Adana Departure - with Pegasus Airlines
Mostar Express with Great Balkan Tour 6 COUNTRIES VISA-FREE
NON-STOP DIRECT FLIGHT
4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOUR – ALL INCLUSIVE !!!! KOSOVO PROGRAM
Balkan Night and Bosnian Meatballs in Local Restaurants INCLUDED!!
A Journey of Civilizations, Cultures, and Faiths,
Journey to the Heart of the Balkans at the Meeting Point
The Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Macedonia – Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro – Kosovo – Albania
6 COUNTRIES
Some of the privileges of the program
* Non-stop direct flight with Pegasus Airlines special flight.
* Unforgettable Train Journey in Neretva Valley with Mostar Express
* Opportunity to visit 6 countries including Kosovo
* 2 Regional Nights at Local Restaurants and Bosnian Meatballs
* Fully equipped tour with a professional guide
* Opportunity to explore all Balkan Geography step by step
* Dinners included at hotels or restaurants
* Including the Kosovo tour
* Transportation throughout the tour by professional tourism package buses
* Including a tour to Sveti Naum, one of the most popular places in the Balkans
* Including the famous beauty of Matka Canyon
* Including Blagaj tour
* Including Vrelo Bosne Tour
Tour Departure Dates:
June 14 / June 19 / June 21 / June 26 / June 28 / July 3 / July 5 / July 10 / July 12 / July 17 / July 19 / July 24 / July 26 / July 31 / August 2 / August 7 / August 9 / August 14 / August 16 / August 21 / August 23 / August 28 / August 30 / September 4 / September 6 / September 11 / September 13 / September 18 / September 20
Day 1: Adana – Skopje
Meet at the Check-in counter in Çukurova Airport International Departures Terminal … After the ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Skopje at 23:15 on Pegasus Airlines flight PC6701.
Day 2: Skopje – Belgrade
Arrival in Skopje at 00:55. After passport, luggage, and customs procedures, we depart from the airport to Serbia's capital, Belgrade. Our city tour begins with Knez Mihailova street, the most elegant street in the city, symbolizing liveliness and bustle, one of the oldest cities in Europe. Next, we visit the Belgrade Fortress, one of the Ottoman navy's supply centers where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded, but the conquest was granted to Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. In the fortress, we’ll see the Key Monument, the French statue, Istanbul Gate, the military museum, Damat Ali Pasha's tomb, Sokullu fountain, and conclude our tour at the terrace area with the best view of the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. After the tour, we have free time. Accommodation at our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast: Will be provided at an extra cost at a time determined by the guide.
Lunch: Will be provided at an extra cost at a time determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be included at our hotel or restaurant.
Accommodation: Hotel Teather, etc. BELGRADE
Route: Skopje – Belgrade; 430 km,
Check-in Time; 19:30
Day 3: Belgrade – Vrelo Bosna – Sarajevo
After breakfast at our hotel, we travel to Sarajevo, the first destination of our tour, located at the foot of Mount Igman, where the source of the Bosna River is found, arranged by Tito's order and famous for its perfect walking paths, horse-drawn carriages, and authentic cafes, we will visit Vrelo Bosne, the largest national park of Sarajevo. After some free time, we proceed to Sarajevo. We stroll through the most distinguished market in Europe, Baščaršija. Our tour of this cultural city begins with the Sebilj Fountain, which has become the symbol of the market, followed by the visit to Morica Han, one of the city's most authentic spots. Next on the tour, we will visit the Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. As we continue our tour, we will see the Clock Tower, the ritual water fountain, and the place where cultures meet, which is also where the Eternal Flame monument is located, after which we will have free time; guests may take photos of the Latin Bridge, where World War I broke out. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be provided at an extra cost at a time determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be Bosnian Meatballs at a Local Restaurant, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel, etc. SARAYBOSNA
Route: Belgrade - Sarajevo 297 KM
Check-in Time: Dependent on customs crossing times: 20:00
Day 4: Sarajevo – Mostar Express to Mostar – Blagaj – Trebinje (Medjugorje)
After breakfast at our hotel, we make an unforgettable train journey in Neretva Valley with Mostar Express from Sarajevo to Mostar, accompanied by picturesque views. (Train schedules are subject to governing body regulations. If trains cannot operate by decree, transfers will be organized by bus.) Upon arrival in Mostar, we will take a walking city tour starting with the Mostar Bridge, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture built by Architect Hayreddin in 1557. The bridge was destroyed during the war in 1992 by Croatian artillery but was reopened in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We will then explore the old city market. After free time, we proceed to Blagaj, the home of the source of the Buna River, nestled against a massive cliff, the Blagaj Tekke is a tranquil site that takes you out of time with its serene atmosphere, soothing sounds of water, and mystical ambiance. After our visit, free time will be given. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be provided at an extra cost at a time determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be included at our hotel or restaurant.
