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Grand Balkan Tour: 6 Countries / All Tours Include Dinner / Weekly Departures with Turkish Airlines
Highlights:
• Comfortable Travel with Turkish Airlines • 6 Countries – 9 Magnificent Cities • 6 Countries – 9 Magnificent Cities • All Evening Meals Included • 7 Days 6 Nights Accommodation • Panoramic City Tours with a GuideIstanbul – Pristina – Prizren – Shkodra
Meeting in front of the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal counter .... After ticket, baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Pristina at 07:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1017. Arrival in Pristina at 08:30. After passport, baggage and customs procedures, we head to the city tour of Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, one of the world's youngest states with a majority Muslim Albanian population. We will spend an emotional day in these old Ottoman lands where a human tragedy recently occurred. Among the places we will see panoramically are the Çarşı (Bazaar), the Çarşı Mosque built by Sultan Bayezid in the 15th century, and the clock tower constructed in the 19th century to remind people of prayer times, after which we allow free time. Afterwards, we set off to visit the tomb of Murad I (Hüdavendigar), who was martyred by Obilić during the Battle of Kosovo Field, one of the Ottomans' greatest victories in the Balkans, located near Pristina. After our visit, we will take a short bus ride to Prizren. In Prizren, perhaps one of the most charming cities of the Balkans, our panoramic tour will include the 17th-century Turkish Bath, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress. At the end of the tour and during free time, we will cross into Albania and proceed to Shkodra. We will view the charming Albanian city of Shkodra panoramically and then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Lunch: To be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Hotel Luane Arte or similar – SHKODRA
Route: Pristina – Prizren 85 KM, Prizren – Shkodra 186 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00, depending on customs crossing duration
Skopje – Budva – Kotor – Medjugorje
After having breakfast at our hotel, we will cross over to Montenegro, one of the youngest countries in the world. Our first stop is a break (subject to availability in the parking area) from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the magnificent St Stefan, an island that was once a fishermen's settlement, later nationalized and sold to a Singaporean multimillionaire, and is now a holiday destination for the jet set. We continue our journey along the extraordinary scenic roads of the Adriatic coast, and after viewing Budva panoramically, our next stop is Kotor, a paradise of history and nature and a major tourist attraction. In this charming town, you will explore on foot during the tour of Stari Grad (Old Town-Castle). Guests who wish may participate in the boat activity organized by our guide around the Kotor Bay (25 EUR). After our tour of Kotor, we will proceed to the city where we will stay overnight. Accommodation: Medjugorje, Trebinje or surroundings. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken separately at a location determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Hotel Olea Vitis etc. MEDJUGORJE, Hotel Leotar etc. TREBINJE
Route: Shkodra – Budva 85 KM, Budva – Kotor 25 KM, Kotor- Medjugorje 198 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:00, depending on customs crossing duration
Medjugorje – Mostar – Blagaj – Konjic – Sarajevo
After having breakfast at our hotel, we head to the historic city of Mostar. Upon arrival in Mostar, we begin our walking city tour by first visiting the Mostar Bridge. (Built in 1557 by the architect Hayreddin, the bridge is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.) The bridge was destroyed during the war in 1992 by Croatian artillery, but it was reopened in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We then explore the Old Town bazaar. After free time, we proceed to Blagaj, the land of Alperens. Following our visit to Blagaj, we head to the capital city Sarajevo. Passing through Konjic, upon our arrival in Sarajevo, we start our city tour. We stroll through Baščaršija, one of Europe's most unique bazaars. In this cultural city tour, we begin with the Sarajevo Sebilj Fountain, which has become a symbol of the bazaar, and continue to Morića Han, one of the city's most authentic spots. Next, we visit the Hüsrev Bey Mosque, built by a relative of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Continuing our tour, we see the Clock Tower, the famous fountain that has become a ritual, and a meeting point of cultures. This street is also home to the iconic Never-Burning Flame monument. Afterward, we have free time; guests who wish may photograph the Latin Bridge, where World War I began, during their free time. After the tour and free time, we transfer back to our hotel for overnight stay.
