Gaziantep Departure - Direct Flights with Pegasus Airlines
Mostar Express with the Grand Balkan Tour 6 COUNTRIES VISA-FREE
NON-STOP DIRECT FLIGHT
4* Hotels - Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOURS - ALL INCLUDED!!!! KOSOVAN PROGRAM
Balkan Night and Bosnian Meatballs Included at Local Restaurants!!
The Meeting Point for a Journey to the Heart of the Balkans
The Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Macedonia - Serbia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro - Kosovo - Albania
6 COUNTRIES
Just some of the privileges of the program:
* Direct non-stop flight with special flights of Pegasus Airlines.
* Unforgettable train journey in Neretva Valley with Mostar Express.
* Opportunity to visit 6 countries including Kosovo.
* 2 evenings of Balkan Night and Bosnian Meatballs at local restaurants.
* Fully equipped tour with a professional guide.
* Opportunity to explore the entire Balkan Geography step by step.
* Dinner at hotels or restaurants included.
* Tour to Kosovo included.
* Transportation throughout the tour with professionally packaged buses.
* Tour to one of the most popular spots in the Balkans, Sveti Naum included.
* Visit to the famous Matka Canyon included.
* Visit to Blagaj included.
* Visit to Vrelo Bosne included.
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: Gaziantep - Adana - Skopje
Meeting at 16:00 next to Batıkent Olympic Swimming Pool, in front of Cergibozanlar Market. After the meeting, transfer to Çukurova Airport with our private vehicle. Meeting in front of the International Departures Terminal at Çukurova Airport…. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, departure to Skopje with Pegasus Airlines flight PC6701 at 23:15.
Day 2: Skopje - Belgrade
Arriving in Skopje at 00:55. After passport, luggage, and customs procedures, we head to Serbia's capital, Belgrade. We start our city tour of Belgrade with Knez Mihailova street, the most elegant street in the city. Then we visit Belgrade Fortress. Inside the fortress, we will see the Key Monument, the French statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha's tomb, Sokullu Fountain, and the terrace area where we will see the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. After the tour, we will have free time. Accommodation at our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast: Will be extra and taken at a location determined by the guide during free time.
Lunch: Will be extra and taken at a location determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Included at our hotel or restaurant.
Accommodation: Hotel Theater, etc. BELGRADE
Route: Skopje – Belgrade ; 430 km,
Hotel Check-in Time: 19:30.
Day 3: Belgrade – Vrelo Bosna – Sarajevo
After breakfast at our hotel, our first destination of the tour is Vrelo Bosne, the water source of Sarajevo, set alongside Mount Igman. After our visit, we head to Sarajevo. We stroll through Baščaršija, the most distinguished bazaar in Europe. We start our tour with the symbolic Sebilj Fountain of Sarajevo, then we visit Morica Han, Hüsrev Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower, the memorial and the place where the famous Sönmeyen Ateş monument is located. After free time, we will head back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be extra and taken at a location 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 - Sarajevo 297 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:00 depending on customs crossing time.
Day 4: Sarajevo – Mostar by Mostar Express – Blagaj – Trebninje (Medjugorje)
After breakfast at our hotel, we will take an unforgettable train journey with Mostar Express from Sarajevo to Mostar, accompanied by breathtaking views of Neretva Valley. Arriving in Mostar, we will walk on our city tour, visiting the Mostar Bridge, which was built in 1557 and is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. After visiting, we continue to Blagaj where we will visit the Blagaj Tekke at the source of the Buna River, with its serene atmosphere. After our visit, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Included at our hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be extra and taken at a location determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Included at our hotel or restaurant.
Accommodation: Olivia Hotel, etc. MEDJUGORJE
Route: Sarajevo - Mostar 125 km – Mostar – Blagaj 11 KM – Blagaj - Trebinje 108 Km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:00 depending on road conditions.
Day 5: Trebinje (Medjugorje) – Kotor – Budva - Shkodra
After breakfast at our hotel, we will pass into the world’s youngest state Montenegro. Our first stop is Kotor, an important historical and natural paradise. We will take a walking tour of Kotor’s Old Town (Stari Grad). After our tour, we will pass through Budva and take a panoramic view of Sveti Stefan. Following this, we will drive to the Albanian city of Shkodra. After arriving in Shkodra, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Included at our hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be extra and taken at a location determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Included at our hotel.
Accommodation: Alis Hotel, etc. – SHKODRA
Route: Medjugorje – Kotor 190 KM, Kotor – Shkodra 108 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:30 depending on customs crossing time.
Day 6: Shkodra - Tirana – Ohrid
After breakfast at our hotel, we will head to Tirana, the capital of Albania. After arriving, we will have a panoramic tour of the city, including Et'hem Bey Mosque, the Historic Clock Tower, National History Museum, and Opera House. After the tour, we continue to Ohrid, a city resembling a Mediterranean town. We will see the main square and historic Ottoman houses, the church of St. Sophia, and the presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl. After our tour, we will have free time.
