Ankara Active Agent Hy with Great Balkan Tour 6 Countries Visa-Free TIA-TIA

Tour details
ANKARA Movement  
Big Balkan Tour with Ajet VISA-FREE for 6 COUNTRIES
TIA-TIA 2026 
7 Nights 8 Days – 4* Hotels – Including Dinner
NO EXTRA TOURS – ALL INCLUSIVE!!!! KOSOVAN PROGRAM
Includes Traditional Restaurant Balkan Night and Bosnian Meatballs!!
Cultures, Civilizations, and Religions,
                                            Journey to the Heart of the Balkans at the Meeting Point
   The Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Albania – Kosovo – Macedonia – Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro
                                                             6 COUNTRIES – 24 CITIES – 5 CAPITALS
Tirana
Elbasan – Ohrid – Sveti Naum -Struga – Resne - Bitola (Monastery) – Matka Skopje   Prizren – Pristina - Belgrade – Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosne - Konjic – Mostar – Blagaj - Trebinje – Herceg Novi – Kotor – Budva – Petrovac – Bar – Shkodra – Tirana

 
Some of the Privileges of the Program
* Direct flight with Ajet Airlines on scheduled flights without transfer.
* Opportunity to visit 6 countries including Kosovo
* 2 evening traditional restaurant Balkan night and Bosnian meatballs
* Fully equipped tour opportunity with a professional guide team
* Opportunity to explore all Balkan geography step by step
* Dinner at hotels or restaurants
* Kosovo tour included
* Transportation during the tour with professionally packaged buses
* Tour of Sveti Naum, one of the most popular places in the Balkans included
* Visit to Matka Canyon, known for its incredible beauty included
* Tour of Blagaj included
* Tour of Vrelo Bosne included
 
Tour Dates
March 14 / March 19 / March 21 / March 28 / April 2 / April 4 / April 9 / April 11 / April 16 / April 18 / April 23 / April 25 / April 30 / May 2 / May 7 / May 9 / May 14 / May 16 / May 21 / May 23 / May 28 / May 30 / June 4 / June 6 / June 11 / June 13 / June 18 / June 20 / June 25 / June 27 / July 2 / July 4 / July 9 / July 11 / July 16 / July 18 / July 23 / July 25 / July 30 / August 1 / August 6 / August 8 / August 13 / August 15 / August 20 / August 22 / August 27 / August 29 / September 3 / September 5 / September 12 / September 19 / September 26 / October 3 / October 10 / October 17 / October 24 / October 31 / November 7 / November 14
 
Special Days :
Ramazan Bayram and April Semester : March 14 / March 19 / March 21
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day : April 16 / April 18 / April 23
May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day : April 25 / April 30
May 19 Atatürk Memorial Youth and Sports Day : May 14 / May 16
Kurban Bayram :  May 21 / May 23 / May 28 / May 30
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day : July 9 / July 11
August 30 Victory Day : August 27 / August 29
October 29 Republic Day : October 24
November Semester :  November 7
 
 
 
Tour Program
Day 1 Ankara – Tirana  – Elbasan – Ohrid
Meet at Ankara Esenboğa Airport International Departures Terminal …. After ticket, baggage and passport procedures, we will depart to Tirana at 16:20 on Ajet Airlines’ flight number VF627. Arrival in Tirana at 17:40 local time. After passport, baggage and customs procedures, we will move by our special buses to Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans, passing through Elbasan. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Dinner: The evening meal will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time, at an extra cost.
Accommodation: Hotel Belvedere etc. – OHRID
Route: Tirana-Ohrid ;131 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs process: estimated at 21:30

