All-Inclusive 6-Country Visa-Free Grand Balkan Tour Departing from Antalya with SunExpress
Highlights:
• Direct Flight Advantage from Antalya • 6 Countries Visa-Free Balkan Route • No Extra Tours – All-Inclusive Concept • Balkan and Bosnian Nights Included • Breakfast and Dinner Included • Comfortable Accommodation in 4* HotelsAntalya – Tirana
Meeting at Antalya Airport from 22:00. (one calendar day before the departure flight date)
Antalya – Tirana – Elbasan – Sveti Naum – Ohrid
Meeting in front of the Antalya Airport International Departures Terminal counter. After ticket, baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Tirana at 00:25 on Sun Express Airlines flight XQ 214. Arrival in Tirana at 01:30 local time. Following passport, baggage and customs procedures, we depart from the capital city of Tirana with our private buses, passing through Elbasan on our way to Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans. Our first stop is visiting the source where Lake Ohrid was born. The magnificent view here will take your breath away. After our visit to Sveti Naum, we arrive at the city center of Ohrid, which has the character of a Mediterranean town in the Balkans. We begin our tour introducing the city of Ohrid at Harbor Square, mentioning the statues we will see there. During our walk through the neighborhood featuring historic Ohrid houses where the series "Farewell Rumelia" was filmed, we will see historic Ottoman houses, the Hagia Sophia church, and conclude our tour with a presentation of the famous Pearl of Ohrid, the largest symbol of the city. After free time, we arrive at our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken separately during free time at a location determined by our guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Route: Tirana-Ohrid; 131 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 18:00, depending on customs crossing duration.
Ohrid – Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Matka Canyon – Skopje
After breakfast, we depart on our tour to Tetova, the second largest city in Macedonia and home to a majority of Muslim Albanians. We will view the city panoramically and visit the Alaca Mosque in Kalkandelen (Tetova), which features rare architecture in the Balkans. Afterwards, we head to the Matka Canyon, known for its unique beauty. After our nature walk, guests who wish may spend their free time taking a boat ride through the famous canyon boats. Following the free time, we regroup at our vehicle and continue our journey to the capital, Skopje, where we begin our city tour. This tour introduces us to the city divided by the famous Vardar River into two distinct cultures. We start with the Macedonian side, often called the land of statues, beginning with the colossal statue of Alexander the Great that catches everyone's attention. Then, crossing the historic Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, we experience a moment where cultures instantly change as we enter the Skopje Turkish Bazaar, one of the most qualified bazaars of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. At the bazaar entrance, we discuss the statues before starting our bazaar tour with the historic Davut Pasha Hamam. Continuing, we see the Kapan Han, one of the most important structures of Ottoman bazaar organization, and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which managed to survive despite earthquakes, concluding our tour. After our visits, one hour of free time will be provided for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Items available for purchase include Shushka peppers, Ustrumca peanuts, and charpies. After the free time and tours, a Balkan Night will take place at a local restaurant selected by our guide, included in the tour fee. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken separately during free time at a location chosen by our guide.
Dinner: Local cuisine and music accompanied by a Macedonian Night at a location selected by our guide. (INCLUDED IN TOUR FEE)
Route: Ohrid – Tetova; 131 KM , Tetova – Matka; 37 KM , Matka – Skopje; 15 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00, depending on road conditions
Skopje – Belgrade
After our morning breakfast, we depart for Belgrade. Following our journey, which symbolizes the liveliness and movement of Europe, we begin our city tour of Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe, starting with Knez Mihailova Street, the city's most stylish avenue. Next, we proceed to Belgrade Fortress, a supply center of the Ottoman Navy where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded but whose conquest was destined for Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. Inside the fortress, we will see the Handover Monument, the French statue, Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, the Tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, the Sokollu Fountain, and the terrace offering the city's most beautiful view at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, concluding our tour. After the tour, we have free time. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Morning Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken at our hotel or restaurant, included in the tour fee.
Route: Skopje – Belgrade; 450 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00, depending on customs clearance duration.