Breakfast: Included at our hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be extra and taken at a location determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Included at our hotel.
Accommodation: Imperial Hotel, etc. – OHRID
Route: Shkodra – Tirana 100 KM, Tirana – Ohrid 130 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:30 depending on customs crossing time.
Day 7: Ohrid – Sv Naum – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje
After breakfast, we will visit St. Naum the spring of Ohrid Lake. After our breathtaking visit, we will head to Tetova, where we will have a panoramic view of the city and visit the colorful mosque. After our visits, we will drive to Skopje, where we will have a city tour including the famous Alexander the Great statue, and the Historic Stone Bridge. We will visit the Old Bazaar and have free time for shopping. At the end of the day, we will enjoy a Balkan night at a local restaurant. Overnight in Skopje.
Breakfast: Included at our hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be extra and taken at a location determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Included at a local restaurant with Balkan night.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold, etc. – Skopje
Route: Skopje-Matka 19 KM, Matka–Tetova 61 KM, Tetova-Ohrid 132 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:00 depending on road conditions.
Day 8: Skopje – Matka Canyon – Prizren (Kosovo) – Skopje - Adana - Gaziantep
After breakfast, we will move to Matka Canyon, and after a nature walk, guests may take boat tours. We will then visit Kosovo and Pristina, including the 19th-century Ottoman Mansion and the Mausoleum of Sultan Murad. After visiting, we will head to Prizren and take a panoramic tour. After the tour, we will have free time before transferring back to Skopje Airport. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will fly to Adana with Pegasus Airlines flight PC6702 at 01:25. Arrival in Adana at 04:45. After arriving in Adana, we will transfer back to Gaziantep. We hope to see you on your next trip!
Breakfast: Included at our hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be extra and taken at a location determined by the guide during free time.
Route: Skopje – Matka 15 KM, Matka – Prizren 100 KM, Prizren – Skopje 100 KM
* Pegasus Airlines round-trip flight from Adana – Skopje – Adana
* Gaziantep – Çukurova Airport – Gaziantep transfer
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* Accommodation including breakfast for 1 Night in 4* Hotels in Belgrade, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Medjugorje or Surroundings, 1 Night in Shkodra or Podgorica, 1 Night in Skopje, and 1 Night in Ohrid
* 4 Dinner meals at Hotels or Restaurants
* Balkan Night organized at a Local Restaurant.
* Bosnian Meatballs to be served at a Local Restaurant
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* Train journey with Mostar Express
* Panoramic city tours of Prizren, Skopje, Tetova (Kalkandelen), Ohrid, Kotor, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Tirana, Mostar
* Kosovo Tour
* St. Naum Ohrid Lake Spring Tour
* Blagay Tekke and Buna River Spring Tour
* Vrelo Bosne Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* Kosovo entry fee
* City Taxes
* Customs Duties
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
* Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
* Extras taken at the hotel and all personal expenses
* Lunches
* All excursions and tours not mentioned in the program.
* Optional guide tips
* Driver tip (5 EUR per person)
* International departure tax
* International travel health insurance
- During the trip, it is sufficient to have Euros in order to make purchases and spend in all countries included in the program. The guide will assist with currency exchange in regions where local currency is used.
- In case of any unforeseen circumstance preventing travel by train on the Mostar Express, the specified route will be carried out by bus, and passengers will be refunded for the train fare on-site.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the trip. It is also advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, the seating arrangement is rotated daily, and fixed seats or front seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes will be organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a requirement for at least 3 days of accommodation to bring items (such as alcohol - cigarettes, etc.).
- The duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: 3 cartons of cigarettes, 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (for alcoholic drinks with more than 22% alcohol, excluding wine and champagne), 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (for alcoholic drinks with less than 22% alcohol, including wine and champagne), 600 ml of perfume, 5 pieces of makeup or skincare products, 2 kg of chocolate and candy, 1 kg of coffee, 1 kg of tea.
- The tour guides may make changes in the program flow as long as they show every place mentioned in the program, depending on weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour. A 30% penalty will apply if canceled less than 30 days before the tour date, and a 100% penalty will be applied if canceled 20 days or less prior. Documentation such as hospital reports or work leave permits from Turkey presented with the cancellation request, as well as cancellations of hotels and services to be received outside of Turkey, will unfortunately not be accepted.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. 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 multiple options exist for the same destination, the hotels will be announced by Viyatravel 2 days before the tour departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located farther than the specified distances. In such cases, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the tour departure.
- Triple rooms are subject to availability of hotels and in these types of rooms, the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since the extra beds are made of beds called opening-closing or coach beds, the tour participants accept that they have been informed about potential tightness in rooms in three-person and/or child reservations. Child discounts apply to one child in an age group staying with 2 adults.
