristina: 90 km
*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 departure date of the tour. Upon cancellation, the full tour fee is refunded, while the cancellation guarantee package fee and any additional service fees (visa, insurance, etc.) are non-refundable.)
**The specified cancellation guarantee package is not valid for group reservations.**
**A limited number of seats are available for each tour.**
Positive Aspects of the Tour
• Comprehensive Visits: A broad travel program covering important Balkan cities and tourist spots is offered. Many important cities such as Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Kotor, Ohrid, and Skopje are visited.
• Ottoman History: Important structures and cultural heritage from the Ottoman period are visited, offering a pleasant experience for history enthusiasts.
• Religious and Cultural Richness: Structures belonging to different religions (mosques, churches, synagogues) are visited, exploring the region’s cultural diversity.
• Natural Beauty: Magnificent natural beauties such as the Kotor fjords and Lake Ohrid are experienced throughout the tour.
• Visa-Free Travel: It includes destinations that do not require visas, reducing extra paperwork and costs.
• Professional Guidance: Guided by a tour guide, it offers the opportunity to obtain detailed information about cities and historical sites.
• Local Cuisine Experience: Participants enjoy a gastronomic experience with traditional Bosnian dishes, Balkan cuisine, and dinners full of local flavors.
• All Tours Included: All surrounding 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. Apart from lunch, tips if they wish, and souvenirs they buy for their loved ones, there is no extra money out of your pocket.
Situations to Consider
• Busy Program: Traveling to a different city every day makes the tour extremely rich and full. However, this intense 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 scenery throughout the tour, but there may be days spent for a long time on the bus. Nevertheless, breaks provided along the way ensure a comfortable journey.
• Limited Free Time: Since the tour program is comprehensive, free time may be limited. However, the opportunity to visit all important points with a guide is offered.
• Seasonal Weather Conditions: Weather conditions in the Balkans may vary during certain periods. Therefore, choosing appropriate clothing can make this situation comfortable.
• Accommodation and Service Quality: Although the hotels included in the tour are carefully selected from options that reflect the character of the region and local culture, hotels in some small cities may not offer facilities as extensive as luxury hotels in Turkey. 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 distinctive local flavors. Balkan cuisine is full of rich and delicious dishes, but some participants may encounter tastes they are not used to. This is a great opportunity to get to know the local culture and cuisine up close, but it may be useful to keep in mind that you may encounter different flavors.
City Hotel Breakfast Dinner
Pristina 4* Ador Hotel etc. Hotel Hotel
Ohrid 4* Beograd etc. Hotel Hotel
Shkodra 4* Holiday Koplik etc. Hotel Hotel
Medugorje 4* Sole etc. Hotel Hotel
Sarajevo 4* Holiday etc. Hotel Hotel
Belgrade 4* Nobel etc. Hotel Hotel
Skopje 4* Vlaho Hotel etc. Hotel Restaurant Gardenia
With Ajet Airlines (Sunday Departure Date Flight)
Departure Place Destination Departure Time Arrival Time
Istanbul Pristina 16:15 16:55
Pristina Istanbul 18:00 20:40
With Ajet Airlines (Wednesday Departure Date Flight)
Departure Place Destination Departure Time Arrival Time
Istanbul Pristina 09:50 10:30
Pristina Istanbul 11:30 14:10
What's Included
Included Services:
• Round trip flight tickets with AJet Airlines from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Pristina and back to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
• Accommodation for a total of 7 nights in 4* hotel category: 1 night in Pristina, 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Medugorje, 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Belgrade, and 1 night in Skopje
• Breakfasts
• Dinners to be taken at the hotel
• Balkan Night adorned with a dinner, entertainment, and folklore shows
• All transfers specified in the program
• City tours specified in the program
• Prizren (Kosovo) Tour
• Tirana Tour
• Blagaj Extra Tour
• Mostar Tour
• Resne Tour
• Monastery Tour
• Budva Tour
• Kotor Tour
• Professional Turkish guiding services
• Mandatory Insurance (Professional Liability)
Not Included
Services Not Included:
• Overseas Exit Fee Stamp
• Travel Insurance
• Lunches
• All kinds of hotel extras and personal expenses
• City and hotel taxes: (This includes city tax, checkpoint fees, local service charges, handling fees, bus entry fees, and operational service costs, which amount to a mandatory payment of 20 Euros per person collected in cash by the guide on the first day of the tour.)