Great Balkan Tour 9 COUNTRIES IN 8 DAYS
2026
6 Nights 8 Days – 4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOUR – EVERYTHING INCLUDED!!!! KOSOVO PROGRAM
DUBROVNIK – MATKA CANYON – BLAGAJ TEKKESI – VRELO BOSNA SARAJEVO BOSNIAN MEATBALLS AND LOCAL RESTAURANTS’ AUTHENTIC MACEDONIAN NIGHT PROGRAMS INCLUDED
A Journey of Civilizations, Cultures, and Beliefs,
Meeting at the Heart of the Balkans
A Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Greece - Macedonia – Kosovo – Albania – Montenegro
Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Serbia – Bulgaria
23 CITIES – 5 CAPITALS
Kavala – Thessaloniki – Bitola–Resne-Ohrid – Struga – Tetovo - Skopje – Pristina – Prizren – Shkodra – Bar – Petrovac – Budva – Kotor – Herceg Novi – Trebinje – Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo – Belgrade – Sofia
Tour Departure Dates :
January 24 / March 14 / March 18 / April 4 / April 11 / April 18 / April 25 / May 2 / May 9 / May 16 / May 23 / May 24 / June 6 / June 13 / June 20 / June 26 / June 27 / July 3 / July 4 / July 10 / July 11 / July 17 / July 18 / July 24 / July 25 / July 31 / August 1 / August 7 / August 8 / August 14 / August 15 / August 21 / August 22 / August 28 / August 29 / September 4 / September 5 / September 12 / September 19 / September 26 / October 3 / October 10 / October 17 / October 24 / October 31 / November 7 / November 28 / December 12
Special Days :
January Semester: January 25
Ramadan Holiday and April Semester: March 14 / March 18
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day: April 18
May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk Youth and Sports Day : May 16
Kurban Bayramı (Festival of Sacrifice) : April 23 / April 24
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day : July 10 / July 11
August 30 Victory Day : August 28 / August 29
Republic Day : October 24
November Semester: November 7
Day 1 Edirne – Kavala
On the first day of our tour, we depart at 16:00 from the meeting point in Atatürk Boulevard, reaching the İpsala border gate via Tekirdağ. After completing passport and customs procedures, we arrive in Kavala, passing through Dedeağaç, Gümülcine, and İskeçe.
Day 2 Kavala – Thessaloniki – Bitola (Manastir) – Resne – Ohrid
Upon arriving in Kavala, we take a break to enjoy a breakfast and taste the delicious Kavala cookies. After breakfast, we take a short photo stop at the beautiful Kavala shores and head towards Thessaloniki. Upon arrival in Thessaloniki, we start our panoramic city tour. During our panoramic tour, we will see the Waterfront, White Tower, Rotunda, Fair, Thessaloniki Fortress, Ottoman and Byzantine works. After visiting the Aya Dimitrios Church, Greece's largest church, and the residence of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, we move on to Bitola. After arriving, we will visit Širok Street, the Bedesten, the Ishak Mosque, the Yeni Mosque, and Atatürk's military academy, where we will experience the most emotional moments of the tour. After Bitola, we will reach Ohrid, known as the pearl of the Balkans, passing through Resne, the hometown of Resneli Niyazi. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken extra in a rest area in Kavala.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in Thessaloniki city center during free time.- You can taste all the local delights. Guide's Advice: Seafood and Mezes.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour fee.
