Kosovo Great Balkans Semester Special with THY, Extra Tours and Dinners Included PRN-SKP
Tour details
Day 1: Istanbul - Pristina – Prizren - Pristina
Meeting in front of the airline counter at Istanbul Airport’s departure terminal. Departure to Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, on Turkish Airlines flight TK1017 at 08:25. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, arrival at 08:05 local time and, after 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, Bayrakli Mosque, and Mehmet Pasha Hamam in Prizren, which immediately gives the 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 depart for Pristina. Upon arrival in Pristina, we begin our panoramic city tour, where we will discover Kosovo’s modern and historical sides. 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 Yasar Pasha Mosque. During this trip 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 Murad I Hüdavendigâr, the Ottoman Sultan who was killed on the Kosovo Plain as a result of the 1389 Battle of Kosovo. After our tour in Pristina, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay and dinner at our hotel.
Prizren Tour INCLUDED!
Pristina – Prizren : 85 km | Prizren – Prizren : 85 km
Total distance to be covered: 170 km
Day 2: Pristina - Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid
After breakfast, we pack our suitcases and set off to explore North Macedonia’s unique nature and cultural treasures. Our first stop is Tetova (Kalkandelen), one of North Macedonia’s most striking towns. Here, we will visit the Painted Mosque, one of the most colorful and impressive mosques in the Balkans. Built in the 15th century, this mosque will fascinate you with its vibrant exterior colors and detailed decorations. As we discover this rare example of Ottoman architecture, we will embark on a journey deep into history. After our visit in Tetova, we head for our tour of Resne and Monastir (Bitola), famous for their magnificent nature and historical richness. Our first stop is Resne, where we will see panoramically the Palace of Resneli Niyazi Bey, an important figure who left his mark on Balkan history. Resne offers a captivating atmosphere with both its nature and Ottoman traces. After a short break here, we continue toward Monastir, once one of the Ottoman Empire’s most important cultural and commercial centers. Upon arrival in Monastir, 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 explore historical Ottoman-era monuments such as the Turkish Bazaar, the Bezisten, Ishak Pasha Mosque, and the New Mosque. As we feel the historical texture of Monastir, you will have the chance to enjoy a pleasant walk through the city’s nostalgic streets. After all these rich cultural stops, we depart for Ohrid. Overnight stay and dinner at our hotel in Ohrid.
Tetova (Kalkandelen) Tour INCLUDED! | Resne Tour INCLUDED! | Monastir (Bitola) Tour INCLUDED!
Pristina – Tetova (Kalkandelen): 128 km | Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid: 130 km
Total distance to be covered: 258 km
Day 3: Ohrid – Tirana – Shkodra
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head toward Tirana, the capital of Albania. Awaiting us in this beautiful city, rich in historical and cultural terms, is an impressive tour where we will discover Tirana, considered the center of Bektashism in Europe. Upon arrival in Tirana, we visit the Et’hem 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 rising proudly in the middle of the square. The Clock Tower, the symbol of Tirana, built by Ethem Bey in 1821, is another highlight of our tour. Then, we visit the meaningful Peace Bell, made in 1999 from bullets melted during the uprising by children from Shkodra. During this tour, Tirana’s modern face and historical past come together 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 breathtaking scenery. From the hilltop, we will admire the magnificent view of this islet, every corner of which looks like a postcard and is an ideal spot for photography. Afterwards, we arrive in Budva, one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Balkans. After our panoramic Budva tour, our next stop is Kotor, the charming city famous for its fjords! During our walking tour in this magnificent medieval town, you will feel the historical atmosphere of the narrow streets and the old city 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 free time in Kotor, we depart for 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, one of Europe’s strongest water springs. After a short free time in this magnificent natural setting, we set off for Mostar. In Mostar, we will see the Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by Architect Hayreddin. A masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, this bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the 1992 war; 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 head to Sarajevo. Upon arrival, this city, which for centuries was the cultural capital of the Balkans and entered history as the place where World War I broke out after the assassination of Austro-Hungarian Crown Prince Archduke Franz Ferdinand by the Serbs in 1914, was severely damaged during the 1992 war due to the devastating conflicts among Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, yet Sarajevo managed to preserve much of its beauty. During our panoramic city tour, we will see the famous Bascarsija, 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 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.
