Grand Balkan Tour with Air Serbia VISA-FREE FOR 6 COUNTRIES
DIRECT FLIGHT WITHOUT LAYOVER
4* Hotels – Dinner Included
4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOUR – ALL INCLUSIVE !!!!
WITH VRELO BOSNA AND ST NAUM DIFFERENCE
Includes Macedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs at Local Restaurants!
Civilizations, Cultures, and Faiths,
WITH VRELO BOSNA AND ST NAUM DIFFERENCE
Includes Macedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs at Local Restaurants!
Civilizations, Cultures, and Faiths,
Journey to the Heart of the Balkans at the Meeting Point
The Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro - Albania – Kosovo – Macedonia
Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro - Albania – Kosovo – Macedonia
Some of the Privileges of the Program
* Direct flight without layover with Air Serbia Airlines.
* Opportunity to visit 6 countries, including Kosovo
* 2 Evenings at Local Restaurants with Macedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs
* Opportunity for a fully equipped tour with a professional guiding team
* Opportunity to explore the entire Balkan Geography step by step
* Dinner included at hotels
* Transportation throughout the tour with professionally packaged tourism buses
* Includes Vrelo Bosna tour
* Includes the tour of Sveti Naum, one of the most sought-after places in the Balkans
* Includes the famous beauty of Matka Canyon
* Includes the tour of Blagaj
* Direct flight without layover with Air Serbia Airlines.
* Opportunity to visit 6 countries, including Kosovo
* 2 Evenings at Local Restaurants with Macedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs
* Opportunity for a fully equipped tour with a professional guiding team
* Opportunity to explore the entire Balkan Geography step by step
* Dinner included at hotels
* Transportation throughout the tour with professionally packaged tourism buses
* Includes Vrelo Bosna tour
* Includes the tour of Sveti Naum, one of the most sought-after places in the Balkans
* Includes the famous beauty of Matka Canyon
* Includes the tour of Blagaj
Tour Departure Dates :
March 14 / March 16 / May 2 / May 9 / May 16 / May 23 / May 24 / May 25 / May 30 / June 6 / June 13 / June 20 / June 26 / June 27 / June 28 / July 3 / July 4 / July 5 / July 10 / July 11 / July 12 / July 17 / July 18 / July 19 / July 24 / July 25 / July 26 / July 31 / August 1 / August 2 / August 7 / August 8 / August 9 / August 14 / August 15 / August 16 / August 21 / August 22 / August 23 / August 28 / August 29 / August 30 / September 4 / September 5 / September 6 / September 12 / September 19 / September 26 / October 3 / October 10 / October 17 / October 24 / November 7 / November 8
March 14 / March 16 / May 2 / May 9 / May 16 / May 23 / May 24 / May 25 / May 30 / June 6 / June 13 / June 20 / June 26 / June 27 / June 28 / July 3 / July 4 / July 5 / July 10 / July 11 / July 12 / July 17 / July 18 / July 19 / July 24 / July 25 / July 26 / July 31 / August 1 / August 2 / August 7 / August 8 / August 9 / August 14 / August 15 / August 16 / August 21 / August 22 / August 23 / August 28 / August 29 / August 30 / September 4 / September 5 / September 6 / September 12 / September 19 / September 26 / October 3 / October 10 / October 17 / October 24 / November 7 / November 8
Special Days :
Ramadan Feast and April Semester: March 14 / March 16
Ramadan Feast and April Semester: March 14 / March 16
May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk Youth and Sports Day: May 16
Kurban Bayram (Sacrifice Feast): May 23 / May 24 / May 25 / May 30
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day: July 10 / July 11 / July 12
August 30 Victory Day: August 28 / August 29 / August 30
October 29 Republic Day: October 24
November Semester: November 7 / November 8
Kurban Bayram (Sacrifice Feast): May 23 / May 24 / May 25 / May 30
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day: July 10 / July 11 / July 12
August 30 Victory Day: August 28 / August 29 / August 30
October 29 Republic Day: October 24
November Semester: November 7 / November 8
Tour Program
Day 1 Istanbul – Belgrade – Srebrenica - Sarajevo
Meet at the Air Serbia Counter at Istanbul Airport's International Departures Terminal. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Belgrade at 04:20 with Air Serbia Airlines flight JU427. Arrival in Belgrade at 05:00 local time. After baggage, passport, and customs procedures, we leave Belgrade airport with our private vehicle. Our first destination is Srebrenica located in the east of Bosnia Herzegovina. We visit Srebrenica, the site of the massacre that occurred on July 11, 1995 to commemorate the innocent Bosniak people who were held captive. Here, we visit the camp area and the martyrdom site to pay our respects. Afterwards, we head to the capital Sarajevo. We take a walk in the most esteemed market in Europe, Baščaršija. Our tour begins at the Sebilj Fountain, which has become a symbol of the market, and then we see one of the city’s most authentic spots, Morica Han. Next, we visit the Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. During our tour, we see the Clock Tower, the famous fountain that has become a ritual, and the meeting point of cultures, which is also home to the Eternal Flame monument. Afterwards, we have some free time, and guests can take photos at the Latin Bridge, where World War I broke out. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Bosnian meatballs at a local restaurant, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel, etc. SARAYBOSNA
