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