Great Balkan Tour 9 COUNTRIES IN 9 DAYS
2026
7 Nights 9 Days – 4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOURS – ALL INCLUSIVE !!!! KOSOVO PROGRAM
DUBROVNIK – MATKA CANYON – BLAGAJ TEKKESI – VRELO BOSNA SARAJEVO BOSNIAN MEATBALLS AND TRADITIONAL RESTAURANTS WITH REAL MACEDONIAN AND BULGARIAN NIGHTS INCLUDED
Of Civilizations, Cultures, and Beliefs,
A Journey to the Heart of the Balkans at the Meeting Point
The Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Greece - Macedonia – Kosovo – Albania – Montenegro
Croatia – Bosnia Herzegovina – Serbia – Bulgaria
23 CITIES – 5 CAPITALS
Kavala – Thessaloniki – Bitola – Resne – Ohrid – Struga – Tetova – Skopje – Pristina – Prizren – Shkodra – Bar – Petrovac – Budva – Kotor – Herceg Novi – Trebinje – Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo – Belgrade – Sofia – Plovdiv
Tour Departure Dates :
March 13 / March 18 / April 10 / April 24 / May 15 / May 22 / May 23 / June 12 / June 19 / June 26 / July 3 / July 10 / July 17 / July 24 / July 31 / August 7 / August 14 / August 21 / August 28 / September 4 / September 18 / October 9 / October 23 / November 6
Special Days :
April Semester and Eid al-Fitr : March 13 / March 18
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day : April 18
May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk Youth and Sports Day : May 15
Eid al-Adha : May 22 / May 23
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day : July 10
August 30 Victory Day : August 28
Republic Day : October 23
November Semester : November 6
Tour Program
Day 1 Bursa – Kavala
On the first day of our trip, we depart from Bursa Nilüfer Migros at 17:30 to reach the İpsala border gate via Tekirdağ. After completing passport and customs procedures, we reach Kavala via Dedeağac, Gümülcine, and İskeçe.
Day 2 Kavala – Thessaloniki – Bitola (Manastir) – Resne – Ohrid
Upon arrival in Kavala, we stop for breakfast and to taste the famous Kavala cookies. After breakfast, we take a short photo break on the stunning Kavala beaches and head towards Thessaloniki. Upon arrival in Thessaloniki, we begin our panoramic city tour. During our panoramic city tour, we see the Kordon, White Tower, Rotunda, Fair, Thessaloniki Fortress, Ottoman and Byzantine artifacts. After visiting the Church of Aya Dimitros, the largest church in Greece, and the home of our Ulu Önder Atatürk, currently located in the garden of the Turkish Consulate, we head to Bitola. After arrival, we will see Shirok Street, Bedesten, Isak Mosque, New Mosque, and experience the most emotional moments at the Military Academy where Atatürk graduated. After visiting Bitola, we arrive in Ohrid via Resne, the hometown of Resneli Niyazi. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Will be purchased at an extra charge at the rest area in Kavala.
Lunch: Will be taken at leisure in Thessaloniki city center at an extra charge.- You can taste all the local delicacies. Guide Recommendation: Seafood and Mezes.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Aqulina etc. – Ohrid
Currencies:Greece - Euro, Macedonia - Denar (Average 1 Euro : 60 Denar)
Route: Istanbul-Kavala (445 km), Kavala – Thessaloniki (136 km), Thessaloniki-Bitola (219 km), Bitola – Ohrid (70 km)
Total Distance: 870 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Depending on customs passing time, estimated: 20:00
Day 3 Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off to cross the Mavrovo mountains towards Ohrid, a Mediterranean town in the Balkans. We start our city tour at the Port Square in Ohrid, and as we walk through the historical Ottoman houses where the series Elveda Rumeli was filmed, we will see historical Ottoman houses, the Church of Aya Sofia, and conclude our tour with a presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl, which is the symbol of the city. Those who wish can participate in the boat activity organized by our guide on Ohrid Lake. (15EUR) After our tour, we proceed to St. Naum, the birthplace of Ohrid Lake, which offers spectacular views. After the tour, we start our journey to the capital Skopje. On our way, we visit Tetova (Kalkandelen), the country's 3rd largest city with the highest Albanian population. We visit the Alaca Mosque and Imaret, founded by the two sisters. This city, where two different cultures are separated by the famous Vardar River, is where we start our tour with the Macedonian side, which can be called the land of statues. First, we will see the giant statue of Alexander the Great, and then cross the Historical Skopje Stone Bridge over the Vardar River to experience how cultures change immediately when we pass to the Turkish Bazaar, one of the most qualified bazaars of the Ottomans in the Balkans. We will start our bazaar tour by mentioning the statues at the entrance to the bazaar, followed by the historical Davut Pasha Hamam, and the Kapan Han, one of the most important structures of the Ottoman bazaar organization, and the Murad Pasha Mosque which survived against earthquakes. After our visits, there will be an hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. You can shop for Shushka pepper, ustrumca peanuts, and chariks among our available choices. At the end of the tour, we transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms. After that, a local dinner will be held with traditional food and music at the place determined by the guide. (Included in the price!!!). Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour fee as an open buffet at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be served at unique restaurants offering original flavors along the Ohrid – Skopje route at an extra charge.
