A Great Balkans Tour Starting from İzmir by Plane
Serbia – Macedonia – Albania – Montenegro – Bosnia and Herzegovina
SURROUNDING TOURS – DINNERS – BALKAN NIGHT INCLUDED
• ACCOMMODATION IN 4* HOTELS
• RESNE & BİTOLA MONASTERY TOUR INCLUDED
• BUDVA & KOTOR TOUR INCLUDED
• POÇİTEL & MOSTAR & KONJİC TOUR INCLUDED
• BALKAN NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDED
Belgrade – Sarajevo – Mostar – Poçitel – Trebinje– Kotor – Budva – Shkodra
Tirana – Ohrid – Resne – Bitola – Skopje
NOTES
***Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 40 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 21 days before the tour departure. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be announced by PCSTUR.
***In cases where only category information is provided without specifying a name in the tour program and/or there are alternatives for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by PCSTUR 48 hours before the tour departure.
***During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified km. In such a case, information will be provided by PCSTUR 15 days before the tour departure date.
*** Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed assigned to the 3rd person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are made up of folding beds and coach beds, participants in reservations for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the type of bed. Child discounts are valid for a single child staying with 2 adults and matching the relevant age group.
*** Breakfasts included in the tour program are served at the hotel in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country being visited, and are generally presented as a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.
*** Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized to introduce the cities in general and are carried out panoramically from inside the vehicle with guide narration, lasting at most 2-3 hours and not including museum or archaeological site entrance fees. PCSTUR is not responsible for the inability to carry out panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, if on the day and time of the tour local authorities do not permit visits or entry, or if they cannot be carried out due to closed roads because of any event, or when weather conditions make the tour impossible. Some tours may be carried out by public transportation or on foot where possible, at points where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted.
*** Extra tours are organized by the local PCSTUR service provider we work with, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the required number is not reached, the excursions cannot be held, or the prices, content, and vehicle to be used for extra excursions may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to the open/closed status of museums and archaeological sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
*** Participation in extra tours is optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to join extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be left at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from the point where they were left after the tour is completed.
*** PCSTUR is an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and charter flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. PCSTUR is obligated to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip accepting the risk of time changes.
***In cases where only category information is provided without specifying a name in the tour program and/or there are alternatives for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by PCSTUR 48 hours before the tour departure.
***During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified km. In such a case, information will be provided by PCSTUR 15 days before the tour departure date.
*** Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed assigned to the 3rd person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are made up of folding beds and coach beds, participants in reservations for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the type of bed. Child discounts are valid for a single child staying with 2 adults and matching the relevant age group.
*** Breakfasts included in the tour program are served at the hotel in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country being visited, and are generally presented as a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.
*** Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized to introduce the cities in general and are carried out panoramically from inside the vehicle with guide narration, lasting at most 2-3 hours and not including museum or archaeological site entrance fees. PCSTUR is not responsible for the inability to carry out panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, if on the day and time of the tour local authorities do not permit visits or entry, or if they cannot be carried out due to closed roads because of any event, or when weather conditions make the tour impossible. Some tours may be carried out by public transportation or on foot where possible, at points where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted.
*** Extra tours are organized by the local PCSTUR service provider we work with, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the required number is not reached, the excursions cannot be held, or the prices, content, and vehicle to be used for extra excursions may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to the open/closed status of museums and archaeological sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
*** Participation in extra tours is optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to join extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be left at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from the point where they were left after the tour is completed.
*** PCSTUR is an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and charter flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. PCSTUR is obligated to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip accepting the risk of time changes.
İzmir - Belgrad
Meeting with our valued guests at İzmir Adnan Menderes International Departures Terminal at least 3 hours before the flight. Following the ticketing, baggage and passport procedures, departure for Belgrade on the airline’s scheduled flight. After approximately 1 hour of travel, arrival in Belgrade according to local time. Following arrival, during our panoramic city tour, the Saint Sava Cathedral, Fortress Square, Military Museum, Istanbul Gate, Clock Tower, Tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, Zindan Gate, Leopoldov Gate, Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Fountain, Stefan Lazarević Monument, Nebojša Tower, Saborna Church, Republic Square, Terazi Square and Stone Square are among the places to be seen. After the city tour, transfer to our hotel, room allocation, check-in, accommodation and free time. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel; dinner will be at our hotel in Belgrade.
Dinner : Included in the price and served at the hotel.
Accommodation : Theater Hotel etc. / Nobel Hotel etc.
Currencies : Serbia - Dinar
Dinner : Included in the price and served at the hotel.
Accommodation : Theater Hotel etc. / Nobel Hotel etc.
Currencies : Serbia - Dinar
Belgrade - Sarajevo
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we depart by our private bus and travel to Sarajevo. Following our arrival, we begin our panoramic Sarajevo city tour. The places to be seen include Baščaršija, the most exceptional bazaar in Europe, Kuršumlija Madrasa, which has continued operating since the Ottoman period, Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower, the Catholic Cathedral, Orthodox Churches, the Jewish Synagogue, the Latin Bridge, where World War I began, and the Fatih Mosque, attributed to Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. We will conclude our panoramic city tour at the Eternal Flame. After the city tour, free time to relax and have lunch. Following the free time, we will be transferred to our hotel, where we will spend the night. Dinner will be served at our hotel.
