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Kosovo Great Balkans Tour with Turkish Airlines, Including Extra Tours and Dinner, 6 Nights OHD-SJJ
Day 1: Istanbul - Ohrid - Resen - Bitola – Ohrid
Meeting 3 hours before our flight at the Turkish Airlines counter in the departure terminal of Istanbul Airport. We depart for Ohrid at 10:35 with Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1009. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, we arrive in Ohrid at 11:15 local time and, after entry procedures, depart with our private vehicle waiting at the airport for our tour of Resen and Bitola, famous for their magnificent nature and historical richness. Our first stop is in Resen, where we will have a panoramic view of the Palace of Niyazi Bey of Resen, an important figure who left his mark on Balkan history. Resen offers a fascinating atmosphere with both its nature and Ottoman traces. After a short break here, we head to Bitola, once one of the most important cultural and trade centers of the Ottoman Empire. Upon arrival in Bitola, we visit from the outside the Military High School where the Great Leader Atatürk studied and the Atatürk Museum. In this magical city, we will also discover historical Ottoman-era monuments such as the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Pasha Mosque, and Yeni Mosque. As we feel the historical texture of Bitola, you will have the chance to enjoy a pleasant walk through the city’s nostalgic streets. After all these rich cultural stops, we return to Ohrid. Overnight stay and dinner at our hotel in Ohrid.
Resen Tour INCLUDED! | Bitola Tour INCLUDED!
Ohrid – Resen: 35 km | Resen – Bitola: 33 km | Bitola – Ohrid: 69 km
Total distance to be covered: 137 km
Day 2: Ohrid - Tirana – Shkodra
After breakfast, our city tour begins. We will take a tour introducing the historic city of Ohrid, once one of the important bases of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. Places we will see during our tour include: the Monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius, 9th-century Byzantine monks believed to have developed the Cyrillic Alphabet, and significant structures such as the St. Sophia Church. 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 visiting the New Bazaar and Ohrid Market, you will witness the daily life of the local people. Finally, Ohrid’s famous lake and its mesmerizing view will accompany our tour. After free time, we depart for Tirana. Upon arriving in Tirana, we visit the Et’hem Bey Mosque, one of the city’s most important symbols. Begun in 1789 and completed in 1923, this structure is one of Albania’s cultural heritage treasures. 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 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 enchant you with its natural beauty and rich historical texture. Overnight stay and dinner at our hotel.
Tirana Tour INCLUDED!
Ohrid - Tirana: 125 km | Tirana – Shkodra: 100 km
Total distance to be covered: 225 km
Day 3: Shkodra – Sv. Stefan – Kotor – Budva – Shkodra
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head to Sv. Stefan, famous for its rich history and stunning scenery. We will enjoy the magnificent view of this islet from above. This area, every corner of which looks like a postcard, is an ideal spot for photography. After all these discoveries, we set off for the enchanting Kotor. During our journey, you will enjoy magnificent landscapes. Upon arrival 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. Afterwards, we arrive in Budva, one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Balkans. Our Budva city tour begins. On this walking tour, we will see Budva, one of the most famous holiday centers in the Balkans, with its magnificent beaches and colorful nightlife. After the tour, we head to Shkodra, the beautiful city of Albania. After dinner at our hotel, we retire to our rooms to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
Kotor Tour INCLUDED! | Budva Tour INCLUDED!
Shkodra – Sv. Stefan: 77 km | Sv. Stefan - Kotor: 31 km | Kotor - Budva: 23 km | Budva - Shkodra: 85 km
Total distance to be covered: 216 km
Day 4: Shkodra – Prizren- Pristina- Skopje
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head to Prizren, known as the cultural capital of Kosovo. Upon arrival, we begin exploring the narrow streets of Prizren, whose architecture resembles an Anatolian Ottoman town 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, Bayraklı Mosque, and Mehmet Pasha Hammam are among the other important Ottoman monuments to be seen. After our free time in Prizren, we head to Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. After our journey, upon arriving in Pristina, we begin our panoramic city tour, where we will discover Kosovo’s modern and historical aspects. 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 Yashar Pasha Mosque. During this excursion through the city’s historical heritage, we will have the opportunity to commemorate this 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 Battle of Kosovo in 1389. After our tour in Pristina, we begin our return journey to Skopje. 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 is especially notable for its Ottoman-era ornamentation and architecture. In the continuation of our tour, 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. Later, we visit the Stone Bridge, which has become a symbol of Skopje. This bridge was built in the 15th century and connects the two banks of the Vardar River. Walking from the Stone Bridge, we will continue our tour by seeing the Turkish and Jewish neighborhoods along the banks of the Vardar River. During our riverside walk, 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 Davut Pasha Hammam, once again feeling the splendor of the Ottoman period. We continue exploring the city on foot toward Skopje’s 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, 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, from traditional handicrafts to souvenirs. After your enjoyable time in the bazaar, transfer to Restaurant Gardenia for the Balkan Night. Afterwards, we are transferred to our hotel and then retire 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 you experience the fun and cultural side of Skopje with this special Balkan night, you will be hosted at Restaurant Gardenia, one of the region’s most exclusive venues. With the best music and folklore of the Balkans performed live, and performances by our artists, all of whom are conservatory students and teachers, delivered without playback, we will turn this night into an authentic experience. We will be happy to host you at our own Restaurant Gardenia Skopje. Overnight at our hotel in Skopje.