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 ોખ
Day 6: Sarajevo – 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 attract attention today with its vibrancy, activity, and historical texture. In this fascinating city, we will have the opportunity to discover the point where Ottoman and European cultures intersect. After arrival in Belgrade, a panoramic city tour begins in which we will discover the city’s full splendor. On our tour, we will first see the Old Palace, which bears traces of the Ottoman period and is known for its magnificent carved ceilings. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and explore the city’s texture that brings Belgrade’s past and present together. Then we go to one of the city’s most impressive points, where the Sava River meets the Danube River. At this unique viewpoint, it will be a great pleasure to discover this area, which has been the focus of conquest and victory many times throughout history. As we continue to explore this ancient city where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded in the attempt to conquer it, but whose conquest ultimately fell to Suleiman the Magnificent, you will come across Belgrade Fortress, 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 explore Belgrade’s rich history and learn about the city’s cultural heritage from the Ottoman era. Our trip continues with a visit to the Military Museum. This museum is full of artifacts shedding light on Belgrade’s military history and offers a highly impressive experience for visitors. At the end of our tour, leaving behind the city’s history and lively atmosphere, we go to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Sarajevo – Belgrade : 287 km
Day 7: Belgrade - Skopje
After breakfast, we head to Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Skopje is one of the Balkans’ important cultural centers with its heritage from the Ottoman period and modern structures. We start our tour with historical sites in Skopje, the city where the famous Turkish poet Yahya Kemal Beyatlı was born. 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, located in the heart of Skopje. These structures, fine examples of Ottoman-era inns, were once important centers where merchants stayed and traded. Later, we visit the Stone Bridge, which has become a symbol of Skopje. Built in the 15th century, this bridge 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 Vardar River. During our walk by the river, we pass through Macedonia Square. This square is Skopje’s largest and most central point, surrounded by modern buildings. Here, we will come across the statue of Alexander the Great and other monuments. Then, we see from the outside the Ottoman Bridge from the 15th century and visit the Davut Pasha Bath, once again feeling the splendor of the Ottoman period. We continue discovering the city by walking 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 the Sultan Murat Mosque and the 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 give free time in the Turkish Bazaar. In this bazaar, you can find many products ranging from traditional handicrafts to souvenirs. After your enjoyable time 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 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 live performances of the best Balkan music and folklore, presented by artists who are all conservatory students and teachers and performed without playback, we will turn this night into an authentic experience. We will be pleased to host you at our own venue, Restaurant Gardenia Skopje. Thank you for your understanding. Overnight at our hotel in Skopje.
Balkan Night INCLUDED !
Belgrade – Skopje : 430 km
Day 8: Skopje - Istanbul
After breakfast, rooms are vacated and free time until transfer time. Transfer to Skopje Airport at the time determined by our guide. After boarding procedures, flight to Istanbul at 20:35 on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1006. Following arrival in Istanbul at 00:15, the tour ends. We bid you farewell, hoping to see you on your next trip.
*Balkan Special Cancellation Guarantee Package: 50 Euro*
(With the Cancellation Guarantee package, we offer our guests the right to cancel their reservation 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 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 wide-ranging tour 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 an enjoyable experience for history enthusiasts.
• Religious and Cultural Richness: By visiting structures of different religions (mosques, churches, synagogues), the region’s cultural diversity is discovered.
• 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 a visa, reducing extra paperwork and costs.
• Professional Guidance: Guided by a professional, it offers the opportunity to learn detailed information about cities and historical places.