Route: Belgrade – Srebrenica 200 KM, Srebrenica - Sarajevo 135 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately: 20:00 depending on customs
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Bosnian meatballs at a local restaurant, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel, etc. SARAYBOSNA
Route: Belgrade – Srebrenica 200 KM, Srebrenica - Sarajevo 135 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately: 20:00 depending on customs
Day 2 Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosna - Konjic – Mostar – Blagaj – Medjugorje
After breakfast we visit Vrelo Bosne, Bosnia’s largest national park located at the foot of Igman Mountain that houses the source of the Bosna River and was arranged during Tito's order with excellent walking trails, carriage drivers, and authentic cafes. After our free time, we continue to Mostar. Our journey to Mostar will take approximately 2.5 hours with some stops along the way. We will take our first break in the city of Konjic to see the famous Konjic Bridge restored by Turkey and get a coffee on the bank of the Neretva River. After arriving in Mostar, we will walk around the city starting with the Mostar Bridge (built by Architect Hayreddin in 1557, the bridge is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture). The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992 but reopened in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We will see Koska Mehmet Pasha Mosque. Afterwards, we will visit the Blagaj settlement 12 km away from Mostar, where the Blagaj Alperen Lodge and the source of the Buna River are located. After our tour, we will spend the night (in Medjugorje or nearby) at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Forest Hotel, etc. – MEDJUGORJE
Route: Sarajevo –Konjic 62 KM, Konjic- Mostar 64 KM, Mostar – Blagaj 13 KM, Blagaj –Medjugorje 20 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately: 20:00 depending on road conditions
After breakfast we visit Vrelo Bosne, Bosnia’s largest national park located at the foot of Igman Mountain that houses the source of the Bosna River and was arranged during Tito's order with excellent walking trails, carriage drivers, and authentic cafes. After our free time, we continue to Mostar. Our journey to Mostar will take approximately 2.5 hours with some stops along the way. We will take our first break in the city of Konjic to see the famous Konjic Bridge restored by Turkey and get a coffee on the bank of the Neretva River. After arriving in Mostar, we will walk around the city starting with the Mostar Bridge (built by Architect Hayreddin in 1557, the bridge is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture). The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992 but reopened in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We will see Koska Mehmet Pasha Mosque. Afterwards, we will visit the Blagaj settlement 12 km away from Mostar, where the Blagaj Alperen Lodge and the source of the Buna River are located. After our tour, we will spend the night (in Medjugorje or nearby) at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Forest Hotel, etc. – MEDJUGORJE
Route: Sarajevo –Konjic 62 KM, Konjic- Mostar 64 KM, Mostar – Blagaj 13 KM, Blagaj –Medjugorje 20 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately: 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 3 Medjugorje – Kotor – Budva - Shkodra
After our breakfast at the 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 our walking tour in the Stari Grad (Old Town-Fortress), you will get to know this charming place. After our Kotor tour, we pass through Budva and with a panoramic view from the top, we see the magnificent Sveti Stefan, which was an island settlement of fishermen that was later purchased by a Singapore billionaire and is currently undergoing restoration to attract tourism, and afterwards we head to the Albanian city of Shkodra. After our arrival, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast; Will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Alis Hotel, etc. – SHKODRA
Route: Medjugorje – Kotor 190 KM, Kotor –Shkodra 108 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately: 20:30 depending on customs
Day 4 Shkodra - Tirana – Ohrid
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to the center of Tirana. We will conduct a panoramic tour of this beautiful city, which has survived wars throughout the 20th century and experienced the dictatorial regime of Enver Hoxha for 40 years. We will see Ethem Bey Mosque located at Skanderbeg Square, the Historical Clock Tower, the National History Museum, and the Opera House. Other sights that we will see from the vehicle include the Parliament and Prime Minister's Buildings, the Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Square, and the Tirana Pyramid. After the Tirana tour and free time, we will move on to Ohrid, the jewel of the Balkans via Elbasan. We will begin our Ohrid city tour at the Port Square, explaining the statues we see and during our walk in the neighborhood where historical Ohrid houses, the Aya Sofya church, and the famous Ohrid pearl that symbolizes the city is located. After the tour, we will have free time.After our visits, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our Ohrid hotel.