Morning Breakfast; To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Hollywood or similar SARAJEVO
Route: Medjugorje – Mostar 26 KM, Mostar – Blagaj 11 KM, Blagaj – Sarajevo 140 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 19:00, depending on road conditions
Sarajevo – Belgrade
After our morning breakfast, we depart for Belgrade. Following our journey, we begin our city tour of Belgrade, one of Europe's oldest cities and the new symbol of vibrancy and activity, starting with Knez Mihailova Street, the city's most stylish avenue. Next, we proceed to Belgrade Fortress, a supply center of the Ottoman fleet where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded but whose conquest was destined for Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. Inside the fortress, we will see the Key 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, where our tour concludes. Guests who wish may join the Danube and Sava river boat activity organized by our guide (20 EUR). After our tour, we have free time. Overnight stay at our hotel in Belgrade.
Belgrade – Skopje
After breakfast, we depart for Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. We begin our tour introducing this city, where two distinct cultures are separated by the famous Vardar River, starting with the Macedonian side, which could be called a land of statues. First, you will see the colossal statue of Alexander the Great, followed by crossing the historic Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, experiencing firsthand how cultures change instantly. We then proceed to Skopje Turkish Bazaar, one of the most refined markets of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. At the entrance of the bazaar, we highlight the statues and begin our market tour with the historic Davut Pasha Hammam. Continuing, we visit Kapan Han, one of the most important structures of Ottoman bazaar organization, and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has managed to survive despite earthquakes, concluding our tour. After our visits, one hour of free time will be provided for shopping at the Turkish Bazaar. Among the items you can purchase are Shushka peppers, ostrich peanuts, and çarıklar (traditional slippers). Upon completion of the tour, we transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken separately at a location determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Extra local meals accompanied by music at a location determined by the guide as part of the Macedonian Night. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!!
Accommodation: Hotel Gold or similar, Skopje
Route: Belgrade - Skopje 432 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 19:30, depending on customs clearance duration
Skopje – Matka Canyon – Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid
After our breakfast, we head to the Matka Canyon, known for its unique beauty. After a nature walk, guests who wish can spend free time taking a boat tour on the canyon's famous boats. Next, we visit the Alaca Mosque in Kalkandelen (Tetova), a city with rare architecture in the Balkans. Then, crossing the Mavrovo mountains, we arrive in Ohrid, a Mediterranean-style town in the Balkans. Our guided tour of Ohrid begins at Liman Square. While walking through the historic neighborhood where the "Elveda Rumeli" series was filmed and admiring the statues in the square, we will see traditional Ottoman houses, the Hagia Sophia Church, and conclude our tour with a presentation of the famous Pearl of Ohrid, the city's most iconic symbol. Guests who wish may join the Ohrid Lake boat activity organized by our guide (15 EUR). After the tour, we have free time. Following free time, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Served at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken separately during free time in Ohrid city center.- You can taste all local delicacies. Guide Recommendation: Ohrid Trout, Meatballs, and Beans cooked in a clay pot.
Dinner: Served at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Imperial or similar – Ohrid
Route: Skopje-Matka 19 KM, Matka–Tetova 61 KM, Tetova-Ohrid 132 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: 19:00
Ohrid – Saint Naum – Resne – Bitola (Monastery) – Istanbul
After breakfast, our tour begins with an approximately one-hour journey to St. Naum amidst magnificent views. We visit the source where Lake Ohrid originates. The breathtaking scenery here is truly awe-inspiring. Next, we proceed to Resne. In Resne, we visit the mansion of Niazi, one of the three most prominent figures of the Committee of Union and Progress, who gained fame for his contributions during the Turkish-Greek War. Afterward, we arrive in Bitola. During our city tour of Manastır (Bitola), we visit the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, Yeni Mosque, Haydar Pasha Mosque, as well as the Military High School from which Atatürk graduated and the Atatürk Museum, moments that will be deeply emotional. Following our visit, we continue our journey to Skopje Airport. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1006 at 20:15. Arrival in Istanbul is scheduled for 22:45. We look forward to seeing you on your next journey…
Breakfast: Served at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken independently at a location determined by the guide, at additional cost.