Belgrade – Sarajevo
After having breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Sarajevo. As we travel along the mountainous Balkan roads, accompanied by magnificent views, after approximately seven hours of journey, upon arrival we begin our panoramic city tour. We take a walk in Baščaršija, Europe's most exceptional bazaar. In this cultural city tour, we start with the Sarajevo Sebil Fountain, which has become almost a symbol of the Bazaar, then we see Morica Han, one of the city's most authentic spots. Next, we visit Hüsrev Bey Mosque, related to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Continuing our tour, we see the Clock Tower, the famous fountain that has become a ritual, and the meeting point of cultures; this street is also where the Never-Burning Fire monument, another symbol, is located. Afterward, we have free time; guests who wish can photograph the Latin Bridge, where World War I began, during their free time. After free time, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Morning Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken as Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant, included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel etc. – SARAJEVO
Route: Belgrade – Sarajevo; 295 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs clearance time: 20:00After having breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Sarajevo. As we travel along the mountainous Balkan roads, accompanied by magnificent views, after approximately seven hours of journey, upon arrival we begin our panoramic city tour. We take a walk in Baščaršija, Europe's most exceptional bazaar. In this cultural city tour, we start with the Sarajevo Sebil Fountain, which has become almost a symbol of the Bazaar, then we see Morica Han, one of the city's most authentic spots. Next, we visit Hüsrev Bey Mosque, related to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Continuing our tour, we see the Clock Tower, the famous fountain that has become a ritual, and the meeting point of cultures; this street is also where the Never-Burning Fire monument, another symbol, is located. Afterward, we have free time; guests who wish can photograph the Latin Bridge, where World War I began, during their free time. After free time, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Morning Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken as Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant, included in the tour fee.
Route: Belgrade – Sarajevo; 295 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs clearance time: 20:00
Sarajevo – Konjic – Mostar – Blagaj – Medjugorje
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we set off for Mostar, enjoying beautiful views within the ecosystem of the Neretva River. Along the way, we make a short stop in the small, charming town known in historical sources as Koniçe, where Evliya Çelebi described it in his Travelogue as a place where horses rested and drank water; today it is known as Konjic (Konyitz). We visit and photograph the Konjic Bridge, built by Sultan Mehmed IV, then continue our journey via Jablanica. On this route, we will have the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful natural landscapes formed by the Neretva River. Upon arrival in Mostar, we visit the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque and the Turkish Consulate Building. We also see the famous Mostar Bridge, which was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war that began in 1992 but was reopened in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey and is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. If fortune favors us, we may witness brave Bosnian youths performing their daring jumps from the bridge. We then explore the Old Town bazaar. After free time, we head to Blagaj, the land of Alperens. At the source of the Buna River, nestled against massive rock formations, lies the Blagaj Tekke (dervish lodge); its peaceful atmosphere, the tranquil sound of the water, and its mystical aura seem to transport visitors outside of time. After visiting under the guidance of our tour leader, who will explain the significance of this unique space where nature and spirituality intertwine, we enjoy free time. Following our visit to Blagaj, we transfer back to our hotel. Depending on traffic conditions, accommodation will be arranged in Trebinje or in the surrounding areas of Medjugorje or Blagaj. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Morning Breakfast: Served at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: Served at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Route: Sarajevo – Konjic; 60 KM, Konjic – Mostar; 70 KM, Mostar – Blagaj 20 KM, Blagaj – Trebinje 100 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 19:30, depending on road conditions.
Trebinje – Kotor – Budva – Shkodra
After having breakfast at our hotel, we will cross over to Montenegro, one of the youngest states in the world. Our first stop is Kotor, a paradise of history and nature and a major tourist attraction. Here, you will get to know this charming town on foot during your tour in StariGrad (Old Town-Castle). After our tour of Kotor, we will pass through Budva, then take a panoramic break from above (depending on availability in the parking area) to view the magnificent St Stefan – an island that was once a fishing village, later nationalized and sold to a Singaporean multimillionaire, now a holiday destination for the jet set – and Budva. Following this break, we will head to Shkodra, a city in Albania. Upon arrival, 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: Will be taken separately at a location determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Route: Medjugorje – Kotor 190 KM, Kotor – Shkodra 108 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:30, depending on customs crossing duration.
