Turkish Airlines Albania-Macedonia-Kosovo Tour
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***Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 40 people. In case sufficient participation for the trip is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date will be 21 days before the tour departure. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Pcs Tur.
***In cases where the tour program provides only category information without specifying names and/or offers options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Pcs Tur 48 hours prior to the tour departure.
***During periods such as trade fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances exceeding the specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by Pcs Tur 15 days before the tour departure date.
***Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability; in these rooms, the bed allocated for the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or coach beds, tour participants booking triple rooms for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.
***Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall dedicated to the group.
***Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities and conducted from the vehicle with a guide's commentary; they do not include entry to museums or historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, may not take place on the scheduled day and time if local authorities do not permit visiting or entering certain areas, due to closures caused by any event, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. In such cases, Pcs Tur is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours. Some tours may be carried out via public transport or on foot, depending on available facilities, at points where road access or vehicle entry is restricted.
***Optional tours are organized by our local partner Pcs Tur with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not met, these excursions cannot be conducted, or optional tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary based on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of tours may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums and historical sites at the destinations are open or closed, and weather conditions.
***Optional tours are voluntary and not mandatory. Passengers who choose not to participate in optional tours organized during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest facility before the optional tour begins and will be picked up from that location after the main tour is completed.
***Pcs Tur acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the current trip and flight. Pcs Tur is obligated to notify passengers of such changes as soon as possible. By purchasing the trip, the passenger accepts the risk of schedule changes.
***In cases where the tour program provides only category information without specifying names and/or offers options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Pcs Tur 48 hours prior to the tour departure.
***During periods such as trade fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances exceeding the specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by Pcs Tur 15 days before the tour departure date.
***Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability; in these rooms, the bed allocated for the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or coach beds, tour participants booking triple rooms for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.
***Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall dedicated to the group.
***Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities and conducted from the vehicle with a guide's commentary; they do not include entry to museums or historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, may not take place on the scheduled day and time if local authorities do not permit visiting or entering certain areas, due to closures caused by any event, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. In such cases, Pcs Tur is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours. Some tours may be carried out via public transport or on foot, depending on available facilities, at points where road access or vehicle entry is restricted.
***Optional tours are organized by our local partner Pcs Tur with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not met, these excursions cannot be conducted, or optional tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary based on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of tours may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums and historical sites at the destinations are open or closed, and weather conditions.
***Optional tours are voluntary and not mandatory. Passengers who choose not to participate in optional tours organized during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest facility before the optional tour begins and will be picked up from that location after the main tour is completed.
***Pcs Tur acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the current trip and flight. Pcs Tur is obligated to notify passengers of such changes as soon as possible. By purchasing the trip, the passenger accepts the risk of schedule changes.
Istanbul – Tirana – Prizren – Pristina
We will meet our valued guests at Istanbul Airport three hours before departure. We will depart for Tirana on Turkish Airlines flight number *** at ** and arrive at **. Upon arrival, our journey to Kosovo begins. During our panoramic tour, we will visit the 19th-century Clock Tower, the Kosovo Museum, the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Complex built by the Ottomans in the 15th century, the Yasar Pasha Mosque, and the tomb of Ottoman Sultan Murad I Hüdavendigâr, who was killed during the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. After this tour, we will proceed to Prizren, another important center of Kosovo known for its many artifacts from the Ottoman era. In the city tour of Prizren, we will see the Halveti Tekke, Gazi Mehmet Pasha Hamam, the Ottoman cemetery, the Sinan Pasha Mosque—one of the finest examples of period architecture—the Serbian neighborhood where the destructive effects of war are still visible, and the City Fortress dating back to the Roman era. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Prishtina-Skopje
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Skopje. Upon arrival, we begin a city tour that includes the historic Turkish Bazaar, once the commercial heart of the city and still significant today, with its stone-paved streets and historic buildings. The itinerary also features the Vardar River, the Fortress, the Stone Bridge dating back to the 6th century, the Turkish and Jewish quarters, the Davut Pasha Complex, Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Sultan Murat Mosque, Isa Bey Mosque, the Double Bath (Çifte Hamam), Sulu Han, Kapan Han, Kurshumli Han, the Clock Tower, Macedonia Square, the old and new train stations, the government building, the parliament, the 17th-century St. Spas Church, viewpoints offering panoramic views of Skopje where you can take photographs, the Mother Teresa Memorial, and Mother Teresa's House. Guests who wish may optionally join a guided excursion to Matka Canyon (30 EUR). After the tour concludes, we return to our hotel for overnight accommodation.
