ISTANBUL – SARAJEVO
Meeting with our valued guests at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport at least 3 hours before the flight. Following the ticket, baggage and passport procedures, departure for Sarajevo at *** with Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight numbered ***. Arrival at *** local time. After passport and ticket procedures, we leave the airport to take our city tour. The Baščaršija tour, the most distinguished bazaar in Europe, Kurşunlu Madrasah, 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 are among the places to be seen. We will complete our panoramic city tour at the Eternal Flame. Free time after the city tour to relax and have lunch. Our guests who wish may join the War Tunnel (Tunnel of Hope) & Vrelo Bosne tour to be organized as an optional excursion by our guide. (40 Eur) After the free time, we transfer to our hotel and stay overnight at our hotel. Our guests who wish may join the Bosnian Night with Dinner tour to be organized as an optional excursion by our guide. (50 Eur)
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during the free time break.
Dinner: Will be taken as an extra.
Accommodation: 4* Exclusive Hotel etc. / 4* Hollywood Hotel etc.
SARAJEVO – MOSTAR – MEDJUGORJE
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from our hotel and set off toward Mostar. The city of Mostar is one of the most interesting highlights of the tour. Built by the architect Hayreddin in 1557, Mostar Bridge is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992, but it was reopened in 2004 with major contributions from the Republic of Türkiye. Following Mostar Bridge, we visit the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque. Afterwards, free time. Guests who wish may join our Počitelj and Blagaj tour, which will be organized as an optional excursion by our guide. (40 EUR) First, we set off toward Počitelj. We then continue and visit Počitelj, which has preserved its historic character and is known as a Turkish village, where we see the buildings constructed by the Ottomans in the 16th century. Afterwards, we continue toward Blagaj. Following our visit to this charming town, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel. (Accommodation in Medjugorje may be changed to neighboring cities depending on the seasonal occupancy of the region.)
Breakfast: It will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: It will be taken as an optional extra during the free-time break.
Dinner: It will be taken as an optional extra.
Accommodation: 4* St. Benedict or similar / 4* Grace Hotel or similar.
MEDJUGORJE – PODGORITSA
Following breakfast, we depart from our hotel and enter Montenegro, one of the world’s youngest countries and the pearl of the Adriatic Sea. Upon arrival, free time for the entire day. Guests who wish may join our Budva & Kotor & Perast tour, to be organized as an optional excursion by our guide. (100 Eur) First, we head to Kotor, an important historical site, a natural paradise and a tourist attraction. Here, during our walking tour of the Old Town-Fortress, you will get to know this charming town. Then we visit Perast. Following our visit, we depart for Budva. Once a settlement area for fishermen on an island that was later nationalized, our stop is Budva, one of the most famous holiday destinations in the Balkans, with its magnificent beaches and vibrant nightlife. During our walking tour here, we will visit Stari Grad (the old city center) and the fortress. Free time to enjoy Budva to the fullest. Then, a stop where you can enjoy a panoramic view from above of magnificent St. Stefan, which, after being sold to a Singaporean multimillionaire, is currently undergoing renovation works to be brought into tourism. Then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: It will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: It will be taken as an extra during the free-time break.
Dinner: It will be taken as an extra.
Accommodation: 4* Philia Hotel etc. / 4* Hotel Podgoritca etc.
PODGORICA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and begin our Podgorica city tour. Following our panoramic city tour, free time until the time specified by our guide. Then, transfer to the airport. Departure for Istanbul at *** on Turkish Airlines flight number ***. Arrival at ***. And the end of our tour.
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken at an extra cost during the free time break.