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Sun Express HY Big Balkan Tour - 6 Countries Antalya - No Visa Required
ANTALYA Departure
Big Balkan Tour with Sunexpress HY 6 COUNTRIES NO VISA REQUIRED
NON-STOP FLIGHT
4* Hotels - Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOURS - ALL-INCLUSIVE!!!!
LOCAL PROGRAM FROM KOSOVO
Dinner at Local Restaurants Makedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs INCLUDED!!
Journey to the Heart of the Balkans
Meeting Point
A Crossroad of History and Civilizations
Albania - Macedonia - Serbia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro - Kosovo
6 COUNTRIES
Tirana - Elbasan - Ohrid - Sveti Naum - Struga - Tetova - Matka - Skopje - Belgrade - Sarajevo - Konjic - Mostar - Blagaj - Trebinje - Herceg Novi - Kotor - Budva - Petrovac - Bar - Shkodra - Prizren - Tirana
Flight Dates
May 3 / May 10 / May 17 / May 24 / May 31 / June 6 / June 7 / June 13 / June 14 / June 20 / June 21 / June 27 / June 28 / July 4 / July 5 / July 11 / July 12 / July 18 / July 19 / July 25 / July 26 / August 1 / August 2 / August 8 / August 9 / August 15 / August 16 / August 22 / August 23 / August 29 / August 30 / September 5 / September 6 / September 12 / September 13 / September 20 / September 27 / October 4 / October 11
Special Days:
May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day: May 17
Eid al-Adha: May 24 / May 31
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day: July 11 / July 12
August 30 Victory Day: August 29 / August 30
Day 1: (Departure) Antalya - Tirana
Meeting at Antalya Airport at 22:00. (1 calendar day before the departure flight)
Day 2 Antalya - Tirana - Elbasan - Sveti Naum - Ohrid
Meeting at Antalya Airport International Departure Terminal…. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will take Sun Express Airlines flight XQ 214 departing at 00:25 to Tirana. Arrival in Tirana at 01:30 local time. After passport, luggage, and customs procedures, we depart from the capital Tirana, passing through Elbasan, heading to the pearl of the Balkans, Ohrid. Our first stop is the source of Ohrid Lake. The breathtaking scenery here will take your breath away. After visiting Sveti Naum, we reach Ohrid city center, known as a Mediterranean town in the Balkans. Our tour starts at the port square, where we will see the statues and walk through the neighborhood where historical Ohrid houses can be found, discussing the filming locations of the series Elveda Rumeli, concluding with a presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl. After free time, we will arrive at our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be included in the tour price at our hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Belvedere etc. - OHRID
Route: Tirana-Ohrid; 131 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 18:00 depending on customs clearance.
Day 3 Ohrid - Tetova (Kalkandelen) - Matka Canyon - Skopje (Balkan Night)
After breakfast, we will head to Tetova, the second largest city in Macedonia, home to a predominantly Muslim Albanian population. We will see the city panoramically before visiting the Alaca Mosque, notable for its rare architecture in the Balkans. Next, we will move to the Matka Canyon, known for its stunning beauty. After a nature walk, guests can opt for a boat tour in the canyon during free time. After free time, we will reunite with the vehicle and head to the capital Skopje, where we will begin our city tour. We will start in the part of Skopje known as the land of statues, seeing the huge statue of Alexander the Great and crossing the historic Skopje Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, witnessing the vibrant change of cultures as we visit the Üsküp Turkish Bazaar, one of the finest bazaars in the Balkans. As we enter the bazaar, we will discuss the statues at the entrance and start our tour, seeing the Davut Pasha Hammam, Kapan Han, and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has survived despite earthquakes. After our visits, we will have 1 hour of free time for shopping at the Turkish Bazaar. Among the items we can buy are Shushka peppers, Ustrumca peanuts, and traditional shoes. After free time and excursions, we will have a Balkan night at a local restaurant determined by the guide, included in the tour price. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour price at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be included in the tour price at the hotel or restaurant with local dishes and music during the Balkan night.
Accommodation: Gold Hotel etc. - SKOPJE
Route: Ohrid - Tetova; 131 KM, Tetova - Matka; 37 KM, Matka - Skopje; 15 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions.
Day 4 Skopje - Belgrade
After breakfast, we will depart for Belgrade. After our journey, we will start our city tour in Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe and now a symbol of vibrancy and liveliness, beginning at the elegant Knez Mihailova Street. Next, we will visit Belgrade Castle, where Fatih Sultan Mehmet was wounded, and which was later captured by Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. Our tour includes the Key Delivery Monument, the French Statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha's Tomb, and Sokullu Fountain, ending at the terrace where we can see the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, the most beautiful view in the city. After the tour, we will have some free time. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour price at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be included in the tour price at our hotel or restaurant.
