ANKARA Departure
Ajet's Great Balkan Tour 6 COUNTRIES WITHOUT VISA
NON-STOP DIRECT FLIGHT
7 Nights 8 Days - 4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOUR – ALL INCLUSIVE!!!! KOSOVAR PROGRAM
Traditional Restaurants' Macedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs INCLUDED!!
Of Civilizations, Cultures, and Beliefs,
Journey to the Heart of the Balkans at the Meeting Point
The Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Macedonia – Albania – Montenegro - Bosnia and Herzegovina – Serbia - Kosovo
6 COUNTRIES
Some privileges of the program
* Direct flight with Ajet Airlines scheduled flight.
* Opportunity to visit 6 countries including Kosovo
* 2 Evenings with local restaurants' Macedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs
* Fully equipped tour with a professional guide group
* The opportunity to explore all of the Balkan Geography step by step
* Dinner at hotels or restaurants
* Includes the Kosovo tour
* Transportation throughout the tour with professionally packaged tourist buses
* Includes the Sveti Naum tour, one of the most popular spots in the Balkans
* Includes the Matka Canyon, known for its stunning beauty
* Includes the Blagaj tour
* Includes the Vrelo Bosne tour
Tour Departure Dates:
2 July / 5 July / 9 July / 12 July / 16 July / 19 July / 23 July / 26 July / 30 July / 2 August / 6 August / 9 August / 13 August / 16 August / 20 August / 23 August / 27 August / 30 August / 3 September / 6 September / 10 September / 13 September / 17 September / 20 September / 24 September / 27 September / 4 October / 11 October
Day 1: Ankara – Skopje - Matka Canyon - Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid
Meeting at Ajet Counter at Ankara Airport International Departure Terminal. The journey begins with Ajet Airlines flight VF625 departing Ankara – Skopje at 08:45. Arrival at Skopje Airport at 09:35 local time. After passport formalities, we meet our bus and guide at the airport and proceed to the stunning Matka Canyon, where after a nature walk, guests can optionally take a boat trip in the famous canyon. Following that, we visit the Alaca Mosque in the city of Tetovo, which has a rare architecture found in the Balkans, then cross over the Mavrovo Mountains and arrive at the city of Ohrid, which is characterized as a Mediterranean town in the Balkans. Our tour begins at the Port Square, where we talk about the statues we see and have a walk through the historical neighborhood where the TV series Elveda Rumeli was filmed, seeing the historic Ottoman houses, the Church of St. Sophia, and the presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl, which is the biggest symbol of Ohrid. After the tour, we will have a free time. Afterward, we transfer to our hotel for a stay. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be costed extra in free time in Ohrid city center.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or in restaurants, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Belvedere v.b – Ohrid
Route: Skopje-Matka 19 KM, Matka-Tetovo 61 KM, Tetovo-Ohrid 132 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: 20:30
Day 2 Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Tirana – Shkodra
After breakfast, we first reach Sveti Naum, with a journey of approximately 1 hour accompanied by magnificent views. We will visit the spring where Lake Ohrid originates. The enchanting scenery here is bound to take your breath away. After this tour, we leave Ohrid, cross the Albanian border, and proceed to Tirana via Elbasan. This beautiful city, which has been through wars throughout the 20th century and experienced the dictatorship regime of Enver Hoxha for 40 years, was reconstructed by Suleiman Pasha in 1614 and became the capital of Albania in 1920. We will have a panoramic tour introducing this beautiful city, seeing places like Ethem Bey Mosque, the historic Clock Tower, National Museum, Opera and Ballet House, Parliament and Prime Ministry Buildings, Presidential Palace, Statue of Sister Teresa, and Skanderbeg Square. Following the Tirana tour, we will have a short free time. After our gathering, we will reach our accommodation point in the Shkodra region. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be costed extra in free time in tirana.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or in restaurants, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Luane Arte v.b – Shkodra
Route: Ohrid – Sveti Naum 29 KM, Sveti Naum – Tirana 139 KM, Tirana – Shkodra 97 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: 19:30
Day 3 Shkodra – Budva – Kotor – Medjugorje
After having breakfast at the hotel, we cross into Montenegro, one of the youngest states in the world. Our first stop is the breathtaking view of St. Stefan, which has turned from a fishermen's settlement into a summer retreat for the jet set, which we can glimpse from a viewpoint. Following that, we continue on the incredible scenic roads along the Adriatic coast, viewing Budva panoramically. Our next stop is the important historical and natural treasure and tourist attraction, Kotor. In Kotor, we will walk in StariGrad (Old Town - Fortress), where you will get to know this charming town. After our Kotor tour, we will transfer to the city where we will be staying. Overnight stay in Medjugorje, Trebinje, or surrounding areas.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be costed extra in free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or in restaurants, included in the tour price
Accommodation: Hotel Olea Vitis v.b. MEDJUGORJE
Route: Shkodra – Budva 85 KM, Budva – Kotor 25 KM, Kotor - Medjugorje 198 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated based on customs crossing time: 21:00
Day 4 Medjugorje – Mostar – Blagaj - Konjic – Sarajevo
After having breakfast at our hotel, we head towards the historic city of Mostar. When we arrive in Mostar, we will walk through the Old Town and see the famous Mostar Bridge (built by architect Hayreddin in 1557, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture). The bridge was destroyed during the war in 1992 but was reopened in 2004 thanks to the significant contributions of the Republic of Turkey. We will explore the Old Bazaar afterwards. After our free time, we will move on to Blagaj. After our visit to Blagaj, we will proceed to the capital Sarajevo.We will take a break in the city of Konjic to witness the historic Konjic Bridge, restored by Turkey from the Ottoman period to the present, and enjoy coffee by the banks of the Neretva river.