Breakfast; Will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Alis Hotel, etc. – SHKODRA
Route: Medjugorje – Kotor 190 KM, Kotor –Shkodra 108 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately: 20:30 depending on customs
Day 4 Shkodra - Tirana – Ohrid
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to the center of Tirana. We will conduct a panoramic tour of this beautiful city, which has survived wars throughout the 20th century and experienced the dictatorial regime of Enver Hoxha for 40 years. We will see Ethem Bey Mosque located at Skanderbeg Square, the Historical Clock Tower, the National History Museum, and the Opera House. Other sights that we will see from the vehicle include the Parliament and Prime Minister's Buildings, the Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Square, and the Tirana Pyramid. After the Tirana tour and free time, we will move on to Ohrid, the jewel of the Balkans via Elbasan. We will begin our Ohrid city tour at the Port Square, explaining the statues we see and during our walk in the neighborhood where historical Ohrid houses, the Aya Sofya church, and the famous Ohrid pearl that symbolizes the city is located. After the tour, we will have free time.After our visits, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our Ohrid hotel.
Breakfast; Will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Aqualina Hotel, etc. – OHRID
Route: Shkodra – Tirana 100 KM, Tirana – Ohrid 130 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately: 20:30 depending on customs
Day 5 Ohrid – Sv Naum – Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Skopje
After our breakfast, we will travel to St. Naum with breathtaking views. Here we will visit the origin of Ohrid Lake. The stunning view will surely take your breath away. After visiting Sveti Naum, we will proceed to Tetovo, the second largest city in Macedonia, where most of the residents are Muslim Albanians. We will view the city panoramically, and will visit the Alaca Mosque, which has a rare architecture in the Balkans. Following the tour, we will move on to Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Here, we begin our tour of this city, which separates its two different cultures with the famous Vardar River, starting from the Macedonian side, where we will first see the gigantic statue of Alexander the Great, and then, by crossing the historical Skopje Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, we will witness how cultures can change at once. Here we will move to the Turkish Bazaar, one of the finest markets of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans, where we will begin our bazaar tour at Davut Pasha Hamam, one of the most significant structures of the Ottoman bazaar organization, and then proceed to see the Kapan Han and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has survived despite earthquakes. After our visits, we will have one hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Among the items we can buy are Şuşka pepper, ustrumca peanuts, and chariks. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Aqualina Hotel, etc. – OHRID
Route: Shkodra – Tirana 100 KM, Tirana – Ohrid 130 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately: 20:30 depending on customs
Day 5 Ohrid – Sv Naum – Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Skopje
After our breakfast, we will travel to St. Naum with breathtaking views. Here we will visit the origin of Ohrid Lake. The stunning view will surely take your breath away. After visiting Sveti Naum, we will proceed to Tetovo, the second largest city in Macedonia, where most of the residents are Muslim Albanians. We will view the city panoramically, and will visit the Alaca Mosque, which has a rare architecture in the Balkans. Following the tour, we will move on to Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Here, we begin our tour of this city, which separates its two different cultures with the famous Vardar River, starting from the Macedonian side, where we will first see the gigantic statue of Alexander the Great, and then, by crossing the historical Skopje Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, we will witness how cultures can change at once. Here we will move to the Turkish Bazaar, one of the finest markets of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans, where we will begin our bazaar tour at Davut Pasha Hamam, one of the most significant structures of the Ottoman bazaar organization, and then proceed to see the Kapan Han and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has survived despite earthquakes. After our visits, we will have one hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Among the items we can buy are Şuşka pepper, ustrumca peanuts, and chariks. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be at our hotel or at a restaurant and included in the tour price.