Accommodation: Abba Hotel etc. - BELGRADE
Route: Skopje - Belgrade; 450 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on customs clearance.
Day 5 Belgrade - Sarajevo
After breakfast at the hotel, we will move to Sarajevo. During our 7-hour journey through the mountainous Balkan roads, enjoy breathtaking views. Upon arrival, we will start our panoramic city tour. We will stroll through Bašćaršija, the most famous bazaar in Europe. Our tour starts at the Sebilj Fountain, the symbol of the city, followed by a visit to Morica Han, one of the city's authentic points, and Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. We will see the Watch Tower and a famous ritual fountain, as well as the Eternal Flame monument, marking the place where cultures converge. After that, we will have free time, and guests can take photos at the Latin Bridge, where World War I began. After free time, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour price at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel etc. - SARAJEVO
Route: Belgrade - Sarajevo; 295 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on customs clearance.
Day 6 Sarajevo - Konjic - Mostar - Blagaj - Medjugorje
After breakfast at the hotel, we will set off for Mostar, enjoying beautiful views along the Neretva River. On the way, we will make a short stop in Konjic, a charming city known from Evliya Çelebi's Travelogue, where horses rested. We will see and photograph Konjic Bridge, built by IV Mehmet, before continuing through Jablanica. On the way, we will witness some of the most beautiful landscapes created by the Neretva River. Upon arrival in Mostar, we will visit Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque and the Turkish Consulate Building, followed by the famous Mostar Bridge, which was damaged during the war but later restored with help from the Republic of Turkey and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. If we are lucky, we may see the brave Bosniaks leap from the bridge. After that, we will explore the old town market and having free time, we will proceed to Blagaj, to visit the Blagaj Tekke located at the source of Buna River, nestled under a massive cliff. Here, the tranquility of nature and spirituality intertwine, providing a serene atmosphere. After our visit, we will transfer to our hotel, which will be in Trebinje or nearby Medjugorje or Blagaj depending on our schedule. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour price at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be included in the tour price at our hotel.
Accommodation: Olea Vitis Hotel etc. - Medjugorje
Route: Sarajevo - Konjic; 60 KM, Konjic - Mostar; 70 KM, Mostar - Blagaj; 20 KM, Blagaj - Trebinje; 100 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 19:30 depending on road conditions.
Day 7 Trebinje - Kotor - Budva - Shkodra
After breakfast at the hotel, we will cross into Montenegro, one of the youngest states in the world. Our first stop will be Kotor, an important historical and natural paradise and a tourism center. During our walking tour in Stari Grad (Old City), we will learn about this charming town. Following Kotor, we will drive by Budva, known for its transformation from a fishing village to a luxury destination, and we will stop to enjoy a panoramic view over the enchanting St. Stefan, observing from up high (subject to parking availability). Then we will head to the city of Shkodra in Albania. After arriving, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour price at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Dinner: Will be included in the tour price at our hotel.
Accommodation: Alis Hotel etc. - SHKODRA
Route: Medjugorje - Kotor; 190 KM, Kotor - Shkodra; 108 KM
Day 8 Shkodra - Prizren - Tirana - Antalya
After breakfast at our hotel, we will proceed to Kosovo, one of the youngest states in the world. We will have a panoramic tour in Prizren, among the prettiest cities in the Balkans, where we will see the 17th-century Turkish Bath, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Castle. After the tour and free time, we will head to Tirana, the capital of Albania. Upon arrival, we will have a panoramic tour of this beautiful city, known for experiencing wars throughout the 20th century and enduring 40 years of a dictatorship regime under Enver Hoxha, which was established in 1614 by Süleyman Pasha. During our tour, we will see the Ethem Bey Mosque in Skanderbeg Square, the Historical Clock Tower, National History Museum, Opera House, and various important government buildings. Afterward, we will have some free time. After our visit, we will transfer to Tirana Airport. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will fly with SunExpress Airlines XQ 214 to Antalya, leaving at 02:20 the next day. Arrival in Antalya at 05:10. We hope to see you on your next trip...
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour price at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time as an extra.
Route: Shkodra - Prizren; 182 KM, Prizren - Tirana; 182 KM.