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 to be Covered: 870 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:00 depending on customs clearance time
Day 3 Ohrid – Sveti Naum - Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje
After breakfast at the hotel, we will cross the Mavrovo mountains and head for the Ohrid tour, a Mediterranean village in the Balkans. We start our tour of Ohrid city at Liman Square, where we will talk about the statues we see and walk through the historical Ohrid houses where the TV series "Goodbye Rumelia" was filmed, visiting the ancient Ottoman houses, the Aya Sofya Church and concluding our tour with a presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl, which is the biggest symbol of Ohrid city. Guests who wish can join the boat activity on Lake Ohrid organized by our guide (15 EUR). Our tour will then proceed to St. Naum, where the lake's origin produces amazing views. After the tour, we will head toward the capital Skopje. On our route, we will visit Tetova (Kalkandelen), the third-largest city of the country and one with a high Albanian population. We will visit the Alaca Mosque and the Imarethan. We begin our tour in the Macedonian area, known as "the land of statues," highlighting the Giant Alexander statue and then crossing the historic Skopje Stone Bridge to witness how cultures change at once as we visit the Üsküp Turkish Bazaar, one of the most significant Ottoman market complexes. We will discuss the statues at the entrance of the bazaar and start our bazaar tour with the historical Davut Pasha Bath, followed by visiting Kapan Han, and the Murat Pasha Mosque that survived numerous earthquakes. After all visits, there will be one hour of free time for shopping at the Turkish Bazaar. Local products such as "Shushka pepper", "Ustrumça peanuts", and traditional sandals can be bought. After the tour ends, transfer to the hotel and check into rooms. Later, we will have a Macedonian night with local specialties and music at the location determined by the guide (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!!). Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be served as an open buffet at the hotel and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be served in places with original flavors along the Ohrid-Skopje route as an extra.
Dinner: Extra local dishes and music at a place determined by the guide, Macedonian Night. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!!
Accommodation: Hotel Gold etc. – Skopje
Currency: Macedonia – Denar (Average 1 Euro : 60 Denar)
Route: Ohrid – Skopje (175 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 170 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:00
Day 4 Skopje – Prizren – Shkodra or Podgorica
After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the magnificent Matka Canyon (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!). Next, we head towards the capital of Kosovo, Pristina. After crossing the Kosovo border, we travel with a panoramic passage, witnessing the Kosovo Plain, where the Kosovo War took place, and making a stop at the I. Sultan Murat Hüdavendigar Tomb. We continue to Prizren with Prizren being the city with the highest Turkish population in the country, known for its beautiful architecture. During our panoramic tour in Prizren, we will see the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Castle. After visits, there will be free time for lunch. After gathering, we will cross into Albania and head towards Podgorica. Passing through the city of Shkodra, we will then reach Montenegro, one of the youngest states in Europe. We will arrive at our accommodation after crossing the border. Check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Will be served as an open buffet at the hotel and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Can be taken as an extra in Prizren around the Shadırvan Square area in places recommended by our guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour fee.
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 to be Covered: 415 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:00 depending on customs clearance time
Day 5 Podgorica - Budva – Kotor – Dubrovnik – Trebinje or Surrounding Area
After breakfast, our first stop will be a panoramic view of St. Stefan, a place long known for its fishermen's settlement, which was later bought by a Singaporean billionaire. (Subject to availability in the parking area) We continue along the extraordinary scenic coastal roads of the Adriatic, passing by Budva, to reach Kotor located in the Kotor Bay. We will explore the Old Town of Kotor, visiting St. Tripun and St. Nikola Churches, and the Clock Tower. After the visit in Kotor, we head towards Croatia, known for being more aligned with Italian-Mediterranean culture than Balkan culture due to being one of the three principal states of the former Yugoslavia. Upon arriving in Dubrovnik, after a short scenic drive, we will undertake a tour of this historic city (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!), known as the most ancient trading port on the Adriatic and shaped profoundly by its Venetian architecture and history. We will begin our tour at the Old City Square, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, seeing the City Walls and Towers, St. Blaise Church, Knez Palace, the statue of the famous poet Gundulic, the Old Fountain, and the historic pharmacy from the 14th century. After the tour, we will have free time to enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of this beautiful city.
After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Accommodation near Trebinje or surrounding area. (The city of accommodation may change depending on the season's intensity)
Breakfast: Will be served as an open buffet at the hotel and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Can be taken extra in Kotor city center during free time.- You can taste all the local flavors. Guide's Advice: Seafood, Mezes, Grills, Local Drinks.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Hotel Leotar etc.