Dinner: Will be at our hotel or at a restaurant and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold etc. – Skopje
Route: Skopje-Matka 19 KM, Matka–Tetovo 61 KM, Tetovo-Ohrid 132 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00, depending on road conditions
Day 6 Skopje – Matka Canyon – Prizren (Kosovo) – Skopje (Balkan Night)
After breakfast we head to the stunning Matka Canyon, where we can take a nature hike following which those who wish can enjoy a boat trip in the canyon with the famous boats. After our tour, we will take a panoramic view of Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, which has a population mostly composed of Muslim Albanians, while visiting the memorial site of I. Murad (Hüdavendigar) at the Kosovo Field where one of the greatest victories of the Ottomans in the Balkans was achieved, as he was martyred by Obilic. After our visit, we will briefly travel to Prizren. During our panoramic tour of Prizren, one of the cutest cities in the Balkans, we will see the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress. After the tour and free time, we will move back to Skopje. Upon our arrival in Skopje, we will participate in a Balkan night at a local or regional restaurant determined by our guide, included in the tour price. After the entertainment, we will transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Day 6 Skopje – Matka Canyon – Prizren (Kosovo) – Skopje (Balkan Night)
After breakfast we head to the stunning Matka Canyon, where we can take a nature hike following which those who wish can enjoy a boat trip in the canyon with the famous boats. After our tour, we will take a panoramic view of Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, which has a population mostly composed of Muslim Albanians, while visiting the memorial site of I. Murad (Hüdavendigar) at the Kosovo Field where one of the greatest victories of the Ottomans in the Balkans was achieved, as he was martyred by Obilic. After our visit, we will briefly travel to Prizren. During our panoramic tour of Prizren, one of the cutest cities in the Balkans, we will see the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress. After the tour and free time, we will move back to Skopje. Upon our arrival in Skopje, we will participate in a Balkan night at a local or regional restaurant determined by our guide, included in the tour price. After the entertainment, we will transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be at a local restaurant determined by our guide for the Balkan night, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold etc. – SKOPJE
Accommodation: Hotel Gold etc. – SKOPJE
Route: Skopje – Matka 15 KM, Matka – Prizren 100 KM, Prizren – Skopje 100 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately: 20:30 depending on customs
Day 7 Skopje – Belgrade – Istanbul
After breakfast, we depart for Belgrade. After our journey, we start our city tour in Belgrade, Europe’s oldest city, starting from Knez Mihailova Street, known as the symbol of liveliness and movement. Following this, we visit the Belgrade Fortress, which was the supply center of the Ottoman navy, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded and the conquest was granted to Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. Within the fortress, we will see the Key Monument, the French statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Sokullu Fountain, and the terrace area providing the most beautiful view of where the Danube and Sava rivers meet. After our tour, we will have free time until the flight hours. After that, we will transfer to Belgrade airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with Air Serbia flight JU426 at 00:50. Arrival in Istanbul at 03:35. We hope to see you again on your next trip...
Breakfast: Will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Day 7 Skopje – Belgrade – Istanbul
After breakfast, we depart for Belgrade. After our journey, we start our city tour in Belgrade, Europe’s oldest city, starting from Knez Mihailova Street, known as the symbol of liveliness and movement. Following this, we visit the Belgrade Fortress, which was the supply center of the Ottoman navy, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded and the conquest was granted to Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. Within the fortress, we will see the Key Monument, the French statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Sokullu Fountain, and the terrace area providing the most beautiful view of where the Danube and Sava rivers meet. After our tour, we will have free time until the flight hours. After that, we will transfer to Belgrade airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with Air Serbia flight JU426 at 00:50. Arrival in Istanbul at 03:35. We hope to see you again on your next trip...