Dinner: Traditional foods and music will be offered at a location determined by the guide. Included in the price!!!
Accommodation: Hotel Gold etc. – Skopje
Currencies :Macedonia – Denar (Average 1 Euro : 60 Denar)
Route: Ohrid – Skopje (175 km)
Total Distance: 170 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated: 20:00
Day 4 Skopje – Prizren – Shkodra or Podgorica
After breakfast at the hotel, we will perform the Matka Canyon Tour, known for its unique beauty (Included in the price !!!). Then we set off for the capital of Kosovo, Pristina. After crossing the Kosovo border, we will have a panoramic passage of Pristina along with the Kosovo Plain, where the Kosovo War took place, and visit the Tomb of II. Sultan Murat Hüdavendigar. We then continue to Prizren, the city with the highest Turkish population in the country, and do a city tour in Prizren. During our panoramic tour in Prizren, we will see the 17th-century Turkish Bath, Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Castle.After our visits, we will have free time for lunch. After gathering, we will enter Albania and head to Podgorica. After passing through Shkodra, we continue our journey to one of the youngest states in Europe, Montenegro. After crossing the border, we will reach our accommodation point. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour fee as an open buffet at the hotel.
Lunch: Can be taken at extra charge in the Şadırvan Square area restaurants recommended by our guide in Prizren.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Oasis etc. – Podgorica
Currencies :Kosovo - Euro, Montenegro - Euro
Route: Skopje – Pristina (92 km), Pristina – Prizren (85 km), Prizren – Podgorica (238 km)
Total Distance: 415 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Depending on customs passing time, estimated: 20:00
Day 5 Podgorica - Budva – Kotor – Dubrovnik – Trebinje or Surroundings
After breakfast, our first stop will be a panoramic view of St. Stefan, which was once a fishing village and is now a vacation spot for the Jet Set, after being expropriated and sold to a multimillionaire from Singapore. (Depending on vehicle park availability) We proceed along the stunning coastal roads of the Adriatic and reach Kotor, located in the Bay of Kotor with a panoramic transition. In Kotor, we will visit Old Town, St. Tripun Church, St. Nicholas Church, and the historic Clock Tower. After our Kotor visit, in the afternoon, we enter Croatia, which is known for its close ties to Italian-Mediterranean culture due to its geography by the Adriatic Sea. We will arrive in Dubrovnik, also known as Ragusa, after a scenic and short journey.} This beautiful city once served as one of the oldest trade ports on the Adriatic and has a stunning blend of history and nature due to its Italian architectural influence from long years under Venice. We start our city tour at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town Square. We will see the City Walls and Towers, St. Vlah Church, Knez Palace, the famous poet Gundulic's Statue, historical Fountain, and 14th-century Pharmacy, among others. Following the tour, we will have free time to enjoy this beautiful city's magical atmosphere.
After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Accommodation in Trebinje or surroundings. (Depending on seasonality, the hotel city may change).
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour fee as an open buffet at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be served at leisure in Kotor's city center at extra charge.- You can taste all the local delicacies. Guide Recommendation: Seafood, Mezes, Grills, Local Drinks.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Leotar etc.