• Local Culinary Experience: Participants enjoy a gastronomic experience with dinners full of traditional Bosnian dishes, Balkan cuisine, and regional delicacies.
• 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 costs.
• Dinner Included: Dinner is included in the program every day, preventing participants from having to spend extra while tasting local flavors.
• No Need to Spend: The tour is ideal for guests who do not want to spend money. Except for lunch, tips if desired, and souvenirs for loved ones, there is no extra out-of-pocket expense.
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 spent enjoying beautiful scenery throughout the tour, but there may be days with long periods 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, it offers the opportunity to visit all important points with a guide.
• Seasonal Weather Conditions: In the Balkans, weather conditions can be variable during certain periods. Therefore, choosing suitable clothing can make this comfortable.
• 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, attention is paid to comfort and cleanliness in these hotels.
• Food and Culinary Experience: Throughout the tour, there is an opportunity to try the region’s unique local flavors. Balkan cuisine is full of rich and delicious dishes, but some tastes may be unfamiliar to some participants. This is a great opportunity to get to know the local culture and cuisine closely, though 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* Hotel Sileks etc. Hotel Hotel
Shkodra 4* Holiday Koplik etc. Hotel Hotel
Medugorje 4* Sole etc. Hotel Hotel
Sarajevo 4* Holiday etc. Hotel Hotel
Belgrade 4* Queen Astoria etc. Hotel Hotel
Skopje 5* New Star Hotel etc. Hotel Restaurant Gardenia
With Turkish Airlines
Departure Place Arrival Place Departure Time Arrival Time
Istanbul Pristina 08:25 08:05
Skopje Istanbul 20:35 00:15
What's included
Included Services:
• Round trip plane tickets with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul HL. / Pristina - Skopje / Istanbul HL.
• Accommodation for a total of 7 nights in 4 and 5-star hotel categories: 1 night in Pristina, 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Medjugorje, 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Belgrade, and 1 night in Skopje.
• Breakfasts
• Dinner at the hotel
• Balkan Night embellished with food, 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
• Tetova (Kalkandelen) Tour
• Budva Tour
• Kotor Tour
• Customs Taxes
• All highway, parking, and check-point expenses
• Professional Turkish-speaking guiding services
• Mandatory Insurance (Professional Liability)
Not included
Services Not Included:
• Abroad Exit Fee Stamp
• Travel Insurance (Up to 65 Years Old)
• Lunches
• All hotel extras and personal expenses
• City and Hotel taxes
Need to Know
GENERAL TERMS
1- The General Terms are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be considered independently of the tour program.
2- If sufficient participation is not ensured for the trip, the Agency may cancel the tour up to 21 days before the departure date. In such a case, the cancellation information will be communicated to the guest. The entire cost of the tour will be refunded to the guest. For additional services purchased outside the tour, domestic flight connections purchased from the Agency will also be refunded to the guest. However, if the visa service has been used to apply for a visa on behalf of the guest, these services cannot be refunded as they are considered utilized. If a visa application has not been made, visa and travel health insurance will be canceled, and a refund will be made. If the guest has purchased the domestic flight connection from a different provider independently of the Agency, the guest cannot claim any refund from the Agency if the trip is canceled by the Agency. The guest accepts that any material and moral losses due to the cancellation of the tour are accepted in advance when purchasing the tour, and the Agency cannot be held responsible.
3- If sufficient participation is not ensured for the trip, the Agency reserves the right to show good faith by not canceling the tour. In this case, since the tour would be provided individually for the guest, the included guide service in the package will only cover the airport transfers for the overseas departure and return.
Cancellation and Change
4- In our tours, transportation tickets are arranged at the time of reservation. In case of cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour departure date, the non-refundable ticket prices will be reflected as a penalty.
