Jet Hy and Big Balkan Tour 6 Countries Ankara Visa-Free - SKP-SKP

Tour details
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.
What's included
* Flight ticket between Ankara – Skopje – Ankara with Ajet Airlines
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* Accommodation for 7 nights including breakfast in 4* hotels: 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Shkodra or surroundings, 1 night in Medjugorje or surroundings, 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Belgrade, and 2 nights in Skopje
* 5 dinners at hotels or restaurants
* Balkan Night to be organized at a local restaurant.
* Bosnian meatballs to be served at a local restaurant
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* Panoramic city tours in Prizren, Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Kotor, Budva, and Tirana
* Kosovo Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* St. Naum Ohrid Lake Spring Tour
* Blagay Tekkesi and Buna River Spring Tour
* Konjic tour
* Vrelo Bosne tour
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* Kosovo entry fee
* City Taxes
* Customs Fees
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service charges
Not included
* Museum and archaeological site entrance fees. 
* Extras taken at the hotel and all personal expenses 
* Lunches
* All excursions and tours not mentioned in the program.
* Driver tips (5 EUR per person)
* International departure tax
* International travel health insurance
Need to Know
  INFORMATION ,
- During the tour, it is sufficient to have euros for shopping and spending in all countries included in the program. In regions where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred during the trip. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- On our tours, seat rotation (seat changing) is applied daily in seat planning, and no guarantee of fixed seats or front seats is given. Seat changes are organized by the tour guide.

- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum 3-day stay requirement in order to bring in goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.).
- Duty-free shopping limit 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 
- Guides on the tour program may make changes to the program flow depending on weather and road conditions, provided that all places specified in the program are shown.
- Our guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the date of the tour. 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. Unfortunately, hospital reports obtained from authorities in Turkey, workplace permission documents, etc. submitted together with the participant's cancellation request are not accepted for the cancellation of the hotel and services they will stay at and receive outside Turkey.
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The minimum participation requirement for our tour program is 25 people.  If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be announced by Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası.

-In cases where only category information is provided in the tour program without specifying a name and/or there are multiple options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası 2 days before departure.
-During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified km. In such a case, information will be provided by Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası 15 days before the tour departure date
- Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed assigned to the 3rd person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are folding beds and coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have acknowledged the congestion that may occur in the rooms and the bed type in 3rd-person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid for one child staying with 2 adults - in the relevant age group.
-Breakfasts included in the tour program services are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country being visited and are generally presented as a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.
-The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for the general introduction of cities, lasting at most 2-3 hours, made panoramically from inside the vehicle with guide narration and not including museum or archaeological site entrances. Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası is not responsible for the inability to carry out such tours if, including the other tours specified in the program, they cannot be conducted on the day and time of the tour due to places not permitted to be visited or entered by local authorities, or due to closed roads because of any event, or when weather conditions make the tour impossible. Some tours may be carried out by public transport or on foot where possible, in areas with closed roads or where vehicle access is not allowed.
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Waiting times at customs gates crossed by road during travel may exceed standards, and Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası cannot be held responsible for any adverse effects arising from these waiting times.
-Extra tours are organized by the local Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası service provider with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the required number is not met, the excursions cannot be carried out, or the extra tour prices, content, and 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 depending on whether the museums and archaeological sites in the places to be visited are open/closed and on weather conditions.
- Participation in extra tours is optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to join extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest facility along the way. These passengers are dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
- For people participating in tours with flights, the required check-in and boarding procedures are personal procedures and must be completed by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at the airport or online on the airlines' websites.

- Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası is not responsible for the inability of people who are not present at the airport at the times announced by Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası for participation in the tour, who do not complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the plane, to complete the flight. The costs of new round-trip plane tickets required for those who miss the plane to join the tour and all expenses related to their transfers in the destination region shall be borne by themselves.
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Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip accepting the risk of time changes. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes or airport service fees.
- The vehicle types used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of people. The vehicle types below are assigned according to the number of participants in each of our tours.
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 tour purchase by accepting the above-mentioned items.