Shkodra – Prizren – Tirana – Antalya
After having breakfast at our hotel, we head to Kosovo, one of the youngest states in the world. During our panoramic tour in Prizren, one of the most charming cities in the Balkans, we will visit sites such as the 17th-century Turkish Bath, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress. After the tour concludes and during free time.. Following free time, we depart for Tirana, the capital of Albania. Upon arrival, we will take a panoramic tour introducing this beautiful city, which remained caught in wars throughout the 20th century, lived under Enver Hoxha's dictatorship for 40 years, is a mountainous country of the Balkans, was developed by Süleyman Pasha in 1614, and became the capital of Albania in 1920. During our tour, we will see the Ethem Bey Mosque located in Skanderbeg Square, the Historical Clock Tower, the National History Museum, and the Opera House. Some of the places we will view from our vehicle include the Parliament Building, the Prime Minister's Office, the Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Square, and the Tirana Pyramid. After our tour, we have free time. After our visit, we continue our journey with a transfer to Tirana Airport. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Antalya on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 214 at 02:20 the next day. Arrival in Antalya at 05:10. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip…
Morning Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Route: Shkodra – Prizren; 182 KM, Prizren – Tirana; 182 KM
What's Included
✔️Sun Express Airlines Economy Class Flight Tickets for Antalya – Tirana – Antalya
✔️Local Transportation Services
✔️Local professional Turkish guiding services
✔️6 Nights Breakfast Included Accommodation: 1 Night in Skopje, 1 Night in Ohrid, 1 Night in Belgrade, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Trebinje or nearby Medjugorje/Blagaj area, and 1 Night in Shkodra at 4* Hotels
✔️4 Evening Meals (Dinners) served at hotels or restaurants in Ohrid, Belgrade, Trebinje, and Shkodra
✔️Macedonian Night at a Local Restaurant
✔️Bosnian Meatballs at a Local Restaurant
✔️Panoramic City Tours of Prizren, Skopje, Ohrid, Tetovo, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Kotor, Shkodra, and Tirana
✔️Kosovo Transit Fee
✔️Sveti Naum Tour
✔️Matka Canyon Tour
✔️Konjic Tour
✔️Blagaj Tekke Tour
✔️Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
✔️All highway checkpoint and parking fees
✔️City Taxes
✔️Customs Duties
✔️Panoramic city tours as specified in the program
✔️Airport taxes and transfer fees
Not Included
❌Tours organized by the guide
❌Museum and historical site entrance fees.
❌Extras taken at the hotel.
❌All personal expenses
❌Extra tours
❌Lunch meals
❌All excursions and tours not specified in the program.
❌Driver tip (5 EUR per person)
❌Exit fee for traveling abroad
❌Travel health insurance for trips abroad
- It is sufficient to have Euros for shopping and spending in all countries included in the program during the tour. In regions where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred throughout the trip. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, seat rotation (seat changing) is applied daily in the seating plan, so fixed seats and front seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a mandatory minimum stay of 3 days to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.).
- Duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (excluding spirits with more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (including spirits with 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 may make changes to the program flow within the specified program, showing every place mentioned, depending on weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour date. If it is less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if it is 20 days or less, a 100% penalty applies. Documents such as hospital reports obtained from Turkish authorities, work permission letters, etc., submitted with the participant's cancellation request are unfortunately not accepted for cancellations of hotels and services to be received outside Turkey.
- Our tour program is organized 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 the tour departure. Tuesway Travel will notify about the cancellation due to insufficient participation.
- In cases where only category information is given without specifying names in the tour program and/or options exist for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Tuesway Travel 2 days before the tour departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified kilometers.
- Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability and in these types of 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 and referred to as coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have accepted any potential crowding in the room and the type of bed in triple room reservations for the 3rd person and/or children. Child discounts apply only to one child accompanying two adults and falling within the appropriate age group.
- Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally 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 for the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction of cities and conducted panoramically with guide commentary from inside the vehicle, excluding entry to museums and historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, are not the responsibility of Tuesway Travel if they cannot be carried out because local authorities do not allow visiting or entering them on the scheduled day and time, due to any event causing closed roads, or if weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot, depending on available facilities, at points where vehicles are not allowed due to closed roads or access restrictions.
- Waiting times at customs gates crossed by road during travel may exceed standards; Tuesway Travel cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences arising from these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by the local Tuesway Travel provider with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not met, the tours cannot be conducted, or extra tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums and historical sites at the destinations are open or closed, and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and depend on the participant's preference. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from that point after the tour is completed.
- Check-in and boarding procedures for those participating in air tours are personal procedures and must be completed by the guest at the airport counters of the relevant airline or online via the airline's website before the flight.
- Tuesway Travel is not responsible for guests failing to board their flights because they did not arrive at the specified airport at the times announced by Tuesway Travel for tour participation, failed to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or completed check-in and boarding procedures on time but did not board the plane. All costs for new round-trip flight tickets required for those who miss the flight to join the tour, as well as all transfer costs in the destination area, are borne by the individuals themselves.
- Tuesway Travel acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or times may change prior to the existing trip and flight. Tuesway Travel is obligated to notify of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip accepting the risk of time changes. Children aged 0-2 years do not pay airport tax or airport service fees.
- Vehicle types used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of people. Based on the number of people in each tour, the following vehicle types are determined:
Coaches: (Used for groups of 25 - 46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for groups of 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for groups up to 16 people) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
-All guests are deemed to have completed the sale of the tour by accepting the terms specified above.
- Free Cancellation & Refund. · The tour can be canceled up to 24 hours before the start time.