Route: Ohrid – Sv Naum: 23 KM, Sv Naum – Resne: 63 KM, Resne – Manastır: 34 KM, Manastır – Skopje Airport: 194 KM
What's Included
✔️ Turkish Airlines Economy Class Flight Tickets Istanbul–Pristina / Skopje–Istanbul
✔️Local Transportation Services
✔️Local professional Turkish guiding services
✔️Accommodation with breakfast included for 6 nights total: 1 night in Shkodër, 1 night in Medjugorje, 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Belgrade, 1 night in Skopje, and 1 night in Ohrid
✔️4 evening meals taken at hotels or restaurants in Shkodër, Medjugorje, Belgrade, and Skopje
✔️Macedonian Night at a local restaurant
✔️Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant
✔️Panoramic city tours of Prizren, Pristina, Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid, Struga, Bitola, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Trebinje, Kotor, Budva, Shkodër
✔️Kosovo Transit Fee
✔️Sveti Naum Tour
* Matka Canyon 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
❌Museum and historical site entrance fees.
❌Extras charged at the hotel.
❌All personal expenses
❌Extra tours
❌Lunch meals
❌Driver tip (5 EUR per person)
❌All excursions and tours not specified in the program.
❌Optional guide tips
❌Exit fee for traveling abroad
❌Travel health insurance for trips abroad
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1- The General Terms and Conditions are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be considered independently from it.
2- In case sufficient participation for the trip is not achieved; Tuesway Travel may cancel the tour up to 21 days prior to the departure date. In such a situation, cancellation information will be communicated to the guest. The full amount of the tour fee will be refunded to the guest. Regarding refunds for additional services purchased outside the tour: if domestic connecting flights were booked through Tuesway Travel, they will be refunded to the guest. If visa services or travel health insurance were used to submit a visa application on behalf of the guest, these services cannot be refunded as they have been utilized. If no visa application was made, the visa and travel health insurance will be cancelled and a refund will be issued. If the guest booked their domestic connecting flight through a different provider independent of Tuesway Travel, they cannot request any refund from Tuesway Travel in the event of the tour's cancellation by Tuesway Travel. The guest explicitly accepts any material and moral losses resulting from the tour cancellation at the time of purchase, and Tuesway Travel shall not be held liable.
3- In case sufficient participation for the trip is not achieved, Tuesway Travel reserves the right to refrain from cancelling the tour as a gesture of good faith. In this scenario, since the tour would be provided individually for the guest, the included guide service will only cover transfers for international round-trip arrivals and departures.
Cancellation and Changes
4- Guests have the right to cancel without penalty by notifying Tuesway Travel in writing up to 30 days before the tour departure date, except for air tickets that have already been paid for and/or committed to by Tuesway Travel with the airline company. If the cancellation occurs less than 31 days before the tour start date, a penalty equal to 50% of the remaining tour fee (after deducting the air ticket cost) must be paid. If the cancellation occurs 15 days or less before the tour start date, the full tour fee must be paid as a penalty fee. In case of a cancellation request, conditions for refunds of additional services such as domestic connections, visa services, and travel health insurance may vary depending on the timing of the cancellation request, so prior inquiry regarding refunds is required. Tuesway Travel cannot make any commitment regarding the cancellation and refund of additional services.
Guide Services and Extra Tours
5- The days and times of the tours specified in the program may be changed by the guide depending on the opening/closing status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions. Different guides may accompany our guests during the tours.
6- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours organized for general introduction to cities, conducted panoramically with guide commentary from inside the vehicle, and do not include entry to museums or historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, will not be carried out if local authorities do not permit visiting or entering them on the scheduled day and time due to events, or if roads are closed for any reason. Similarly, if weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour, Tuesway Travel shall not be held responsible for the inability to carry out said tours. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot, within available means, at points where vehicles are not allowed access or roads are closed.
7- Our guide may make changes to the days of city tours and/or additional tours based on the content of our tours, the number of participants, and the closure status of museums and historical sites. This also applies to changes that may occur in flight schedules.
8- Points to be noted on our tours to be conducted with Speed Boats; heavy meals should not be eaten immediately before boarding the boat, and excessive water intake should be avoided. Guests with stomach, back, or neck complaints and pregnant guests must inform their guides about their condition.
9- There will be no refund if participation in the tour or meal services specified in the area of services included in the price is not provided.
About Flights
10- Tuesway Travel acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline company; in case of possible disputes, the relevant provisions of Turkish legislation, as well as the Hague Protocol and the Warsaw Convention, will apply.