Accommodation: Olivia Hotel etc. MEDJUGORJE
Route: Sarajevo – Mostar 125km – Mostar – Blagaj 11 KM Blagaj - Trebinje 108 Km
Check-in Time; Dependent on road conditions: 20:00
Day 5: Trebinje (Medjugorje) – Kotor – Budva - Shkodra
After breakfast at our hotel, we cross into Montenegro, one of the world's youngest states. Our first stop is Kotor, an important historical and natural paradise and a tourist attraction.… During the walking tour in Stari Grad (Old Town-Castle), you will explore this charming town. After Kotor, we pass through Budva, once a fishermen's settlement, now a popular vacation spot for the jet set after being privatized and sold to a multi-billionaire from Singapore, concluding with a panoramic view of the magnificent St. Stefan. Then we head to the Albanian city of Shkodra. After arrival, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be provided at an extra cost at a time determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be included at our hotel.
Accommodation: Alis Hotel, etc. – SHKODRA
Route: Medjugorje – Kotor 190 KM, Kotor – Shkodra 108 KM
Check-in Time: Dependent on customs crossing times: 20:30
Day 6: Shkodra - Tirana – Ohrid
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to the capital of Albania, Tirana. Upon arrival, we will take a panoramic tour showcasing the city which was caught in wars throughout the 20th century and lived under the dictatorship of Enver Hoxha for 40 years. During the tour, we will see Ethem Bey Mosque, the Historical Clock Tower, the National History Museum, and the Opera House in Skanderbeg Square. Some places we will see from our vehicle include the Parliament Building, the Prime Minister's Office, the Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Square, and the Tirana Pyramid. After our tour and free time, we will depart for Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans, passing through Elbasan, arriving in Ohrid city center. Our tour will start with the port square as we walk through the historical Ottoman houses in the neighborhood where the TV series Elveda Rumeli was filmed, presenting the famous Ohrid Pearls. After the tour, we will have free time.
Breakfast: Included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be provided at an extra cost at a time determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be included at our hotel.
Accommodation: Imperial Hotel, etc. – OHRID
Route: Shkodra – Tirana 100 KM, Tirana – Ohrid 130 KM
Check-in Time: Dependent on customs crossing times: 20:30
Day 7 Ohrid – Sv Naum – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje (Balkan Night)
After breakfast, we will journey with breathtaking views to St. Naum. Here we will visit the source of Lake Ohrid, which will surely take your breath away. After our visit to Sveti Naum, we will move to Tetova, a city primarily inhabited by Muslim Albanians, the second largest city in Macedonia. We will see the city panoramically and visit the Alaca Mosque, an example of rare architecture in the Balkans. After our tour, we will head towards the capital of Macedonia, Skopje, and upon arrival, we will begin our Skopje city tour. We will start our cultural tour in the city known as the land of statues, beginning with the monument of Alexander the Great, one of the first sights. Next, we will cross the Historic Skopje Stone Bridge, witnessing the changes between cultures, followed by a visit to the Turkish Bazaar, one of the most qualified bazaars of the Ottoman period in the Balkans. We will talk about the sculptures at the entrance of the bazaar and begin our tour of the historic Davut Pasha Hamam, followed by Kapan Han, one of the most important structures of the Ottoman bazaar organization, and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has survived despite earthquakes. After our visits, we will have free time for one hour for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. We can buy items like stuffed peppers, Ustrumca peanuts, and clogs. Our tour after free time will be concluded at a local restaurant where our guide will take us for Balkan Night, included in the tour price. After the entertainment, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Transfer. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast:: Included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be provided at an extra cost at a time determined by the guide.
Dinner: Balkan Night at a local restaurant as directed by our guide, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold etc. – Skopje
Route: Skopje-Matka 19 KM, Matka–Tetova 61 KM, Tetova-Ohrid 132 KM
Check-in Time: Dependent on road conditions approximately 20:00
Day 8: Skopje – Matka Canyon – Prizren (Kosovo) – Skopje - Adana
After breakfast, we head to Matka Canyon, renowned for its breathtaking beauty. After our nature walk, those interested can take a boat trip with the canyon’s famous boats in their free time. After the tour, we will begin our visit to Kosovo, one of the youngest countries in the world, with a large Muslim Albanian population. We will visit the 19th-century Ottoman Mansion and the Tomb of I. Murad (Hüdavendigar), who was martyred by Obilic in the Battle of Kosovo, one of the greatest victories of the Ottomans in the Balkans, located near Pristina, Kosovo’s capital. Next, we move on to Prizren, perhaps one of the most charming cities in the Balkans, where we will have a panoramic tour, including the 17th-century Turkish Bath, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Castle. After our tour and free time, we will continue our journey towards Skopje Airport. After arrival, check-in procedures for our return flight. We depart at 01:25 on Pegasus Airlines flight PC6702 the next day. Arrival back in Adana at 04:45. We hope to see you on your next travel…
Breakfast: Included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be provided at an extra cost at a time determined by the guide.
Route: Skopje – Matka 15 KM, Matka – Prizren 100 KM, Prizren – Skopje 100 KM