# Air Serbia Hy ile Büyük Balkan Turu BEG-BEG - Vizesiz Wait, I should output English only. Translation: Grand Balkan Tour with Air Serbia BEG-BEG - Visa-Free - URL: https://armaturglobal.com/en/air-serbia-hy-ile-buyuk-balkan-turu-beg-beg-vizesiz-t47331 - Category: Multi-Country Tours - Duration: 6 Nights, 7 Days - Starting Price: 699 € (38,973 ₺) / Per Person - Getting Around: Flight - Departure Point: İstanbul, Türkiye ## Tour Detail Big Balkan Tour with Air Serbia VISA-FREE FOR 6 COUNTRIES DIRECT FLIGHT WITHOUT TRANSFERS 4* Hotels – Dinner Included NO EXTRA TOURS – ALL INCLUSIVE !!!! WITH THE DIFFERENCE OF VRELO BOSNA AND ST NAUM Includes Macedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs in Local Restaurants! Of Civilizations, Cultures, and Beliefs, Journey to the Heart of the Balkans at the Meeting Point The Meeting Point of Dates and Civilizations. Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro - Albania – Kosovo – Macedonia Some of the Privileges of the Program * Direct flight with Air Serbia Airlines. * Opportunity to visit 6 countries including Kosovo * 2 Evenings of Macedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs in Local Restaurants * Fully equipped tour with a professional guide * Opportunity to explore the entire Balkan Geography step by step * Dinner included at the hotels * Transportation during the tour with professional tourism package buses * Vrelo Bosna tour included * Sveti Naum tour included, one of the most popular places in the Balkans * Including the famous beauty known as Matka Canyon * Blagaj tour included 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 Special Days : Ramadan Feast and April Semester : March 14 / March 16 May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk Youth and Sports Day : May 16 Kurban 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 Meeting at Air Serbia Counter at Istanbul Airport International Departure Terminal. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart to 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 depart from Belgrade airport with our private vehicle. Our first destination is Srebrenica located in the east of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We visit Srebrenica, the site of the massacre that occurred on July 11, 1995, to commemorate. Here we visit the camp where innocent Bosnian people were held and the memorial site to pay our respects. Afterwards, we head to the capital Sarajevo. We stroll through Europe’s most notable bazaar, Baščaršija. Our tour, which introduces this cultural city, begins with the Sebilj Fountain, which has become a symbol of the bazaar, followed by seeing Morica Han, one of the most authentic points of the city. Then we visit the mosque of Hüsrev Bey, a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. During the continuation of our tour, we see the Clock Tower, the famous fountain, and the meeting point of cultures; this avenue is also home to the Eternal Flame monument which has become a symbol, then we proceed to free time, where guests may take pictures of the Latin Bridge, where World War I broke out. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Lunch: Will be taken at a place designated 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 clearance Day 2 Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosna - Konjic – Mostar – Blagaj – Medjugorje After breakfast, we visit Vrelo Bosne, Sarajevo’s biggest national park, located on the foothills of Mt. Igman, home to the source of the Bosna River, which was organized by Tito in the past and is famous for its perfect hiking trails, horse-drawn carriages, and authentic cafes. After our free time, we proceed to Mostar. Our journey to Mostar will take approximately 2.5 hours with a few stops along the way. We take our first break in the city of Konjic (Konyitz) to see the famous Konjic Bridge, which has been restored by Turkey, for a coffee break on the banks of the Neretva River. After that, we arrive at Mostar, where we will take a walking tour of the city, starting with seeing the Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by Mimar Hayreddin, which 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 significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We will see the Koska Mehmet Pasha Mosque. Afterwards, we visit the Blagaj Alperenler Lodge and Buna River spring, located 12 km from downtown Mostar. After our tour, (overnight in Medjugorje or surroundings). Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price. Lunch: Will be taken at a place designated by the guide during free time. Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is 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: Depending on road conditions approximately: 20:00 Day 3 Medjugorje – Kotor – Budva - Shkodra After breakfast at our hotel, we cross into Montenegro, one of the world’s youngest states. Our first stop is Kotor, an important historical and natural paradise and tourist attraction… Here, you will get to know this charming town during a walking tour in the Old Town (Stari Grad - Fortress). After our Kotor tour, we will pass through Budva, a former fishing settlement turned into a tourist mecca after being bought by a Singaporean billionaire for renovation, and a panoramic view of the magnificent St. Stefan and Budva. After a break, we move to the Albanian city of Shkodra. After arrival, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price. Lunch: Will be taken at a place designated by the guide during free time. Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price. Accommodation: Alis Hotel etc. – SHKODRA Route: Medjugorje – Kotor 190 KM , Kotor –Shkodra 108 KM Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs clearance time: 20:30 Day 4 Shkodra - Tirana – Ohrid After breakfast at our hotel, we head to the city center of Tirana. We will have a panoramic tour introducing this beautiful city that underwent wars in the 20th century and lived under Enver Hoxha's dictatorship for 40 years, established by Süleyman Pasha in 1614, and became the capital of Albania in 1920. During our tour, we will see Ethem Bey Mosque, the Historical Clock Tower, the National History Museum, and the Opera House in Skanderbeg Square. Some of the places we will see from our vehicle include the Parliament and Prime Minister's buildings, the Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Square, and the Tirana Pyramid. After our Tirana tour and free time, we will move towards Ohrid, known as the pearl of the Balkans, through Elbasan. Our tour of Ohrid begins with the Port Square, where we will talk about the statues we see, followed by a walk in the neighborhood where the historical Ohrid houses, used in the shooting of the TV series Elveda Rumeli, are located, viewing the historical Ottoman houses, Ayasofya Church, and concluding with a presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl symbolizing the city. After our tour, we proceed to free time. After our tours, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our Ohrid hotel. Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price. Lunch: Will be taken at a place designated by the guide during free time. Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price. Accommodation: Aqualina Hotel etc. – OHRID Route: Shkodra – Tirana 100 KM , Tirana – Ohrid 130 KM Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs clearance time: 20:30 Day 5 Ohrid – St. Naum – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje After having our breakfast, we will travel to St. Naum with breathtaking views. We will visit the source of Lake Ohrid. The stunning scenery here will take your breath away. After our visit to Sveti Naum, we move to Tetova, Makedonia’s second-largest city, predominantly populated by Muslim Albanians. We will see the city from a panoramic perspective and visit the Alaca Mosque, which has a rare architecture found in the Balkans. After our tour, we will move to the capital of Macedonia, Skopje. We will begin our city tour, where two different cultures are separated by the famous Vardar River, focusing on the Macedonian side, starting with the giant statue of Alexander the Great among other sculptures we will see, then passing over the Historical Stone Bridge of Skopje, which connects the two sides, and witness how cultures change so rapidly as we pass to the Old Bazaar (Turkish Bazaar). We’ll begin our bazaar tour at the entrance, discussing the statues. Following this, we will see the historical Davut Pasha Hammam, Kapan Han, and Murat Pasha Mosque, which has managed to survive despite all the earthquakes. After visiting, guests will enjoy one hour of free time shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Shushka pepper, Ustrumca peanuts, and chariks will be among the things we can purchase. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price. Lunch: Will be taken at a place designated by the guide during free time. Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price. Accommodation: Hotel Gold etc. – Skopje Route: Skopje-Matka 19 KM , Matka–Tetova 61 KM , Tetova-Ohrid 132 KM Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on road conditions approximately 20:00 Day 6 Skopje – Matka Canyon – Prizren (Kosovo) – Skopje (Balkan Night) After our breakfast, we head to the breathtaking Matka Canyon, where we will take a nature walk and afterwards, guests who wish can take a boat trip in the famous canyon during their free time. After our tour, we will travel to Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, predominantly populated by Muslim Albanians, and visit Kosovo Field, where one of the greatest victories of the Ottoman Empire was won, the tomb of I. Murad (Hüdavendigar), who was martyred by Obilic. After our visit, we will make a short bus ride to Prizren. Prizren is perhaps one of the most charming cities in the Balkans, and during our panoramic tour, we will visit the Turkish Bath dating back to the 17th century, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress. After our tour, guests will have free time. After our tour, we will return to Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Upon arrival in Skopje, we will enjoy a Balkan night at a local restaurant designated by our guide, included in the tour price. After the entertainment, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price. Lunch: Will be taken at a place designated by the guide during free time. Dinner: At a local restaurant as designated by our guide, included in the tour price. Accommodation: Hotel Gold etc. – SKOPJE Route: Skopje – Matka 15 KM , Matka – Prizren 100 KM, Prizren – Skopje 100 KM Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs clearance time: 20:30 Day 7 Skopje – Belgrade – Istanbul After breakfast, we set off for Belgrade. After the journey, we will start our city tour in Belgrade, which is the new symbol of liveliness and activity, one of the oldest cities in Europe, starting from Knez Mihailova Street, the city’s most elegant street. Then we proceed to Serbian Castle, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded for whom the conquest was destined for Kanuni Sultan Suleiman, we will see the Key Delivery Monument, the French statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, the Tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, Sokullu Fountain, and the terrace that has the most beautiful view of the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. We will conclude our tour after the tour. After our tour, we will have free time until the flight time. Afterwards, we will transfer to Belgrade airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart to Istanbul at 00:50 with Air Serbia Airlines Flight JU426. Arrival in Istanbul at 03:35. We hope to see you on your next trip… Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price. Lunch: Will be taken during free time in the city center of Belgrade ## What's Included * Air Serbia Airlines Istanbul – Belgrade – Istanbul Economy Class Flight Tickets * Local Transportation Services * Local professional Turkish guiding services * Accommodation for a total of 6 nights with breakfast included in 4* hotels: 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Medjugorje or surroundings, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Ohrid, and 2 nights in Skopje * Dinner at hotels in Medjugorje, Shkodra, Skopje, and Ohrid * Macedonian Night at a local restaurant * Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant * Panoramic city tours in Prizren, Skopje, Tetova, Ohrid, Resne, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Trebinje, Kotor, Budva, and Shkodra * Kosovo Crossing Fee * Sveti Naum Tour * Matka Canyon Tour * Blagaj Tekke Tour * Mandatory local guide services in some cities * All highway check-point and parking fees * City Taxes * Customs Taxes * Panoramic city tours as specified in the program * Airport taxes and service fees ## Not Included * 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 excursions and tours not specified in the program. * Optional guide tips * Departure tax * Overseas travel health insurance ## General Information INFORMATION , - To be able to shop and spend in all countries included in the program during the tour, it is sufficient for us to have Euros. In regions where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange. - Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred during the trip. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening. - In our tours, a rotation (seat change) system is applied daily in seat planning, and no guarantee is given for fixed seats or front seats. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide. - When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a mandatory minimum stay of 3 days to bring items (alcohol, tobacco, etc.). - Duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons , Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (excluding spirits with more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne) , Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (including spirits with less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne) , Perfume: 600 ml , Makeup or Skincare Products: 5 pieces , Chocolate and Sweets: 2 kg , Coffee: 1 kg , Tea: 1 kg - During the tour, guides may make changes to the program flow while ensuring all places mentioned in the program are shown, 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 trip. If the cancellation is made less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if 20 days or less remain, a 100% penalty applies. Documents submitted with the participant's cancellation request, such as hospital reports, work permission letters, etc., obtained from Turkish authorities, are unfortunately not accepted for cancellations of hotels and services booked outside Turkey. - 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. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası. - 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 Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası 2 days 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 kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası 15 days before the tour departure date. - Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability; in these rooms, the bed allocated to the third person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are fold-down or coach-type beds, tour participants booking triple rooms for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted potential crowding and the type of bed in the room. Child discounts apply only to one child accompanying two adults within the appropriate age group. - Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited, generally as a continental breakfast consisting of limited menu items such as butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall assigned exclusively to the group. - Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized to provide a general introduction to cities, conducted with guide commentary from inside the vehicle, and do not include entry to museums or historical sites. If panoramic tours cannot be carried out because they coincide with days and times when local authorities do not permit visiting or entering other tours listed in the program, due to any event causing closed roads, or due to weather conditions making the tour impossible, Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası shall not be responsible for the non-performance of said tours. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot where possible, in areas with closed roads or where vehicle access is not permitted. - Waiting times at border crossings during land travel may exceed standard limits; Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences arising from such waiting times. - Extra tours are organized by our local partner Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the required number is not met, tours may not take place, or extra tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, tour dates and times may be changed by the guide based on the open/closed status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions. - Extra tours are optional and depend on the participant's preference. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra 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 a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from that location after the main tour is completed. - Check-in and boarding procedures for individuals participating in air tours are personal procedures and must be completed by the guest before the flight at airline counters in airports or online via the airlines' websites. - Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası is not responsible for guests failing to board their flights due to not being present at the specified airport at the time announced by Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası for tour participation, failing to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or completing these procedures on time but not boarding the plane. All costs for round-trip new flight tickets and transfers in the destination area required for those who miss their flight to join the tour are borne by them. - Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or times may change prior to the existing tour and flight. Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası is obligated to notify of such changes as soon as possible. The passenger purchases the tour accepting the risk of time changes. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax or airport service fees. - Vehicle types used in our tours are classified as follows based on the number of persons. The vehicle types listed below are determined according to the number of people in each tour. Buses: (Used for groups of 25 - 46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna Midibuses: (Used for groups of 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega Minibuses: (Used for groups up to 16 people) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter -All guests are deemed to have completed the sale of the tour by accepting the above terms. --- Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası · 5452762887 / +90 2125431526 · info@armaturglobal.com