Adana Moving PGS with Mostar Express Big Balkans 6 Nights 8 Days Visa-Free SKP-SKP

Tour details
Departure from Adana - With Pegasus Airlines
Balkan Express with Grand Balkan Tour VISA FREE FOR 6 COUNTRIES
NON-STOP DIRECT FLIGHT
  4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOURS – ALL INCLUSIVE !!!! KOSOVO PROGRAM
Balkan Night and Bosnian Meatballs in Local Restaurants INCLUDED!!
A Journey through Civilizations, Cultures, and Beliefs,
                                                                           Journey to the Heart of the Balkans at the Meeting Point
   A Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Macedonia – Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro - Kosovo - Albania
                                                                             6 COUNTRIES
Some of the Privileges of the Program
* Non-stop direct flight with Pegasus Airlines special flight.
* Unforgettable train journey in Neretva Valley with Mostar Express
* Opportunity to visit 6 Countries including Kosovo
* 2 Evenings of Balkan Night and Bosnian Meatballs in Local Restaurants
* Fully equipped tour with professional guide staff
* Opportunity to explore all Balkan Geography step by step
* Dinner included in hotels or restaurants
* Kosovo tour included
* Transportation throughout the tour with professional tourism packaged coaches
* Included tour of Sveti Naum, one of the most popular places in the Balkans
* Included visit to the beautiful and famous Matka Canyon
* Included tour to Blagaj
* Included tour to Vrelo Bosne

 
Tour Departure Dates :
14 June / 19 June / 21 June / 26 June / 28 June / 3 July / 5 July / 10 July / 12 July / 17 July / 19 July / 24 July / 26 July / 31 July / 2 August / 7 August / 9 August / 14 August / 16 August / 21 August / 23 August / 28 August / 30 August / 4 September / 6 September / 11 September / 13 September / 18 September / 20 September
 
1st Day: Adana – Skopje 
Meeting at Çukurova Airport International Departures Terminal at the counter. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will depart to Skopje at 23:15 with Pegasus Airlines flight PC6701.
 
2nd Day: Skopje – Belgrade 
Arriving in Skopje at 00:55. After passport, luggage, and customs procedures, we travel from the airport to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Our city tour begins with Knez Mihailova street, the most elegant avenue in the city. Then we proceed to the Belgrade Fortress, where we will visit the Key Monument, French statue, Istanbul Gate, Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha's tomb, Sokullu fountain and the terrace area with the best view of the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. After the tour, we will have free time. Overnight at our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast; Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time, as an extra.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time, as an extra.
Dinner: Will be included at our hotel or restaurant.
Accommodation: Hotel Teather v.b. BELGRADE
Route: Skopje – Belgrade; 430 km,
Hotel Check-in Time; 19:30

 
3rd Day: Belgrade – Vrelo Bosna – Sarajevo  
After breakfast at our hotel, our first destination for the tour is Vrelo Bosne, located at the foot of Igman mountain, which is the water source of Sarajevo and is famous for its beautiful walking paths, carriage drivers, and authentic cafes. After free time, we move to Sarajevo. We will take a tour in Baščaršija, Europe's most distinguished bazaar. Starting with the Sebilj Fountain, a symbol of the bazaar, we will continue to see Morica Han, one of the most authentic spots in the city. Then, we will visit the Husein-kapetan's Mosque built by a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. Throughout the tour, we will see the Clock Tower, the famous fountain that has become a ritual, and the meeting point of cultures, where the Eternal Flame statue is located. After this, we will have free time; our guests can take photos of the Latin Bridge where World War I began if they wish. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Lunch:  Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time, as an extra.
Dinner: Will be Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant and is included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel v.b. SARAYBOSNA
Route: Belgrade - Sarajevo 297 KM
 Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs crossing time: 20:00
 
4th Day: Sarajevo – Mostar Express to Mostar – Blagaj – Trebinje (Medjugorje)
After breakfast at our hotel, we will make a train journey with Mostar Express from Sarajevo to Mostar, enjoying unforgettable views in the Neretva Valley (Train services may depend on the official schedules of state railways. In case of cancellation by state railways, travel will be done by bus). Upon arrival in Mostar, we will start our walking tour by first visiting the Mostar Bridge (built by architect Hayreddin in 1557, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture). The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992 but was reopened in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We'll explore the old city bazaar and after free time, we will move to Blagaj, known as the land of the Alperens, where the Blagaj Tekke is located at the source of the Buna River, nestled against massive rocks; its peaceful atmosphere, the soothing sound of water, and mystical air will take visitors outside of time. After our visit, our hotel transfer. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time, as an extra.
Dinner: Will be included at our hotel or restaurant.
Accommodation: Olivia Hotel v.b. MEDJUGORJE
Route: Sarajevo - Mostar 125km – Mostar – Blagaj 11 KM Blagaj - Trebinje 108 Km
Hotel Check-in Time; Depending on road conditions: 20:00


