PGS with Balkan Package 3 Nights 4 Days Visa-Free PRN-PRN
WITH PEGASUS BALKAN TRIO TOUR VISA-FREE !!!
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ALBANIA – MACEDONIA – KOSOVO
3 NIGHTS 4 DAYS – ACCOMMODATION IN 4* HOTELS
NO OBLIGATORY EXTRA PAYMENT
3 COUNTRIES - 3 CAPITALS
Pristina – Prizren - Tirana – Kruja – Elbasan – Ohrid - Bitola (Monastery) – Resne – Sveti Naum - Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje – Matka Canyon
Tour Departure Dates
April 9 / April 16 / April 23 / April 30 / May 7 / May 14 / May 16 / May 21 / May 28 / June 4 / June 11 / June 18 / June 25 / July 2 / July 9 / July 16 / July 23 / July 30 / August 6 / August 13 / August 20 / August 27 / September 3 / September 17 / October 15 / October 29 / November 12 / November 26 / December 10
Special Days:
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day: April 23
May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day: April 30
May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk Youth and Sports Day: May 16
Eid al-Adha: May 28
August 30 Victory Day: August 27
October 29 Republic Day: October 29
November Semester: November 12
Day 1 Istanbul – Pristina – (Prizren) – Tirana
Meeting at the Pegasus Airlines counter at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport... After ticket, baggage and passport procedures, we will depart for Pristina on Pegasus Airlines flight PC341 at 08:15. Arrival in Pristina at 08:50. After passport, baggage, and customs procedures, we will move to the capital of Kosovo, Pristina, which predominantly consists of Muslim Albanians, with a city tour. We will have an emotional day in the former Ottoman lands where a humanitarian drama took place not long ago. Panoramic sights include the Bazaar, the Bazaar Mosque built by Sultan Beyazit in the 15th century, and the clock tower built in the 19th century to remind the public of the prayer times. We will then have free time. Guests may join the extra Prizren tour, one of the most charming cities in the Balkans and Kosovo (45 EUR). Our tour will first take us to Prizren with a short bus ride. During our panoramic tour of Prizren, we will see the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, Sinan Paşa Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress among the sights. Afterward, we will have free time to explore this charming city before moving towards Tirana.Tirana, which has experienced wars throughout the 20th century and lived under Enver Hoxha's dictatorship for 40 years, is the capital of Albania established by Süleyman Pasha in 1614 and declared the capital in 1920. We will conduct a panoramic tour to introduce this beautiful city. Among the sights will be Ethem Bey Mosque, historical Clock Tower, National Museum, Opera and Ballet House, Parliament and Prime Ministry Buildings, Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Statue and Skanderbeg Square. After the Tirana tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay. Overnight at the hotel.
Lunch: It will be extra and taken during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: It will be extra and taken during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Te Stela Hotel etc. – TIRANA
Route: Pristina – Prizren; 83 KM , Prizren – Tirana 187 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00 depending on customs clearance
Day 2 Tirana – Elbasan- (Kruja) – Ohrid
After breakfast at the hotel, we will have free time. Guests may join the extra Kruja tour (35 EUR). Kruja is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Albania. Known as Akçahisar during the Ottoman period, this historic town is located 20 km north of Tirana, the capital of Albania. Surrounded by steep cliffs, the fortress spans 800 meters and has surrounding walls. Located in a commanding position overlooking the Fushe Kruje plain, the notable sights include the Skanderbeg Museum, the Sarı Saltuk Lodge, the Esad Toptani Pasha Mansion, the Kruja Fortress, the Dolma Baba Bektashi Lodge, the Ottoman Bath, and the Murat Bey Mosque. After the tour, we will move to Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans. After our arrival, we will start our city tour of Ohrid, a Mediterranean town in the Balkans derived from Lake Ohrid's name. Our tour will begin with the Harbor Square, and while discussing the statues we see in the square, we will walk through the historical neighborhood where the famous Ohrid houses featured in the Elveda Rumeli series are located, seeing the historical Ottoman houses, St. Sophia Church, and concluding the tour with a presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl. After the tour, free time will follow. Transfer to our hotel. Guests may join the extra organized Macedonian Night Tour (45 EUR).Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Provided at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be extra and taken during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: It will be extra and taken at a restaurant determined by the guide.