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch : Will be taken as an extra during the free-time break.
Dinner : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Accommodation : Exclusive Hotel etc. / Hollywood Hotel etc.
Currencies : Bosnia and Herzegovina - Mark
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch : Will be taken as an extra during the free-time break.
Dinner : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Accommodation : Exclusive Hotel etc. / Hollywood Hotel etc.
Currencies : Bosnia and Herzegovina - Mark
Sarajevo - Mostar - Počitelj - Trebinje
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Mostar. On the way, we stop in the city of Konjic to see the famous Konjic Bridge, which dates back to the Ottoman period and was restored by Türkiye, and to enjoy a coffee by the Neretva River. You can also shop at the wooden handicraft workshops here. After the tour, we continue towards Mostar. The city of Mostar is one of the most fascinating stops of the tour. Built by Architect Hayruddin in 1557, Mostar Bridge is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992, but was reopened in 2004 with major contributions from the Republic of Türkiye. After Mostar Bridge, we visit the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque. We then set off towards Počitelj. Continuing onward, we visit Počitelj, which has preserved its historical character and is known as a Turkish Village, and see the buildings constructed by the Ottomans in the 16th century. Afterwards, we settle into our hotel in Trebinje, where we will stay. Free time and dinner at our hotel. (Accommodation in Trebinje may vary depending on the seasonal demand in the region.)
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during the free-time break.
Dinner: Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Accommodation: Leotar Hotel etc. / SL Industry Hotel etc.
Currencies: Bosnia and Herzegovina – Mark
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during the free-time break.
Dinner: Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Accommodation: Leotar Hotel etc. / SL Industry Hotel etc.
Currencies: Bosnia and Herzegovina – Mark
Trebinje - Kotor - Budva - Shkodër
Following our breakfast, we depart from our hotel and enter Montenegro, the pearl of the Adriatic Sea and one of the youngest countries in the world. We then proceed to Kotor, an important historical and natural paradise as well as a tourist attraction. Here, you will get to know this charming town during our walking tour through the Old Town-Fortress. After a stop where you can enjoy a panoramic view from above of magnificent St. Stefan, which was once the settlement of fishermen on an island and, following its nationalization and subsequent sale to a Singaporean multimillionaire, is currently undergoing renovation to be brought into tourism, our next stop is Budva, one of the Balkans’ most famous holiday destinations, with its magnificent beaches and vibrant nightlife. During our walking tour here, we will visit Stari Grad (the old town center) and the fortress. Free time to enjoy Budva to the fullest. Afterwards, transfer to our hotel, overnight stay and dinner at our hotel. (Accommodation in Shkodër may vary depending on the seasonal intensity in the region.)
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch : Will be taken at an additional cost during the free-time break.
Dinner : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Accommodation : Alis Hotel etc. / Luani Arte Hotel etc.
Currencies : Bosnia and Herzegovina – Mark / Montenegro – Euro / Albania – Lek
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch : Will be taken at an additional cost during the free-time break.
Dinner : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Accommodation : Alis Hotel etc. / Luani Arte Hotel etc.
Currencies : Bosnia and Herzegovina – Mark / Montenegro – Euro / Albania – Lek
Shkodra - Tirana - Ohrid
Following our breakfast, we depart from our hotel by private buses and head to Ohrid, where we will stay. We proceed to Tirana, the capital of Albania, our first stop, and begin our panoramic Tirana city tour. During our tour, some of the places we will see include the Ethem Bey Mosque, the historic Clock Tower, the National Museum, the Opera and Ballet Building, the Parliament and Prime Ministry Buildings, the Presidential Palace, and Skanderbeg Square. Afterwards, we continue to Ohrid and begin our Ohrid city tour upon arrival. During this tour, the places we will see include a panoramic view of Lake Ohrid, St. Panteleimon, the most important Byzantine-period church in Ohrid, the Church of Hagia Sophia, still used for concerts today, the Amphitheatre dating from the Roman period, Tsar Samuel’s Fortress, St. Bogorodica Perivlepta, the 4th-century churches we will see panoramically, the Ali Pasha Mosque and Halveti Tekke, Çınar Square, and the Ohrid Halveti Tekke. Following our tour here, we arrive at the hotel where we will stay, followed by dinner and overnight accommodation at our hotel. Dinner will be served as a Balkan night accompanied by music and folklore. (Depending on hotel availability, the Balkan night may also be held in other cities instead of Ohrid.)
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch : Will be taken as an extra during the free time break.
Dinner : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Accommodation : Belvedere Hotel etc. / Sileks Hotel etc.
Currencies : Macedonia – Denar / Albania – Lek
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch : Will be taken as an extra during the free time break.
Dinner : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Accommodation : Belvedere Hotel etc. / Sileks Hotel etc.
