AJET's Grand Balkan Tour WITHOUT VISA TO 6 COUNTRIES
7 Nights 8 Days – 4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOUR – ALL INCLUSIVE!!!! KOSOVAN PROGRAM
Includes Macedonian Night and Bosnian Kofte at Traditional Restaurants!!
A Journey Through Civilizations, Cultures, and Beliefs,
Meeting Point for a Journey to the Heart of the Balkans
The Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Macedonia – Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro - Albania – Kosovo
6 COUNTRIES – 5 CAPITALS
Just some of the privileges of the program
* Direct flight without transfer with AJET Airlines at daytime.
* Opportunity to visit 6 countries including Kosovo
* 2 Traditional Restaurant Evenings with Macedonian Night and Bosnian Kofte
* Accommodation at 4* hotels for 7 nights
* A fully equipped tour with a professional guide
* Opportunity to explore the entire Balkan geography step by step
* Dinners at the hotels
* Transportation throughout the tour with a professionally packaged tourism bus
* Inclusion of the popular Sveti Naum tour in the Balkans
* Inclusion of the beautiful Matka Canyon
* Blagaj tour included
* Vrelo Bosne Tour included
Tour Departure Dates:
March 15 / March 22 / March 29 / April 5 / April 12 / April 19 / April 26 / May 3 / May 10 / May 17 / May 24 / May 31 / June 7 / 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 9 / August 14 / August 16 / August 21 / August 23 / August 28 / August 30 / September 4 / September 6 / September 11 / September 13 / September 20 / September 27 / October 4 / October 11 / October 18 / October 25 / November 1 / November 8 / November 15 / November 22 / November 29 / December 6 / December 13 / December 20
Special Days:
Ramadan Feast and April Semester: March 15
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day: April 19
May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day: April 26
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration Youth and Sports Day: May 17
Kurban Bayramı: May 24 / May 31
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day: July 10 / July 12
August 30 Victory Day: August 28 / August 30
October 29 Republic Day: October 25
November Semester: November 8
Day 1 Istanbul – Pristina – Prizren – Skopje
Meeting at the AJET Counter at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport International Departure Terminal. After ticket, baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Pristina at 13:45 on AJET Airlines flight VF101. Arrival in Pristina at 14:20 local time. After baggage, passport and customs procedures, we proceed with our special vehicle to Prizren, one of the sweetest cities in Kosovo, whose population largely consists of Muslim Albanians, and one of the world's youngest states. During our tour in Prizren, we will visit the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress. After our tour and free time, we head to our hotel in Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be provided at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be provided for an extra cost in a place determined by the guide during the free time.
Dinner: Will be provided at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Gold Hotel etc. SKOPJE
Route: Pristina – Prizren 89 KM Prizren – Skopje 160 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on customs clearance: 21:00
Day 2 Skopje – Matka Canyon – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid (Balkan Night)
After breakfast, we start our tour to explore this city, which separates two different cultures with the famous Vardar River, beginning with the Makedonian side, known as the land of statues. Among the statues we will see is the gigantic statue of Alexander the Great. Continuing to the ancient bridge, the Stone Bridge in Skopje traversing the Vardar River, we will experience how fundamentally the cultures change as we walk to the Old Bazaar of Skopje, one of the most prominent Ottoman markets in the Balkans. After talking about the statues at the entry of the Bazaar, we will begin our tour of the historic Davut Pasha Bath, and then we’ll see the Kapan Han, one of the most significant structures of Ottoman market organization, and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has survived earthquakes. After our visits, we will have one hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar, where we can buy items like Shushka pepper, ustrumca peanuts, and shoes. After our tour, we will head to the breathtaking Matka Canyon. After a nature walk, guests can take a boat tour of the canyon during free time. After Matka, we will head to Tetova, the second-largest city in Macedonia with the majority of Muslim Albanians. We will have a panoramic view of the city and visit the Alaca Mosque, which features architecture rarely seen in the Balkans. After visits, we will head to Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans. Dinner will be provided at a local restaurant as determined by the guide and is included in the tour price. Transfer to our hotel post-entertainment. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be provided at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be provided for an extra cost in a place determined by the guide during the free time.
Dinner: Dinner will be included in local restaurant under Balkan Night, set by the guide and which is covered in the tour fee
Accommodation: Aqualina Hotel etc. – OHRID
Route: Skopje – Matka Canyon 19 KM Matka Canyon – Tetovo (Kalkandelen) 38KM Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid 130KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on customs clearance: 22:00
Day 3 Ohrid-Sveti Naum-Tirana-Shkodra
After breakfast, we start our tour of Ohrid from the Harbor Square, explaining the statues we will see and walking through the neighborhood with historical Ottoman houses where the series Elveda Rumeli was filmed, we will finally conclude our tour with a presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl, the city's biggest symbol, and visit the Church of St. Sophia. After our Ohrid tour, we will have some free time. After Ohrid, we will head to St. Naum, which has breathtaking views where the source of Lake Ohrid is born. After this stunning visit, we will drive through Elbasan to the capital of Albania, Tirana, where we will conduct a panoramic tour of a city that suffered through wars for most of the 20th century and lived through the dictatorship of Enver Hoxha for 40 years. During the tour we will see Mush, the Ethem Bey Mosque and the National History Museum. From the Historical Clock Tower, while passing by the Parliament and Prime Minister's Offices and the Presidential Palace, we will take a look at Mother Teresa Square and the Tirana Pyramid from our vehicle. After the tour and free time in Tirana, we will head to Shkodra, another beautiful city in Albania. After arrival, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be provided at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be provided for an extra cost in a place determined by the guide during the free time.