Skopje-Bitola (Monastir)-Struga-Ohrid
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Ohrid. En route, we arrive in Bitola, the city of monasteries, where we enjoy a panoramic city tour featuring the New Mosque, Turkish Bazaar, Covered Bazaar, Ishakiye Pasha Mosque, and the Clock Tower. Next, we take a walk along Shirok Street, the main market area of Bitola, and visit the Military High School where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, once studied. After some free time, we proceed to Resne. Along the way, we view the Niyazi Mansion in Resne from the bus; Niyazi was one of the three most prominent figures of the Committee of Union and Progress and gained fame for his contributions during the Turkish-Greek War. We then continue toward Ohrid, catching a panoramic view of Ohrid Fortress from the bus. Upon arrival in Ohrid, we embark on a short walking tour that includes Ohrid Mosque, Ohrid Bazaar, the Old Ottoman Houses with architecture reminiscent of Safranbolu, Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia), and Lake Ohrid—one of the largest and most popular lakes in the Balkans. During the free time provided here, you will have the opportunity to purchase the world-famous Ohrid Pearl. Guests who wish may join an optional boat tour on Lake Ohrid organized by our guide at an additional cost of 30 Euros. Alternatively, guests interested can visit St. Naum National Park, which includes a rowboat excursion, also for an extra 30 Euros. Following these activities, we transfer back to our hotel. In the evening, those who wish may participate in an optional Macedonian Taverna Night arranged by our guide, offering a chance to savor local Macedonian cuisine while enjoying traditional Macedonian music and folklore performances, providing an immersive experience of Macedonian culture. This special evening tour is available for an additional fee of 45 Euros. Overnight stay at our hotel in Ohrid.
Ohrid-Tirana-Istanbul
Our journey to Tirana begins after breakfast at the hotel. During our panoramic city tour of Tirana, we will visit Skanderbeg Square, Ethem Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower, the National History Museum, the Parliament Building, the Presidential and Prime Ministerial Buildings, the Pyramid Building, as well as the city's bustling streets. After the tour, during the free time provided, guests may spend time in the city center and go shopping. Following this, we will transfer to the airport. After completing baggage and ticket procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on a scheduled flight by the airline. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at local time *** and conclude our tour.
What's Included
- Economy class flight tickets with THY for Istanbul (IST) – TIRAN outbound / TIRAN – Istanbul (IST) return
- 1 night accommodation in Skopje, 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Pristina with breakfast
- Morning breakfast at the hotels
- Airport taxes and services fees included
- City tours in Skopje, Ohrid, Pristina, and Tirana
- Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers and intercity bus transfers
- Professional guide services
- 1 night accommodation in Skopje, 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Pristina with breakfast
- Morning breakfast at the hotels
- Airport taxes and services fees included
- City tours in Skopje, Ohrid, Pristina, and Tirana
- Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers and intercity bus transfers
- Professional guide services
Not Included
- Departure tax (It is recommended to make the payment at the relevant banks before the travel date and keep 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
- Lunch and dinner meals
- Museum, historical site, etc. entrance fees
- Driver tip
- Travel Protection Package
- All personal expenses
- Extra tours organized by the guide
- All excursions and tours not specified in the program
- Lunch and dinner meals
- Museum, historical site, etc. entrance fees
- Driver tip
- Travel Protection Package