 
5th Day: Trebinje (Medjugorje) – Kotor – Budva  - Shkodra
After breakfast at our hotel, we will enter Montenegro, one of the world’s youngest states. Our first stop is Kotor, an important historical and natural paradise that serves as a tourist magnet. In Kotor, we will take a walking tour in Stari Grad (Old City-Fortress) to familiarize ourselves with this charming place. After the Kotor tour, we will drive through Budva, originally a fishing settlement turned into a holiday destination for the jet-set due to the purchase of an island by a Singapore billionaire, allowing us to see the beautiful St. Stefan at a panoramic viewpoint (subject to availability at the parking area), and then continue on to the Albanian city of Shkodra. After our arrival, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be included at our hotel.
Lunch:  Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time, as an extra.
Dinner: Will be included at our hotel.
Accommodation: Alis Hotel v.b. – SHKODRA
Route: Medjugorje – Kotor 190 KM , Kotor – Shkodra 108 KM
 Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs crossing time: 20:30

 
 
6th Day: Shkodra - Tirana – Ohrid
After breakfast at our hotel, we will move to the capital of Albania, Tirana. Upon arrival, we will conduct a panoramic tour of this beautiful city, which was trapped in wars throughout the 20th century and experienced a dictatorship under Enver Hoxha for 40 years, which was founded by Suleiman Pasha in 1614 and became Albania's capital in 1920. During this tour, we will see Ethem Bey Mosque in Skanderbeg Square, the Historic Clock Tower, the National History Museum, and the Opera House. Among the places we will see from the car are the Parliament and Prime Minister's Buildings, the Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Square, and the Tirana Pyramid. After the Tirana tour and free time, we will head towards Ohrid, known as the pearl of the Balkans, passing through Elbasan. Upon reaching Ohrid, characterized as a Mediterranean town, we will begin our tour of Ohrid's city center starting at the Harbor Square, discussing the statues, and then we will take a walk in the historical neighborhood of Ohrid where the shooting of the Turkish TV series "Elveda Rumeli" took place, showing historic Ottoman houses, the Church of St. Sophia, and concluding the tour with a presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl, the symbol of Ohrid. After the tour, we will have free time.
Breakfast; Will be included at our hotel.
Lunch:  Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time, as an extra.
Dinner: Will be included at our hotel.
Accommodation: Imperial Hotel v.b. – OHRID
Route: Shkodra – Tirana 100 KM , Tirana  – Ohrid 130 KM
 Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs crossing time: 20:30

7th Day  Ohrid – Sv Naum – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje (Balkan Night)
After breakfast, we will travel to St. Naum with breathtaking views. We will visit the source of Ohrid Lake. The stunning view here is breathtaking. After our visit to Sveti Naum, we will head to Tetova, the second-largest city in Macedonia, where the majority of the inhabitants are Muslim Albanians. We will see the city panoramically and visit the Alaca Mosque, which has a unique architecture rarely found in the Balkans. After our tour, we will proceed to the capital of Macedonia, Skopje, and upon arrival, we will start our tour. This city, separated by the famous Vardar River of two different cultures, begins our city tour. We will see the giant statue of Alexander the Great among numerous other statues before moving over the Historic Stone Bridge, where we'll witness a swift transition between cultures, continuing to the Skopje Turkish Bazaar, one of the most significant bazaars of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. Here we will begin our explorations, starting with the Davut Pasha Hammam and continuing with Kapan Han, which has managed to endure despite earthquakes, and we will conclude our tour at the Murat Pasha Mosque. After our visits, there will be one hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Market. Peppers from Šušak, ustrumca peanuts, and shoes will be among the items we can buy. After the tour, dinner at a local restaurant for Balkan night is included in the tour package. After the entertainment, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Transfer. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time, as an extra.
Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant for Balkan Night is included in the tour package.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold  v.b – Skopje
Route: Skopje-Matka 19 KM , Matka–Tetova 61 KM , Tetova-Ohrid 132 KM
Hotel Check-in Time:  Depending on road conditions: 20:00
 
8th Day Skopje – Matka Canyon – Prizren (Kosovo) – Skopje - Adana
After breakfast, we will head to the Matka Canyon, known for its stunning beauty, for a nature walk. After exploring, guests can optionally take a canyon boat trip with the famous boats of the canyon during their free time. After the tour, we will depart for the young state of Kosovo, where the majority of the population consists of Muslim Albanians. We will visit a 19th-century Ottoman Mansion near the capital of Kosovo, Pristina, and the tomb of Murad I (Hüdavendigar), who was martyred during the Kosovo Field War, which was one of the significant victories of the Ottomans in the Balkans. After visiting Prizren, possibly one of the most charming cities in the Balkans, we will conduct a panoramic tour while visiting the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress among others. After the tour and some free time, we will continue our journey back to Skopje Airport. After ticket, luggage and passport procedures, we will depart from Pegasus Airlines with flight PC6702 at 01:25 am for Adana. Arrival in Adana at 04:45. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip…
Breakfast; Will be included at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time, as an extra.
Route: Skopje – Matka 15 KM , Matka – Prizren 100 KM, Prizren – Skopje 100 KM
 