Breakfast: Will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in free time in Belgrade city center
* Flight tickets for Economy Class Istanbul - Belgrade - Istanbul with Air Serbia Airlines
* Local Transportation Services
* Professional Turkish guiding services
* Accommodation with breakfast included for a total of 6 nights in 4* hotels: 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Medjugorje or surroundings, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Ohrid, 2 nights in Skopje
* Dinner included at hotels in Medjugorje, Shkodra, Skopje, and Ohrid
* Macedonian Night at a local restaurant
* Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant
* Panoramic city tours of Prizren, Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid, Resne, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Trebinje, Kotor, Budva, Shkodra
* Kosovo Crossing Fee
* Sveti Naum Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Blagaj Tekkesi Tour
* Mandatory local guiding services in certain cities
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* City Taxes
* Customs Fees
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
* Local Transportation Services
* Professional Turkish guiding services
* Accommodation with breakfast included for a total of 6 nights in 4* hotels: 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Medjugorje or surroundings, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Ohrid, 2 nights in Skopje
* Dinner included at hotels in Medjugorje, Shkodra, Skopje, and Ohrid
* Macedonian Night at a local restaurant
* Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant
* Panoramic city tours of Prizren, Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid, Resne, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Trebinje, Kotor, Budva, Shkodra
* Kosovo Crossing Fee
* Sveti Naum Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Blagaj Tekkesi Tour
* Mandatory local guiding services in certain cities
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* City Taxes
* Customs Fees
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
* Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
* Extras taken at the hotel.
* All personal expenses
* Extra tours
* Lunches
* Driver's tip (5 EUR per person)
* All trips and tours not specified in the program.
* Optional guide tips
* Foreign exit tax
* Overseas travel health insurance
INFORMATION ,
- In order to make purchases and expenditures in all countries included in the tour, it is sufficient to carry Euros. The guide will assist in currency exchange in regions where local currency is used.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the trip. It is also advisable to bring a sweater or similar clothing for the evening.
- Our tours apply a rotation (seat change) in daily seating arrangements, thus fixed seats and front seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the bus guide.
- To bring items (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) into Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum requirement of 3 days of accommodation.
- The duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons , Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic drink (excluding alcoholic drinks over 22% alcohol content, wine, and champagne) , Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic drink (including alcoholic drinks under 22% alcohol content, wine, and champagne) , Perfume: 600 ml , Makeup or Skincare Products: 5 items , Chocolate and Sweets: 2 kg ,Coffee: 1 kg ,Tea: 1 kg
- The guides in the tour program may change the itinerary as it suits them, provided they show all locations specified in the program according to weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days in advance. If there are less than 30 days remaining until the tour date, a 30% penalty will apply. If there are 20 days or less remaining, a 100% penalty will be applied. Documents such as hospital reports, work leave permits, etc., provided with the cancellation request by the participant, unfortunately, will not be accepted for the cancellation of services they will receive from hotels abroad.
-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 before the start of the tour. The canceled tour due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
-In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program, and/or where there are alternative options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Viyatravel 2 days before the movement of the trip.
-During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at a distance greater than the specified kilometers. In such cases, Viyatravel will provide information 15 days before the departure date of the tour.
- Triple rooms may be available depending on the hotels' availability, and in such rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since the extra beds consist of folding and coach beds, the tour participant has accepted the potential cramped condition and bed type in triple rooms and/or child reservations. Child discounts apply only for one child of eligible age staying with two adults.
-Breakfasts included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu called continental breakfast, which includes butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall designated for the group.
-The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are arranged for the general introduction of the cities and are conducted as panoramic tours with narration by a guide from inside the vehicle, which do not include museum or historical site entrance fees and last no more than 2-3 hours. Panoramic tours, along with other tours specified in the program, may not be conducted if local authorities do not permit visits or if there are closed roads due to any event on the days and times scheduled for the tour, or if it becomes impossible to conduct the tour due to weather conditions; in such cases, Viyatravel is not responsible. Some tours may be conducted using public transportation or on foot if there are closed roads or no vehicle access points.
- At border crossings made by road during the trip, waiting times may exceed standards, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any negative outcomes resulting from these delays.
-Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not met, the tours cannot be conducted, or extra tour prices, content, and the vehicle to be used may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on the opening/closing status of the museums and historical sites to be visited and the weather conditions.
- Participation in extra tours is at the discretion of the participant and is not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to join extra tours organized during the tour accept that they will wait at a suitable rest facility on the way. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour starts and will be picked up from the same place after the tour is completed.