 
Day 2 Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Matka Canyon – Skopje
After breakfast, we reach the center of Ohrid, a Mediterranean town in the Balkans, for our tour. We start at the Port Square, discussing the statues we will see, and then take a walk in the historical district with the historic Ohrid houses where the scenes of the series Elveda Rumeli were filmed, concluding our tour with a presentation about the famous Ohrid Pearl, the most significant symbol of Ohrid city. After the tour, we will have free time. After free time, we will first reach St. Naum with an approximately 1-hour journey with magnificent views. We will visit the source where Ohrid Lake is born. The incredible scenery here will literally take your breath away. After our visit to Sveti Naum, we will move to the capital Skopje. We will also move towards Matka Canyon, which is known for its unmatched beauty. After our visit to Matka Canyon, we will transfer to our hotel in Skopje. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: The lunch will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time, at an extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Gold Hotel etc. SKOPJE
Route: Ohrid – St. Naum ;23 KM , St. Naum – Matka 194 KM , Matka – Skopje 14 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Depending on traffic conditions, estimated at 19:00
 
Day 3 Skopje – Kosovo (Prizren) – Skopje (Balkan Night)
After breakfast, we will begin our city tour in the capital Skopje. We will start our tour of this city, where two different cultures are separated by the famous Vardar River, with the Macedonian side known as the "Land of Statues," where we will first see the huge statue of Alexander the Great. Then we will cross the Historic Skopje Stone Bridge over the Vardar River to experience how cultures can change instantly, moving to the Skopje Turkish Bazaar which was one of the most qualified bazaars of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. We will start our bazaar tour by talking about the statues at the bazaar entrance and visiting the historic Davut Paşa Hammam. We will also see Kapan Han and Murat Paşa Mosque which survived earthquakes and end our tour. After our visits, we will have one hour of free time for shopping at the Turkish Bazaar. Among the things we can buy are Šušak peppers, Ustrumca peanuts, and traditional shoes. After our visits, we will head to Kosovo, one of the youngest countries inhabited mainly by Muslim Albanians, where we will have an emotional day in a land where a human tragedy occurred just recently. First, we will visit the mortal tomb of Murad Hüdavendigar. After our visit and after approximately 100 km of journey, we will arrive in Prizren, considered one of the sweetest cities in the Balkans, located by the Bistrica (Akdere) River. During our panoramic tour in Prizren, we will see the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress. After the tour and free time, we will return to Skopje. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: The lunch will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time, at an extra cost.
Dinner: Will be served with traditional dishes and music during Balkan Night. (INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE)
Accommodation: Gold Hotel etc. – SKOPJE
Route: Skopje – Pristina; 100 KM, Pristina – Prizren; 100 KM, Prizren – Skopje; 170 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs process: estimated at 19:30
 
 
Day 4 Skopje – Belgrade
After breakfast, we will head to Belgrade. After our journey, we will start the city tour of Belgrade, which is vibrant and lively, at the most elegant street, Knez Mihailova Street. Then we will proceed to Belgrade Fortress, where Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror was injured for the conquest which was destined for Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, one of the supply centers of the Ottoman fleet. In the fortress, we will see the Key Delivery Monument, the French statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, the tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, the Sokullu fountain, and the terrace area where we will see the most beautiful view of the meeting point of the Danube and Sava rivers. After the tour, we will have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: The lunch will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time, at an extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Abba Hotel etc. – BELGRADE
Route: Skopje – Belgrade; 450 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs process: estimated at 20:00

 
 
Day 5 Belgrade – Sarajevo
After breakfast at our hotel, we will head to Sarajevo. Traveling along the mountainous Balkan roads while enjoying beautiful views, we will first visit Vrelo Bosne, the biggest national park of Sarajevo, which is located at the foot of the Igman Mountain, where the source of the Bosna River is also located, arranged under the command of Tito at the time, and known for its perfect walking trails, horse-drawn carriage rides, and authentic cafes. After our free time there, we will start our city tour. We will have a stroll through Baščaršija, the most renowned bazaar in Europe. We will start our tour with Sebilj Fountain, which has become an emblem of this cultural city, and then we will see the most authentic points of the city like Morica Han. Next, we will visit Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. During our tour, we will also see the Clock Tower, the famous fountain which has become a ritual, and the place of meeting of cultures, which is also where the Eternal Flame monument is located. After visiting, we will have some free time, during which guests can take photos in front of the Latin Bridge, where the outbreak of World War I occurred. After the tour and free time, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:  The lunch will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time, at an extra cost.
Dinner: Will be served at a local restaurant with Bosnian meatballs, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel etc. – SARAJEVO
Route: Belgrade – Sarajevo; 295 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs process: estimated at 20:00

