Kosovo Great Balkan Tour with AJet including Extra Tours and Dinner SKP-SKP
Tour details
Day 1: Istanbul - Skopje
Meeting at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, departure terminal, in front of the airline counter. Departure at 12:50 on AJet flight VF263 to Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, arrival at 14:20 local time and, after entry procedures into the country, we begin our panoramic city tour with our private vehicle waiting at the airport. Skopje is one of the Balkans’ important cultural centers, with its heritage from the Ottoman period and modern structures. We begin our tour with historical sites 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 is especially notable for its Ottoman-era decorations and architecture. Continuing 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 continue our tour by seeing the Turkish and Jewish neighborhoods along the Vardar River. During our riverside walk, we pass through Macedonia Square. This square is Skopje’s largest and most central point, 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 back to the 15th century, and visit the Davut Pasha Bath to feel once again the splendor of the Ottoman period. We continue exploring 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 Sultan Murad Mosque, one of the early mosques of the Ottoman Empire, and Isa Bey Mosque. These mosques are an important part of the city’s Islamic heritage and attract attention with their architecture. Finally, we allow 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 you experience 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 live Balkan music and folklore, performed by our artists who are all conservatory students and teachers and who perform without playback, 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!
Day 2: Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Skopje
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head toward Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. 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 Ottoman-era structures. We will see Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque and the 18th-century Yashar Pasha Mosque. During this journey through the city’s historical heritage, we will visit the Tomb of Sultan Murad I Hüdavendigâr, the Ottoman ruler who was killed on the Kosovo Plain as a result of the 1389 Battle of Kosovo, giving us the opportunity to commemorate this important historical event and its place in Ottoman history. After our tour in Pristina, we set off for Prizren, known as the cultural capital of Kosovo. Upon arrival, we begin exploring the narrow streets of Prizren, with architecture reminiscent of Anatolian Ottoman towns and shop signs filled with Turkish inscriptions. In the city, we will visit Sinan Pasha Mosque, one of the most important examples of Ottoman architecture. In addition, Halveti Tekke, Bayrakli Mosque, and Mehmet Pasha Bath are among the other important Ottoman works to be seen. After free time in Prizren, we begin our return journey to Skopje in the evening. Upon arrival, we are transferred to our hotel, and after dinner, we retire 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 3: Skopje – 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, still stands out today with its vibrancy, movement, and historical texture. In this fascinating city, we will have the opportunity to discover the crossroads of Ottoman and European cultures. After arriving in Belgrade, a panoramic city tour begins, during which we will explore the city in all its splendor. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and discover the fabric of Belgrade that brings together its 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 explore this area, which throughout history has often been the focus of conquest and victory. As we continue to explore this ancient city, where Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror was wounded in pursuit of its conquest, but whose conquest eventually came to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, you will encounter Belgrade Fortress, used as a supply center for the Ottoman navy. While tracing history in this fortress, we will see important points such as 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 cultural heritage left from the Ottoman era. 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 4: 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, went down in history as the place where World War I erupted after Austrian-Hungarian Crown Prince Archduke Franz Ferdinand was killed by Serbs in 1914. During the 1992 war, it suffered great destruction as a result of the devastating conflicts 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, 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-year Austro-Hungarian rule. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Belgrade - Sarajevo: 294 km
Day 5: Sarajevo - Mostar - Blagaj - Počitelj - Medugorje
After breakfast, we depart from Sarajevo. Our first stop is Mostar, famous for its historical and cultural richness. Here, we will see Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by architect 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 Turkey. After exploring Mostar’s enchanting atmosphere, we will visit Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque. Then we head to Blagaj. Blagaj was founded at the source of the Buna River, the strongest water source in Europe. 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 retire 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 6: Medugorje – Kotor – Budva – Sv. Stefan – Shkodra
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and set off toward enchanting Kotor. During the journey, you will enjoy magnificent scenery. Upon arriving in Kotor, on our walking tour of 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 following stop is Budva, one of the Balkans’ most popular holiday destinations! After our panoramic city tour, we head to Sv. Stefan, famous for its rich history and dazzling views. We will admire the magnificent view of this islet from above. This postcard-perfect area is an ideal spot for photography. After all these discoveries, we proceed 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!