Currencies :Montenegro – Euro, Croatia – Euro, Bosnia Herzegovina – Convertible Marka (Average Exchange Rate 1 Euro : 1.95 KM)
Route:Shkodra-Budva (86 km), Budva – Kotor (23 km), Kotor - Dubrovnik (90 km), Dubrovnik – Trebinje (31 km)
Total Distance: 230 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Depending on customs passing time estimated: 21:00
Day 6 Trebinje or (Neum) - Blagaj – Mostar – Sarajevo
After breakfast, we set off for Mostar. Before arriving in Mostar, we will visit the Blagaj Tekke (Included in the price !!!). Upon reaching Mostar, we will first see the Mostar Bridge. (A masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, designed by Architect Hayreddin and built in 1557. The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery in the war in 1992 but was rebuilt in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey.). Next, we will explore the old town market. You will have free time for shopping in the local markets of Mostar. Afterward, we will proceed to Sarajevo. After arrival, we conduct a panoramic city tour in Sarajevo, which has served as the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries and was the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary, which kicked off World War I in 1914, suffering considerable devastation during the war from 1992 to 1995, but still largely retaining its beauty. We will visit Baščaršija, the most remarkable market in Europe. During this tour, we will begin at the Sebilj Fountain, which has become a symbol of the market, and visit Morica Han, which is one of the city's most authentic spots. Following that, we will explore the Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, then we will visit the Clock Tower, which has become a ritual, and the meeting point of cultures, where you'll find the Flame That Never Dies monument. Afterward, we will have free time, and guests can take photos at the Latin Bridge, where World War One broke out, during their free time. After the tour and free time, we will transfer to our hotel.
Later, at a local restaurant determined by the guide, we will have a Bosnian Meatballs dinner (Included in the price!!!). Accommodation in our hotel in Sarajevo.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour fee as an open buffet at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at leisure in the center of Mostar at extra charge. You can taste all the local delicacies. Guide Recommendation: Bosnian Pie, Onion Stuffed Meatballs, Bosnian Coffee.
Dinner: At a local restaurant, Bosnian meatballs. Included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Holiday etc. – Sarajevo
Currencies:Bosnia Herzegovina – Convertible Marka (Average 1 Euro : 1.95 KM)
Route:Trebinje-Počitelj (108 km), Počitelj – Blagaj (23 km) , Blagaj - Mostar (12 km), Mostar – Sarajevo (126 km)
Total Distance: 269 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated: 20:00 dependent on customs passing time
Day 7 Sarajevo – Belgrade
After breakfast, we set off for Belgrade. Before our journey, we will perform the Vrelo Bosna tour, which is a national park that is the water source of Sarajevo, located at the foot of Mount Igman (Included in the Price!!!). After our journey, we commence our urban tour in Belgrade, which symbolizes liveliness and vibrancy, while being one of Europe’s oldest cities. We start with Knez Mihailova Street, the most elegant street in the city. Then we visit the Belgrade Fortress, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was injured but it was Kanuni Sultan Süleyman who conquered it. Inside the fortress, we will see the Key Monument, the French statue, the Istanbul Gate, Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Sokullu Fountain and the terrace area where we will see the most beautiful view of where the Sava and Danube rivers merge. Guests will also have the opportunity to partake in the optional Danube and Sava River boat activity organized by our guide. (20 EUR) After our tour, free time will be provided. Accommodation at our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour fee as an open buffet at the hotel.
Lunch: , Free time at a rest area determined by our guide during the journey from Sarajevo to Belgrade.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel B etc. - Belgrade
Currencies:Bosnia Herzegovina – Convertible Marka (Average 1 Euro : 1.95 KM), Serbia – Dinar (Average 1 Euro : 115 Dinar)
Route: Sarajevo – Belgrade (284 km)
Total Distance: 284 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Gümrük geçiş süresine bağlı olarak tahmini: 20:00
Day 8 Belgrade – Sofia
After breakfast, we set out for Sofia. Upon arrival, we commence our panoramic city tour of Sofia, where we will see the largest church in the Balkans, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the National Library, Sofia University, the Old Royal Palace, the National Theatre in Neo-Classical architecture, the Archaeological Museum, the Old Sofia – Syndicate city, and the Rotunda Church. We will have a panoramic view and photo break at the Sofia Statue near the Parliament building, and then visit the Banya Bashi Mosque, which is the symbol of the city. After our visits and free time, we will transfer to our hotel. Later, at a place determined by the guide, traditional Bulgarian dishes and music will be offered during the Bulgarian Night. (Included in the price!!!)Accommodation in our hotel in Sofia.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour fee as an open buffet at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken while exploring Sofia during free time at extra charge.
Dinner: Will be taken at the assigned restaurant with music during the Bulgarian Night. Included in the price.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Astoria etc. – Sofia
Currencies:Bulgaria – Lev (Average Exchange Rate 1 Euro : 1.95 Lev)
Route: Belgrade - Sofia (393 km)
Total Distance: 393 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Depending on customs passing time, estimated: 20:00