Route: Tirana-Kruja 32 KM , Tirana – Ohrid ; 135 KM
Accommodation: Imperial Hotel etc. – OHRID
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00 depending on customs clearance
Day 3 Ohrid (St. Naum – Resne – Bitola (Monastery) – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje
After breakfast at the hotel, we will have free time. Guests may join the St. Naum – Resne – Bitola tour (65 EUR). We will start our tour from the hotel to St. Naum - Resne - Bitola. First, we will arrive at St. Naum after approximately 1 hour journey amid breathtaking views. We will visit the source of Lake Ohrid. The stunning view will take your breath away. Afterward, we will proceed to Resne. Here, we will see the Palace of Resne li Niyazi, one of the most famous figures of the İttihat ve Terakki Party, known for his contributions during the Turkish-Greek war, before we arrive in Bitola. During our city tour of Bitola; we will visit the Turkish Bazaar, the Bezisten, Isak Mosque, Yeni Mosque, Haydar Pasha Mosque, and one of the most emotional spots, the Military Academy where Atatürk graduated and the Atatürk Museum. After the tour, we will go to Tetova, known by the Macedonians as Tetova and to us as Kalkandelen, one of the large cities in Macedonia. Here we will see the famous Alaca Mosque and the cultural center of the city. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Provided at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be extra and taken during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: It will be extra and taken at a restaurant determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Gold Hotel etc. – SKOPJE
Route: Ohrid – St Naum; 30 KM, St Naum – Bitola; 105 KM , Bitola – Ohrid; 70 KM, Ohrid- Tetova 131 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 19:00 depending on road conditions
Day 4 Skopje – (Matka Canyon) – Pristina – Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, we will have a panoramic city tour. We will start our tour with the Macedonian side known as the land of statues, highlighting the giant statue of Alexander the Great it features, continue by crossing the stone bridge over the Vardar River to witness how two cultures change abruptly, and then visit the famous Skopje Bazaar, an essential part of the Ottoman heritage in the Balkans. We will proceed with our tour by discussing the statues at the entrance of the Bazaar, visiting the historical Davut Pasha bath, and ending our tour with the Kapan Han, one of the most vital structures of the Ottoman bazaar organization, and the Murat Pasha mosque, which managed to survive despite the earthquakes. After our visits, we will have one hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Items like Şuşka pepper, Ustrumca peanuts, and çarık will be among the things to buy. Guests may join the extra Matka Canyon tour (35 EUR) we organize. In this tour, we will first visit the breathtaking Matka Canyon. Afterwards, we will explore the depths of the Canyon by boat. After the tour transfer to Pristina airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Pegasus Airlines flight PC344 at 17:40. Arrival in Istanbul at 20:15. We hope to see you on your next journey…
Breakfast: Provided at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be extra and taken during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Route: Skopje-Matka 15KM, Skopje-Pristina 91 KM
What's Included
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish guide services
* 1 Night Accommodation with Breakfast Included in 4* Hotels: 1 Night in Tirana, 1 Night in Ohrid, 1 Night in Skopje, totaling 3 Nights
* Panoramic city tours of Tirana, Ohrid, Skopje, Pristina
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* City Taxes
* Customs Fees
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
Not Included
* Extras taken at the hotel.
* All personal expenses
* Extra tours
* Lunch and dinner
* Driver service (tip) (5 EUR per person)
* All trips and tours not mentioned in the program.
* Optional guide tips
* Abroad exit fee
* Overseas travel health insurance
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the trip. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- Our tours implement a daily rotation (seat change) in seat planning, and a fixed seat or front seat guarantee is not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- There is a minimum accommodation requirement of 3 days to bring goods (such as alcohol and cigarettes) when entering Turkey from abroad.
- The shopping limit for duty-free items when entering Turkey from abroad is: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Drinks: 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (excluding alcoholic beverages with more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Drinks: 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (including alcoholic beverages with less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg.
- Guides on the tour may make changes in the program flow provided that they show all the places indicated in the program, depending on weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel for free up to 30 days before the tour date. If there are less than 30 days left until the tour date, a 30% penalty will be applied, and if there are 20 days or less, a 100% penalty will be applied. Documents such as hospital reports, work permits, etc., obtained from authorities in Turkey, are unfortunately not accepted for cancellations of the hotel and services they will receive abroad.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If adequate participation is not achieved, the last cancellation notification date is 20 days prior to the tour departure. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be announced by Viyatravel.
- If the tour program provides information only about the category without specifying names, and/or if there are options for the same destination, the hotels will be announced by Viyatravel 2 days before the trip.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, and sports tournaments, hotels may be located at distances greater than specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the tour departure date.
- Triple rooms can be provided depending on the availability of hotels, and in such rooms, the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds consist of pull-out or coach beds, participants in the tour are considered to have accepted any potential crowding in the rooms and the type of beds in 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts apply for one child who meets the age criteria staying with 2 adults.
- Breakfasts included in the tour program are served in accordance with the local breakfast culture of the country visited, generally limited to a menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, and tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for the group.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are arranged to provide a general introduction to the cities and do not include entrance to museums or archaeological sites, lasting no more than 2-3 hours. Panoramic tours, along with other tours indicated in the program, are subject to change due to local authorities not allowing entry or closed roads for any events, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to carry out the mentioned tours under these conditions. Some tours may take place using public transport or on foot when roads are closed or vehicle entry is not allowed.
- During road crossings at customs gates, waiting times may exceed standard durations, and Viyatravel is not responsible for any negative experiences arising from these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not achieved, excursions may not take place, or extra tour prices, content, and used vehicles may vary based on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide based on the open/closed status of museums and archaeological sites in the visited places and weather conditions.
- Participation in extra tours is voluntary and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours organized during the tour are considered to have accepted waiting at a convenient rest area along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside rest stop before the extra tour begins and will be picked up from where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
- Check-in and boarding procedures required for passengers participating in air tours are personal responsibilities and must be carried out by the guests at relevant airline counters or online on the airline's websites before the flight.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for individuals who are not present at the specified airport at the times communicated by Viyatravel, or for those who do not complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time, or those who check-in and board on time but do not board the plane. All costs incurred for travelers missing their flights, including new round-trip plane tickets and transfers in the destination area, are their responsibility.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and charter flights or changes in existing travel and flight times. Viyatravel is obliged to inform about these changes as soon as possible. The passenger accepts the risk of time changes when purchasing the trip. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of participants as follows. The type of vehicle is determined based on the number of passengers in each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 participants) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 participants) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 participants) *VW Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are considered to have accepted the mentioned items upon the sale of the tour.