Air Serbia Great Balkan 6 Country Tour BEG-BEG - Visa-Free

Tour details
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
Need to Know
INFORMATION - For shopping and spending in all countries included in the tour program, it is sufficient to have euros with us. In regions where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange. - During the trip, comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred. It would be useful to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening. - On our tours, daily seat rotation is applied in the bus seating arrangement, and no fixed seat or front seat guarantee is given. Seat changes are organized by the tour guide. - When entering Turkey from abroad, there must be at least 3 days of accommodation in order to bring items such as alcohol and cigarettes. - Duty-free shopping limits when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic drink (excluding alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Alcoholic beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic drink (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or skin care products: 5 items, Chocolate and confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg - Tour guides may make changes to the program flow depending on weather and road conditions, provided that all places stated in the program are shown. - Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour. If there are less than 30 days left until the tour date, a 30% penalty applies, and if there are 20 days or less left, a 100% penalty applies. Unfortunately, hospital reports, work leave documents, etc. obtained from authorities in Turkey and submitted together with the cancellation request are not accepted for the cancellation of hotel and services to be used outside Turkey. - Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the last cancellation notification date is 20 days before departure. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel. - In cases where only category information is provided without specifying the name in the tour program and/or where there are optional hotels for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Viyatravel 2 days before departure. - During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used farther away than the specified distances. In such a case, information will be given by Viyatravel 15 days before the departure date of the tour. - Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability, and in such rooms the bed assigned to the third person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are folding beds or coach beds, tour participants making reservations for a third person and/or child are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions in the room and the bed type. Child discounts are valid only for one child in the relevant age group staying with 2 adults. - Breakfasts included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and are generally offered as a limited menu, known as continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group. - Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for the general introduction of the cities, carried out panoramically with guide narration from the vehicle, and do not include museum or archaeological site entrance fees, lasting at most 2-3 hours. Viyatravel is not responsible if panoramic tours, including the other tours specified in the program, cannot be carried out on the day and time stated due to closures by local authorities, roads closed because of any event, or weather conditions making the tour impossible. Some tours may be carried out by public transport or on foot where roads are closed or vehicle access is not allowed. - Waiting times at customs gates crossed by road during the trip may exceed normal standards, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences arising from these waiting times. - Extra tours are organized by the local Viyatravel we work with, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the required number is not reached, the trips cannot be operated, or extra tour prices, content, and the vehicle to be used may vary according to 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 and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours arranged during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest stop along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest stop before the extra tour begins and picked up from the same point after the tour is completed. - For those participating in tours including flights, 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 on the airlines’ websites. - Viyatravel is not responsible for passengers who do not show up 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 them on time but do not board the plane. For passengers who miss the flight, all expenses for new round-trip tickets required to join the tour and transportation costs in the destination region are their own responsibility. - Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. On scheduled and special flights, there may be a risk of delay, or times may change before the current trip and flight. Viyatravel is obligated to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip accepting the risk of schedule changes. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax or airport service fees. - The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of participants. The vehicle types listed below are assigned according to the number of people in each tour. Buses: (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 sale of the tour by accepting the above-mentioned items.