Currencies : Macedonia – Denar / Albania – Lek
Ohrid - Resne - Bitola (Manastir) - Skopje
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Bitola (Monastir). Along the way, we will have a panoramic view of the palace of Niyazi of Resen, one of the three most famous figures of the Committee of Union and Progress, who gained fame due to his contributions during the Turkish-Greek War, and then arrive in Bitola. During our city tour of Monastir (Bitola), we visit the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishakiye Mosque, Yeni Mosque, and the Military High School where Atatürk graduated, as well as the Atatürk Museum, where you will experience the most emotional moments of the tour. Afterwards, we depart for Skopje. Upon arrival in Skopje, we begin our panoramic city tour. Among the places we will see in Skopje, the birthplace of our famous poet Yahya Kemal Beyatlı, are Yahya Pasha Mosque, the Clock Tower, the Turkish Bazaar, Isa Bey Mosque, Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Murat Pasha Mosque, Kapan Han, Sulu Han, Davut Pasha Bathhouse, and the Stone Bridge. We walk along the banks of the Vardar River, enjoying views of the Turkish and Jewish neighborhoods located on the other side of the river. During this walk, we will see Macedonia Square, the Ottoman Bridge, and Davut Pasha Bathhouse from the outside. Afterwards, we go to the Turkish Bazaar and begin viewing its historical monuments. We visit Kurşunlu Han, dated 1550, another structure located within the old Turkish Bazaar. Of the 17 han buildings constructed in Skopje during the Ottoman period, only 3 remain today. We visit Sulu Han and Kapan Han, built in the second half of the 15th century. Following our visits, free time will be provided for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Štip peppers, Strumica peanuts, and traditional leather shoes are among the items we can buy. At the end of our tour, we transfer to our hotel and settle into our rooms. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch : Will be taken as an extra during the free-time break.
Dinner : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Accommodation : Gold Hotel etc. / Bonbon Resort etc.
Currencies : Macedonia – Denar
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch : Will be taken as an extra during the free-time break.
Dinner : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Accommodation : Gold Hotel etc. / Bonbon Resort etc.
Currencies : Macedonia – Denar
Skopje - Belgrade
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Belgrade. Upon arrival, free time all day to rediscover Belgrade. Meeting at the time determined by our guide and departure for our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast : Included in the price and will be served at the hotel.
Lunch : Will be taken as an extra during the free time break.
Dinner : Included in the price and will be served at the hotel.
Accommodation : Theater Hotel etc. / Nobel Hotel etc.
Currencies : Macedonia – Denar / Serbia – Dinar
Breakfast : Included in the price and will be served at the hotel.
Lunch : Will be taken as an extra during the free time break.
Dinner : Included in the price and will be served at the hotel.
Accommodation : Theater Hotel etc. / Nobel Hotel etc.
Currencies : Macedonia – Denar / Serbia – Dinar
Belgrade - İzmir
After breakfast, check-out from the rooms. At the meeting time, transfer to the airport by our private vehicle. After completing the ticket, baggage and passport procedures, depart for İzmir on the airline’s scheduled flight. After approximately a 1.5-hour journey, arrive at İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport at local time, marking the end of our tour. We hope to meet you on our next trip…
Breakfast: Will be provided at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during the free-time break.
Breakfast: Will be provided at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during the free-time break.
What's Included
- Economy class round-trip plane ticket with Anadolu Jet from İzmir (ADB) – Belgrade / İzmir (ADB)
- 7 nights in total, with 1 night in Skopje, 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Trebinje, 1 night in Sarajevo, and 2 nights in Belgrade, including breakfast and dinner accommodation
- Airport taxes and service fees
- Panoramic city tours of Skopje, Ohrid, Tirana, Budva, Shkodra, Trebinje, Mostar, Sarajevo, and Belgrade
- Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers and intercity bus transfers
- Turkish professional guiding services
- Resen and Bitola tour
- Budva and Kotor tour
- Počitelj, Mostar and Konjic tour
- Balkan night entertainment
- 7 nights in total, with 1 night in Skopje, 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Trebinje, 1 night in Sarajevo, and 2 nights in Belgrade, including breakfast and dinner accommodation
- Airport taxes and service fees
- Panoramic city tours of Skopje, Ohrid, Tirana, Budva, Shkodra, Trebinje, Mostar, Sarajevo, and Belgrade
- Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers and intercity bus transfers
- Turkish professional guiding services
- Resen and Bitola tour
- Budva and Kotor tour
- Počitelj, Mostar and Konjic tour
- Balkan night entertainment
Not Included
- Exit tax (It is recommended to make the payment to the relevant banks before the travel date and carry the receipt with you during the trip.)
- All personal expenses
- Extra tours organized by the guide
- All excursions and tours not specified in the program
- Lunches
- Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites, etc.
- Driver tip
- Travel Protection Package (A surcharge applies for our guests over 70 years old.)
Visa Information:
There is no visa requirement for travelers with Turkish passports to participate in this tour. They must have a passport valid for at least 6 months.
- All personal expenses
- Extra tours organized by the guide
- All excursions and tours not specified in the program
- Lunches
- Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites, etc.
- Driver tip
- Travel Protection Package (A surcharge applies for our guests over 70 years old.)
Visa Information:
There is no visa requirement for travelers with Turkish passports to participate in this tour. They must have a passport valid for at least 6 months.