 
Day 6 Sarajevo – Konjic – Mostar – Blagaj – Trebinje
After having breakfast in our hotel, we will set off for Mostar, enjoying beautiful views within the ecosystem of the Neretva River. We will make a brief stop in Konjic, which is identified in Evliya Çelebi’s Travel Book as a place where horses rested and drank water. After seeing and photographing the Konjic Bridge built by IV. Mehmet, we continue our journey through Jablanica. On this route, we will have the chance to view the most stunning natural scenes created by the Neretva River. Upon arrival in Mostar, we will walk through the city, and first, we will see the Mostar Bridge, which was built in 1557 by architect Hayreddin and 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 stroll through the old town market. After free time, we will head towards Blagaj, known as the land of the Alperens. After a short journey, we will get off at the parking area in Blagaj and walk to the area where the Alperens Tekke is located, on the banks where the Buna River is born. During our free time here, guests can choose to visit the Tekke or can also take the best photo of the Tekke from outside. After our visits, we will transfer to our hotel. Depending on the density, we will accommodate either in Trebinje or in the surrounding Medjugorje or Blagaj region. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:  The lunch will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time, at an extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Leotar Hotel etc. – TREBINJE
Route: Sarajevo – Konjic; 60 KM, Konjic – Mostar; 70 KM, Mostar – Blagaj 20 KM, Blagaj – Trebinje 100 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on road conditions: estimated at 19:30


Day 7 Trebinje – Kotor – Budva – Shkodra
After having breakfast at our hotel, we will cross into one of the world’s youngest countries, Montenegro. Our first stop is Kotor, an important historical and natural paradise and tourist attraction. We will learn about this charming city during our walking tour in Stari Grad (Old Town-Castle), seeing prominent historical structures like the Arsenal Square, Clock Tower, Shame Monument, Government Palace, Guardian Tower, St. Tryphon Cathedral and Square, Kalambaka (Tulumba) Square, and St. Luke's and Nicholas Churches. After this tour, we will have some free time. After our free time, we will pass through Budva, travelling to a once fishing village that was appropriated and later sold to a multimillionaire from Singapore, undergoing restoration work to deliver it to tourism and will have a panoramic view of the magnificent St Stefan and Budva from above. After this view, we will continue our journey towards the city of Shkodra in Albania. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:  The lunch will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time, at an extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Luane Arte Hotel etc. – SHKODRA
Route: Trebinje – Kotor; 95 KM, Kotor – Shkodra; 110 KM
 Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs process: estimated at 20:00

Day 8 Shkodra - Tirana – Ankara
After having breakfast at our hotel, we will move to the capital Tirana. After having been caught between wars for most of the 20th century and having lived under the dictatorship of Enver Hoxha for 40 years, this mountainous country of the Balkans will be the subject of a panoramic tour to learn about this beautiful city, which was established in 1614 by Süleyman Pasha and became the capital of Albania in 1920. During our tour, we will see places like Skanderbeg Square, Ethem Bey Mosque, Historical Clock Tower, National History Museum, and Opera House. Other places we will see from the bus are the Parliament and Prime Minister's Offices, Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Square, and Tirana Pyramid. After our tour of Tirana, we will have free time until the flight hour. Transfer to Tirana Airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Ankara at 18:30 on Ajet Airlines flight number VF628 and arrive in Ankara at 21:40. We hope to see you on your next trip...
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:  The lunch will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time, at an extra cost.
Route: Shkodra – Tirana 101 KM
 