Currencies:Montenegro – Euro, Croatia – Euro, Bosnia and Herzegovina – Convertible Marka (Average 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 to be Covered: 230 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 21:00 depending on customs clearance time
Day 6 Trebinje or (Neum) - Blagay – Mostar – Sarajevo
After breakfast, we will head for Mostar. Before reaching Mostar, we perform a tour of Blagay Tekke (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!). Upon arrival in Mostar, we will walk through the city, starting with the famous Mostar Bridge (which was built by Architect Hayreddin in 1557 and is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture). The bridge was destroyed in 1992 by Croatian artillery but was reconstructed in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We will explore the old city market during free time. After shopping at local markets, we will depart for Sarajevo. After arrival, we will perform a panoramic city tour in Sarajevo, which has been the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries and was the site where Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was killed, leading to the outbreak of World War I in 1914. Due to the devastating wars of 1992 between Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, it suffered significant damage, yet its beauty is still largely preserved. During our tour, we will explore the famous Baščaršija bazaar. We will start by visiting the Sebilj Fountain, a symbol of the city, then proceed to the Morica Han, one of the most authentic spots in the city. Afterward, we will visit the Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. As we continue our tour, we will see the Clock Tower and the poignant monument known as the Eternal Flame which marks a turning point in history. After the tour, we will have free time to explore the Latin Bridge, where the assassination occurred, during our free time. After the tour and free time, we will transfer back to the hotel.
Later, we will enjoy Bosnian meatballs at a local restaurant determined by the guide (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!!).Accommodation in our hotel in Sarajevo.
Breakfast: Will be served as an open buffet at the hotel and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Can be taken extra in Mostar during free time.- You can taste all the local delights. Guide's Advice: Börek, Onion Stuffed Dolma, Meatballs, Bosnian Coffee.
Dinner: Bosnian meatballs at a local restaurant. The tour fee covers this.
Accommodation: Hotel Holiday etc. – Sarajevo
Currencies Bosnia and Herzegovina – Convertible Marka (Average Rate 1 Euro : 1.95 KM)
Route: Trebinje-Počitel (108 km), Počitel – Blagay (23 km),Blagay - Mostar (12 km), Mostar– Sarajevo (126 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 269 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs clearance time: estimated around 20:00
Day 7 Sarajevo – Belgrade
After breakfast, we will proceed to Belgrade. Before the journey, we will tour Vrelo Bosna, a national park located at the foot of Mount Igman, which is the biggest national park in Bosnia (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!). Following this, we will begin our city tour in Belgrade, a city known for its vibrancy and energy, starting with Knez Mihailova Street, the city's most elegant avenue. Then we will visit the Belgrade Fortress, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded, with the conquest being completed by Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. We will see the Key Monument, the French Statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, the Tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, the Sokullu Fountain, and end our tour at the terrace area, overlooking the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, one of the most beautiful views in the city. Guests will have free time to explore independently. Overnight stay in our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast: Will be served as an open buffet at the hotel and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: , There will be a rest stop on the way from Sarajevo to Belgrade for lunch at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Hotel B etc. – Belgrade
Currencies: Bosnia and Herzegovina – Convertible Marka (Average Rate 1 Euro : 1.95 KM), Serbia – Dinar (Average Rate 1 Euro : 115 Dinar)
Route: Sarajevo – Belgrade (284 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 284 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:00 depending on customs clearance time
Day 8 Belgrade – Sofia – Edirne
After breakfast, we will head towards Sofia. After arrival, we will begin our panoramic city tour in Sofia. During the panoramic city tour, we will see the largest church in the Balkans, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the National Library, Sofia University, the Old Royal Palace, the National Bulgarian Theatre, the Archaeological Museum, Old Sofia, the Syndicate City, and the Rotunda Church. Following these visits, we will walk past the Parliament building for a panoramic glimpse of the Sofia Statue and a photo stop, then visit the Banya Bashi Mosque, which is a symbol of the city. After our visits and some free time, we will start our return journey to Turkey. We will arrive in Turkey in the evening, completing our custom and customs procedures at the Kapikule border crossing and allowing time for shopping at the free shop. Our journey will conclude as we head back to Eskişehir via Çorlu route.
Breakfast: Will be served as an open buffet at the hotel and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken in Sofia during free time at extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken during dinner breaks at resting places on the Edirne-Istanbul highway at extra cost.
Currencies: Bulgaria – Lev (Average Rate 1 Euro : 1.95 Lev)
Route: Belgrade - Sofia (393 km), Sofia - Istanbul (553 km)
Estimated Return Times to Istanbul : Estimated around 02:00 based on customs clearance time