What's Included
* Sun Express Airlines Economy Class Flight Tickets from Antalya to Tirana and back
* Local Transportation Services
* 1 Night Accommodation with Breakfast in 4* Hotels: 1 Night in Skopje, 1 Night in Ohrid, 1 Night in Belgrade, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Trebinje or nearby regions such as Medjugorje or Blagaj, 1 Night in Shkoder, totaling 6 Nights
* 4 Dinner Meals served in hotels or restaurants in Ohrid, Belgrade, Trebinje, and Shkoder
* Macedonian Night at a Local Restaurant
* Bosnian Meatballs at a Local Restaurant
* Panoramic city tours in Prizren, Skopje, Ohrid, Tetova, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Kotor, Shkoder, and Tirana
* Kosovo Crossing Fee
* Sveti Naum Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Konjic Tour
* Blagaj Tekkesi Tour
* Compulsory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway checkpoint and parking fees
* City Taxes
* Customs Taxes
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service charges
* Local Transportation Services
* 1 Night Accommodation with Breakfast in 4* Hotels: 1 Night in Skopje, 1 Night in Ohrid, 1 Night in Belgrade, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Trebinje or nearby regions such as Medjugorje or Blagaj, 1 Night in Shkoder, totaling 6 Nights
* 4 Dinner Meals served in hotels or restaurants in Ohrid, Belgrade, Trebinje, and Shkoder
* Macedonian Night at a Local Restaurant
* Bosnian Meatballs at a Local Restaurant
* Panoramic city tours in Prizren, Skopje, Ohrid, Tetova, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Kotor, Shkoder, and Tirana
* Kosovo Crossing Fee
* Sveti Naum Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Konjic Tour
* Blagaj Tekkesi Tour
* Compulsory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway checkpoint and parking fees
* City Taxes
* Customs Taxes
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service charges
Not Included
* Tours organized by the guide
* Museum and site entrance fees.
* Extras paid at the hotel.
* All personal expenses
* Extra tours
* Lunches
* All trips and tours not mentioned in the program.
* Driver's Tip (5 EUR per person)
* International departure fee
* International travel health insurance
- During the tour, it is sufficient to have Euros to make purchases and expenses in all the countries included in the program. In areas where the local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the trip. It is also advisable to bring a light sweater or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, a rotation (seat change) application is made daily in the seating plan, and a fixed seat or front seat guarantee is not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- To bring items (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) from abroad into Turkey, there is a minimum requirement of 3 days of accommodation.
- The duty-free shopping limits for entry into Turkey from abroad are: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (excluding spirits containing more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skincare Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Candy: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg.
- The guides may make changes in the program flow, provided that they show all the places specified in the program, depending on weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to a free cancellation up to 30 days before. In case of cancellation less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty will be applied; if canceled 20 days or less before, a 100% penalty will apply. The documentation provided, such as hospital reports, workplace permission documents, etc., from authorities in Turkey related to the cancellation of accommodations and services outside Turkey is unfortunately not accepted.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the last cancellation notification date will be 20 days prior to the tour departure. The canceled tour due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
- If the tour program only provides category information without mentioning names and/or options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be communicated by Viyatravel 2 days before the travel date.
- Hotels may be used at distances exceeding the stated kilometers during periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc.
- Triple rooms can be assigned based on hotel availability, and in these types of rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are folding and coach beds, the tour participants accepting that they will experience crowding and bed types in the rooms for 3rd persons and/or child reservations.
- Child discounts apply to one child in the eligible age group staying with 2 adults.
- Breakfasts at the hotel included in the tour are served as a limited menu, usually consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for groups according to the breakfast culture of the country visited.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for general introductions of cities and do not include museum or archaeological site entries, lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours with commentary from the guide in the vehicle. Viyatravel is not liable for any unavailability of the mentioned tours in circumstances where entry is not allowed by local authorities or due to closed roads caused by any events or weather conditions. Some tours might be conducted by public transport or on foot where vehicle access is not permitted.
- During border crossings by road, wait times at customs may exceed standards, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for negative experiences caused by these wait times.
- Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation of at least 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not met, excursions may not take place, or extra travel prices, content, and the vehicle used may vary according to the number of participants. Furthermore, the days and times of the tours may change at the discretion of the guide based on the operation status of museums and archaeological sites and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and not mandatory. Passengers not wishing to participate in the extra tours being organized during the tour accept to wait at a suitable rest stop along the way. Such passengers will be dropped off at a rest area before the extra tour begins and collected from the same location after the tour is completed.
- For those participating in tours by plane, the check-in and boarding procedures must be completed by the guests personally at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online via the airline company’s websites before the flight.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for passengers who are not present at the specified airport at the times communicated by Viyatravel, those who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or those who complete them but do not board the aircraft. All costs for new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the destination area required for those who miss their flights are their responsibility.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between airlines and passengers and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be a risk of delays in scheduled and charter flights or changes in hours before the trip and flight. Viyatravel is obliged to notify of these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of hour changes when purchasing the trip. Children between the ages of 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and airport service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of people as follows. The vehicle types below are assigned according to the number of people on each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 Persons) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Minibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 Persons) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega
Minivans: (Used for up to 16 Persons) *Vw Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are considered to have accepted the terms specified above upon the sale of the tour.