- For those participating in flights included in the tours, the check-in and boarding procedures must be done by the guest at the related airline counters at the airports or online on the airline's websites before the flight.
- Passengers who are not present at the specified airport at the times indicated by Viyatravel for participation in the tour, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete these procedures on time but do not board the plane are not Viyatravel's responsibility for not being able to make the flight. The expenses for necessary round-trip new plane tickets and transfers in the destination for those who miss their flights will be their own.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be delays in scheduled and charter flights, or the hours before the existing trip and flight may change. Viyatravel is obligated to inform about these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of schedule 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 passengers as follows. The type of vehicles to be used is determined according to the number of people on each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 People) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 People) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 People) *Vw Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter
-All guests are considered to have accepted the sale of the tour by agreeing to the above-mentioned items.
- In order to make purchases and expenditures in all countries included in the tour, it is sufficient to carry Euros. The guide will assist in currency exchange in regions where local currency is used.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the trip. It is also advisable to bring a sweater or similar clothing for the evening.
- Our tours apply a rotation (seat change) in daily seating arrangements, thus fixed seats and front seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the bus guide.
- To bring items (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) into Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum requirement of 3 days of accommodation.
- The duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons , Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic drink (excluding alcoholic drinks over 22% alcohol content, wine, and champagne) , Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic drink (including alcoholic drinks under 22% alcohol content, wine, and champagne) , Perfume: 600 ml , Makeup or Skincare Products: 5 items , Chocolate and Sweets: 2 kg ,Coffee: 1 kg ,Tea: 1 kg
- The guides in the tour program may change the itinerary as it suits them, provided they show all locations specified in the program according to weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days in advance. If there are less than 30 days remaining until the tour date, a 30% penalty will apply. If there are 20 days or less remaining, a 100% penalty will be applied. Documents such as hospital reports, work leave permits, etc., provided with the cancellation request by the participant, unfortunately, will not be accepted for the cancellation of services they will receive from hotels abroad.
-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 before the start of the tour. The canceled tour due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
-In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program, and/or where there are alternative options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Viyatravel 2 days before the movement of the trip.
-During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at a distance greater than the specified kilometers. In such cases, Viyatravel will provide information 15 days before the departure date of the tour.
- Triple rooms may be available depending on the hotels' availability, and in such rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since the extra beds consist of folding and coach beds, the tour participant has accepted the potential cramped condition and bed type in triple rooms and/or child reservations. Child discounts apply only for one child of eligible age staying with two adults.
-Breakfasts included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu called continental breakfast, which includes butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall designated for the group.
-The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are arranged for the general introduction of the cities and are conducted as panoramic tours with narration by a guide from inside the vehicle, which do not include museum or historical site entrance fees and last no more than 2-3 hours. Panoramic tours, along with other tours specified in the program, may not be conducted if local authorities do not permit visits or if there are closed roads due to any event on the days and times scheduled for the tour, or if it becomes impossible to conduct the tour due to weather conditions; in such cases, Viyatravel is not responsible. Some tours may be conducted using public transportation or on foot if there are closed roads or no vehicle access points.
- At border crossings made by road during the trip, waiting times may exceed standards, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any negative outcomes resulting from these delays.
-Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not met, the tours cannot be conducted, or extra tour prices, content, and the vehicle to be used may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on the opening/closing status of the museums and historical sites to be visited and the weather conditions.
- Participation in extra tours is at the discretion of the participant and is not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to join extra tours organized during the tour accept that they will wait at a suitable rest facility on the way. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour starts and will be picked up from the same place after the tour is completed.
- For those participating in flights included in the tours, the check-in and boarding procedures must be done by the guest at the related airline counters at the airports or online on the airline's websites before the flight.
- Passengers who are not present at the specified airport at the times indicated by Viyatravel for participation in the tour, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete these procedures on time but do not board the plane are not Viyatravel's responsibility for not being able to make the flight. The expenses for necessary round-trip new plane tickets and transfers in the destination for those who miss their flights will be their own.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be delays in scheduled and charter flights, or the hours before the existing trip and flight may change. Viyatravel is obligated to inform about these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of schedule 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 passengers as follows. The type of vehicles to be used is determined according to the number of people on each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 People) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 People) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 People) *Vw Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter
-All guests are considered to have accepted the sale of the tour by agreeing to the above-mentioned items.