What's included
* AJET Airlines Economy Class Flight Tickets from Ankara to Tirana and back
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* 2 Nights Accommodation in 4* Hotels in Skopje, 1 Night in Ohrid, 1 Night in Belgrade, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Trebinje or in the surrounding area of Medjugorje or Blagaj, 1 Night in Shkodra with a total of 7 Nights Breakfast Included
* Four dinners at hotels or restaurants in Skopje, Belgrade, Trebinje, and Tirana
* Balkan Night at a Local Restaurant
* Bosnian Meatballs at a Local Restaurant
* Panoramic city tours of Prizren, Pristina, Skopje, Ohrid, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Kotor, Shkodra, Tirana
* Kosovo Passage Fee
* Sveti Naum Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Blagaj Tekkesi Tour
* Vrelo Bosne Tour
* Prizren Tour
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* City Taxes
* Customs Taxes
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
Not included
* Tours organized by the guide
* Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
* Extras taken at the hotel.
* All personal expenses.
* Lunches
* All excursions and tours not specified in the program.
* Driver's tip (5 EUR per person)
* International departure fee
* International travel health insurance
Need to Know
- To be able to make purchases and spend money in all countries included in the program during the tour, it is sufficient to have Euros. In regions where the local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange. - During the trip, comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening. - On our tours, seat rotation is applied daily in the seating plan, and no fixed seat or front-row seat guarantee is provided. Seat changes are organized by the tour 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 drink (excluding alcoholic beverages over 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Alcoholic beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic drink (including alcoholic beverages under 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 - Guides may make changes to the flow of the program depending on weather and road conditions, provided that all places stated in the program are shown. - Registered guests have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour date. If there are fewer than 30 days left until the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if there are 20 days or fewer left, a 100% penalty applies. Documents submitted with the cancellation request, such as hospital reports or employer leave documents obtained from authorities in Turkey, are unfortunately not accepted for the cancellation of hotel and service reservations outside Turkey. - Our tour program is arranged 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 departure. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be announced by Viyatravel. - In cases where the hotel name is not specified and only category information is provided, and/or options are available 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 stated distances. - Triple rooms are provided depending on hotel availability, and in such rooms the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or coach beds, tour participants making reservations for a 3rd person and/or child are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions in the room and the bed type. Child discounts apply only to one child in the relevant age group staying with 2 adults. - Meals included in the tour program, namely breakfasts taken at the hotel, are generally served in line with the breakfast culture of the country visited and are usually a limited menu known as continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate room reserved for the group. - Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of up to 2-3 hours arranged for the general introduction of cities, conducted from the vehicle with guide commentary, and do not include entrance fees to museums or historical sites. Viyatravel is not responsible if panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot be carried out on the day and time of the tour due to restrictions by local authorities, closed roads caused by events, or weather conditions making the tour impossible. Some tours may, where possible, be conducted by public transportation or on foot in areas closed to vehicles or where vehicle access is not permitted. - Waiting times at border crossings passed by road during the journey may exceed standards, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences arising from such delays. - Extra tours are organized by the local service provider we work with, subject to a minimum participation of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not reached, the excursions may not be operated, or the extra tour price, content, and vehicle used may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of tours may be changed by the guide depending on 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 trip are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest stop along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at a rest area on the way before the extra tour begins and picked up from the same point after the tour is completed. - For passengers joining air tours, 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 airline’s website. - Viyatravel is not responsible for passengers who do not arrive 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 check-in and boarding on time but do not board the aircraft. Passengers who miss the flight will be responsible for all costs of new round-trip flight tickets and transfers required to join the tour. - Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and special flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. Viyatravel is obliged to inform you of such 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 taxes or airport service fees. - The vehicle types used on our tours are classified as follows according to the number of participants. The vehicle types below are assigned based on the number of people on each tour. Buses: (used for 25 - 46 persons) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna Midibuses: (used for 17 - 24 persons) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega Minibuses: (used for up to 16 persons) *VW Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter - All guests are deemed to have made the tour purchase by accepting the above-mentioned terms.