Pristina Tour INCLUDED! | Prizren Tour INCLUDED! | Balkan Night INCLUDED!
Shkodra – Prizren: 186 km | Prizren – Pristina: 85 km | Pristina – Skopje: 165 km
Total distance to be covered: 436 km
Day 5: 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, stands out today with its vibrancy, activity, and historical texture. In this fascinating city, we will have the opportunity to discover the intersection of Ottoman and European cultures. After arriving in Belgrade, a panoramic city tour begins, where we will discover all the city’s splendor. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and discover the texture of Belgrade that brings together the past and present. Then we head to the point where the Sava River meets the Danube River, one of the city’s most impressive spots. In this unique view, it will be a great pleasure to explore this region, which has been the focal point of many conquests and victories throughout history. As we continue discovering this ancient city, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded for its sake, but whose conquest was achieved by Suleiman the Magnificent, you will encounter Belgrade Fortress, used as a supply center for the Ottoman navy. While tracing the marks of history in this fortress, we will see important points such as Kalemegdan and Tašmajdan. During our tour, we will visit the Tomb of Şehit Ali Pasha, one of the important figures of the Ottoman period. 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 vibrant atmosphere and head to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Skopje – Belgrade: 430 km
Day 6: Belgrade – Sarajevo
After breakfast, we head to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Upon arrival, this city, which for centuries was the cultural capital of the Balkans and went down in history as the place where the First World War broke out after the Austro-Hungarian heir Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Serbs in 1914, was severely damaged during the 1992 war due to devastating conflicts between Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, yet 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-bey and Ferhadija Mosques, the Latin Bridge where Franz Ferdinand’s 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.
Belgrade - Sarajevo: 294 km
Day 7: Sarajevo - Istanbul
After breakfast, room check-out and free time until transfer time after breakfast. Transfer to Sarajevo Airport. After boarding procedures, Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1024 departs for Istanbul at 14:25. After a comfortable journey, the tour ends upon arrival at Istanbul Airport at 17:25. 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 case of reservation cancellation, the full tour fee is refunded, while the cancellation guarantee package fee and any additional service fees (visa, insurance, etc.) are not refunded.)
**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 itinerary covering important Balkan cities and tourist spots is offered. Many important cities such as Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Ohrid, and Skopje are visited.
• Ottoman History: Important Ottoman-era structures and cultural heritage sites 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 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, the opportunity is provided to gain detailed information about cities and historical places.
• Local Cuisine Experience: Participants enjoy a gastronomic experience with dinners full of traditional Bosnian dishes, Balkan cuisine, and 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 for loved ones, there is no extra money out of your pocket.
Situations to Consider
• Busy Schedule: 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 scenery throughout the tour, but there may be days spent a long time on the bus. Nevertheless, a comfortable journey is ensured with breaks along the way.
• 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 provided.
• Seasonal Weather Conditions: In the Balkans, weather conditions may vary during certain periods. Therefore, it is possible to make this comfortable by choosing appropriate clothing.
• Accommodation and Service Quality: Although the hotels included in the tour are carefully selected from options reflecting the region’s character and local culture, hotels in some small cities may not offer as many facilities as luxury hotels in Turkey. However, comfort and cleanliness are prioritized in these hotels.
• Food and Culinary Experience: Throughout the tour, the opportunity is provided 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 helpful to keep in mind that you may encounter different flavors.
City Hotel Breakfast Dinner
Ohrid 4* Beograd Hotel Hotel
Shkodra 4* Holiday Koplik etc. Hotel Hotel
Skopje 5* New Star etc. Hotel Restaurant Gardenia
Belgrade 4* Nobel etc. Hotel Hotel
Sarajevo 4* Holiday etc. Hotel Hotel
Sarajevo 4* Holiday etc. Hotel Hotel
With Turkish Airlines
Departure Place Destination Departure Time Arrival Time
Istanbul Ohrid 10:35 11:10
Sarajevo Istanbul 14:25 17:25
What's Included
Included Services:
• Round trip flight tickets with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul HL. / Ohrid – Sarajevo / Istanbul HL.
• A total of 6 nights accommodation in 4 and 5* hotel categories: 1 night in Ohrid, 2 nights in Shkodra, 1 night in Skopje, 1 night in Belgrade, and 1 night in Sarajevo
• Breakfasts
• Dinner at the hotel
• Balkan Night filled with Dinner, Entertainment, and Folklore Performances
• All transfers specified in the program
• City tours specified in the program
• Resne Tour
• Bitola Tour
• Tirana tour
• Budva Tour
• Kotor Tour
• Sv.Stefan Tour
• Pristina Tour
• Prizren Tour
• Professional Turkish guiding services
• Mandatory Insurance (Professional Liability)
Not Included
Services Not Included:
• Outgoing International Departure Tax Stamp
• Travel Insurance
• Lunches
• All types of hotel extras and personal expenses
• City and Hotel taxes: (City tax, check point fees, local service charges, handling fee, bus entry fees, and operational service costs, which include a mandatory payment of 20 Euro per person, will be collected in cash by the guide before the tour departs)