5- Guests have the right to cancel without penalty by notifying the Agency in writing up to 30 days before the tour departure date, excluding airline tickets that have been paid for and/or pledged by the Agency. In case of less than 31 days remaining until the start of the trip, the guest may cancel by paying a penalty equal to 50% of the remaining tour price from the airline ticket price, and in case of 15 days or less before the start of the trip, they may cancel by paying the full price of the tour as a penalty. In case of a cancellation request, the cancellation and refund conditions for additional services such as domestic connections, visa services, travel health insurance may vary according to the time of cancellation request, so it is necessary to inquire in advance about the refund. The Agency cannot provide any guarantee regarding the refund of additional services.
Guiding Services and Extra Tours
6- The days and times of the tours specified in the program may be changed by the guide depending on the open/closed status of the museums and archaeological sites in the places to be visited and the weather conditions. Different guides may accompany our guests during the tours.
7- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of the cities and involve sightseeing through the vehicle without museum or archaeological site admissions, lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, will not be the Agency's responsibility if they cannot be carried out due to local authorities not allowing entrance on the designated day and time, closed roads due to any event, or if it becomes impossible to conduct the tour due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot where access to closed roads or vehicle entry restrictions exist.
8- Our guides may change the days of city tours and/or additional tours based on the number of participants and the status of the museums and archaeological sites, and this is also valid for changes in flight times.
9- Important points to consider for our tours conducted by Speed Boats include: no heavy meals and excessive water consumption right before getting on the boat. Guests with stomach, back, neck complaints and pregnant guests must inform their guides of their conditions.
10- There is no refund for services such as tours or meals included in the prices if participation is not provided.
About Flights
11- The Agency acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger, and in case of any disputes, the relevant provisions of Turkish legislation as well as the Hague Protocol and the Warsaw Convention will apply.
12- There may be delays or changes in flight times for scheduled and charter flights. The Agency is obliged to inform of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has accepted the risk of changes/cancellations in flight times when purchasing the trip.
13- Children aged 0-2 only pay the airport tax fee.
14- According to airline regulations, return flights purchased as round-trip will be canceled by the airline if the outbound flight is not used.
15- Check-in and boarding procedures that need to be carried out for those participating in flights are personal responsibilities, and these must be conducted by the guest at the airports, from the relevant airline counters or online through the airline's websites before the flight.
16- Last-minute delays and gate changes during flights are announced audibly at airports and displayed on information boards within the area. This information should be monitored by the guests themselves.
17- The Agency is not responsible for passengers who are not present at the indicated airport during the hours reported by the airlines, who fail to carry out check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the plane. Any costs related to obtaining new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the destination region for those who miss their flights will be borne by them.
18- The general baggage allowance for flights departing from Turkey is 20 kg. This weight may vary according to the airline and the destination country. If there are domestic flights in the destination country, this baggage weight may drop to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of the Agency.
19- For guests wishing to upgrade their airline tickets using miles (to business or first class), the upgrade processes can be carried out based on availability with the airline after the tickets are issued. No guarantee is given for miles on each flight. Please check whether the program tickets are in an upgradeable class.
20- Some airlines may charge extra fees for meals and online check-in services.
Other Matters
21- The Agency will not accept responsibility for any changes or cancellations made directly by the guest in communication with the hotel. In this case, the cancellation conditions of the Agency will apply.
22- In cases where only category information is provided and/or options are presented for the same destination without specifying hotel names in the tour program, the Agency will inform the guest 48 hours before the trip departure.
23- During special periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., the hotels may be located further away than the specified distances or km. In such cases, the Agency will inform guests 15 days before the departure date.
24- When registering for the purchased tour, it is necessary for the guest to accurately enter/declare their name, date of birth, and passport number as stated in the passport. Flight tickets will be issued according to this information. Penalty fees for any cancellations or changes due to incorrect information will be charged to the guests.
25- To use your mobile phones abroad, please check with the relevant company before leaving Turkey to ensure that your phone is activated for international use.
26- The check-in time for accommodation is 3:00 PM, and the check-out time is 12:00 PM.