- Breakfasts included in the tour services provided in hotels are served with a limited menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and are generally appropriate to the breakfast culture of the host country and can be served in a separate hall designated for groups.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are the tours organized for the general introduction of the cities and carried out from within the vehicle with narration by the guide without entrance fees to museums or historical sites, lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours. Panoramic tours, along with other tours specified in the program, will not be the responsibility of Viyatravel if lost access occurs due to local authority permissions, closed roads due to any events, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted as public transport or on foot where closed roads or vehicle entry restrictions apply.
- During travel, waiting times at customs gates crossed by road may exceed standards, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for adverse events arising from these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If adequate numbers are not achieved, the tours may not occur, or the prices, content, and transportation vehicle used for extra tours may vary based on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide due to the open/closed status of museums or historical sites, as well as weather conditions.
- Participation in extra tours is optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in organized extra tours during the trip agree to wait at a suitable rest facility along the way. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest stop before the extra tour starts and will be picked up from the spot they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
- For those participating in tours by air, check-in and boarding procedures are personal responsibilities and must be carried out by the guests at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online on the airline companies' websites prior to departure.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for flight cancellations for those who are not present at the airport at the times announced by Viyatravel, do not timely complete check-in and boarding procedures, or miss the flight despite completing these procedures on time. All expenses incurred for new round-trip flight tickets and transfers upon missing the flight are the responsibility of the travelers.
- Viyatravel serves as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and charter flights, or changes in the hours before existing tours and flights. Viyatravel is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger accepts the risk of hour changes when purchasing the trip. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of passengers as follows. The vehicle types listed below are assigned based on the number of people in 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 completed the sale of the tour by accepting the above conditions.
- In case of any unforeseen circumstance preventing travel by train on the Mostar Express, the specified route will be carried out by bus, and passengers will be refunded for the train fare on-site.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the trip. It is also advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, the seating arrangement is rotated daily, and fixed seats or front seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes will be organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a requirement for at least 3 days of accommodation to bring items (such as alcohol - cigarettes, etc.).
- The duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: 3 cartons of cigarettes, 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (for alcoholic drinks with more than 22% alcohol, excluding wine and champagne), 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (for alcoholic drinks with less than 22% alcohol, including wine and champagne), 600 ml of perfume, 5 pieces of makeup or skincare products, 2 kg of chocolate and candy, 1 kg of coffee, 1 kg of tea.
- The tour guides may make changes in the program flow as long as they show every place mentioned in the program, depending on weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour. A 30% penalty will apply if canceled less than 30 days before the tour date, and a 100% penalty will be applied if canceled 20 days or less prior. Documentation such as hospital reports or work leave permits from Turkey presented with the cancellation request, as well as cancellations of hotels and services to be received outside of Turkey, will unfortunately not be accepted.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. 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 multiple options exist for the same destination, the hotels will be announced by Viyatravel 2 days before the tour departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located farther than the specified distances. In such cases, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the tour departure.
- Triple rooms are subject to availability of hotels and in these types of rooms, the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since the extra beds are made of beds called opening-closing or coach beds, the tour participants accept that they have been informed about potential tightness in rooms in three-person and/or child reservations. Child discounts apply to one child in an age group staying with 2 adults.
- Breakfasts included in the tour services provided in hotels are served with a limited menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and are generally appropriate to the breakfast culture of the host country and can be served in a separate hall designated for groups.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are the tours organized for the general introduction of the cities and carried out from within the vehicle with narration by the guide without entrance fees to museums or historical sites, lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours. Panoramic tours, along with other tours specified in the program, will not be the responsibility of Viyatravel if lost access occurs due to local authority permissions, closed roads due to any events, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted as public transport or on foot where closed roads or vehicle entry restrictions apply.
- During travel, waiting times at customs gates crossed by road may exceed standards, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for adverse events arising from these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If adequate numbers are not achieved, the tours may not occur, or the prices, content, and transportation vehicle used for extra tours may vary based on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide due to the open/closed status of museums or historical sites, as well as weather conditions.
- Participation in extra tours is optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in organized extra tours during the trip agree to wait at a suitable rest facility along the way. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest stop before the extra tour starts and will be picked up from the spot they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
- For those participating in tours by air, check-in and boarding procedures are personal responsibilities and must be carried out by the guests at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online on the airline companies' websites prior to departure.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for flight cancellations for those who are not present at the airport at the times announced by Viyatravel, do not timely complete check-in and boarding procedures, or miss the flight despite completing these procedures on time. All expenses incurred for new round-trip flight tickets and transfers upon missing the flight are the responsibility of the travelers.
- Viyatravel serves as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and charter flights, or changes in the hours before existing tours and flights. Viyatravel is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger accepts the risk of hour changes when purchasing the trip. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of passengers as follows. The vehicle types listed below are assigned based on the number of people in 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 completed the sale of the tour by accepting the above conditions.