After our break, we will arrive in the capital Sarajevo, where we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be costed extra in free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: In a local restaurant, Bosnian Meatballs, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel v.b. Sarajevo
Route: Medjugorje – Mostar 26 KM, Mostar – Blagaj 11 KM, Blagaj- Sarajevo 140 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated based on traffic conditions: 20:00
Day 5 Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosna – Belgrade
After the breakfast, we will visit the Vrelo Bosne, Sarajevo's water source, located on the slopes of the Igman mountain, which is famous for its perfect walking trails, horse-drawn carriages, and authentic cafes, designed during Tito's command.You will have some free time here and then continue to explore the most extraordinary bazaar in Europe, Baščaršija. Here we will start our tour by visiting the Sebilj Fountain, which has become a symbol of the bazaar, proceed to see Morica Han, one of the most authentic points of the city. Then we proceed to the Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. During our tour, we will also see the Clock Tower, a ritual fountain, and the point where the cultures meet, which is also home to the Eternal Flame monument. After the tour and free time, we will begin our journey to Belgrade. After our journey, we arrive at Belgrade, one of Europe's oldest cities, now buzzing with energy. Overnight stay in our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch:: Will be costed extra at a location determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner:: Will be taken at our hotel or in restaurants, included in the tour price
Accommodation:: Theater Hotel v.b. BELGRADE
Route:: Sarajevo - Vrelo Bosna 10 KM, Vrelo Bosna –Belgrade 295 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Based on customs crossing time: Estimated: 20:00
Day 6 Belgrade- Skopje
After breakfast at our hotel, we start the city tour of Belgrade. As one of Europe's oldest cities, Belgrade, the new symbol of liveliness and movement, starts our city tour from Knez Mihailova street, the city's most famous avenue. Then we move on to the Belgrade Fortress, which was honored by Fatih Sultan Mehmed, who was wounded in the conquest that was completed by Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. We will see the Key Monument, the statue of the Frenchman, the Istanbul Gate, the military museum, the tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, the Sokullu Fountain, and enjoy the stunning view of the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers from the terrace area. After our tour, we move to Skopje. After our arrival, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be costed extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or in restaurants, included in the tour price.
Accommodation:Gold Hotel v.b. SKOPJE
Route:Belgrade- Skopje 432 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on customs crossing time: 19:30
Day 7 Skopje – Kosovo (Prizren) - Skopje
After breakfast at our hotel, we start the city tour of Skopje, which is the place where two different cultures meet at the Vardar River. We begin our tour on the Macedonian side, known as the land of statues, starting with the impressive statue of Alexander the Great. After crossing the historic Skopje Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, we will witness how cultures change instantly as we head to the Skopje Turkish Bazaar, one of the finest bazaars of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. At the entrance to the bazaar, we will start our tour with the historical Davut Pasha Hamam and see the Kapan Han, one of the most important structures of the Ottoman bazaar organization, and Murat Pasha mosque, which has managed to survive despite earthquakes. After our visits, we will be given an hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. We can buy items such as Shushka pepper, Ustrumca peanuts, and sandals. After our visits, we will move on to Kosovo, where the majority of the population consists of Muslim Albanians, one of the youngest states in the world. We will spend an emotionally charged day in these former Ottoman lands, first visiting the Tomb of Murad Hüdavendigar. After our visit, we will go to Prizren with a short bus ride. During our panoramic tour in Prizren, which is perhaps the cutest city in the Balkans, we will see the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Castle. After our tour and free time, we will return to Skopje. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be costed extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Including traditional local foods and music during the Macedonian Night. INCLUDED IN PRICE!!!!
Accommodation: Gold Hotel v.b. SKOPJE
Route: Skopje – Pristina 92 KM, Pristina – Prizren 85 KM, Prizren – Skopje 161 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated based on customs crossing time: 19:00
Day 8 Skopje – Ankara
After having breakfast at our hotel, we proceed to Skopje Airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport formalities, we will depart to Ankara at 10:25 on Ajet Airlines' flight number VF626. We will arrive in Ankara at 13:10. We hope to see you on your next trip...
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.