27- Requests regarding the room (high floor, close to common areas, smoking/non-smoking, bed type) will be reported to the hotel by the Agency. The reserved rooms will be tried to be aligned with the preferences of the guest depending on the hotel's availability. The fulfillment of these requests is subject to availability at the time of hotel check-in and cannot be guaranteed by the Agency.
28- Breakfasts offered at hotels may differ from the rich breakfast traditionally served in Turkish cuisine. They are generally served as limited options typically consisting of butter, jam, bread, and tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall designated for groups.
29- In some cases, instead of a double bed, there may be two single beds. Most European hotels offer rooms with two beds that can be combined if necessary.
30- Child and extra bed policies may vary depending on each hotel and room type.
31- All extra beds and baby cots are provided upon request and subject to availability at the hotel and must be confirmed by the hotel.
32- The capacity for extra beds or baby cots in the room is a maximum of 1.
33- In triple rooms, there is an extra bed, and the bed assigned to the third person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Extra beds consist of folding beds and coach beds. Our guests state that they accept the possible crowding and bed type due to the extra beds added to the standard room in triple room and/or child reservations.
34- In hotel reservations, if the number of children and their ages staying with adults are incorrectly declared by our guests, the relevant hotels may charge additional fees. In this case, the responsibility falls on the guest who made the incorrect declaration. The hotel may request identification for age verification for children.
35- In reservations for 2 adults + 1 child, a separate bed for the child may not be available. Child prices are valid only if the child stays with two adults. Child discounts are only applicable for one "single child" staying with two adults.
36- Daily exchange rates are reflected in the Turkish Lira prices. The applicable rates are the ones at the time of payment. Additional requests, and some extra services (mini bar, ironing, etc.) provided at the hotel may incur extra charges. These expenses are not included in the purchase and are paid directly to the hotel during your stay.
37- Some countries have different applications regarding city, tourism, or local taxes. Any city, tourism, or other taxes being applied will be collected from the guest by the hotel during entry or exit.
38- The travel distances given in the programs are based on maps. Travel times may increase due to traffic, weather conditions, the geographical location of the visited country, construction works, and road conditions.
39- The Agency may change the order of cities in the program without disrupting its content and may also change the main airline to be used if deemed necessary.
40- Personal belongings, bags, suitcases, passports/identities of participants in the tour are the sole responsibility of the guests, and the Agency is not responsible for forgotten/lost/stolen items. In cases where forgotten belongings are found, the costs incurred for delivery to the country and/or the owner will be borne by the owner of the items.
41- Participants in the tour are required to carry their travel health insurance policies and any medications and reports for any health issues.
42- For any additional expenses, upon checking into the hotel, a photo ID/passport issued by official authorities and a credit card or cash deposit may be required by the hotel. The return of the requested deposit at check-out is a transaction between the hotel and the guest, and the Agency has no intervention in this matter.
Visa and Passport
1- Guests must ensure that their passports are valid for at least 6 months from the travel end date.
2- To ensure that an entry-exit stamp can be applied to your passport at customs crossings/border gates, there must be at least 2 blank pages in your passport.
3- Being exempt from a visa or having obtained a visa for the countries included in this tour does not guarantee entry/exit; the passport police have the authority to refuse entry/exist into the country, and the Agency cannot be held responsible for this; the responsibility lies with the traveler.
4- Guests who are not Turkish citizens or who have dual citizenship and intend to travel using another country's passport are required to consult the relevant consulates regarding the visa procedures applied by the country of travel; otherwise, the Agency will not be responsible for any resulting issues.
5- To avoid issues with customs police at the border of the visited country due to torn, worn, wet, and/or otherwise damaged passports, it is necessary to renew the passports. Otherwise, the responsibility lies with the traveler.
6- Guests under 18 years old traveling alone or with only one parent should take care as there may be a possibility of being asked to present a consent document showing both parents' permission at border controls. Guests under 18 and their parents are advised to pay attention to this matter.