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 7: Shkodra – Tirana - Ohrid
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head toward Tirana, the capital of Albania. In this beautiful city, rich in historical and cultural terms, an impressive tour awaits us to discover Tirana, considered the center of Bektashism in Europe. Upon arriving in Tirana, we visit Ethem 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 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, a symbol of Tirana 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 head toward Ohrid. Breathtaking scenery will accompany us along the way. Upon arrival in Ohrid, we will conduct a tour introducing the historic city of Ohrid, which was one of the important bases of the Ottomans in the Balkans. The places we will see during our tour include: 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 Saint Sophia. We will also have the opportunity to stroll through Çınar Square, the heart of the city, and visit the Turkish Bazaar, which dates back to the old Ottoman period. Here, you can visit the Halveti Tekke and closely feel the city’s cultural fabric. 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 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 lake, or retire to your rooms to rest.
Tirana Tour INCLUDED!
Shkodra – Tirana: 100 km | Tirana – Ohrid : 135 km
Total distance to be covered: 235 km
8. Day : Ohrid – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje – Istanbul
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and set off to explore Macedonia’s unique nature and cultural treasures. Our first stop is Tetova (Kalkandelen), one of Macedonia’s most attractive 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 captivate you with its vibrant exterior colors and detailed decorations. As we explore this rare example of Ottoman architecture, we will embark on a journey into the depths of history. After our visit in Tetova, we head to Skopje Airport. After arrival at the airport and check-in procedures, our flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport will take place at 14:20 on AJet Airlines scheduled flight VF264. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, arrival in Istanbul at 16:50 and the end of our tour. We bid you farewell, hoping to see you again on your next journey.
Tetova (Kalkandelen) Tour INCLUDED!
Ohrid – Tetova (Kalkandelen): 131 km | Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje: 47 km
Total distance to be covered: 178 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. 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 travel program covering important Balkan cities and tourist spots is offered. Many significant cities such as Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Kotor, Ohrid, and Skopje are visited.
• Ottoman History: Important Ottoman-era structures and cultural heritage sites are visited, offering an enjoyable experience for those interested in history.
• 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 wonders 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 tours provide the opportunity to gain detailed information about cities and historical places.
• Local Cuisine Experience: Participants enjoy a gastronomic experience with dinners filled with 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.
• Dinners 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, and if desired, tips and souvenirs for loved ones, no extra money will come 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 intense pace may be tiring for those who want to explore more.
• Long Journeys: Intercity distances (for example, between Skopje and Belgrade) are traveled amid beautiful scenery throughout the tour, but there may be days spent a long time 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: Weather conditions in the Balkans can be variable 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 reflecting the region’s character and local culture, hotels in some small cities may not offer as many amenities as luxury hotels in Turkey. However, comfort and cleanliness are carefully maintained in these hotels.
• Food and Cuisine Experience: Throughout the tour, the opportunity is offered to try the region’s distinctive local flavors. Balkan cuisine is full of rich and delicious dishes, but some participants may encounter unfamiliar tastes. 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 come across different flavors.
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 Skopje 12:50 13:20
Skopje Istanbul 14:20 16:50
What's included
Included Services:
• Round trip plane tickets with AJet Airlines from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen HL. / Skopje / Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen HL.
• Accommodation for a total of 7 nights: 2 nights in Skopje, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Medugorje and surroundings, 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Belgrade, and 1 night in Ohrid at a 4-star hotel.
• Breakfasts
• Dinners to be taken at the hotel
• A Balkan Night embellished with food, entertainment, and folk shows
• All transfers specified in the program
• City tours mentioned in the program
• Pristina and Prizren (Kosovo) Tour
• Tetova (Kalkandelen) Tour
• Tirana Tour
• Blagaj Extra Tour
• Počitelj Extra Tour
• Mostar Tour
• Budva Tour
• Kotor Tour
• Professional Turkish guiding services
• Mandatory Insurance (Professional Liability)
Not included
Services Not Included:
• International Exit Fee Stamp
• Travel Insurance
• Lunches
• All hotel extras and personal expenses
• City and Hotel taxes: (City tax, checkpoint fees, local service fees, handling fees, bus entry fees, and operational service costs, which involve a mandatory payment of 20 Euros per person, will be collected in cash by the guide on the first day of the tour)
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.