Dinner: Will be provided at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Alis Hotel etc. – SHKODRA
Route: Ohrid – Sveti Naum 28 KM Sveti Naum – Tirana 140 KM Tirana – Shkodra 100 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on customs clearance: 20:30
Day 4 Shkodra – Budva – Kotor - Medjugorje
After the breakfast at our hotel, we will cross into Montenegro, one of the world's youngest states. First, we will visit the magnificent St. Stefan from a viewpoint overlooking Budva, which was once a fishermen's settlement but has undergone restoration and is now open for tourism. After visiting Budva, we will continue to Kotor, which is a significant historical and nature tourism center. Here we will walk through the Old Town (Stari Grad) and get to know this charming town. After touring Kotor, we will transfer either to Medjugorje or the surrounding area. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be provided at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be provided for an extra cost in a place determined by the guide during the free time.
Dinner: Will be provided at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Olea Vitis etc. Medjugorje or Surroundings
Route: Shkodra – Budva 86 KM Budva – Kotor 23 KM Kotor – Medjugorje 198 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on customs clearance: 20:30
Day 5 Medjugorje – Blagaj - Mostar – Konjic – Sarajevo
After breakfast at our hotel, we will head to the historic city of Mostar. Arriving in Mostar, we will walk around the city and first visit the Mostar Bridge, which is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture constructed by Mimar Hayreddin in 1557. The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992 but was reopened for use in 2004 with substantial contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We will wander through the Old Bazaar. After free time, we will head to Blagaj, the land of the Alperens, and then we will proceed to Sarajevo, the capital, passing through Konjic on the way. Upon arrival in Sarajevo, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be provided at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be provided for an extra cost in a place determined by the guide during the free time.
Dinner: A traditional restaurant will serve Bosnian Kofte, which is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel etc. - SARAYBOSNA
Route: Trebinje – Blagaj 108 KM , Blagaj – Mostar 14 KM , Mostar – Konjic 70 KM, Konjic – Sarajevo 60KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Based on road conditions, estimated: 19:30
Day 6 Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosne – Belgrade
After breakfast, we will visit Vrelo Bosne, the water source of Sarajevo, located at the foot of Mount Igman, known for its perfect walking paths, horse-drawn carriage drivers, and traditional coffee houses. After our free time here, we will tour the historical Baščaršija, the main bazaar of this cultural city. Our tour begins at the Sebilj Fountain, the symbol of the bazaar, and continues to Morica Han. After that, we will see the Husein-kapetan's Mosque, a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. Continuing with our tour, we will look at the Clock Tower, the ritual fountain, and the eternal flame memorial, then we will enter free time where guests can take photos at the Latin Bridge, where World War I was declared. After our tour and free time, we will depart for Belgrade. After our journey, we will arrive in Belgrade, known for its vibrancy and motion, being among the oldest cities in Europe. We will check into our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast: Will be provided at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be provided for an extra cost in a place determined by the guide during the free time.
Dinner: Will be provided at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Theater Hotel etc. BELGRADE
Route: Sarajevo - Vrelo Bosna 10 KM Vrelo Bosna - Belgrade 295 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Based on customs clearance, estimated: 20:00
Day 7 Belgrade – Skopje
After breakfast at our hotel, we will begin our city tour starting at the most fashionable street, Knez Mihailova. Following this, we will make our way to Belgrade Fortress, from where Sultan Mehmed II was wounded, but its conquest was achieved by Sultan Suleiman I. At the fortress, we will see the Key Monument, French Statue, Istanbul Gate, Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Sokolović Fountain, and the meeting point of the Sava River and the Danube River, which has the best view of the city. After our tour, we will have free time until we head back to our hotel in Skopje for an overnight stay.
Breakfast: Will be provided at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be provided for an extra cost in a place determined by the guide during the free time.
Dinner: Will be provided at our hotel or in a restaurant, and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold etc – Skopje
Route: Belgrade-Skopje 450 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on road conditions: 20:00
Day 8 Skopje – Pristina – Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel, we will head to the tomb of Sultan Murad I (Hüdavendigar) in Obilić, who was martyred by the Obilić during the Kosovo War, one of the biggest victories that the Ottomans achieved in the Balkans. After visiting the tomb, we will set off for a city tour of the capital Pristina. We will have an emotional day in this territory that has experienced a humanitarian drama recently, with panoramic views of the bazaar, the Bazaar Mosque built by Sultan Beyazıt in the 15th century, and the clock tower built in the 19th century to ring the prayer times. Afterward, we will have free time until our flight. We will transfer to Pristina Airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul at 15:05 on Ajet Airlines flight VF102, arriving in Istanbul at 17:35. We hope to see you on your next journey...
Breakfast; Will be provided at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be provided for an extra cost in a place determined by the guide during the free time.
Route: Skopje – Pristina 95 KM