 
What's included
* Pegasus Airlines round-trip ticket from Adana to Skopje
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* Accommodation with breakfast included for 1 night in 4* hotels in Belgrade, 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Medjugorje or surroundings, 1 night in Shkodra or Podgorica, 1 night in Skopje, and 1 night in Ohrid
* 4 dinners at hotels or restaurants
* Balkan Night organized at a local restaurant.
* Bosnian Meatballs to be served at a local restaurant
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* Train journey with Mostar Express
* Panoramic city tours of Prizren, Skopje, Tetova (Kalkandelen), Ohrid, Kotor, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Tirana, Mostar
* Kosovo Tour
* St. Naum Ohrid Lake Spring Tour
* Blagay Tekke and Buna River Spring Tour
* Vrelo Bosna Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* All toll checkpoint and parking fees
* Kosovo entrance fee
* City Taxes
* Customs Duties
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service charges
Not included
*Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
* Extras taken at the hotel and all personal expenses.
* Lunches.
* All trips and tours not specified in the program.
* Optional guide tips.
* Driver tip (5 EUR per person).
* International exit tax.
* International travel health insurance.
Need to Know
- During the tour, having Euro is sufficient for shopping and spending in all countries included in the program. 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, etc. for the evening. - On our tours, daily seat rotation is applied in the seating plan, and no fixed seat or front seat guarantee is given. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide. - When entering Turkey from abroad, a minimum stay of 3 days is required in order to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.). - Duty-free shopping limits when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic liquor (excluding alcoholic drinks containing more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Alcoholic beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic liquor (including alcoholic drinks containing less than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or skincare products: 5 items, Chocolate and confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg - Tour guides may change the flow of the program depending on weather and road conditions, while still showing all places listed in the program. - Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before departure. If cancellation is made less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty applies, and if 20 days or less remain, a 100% penalty applies. Unfortunately, documents such as hospital reports, work leave documents, etc. obtained from authorities in Turkey and submitted with the cancellation request are not accepted for cancellation of hotels and services to be used outside Turkey. - Our tour program is operated with a minimum participation of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notice date is 20 days before departure. Canceled tours due to insufficient participation will be announced by Viyatravel. - If the tour program provides only category information without specifying a hotel name, and/or there are alternative options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Viyatravel 2 days before departure. - During trade fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used farther than the indicated distances. In such cases, Viyatravel will inform you 15 days before the departure date. - Triple rooms are provided subject to hotel availability, and the bed assigned to the third person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are folding beds or coach beds, passengers making reservations for a third person and/or child are deemed to have acknowledged the possible cramped conditions and the bed type in the rooms. Child discounts apply only to one child within the applicable age group staying with 2 adults. - Breakfasts included in the tour package are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu, known as continental breakfast, including butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for the group. - Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of up to 2-3 hours, organized for the general introduction of the cities, conducted with guide commentary from the bus, and excluding museum and historical site entrances. Viyatravel is not responsible if panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot be carried out on the day and time planned due to restrictions imposed by local authorities, closed roads because of any event, or weather conditions making the tour impossible. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot where road closures or vehicle access restrictions apply, if possible. - Waiting times at border crossings during road travel may exceed normal standards, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any adverse situations arising from such delays. - Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel service providers with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not reached, the excursions may not take place, or extra tour prices, content, and vehicles used 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 opening/closing status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions. - Extra tours are optional for participants and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to join extra tours organized during the trip are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest stop along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside rest area before the extra tour begins and picked up from the same point after the tour is completed. - For passengers joining tours by air, check-in and boarding procedures are personal responsibilities and must be completed by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at the airport or online through the airlines’ websites. - Viyatravel is not responsible for passengers who are not present at the airport at the times announced by Viyatravel for participation in the tour, who do not complete check-in and boarding on time, or who complete these procedures on time but do not board the aircraft. Passengers who miss the flight are responsible for all costs required to join the tour, including new round-trip airline tickets and transfers in the destination region. - Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. Delays may occur on scheduled and special flights, or times may change before the trip and flight. Viyatravel is obligated to inform you of such changes as soon as possible. The passenger accepts the risk of schedule changes when purchasing the trip. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes or airport service fees. - The vehicle types used in our tours are classified according to the number of participants as follows. The following vehicle types are assigned depending on the number of people on each tour. Coaches: (used for 25 - 46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner - *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna. Midibuses: (used for 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega. Minibuses: (used for up to 16 people) *VW Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter - All guests are deemed to have completed the purchase of the tour by accepting the above-mentioned terms.