11- Delays or flight schedule changes may occur in scheduled and special flights. Tuesway Travel is obligated to notify of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip accepting the risk of flight time change/cancellation.
12- Children between 0-2 years of age pay only the airport tax fee.
13- According to airline rules; if the outbound flight of round-trip air tickets purchased is not used, the return flight is cancelled by the airline.
14- Check-in and boarding procedures required for persons participating in flight tours are personal procedures, and it is mandatory for these procedures to be completed by the guest at airports before the flight at the relevant airline counters or online via the airline companies' websites.
15- Last-minute delays and gate changes occurring during flights are announced verbally at airports and displayed on information boards in the area. These informations must be tracked directly by the guests.
16- Tuesway Travel is not responsible for situations where guests fail to board the flight because they did not arrive at the specified airport at the notified times according to airline rules for tour participation, failed to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, completed them on time but did not board the plane. All costs arising from obtaining new round-trip air tickets necessary for guests who miss the flight to join the tour, transfers in the destination area, etc., are their own responsibility.
17- For all flights departing from Turkey, luggage weight is generally 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. If there are domestic flights in the destination country, the luggage weight on these domestic flights may drop to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of Tuesway Travel.
18- For our guests who wish to upgrade their air tickets using miles (to business or first class); after the tickets are issued, upgrade procedures can be performed subject to the availability of the airline (please check which airline you are a member of). No mileage guarantee is given for each flight. Please check if the program's tickets are in an upgradeable class.
19- Food and beverage and online check-in services may be subject to extra charges on some airlines.
Other Matters
20- Tuesway Travel will not accept responsibility for any changes or cancellations made directly by the guest contacting the hotel. In this case, Tuesway Travel's cancellation conditions will apply.
21- In cases where the hotel(s) name is not specified in the tour program but only category information is provided and/or options are offered for the same destination, the guest will be notified by Tuesway Travel 48 hours before the tour departure.
22- During special periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances further than the specified locations or kilometers. In such a situation, information will be provided by Tuesway Travel 15 days before the tour departure date.
23- At the time of registration for the purchased tour; the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing on the guest's passport must be entered/declared correctly into the system. Air tickets are issued based on this information. Penalty fees for air ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be passed on to the guests.
24- To use your mobile phones abroad, please contact your phone service provider before leaving Turkey to check if your phone is unlocked for international use.
25- Hotel check-in time for accommodation is 15:00, and check-out time is 12:00.
26- Requests related to the room (high floor, close to common areas, smoking/non-smoking, bed type) are communicated to the hotel by Tuesway Travel. Efforts are made to ensure that reserved rooms align with the guest's preferences according to the hotel's availability. The fulfillment of these requests depends on availability at the time of hotel check-in and cannot be guaranteed by Tuesway Travel.
27- Breakfasts served at hotels differ from the rich breakfast typical of Turkish cuisine. They are generally served as continental breakfast consisting of limited options such as butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for groups.
28- In some cases, a double bed may be provided instead of a twin-bedded room. Most European hotels offer rooms with two beds that can be joined together when necessary.
29- Child and extra bed policies may vary depending on each hotel and room types.
30- Any additional beds and baby cots are provided upon request and subject to hotel availability and approval by the hotel.
31- The capacity for additional beds or baby cots in the room is 1 unit (maximum).
32- There is an extra bed policy in triple rooms; 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. Extra beds consist of pull-out or coach beds. Our guests are deemed to have accepted potential crowding in rooms and the bed type due to extra beds added to standard rooms in triple room and/or child reservations.
33- If the number of children staying with adults and their ages specified in hotel reservations are incorrectly declared by our guests, the relevant hotels may charge an additional fee. In such a situation, the responsibility lies with the guest who made the incorrect declaration. The hotel may request identification to determine the age of children.
34- In reservations of 2 adults + 1 child, there may not be a separate bed for the child. Child prices are valid only when the child stays with two adults. Child discounts apply to "single child" groups accompanying two adults.
35- Daily exchange rate fluctuations are reflected in TL prices. Rates at the time of payment are valid. Additional requests and some extra services obtained at the hotel (minibar, iron, etc.) are subject to extra charges by the hotel. These expenses are not included in the price at the time of purchase and are paid directly to the hotel during your stay.
36- Some countries have different practices regarding city, tourism, or local taxes. Any such city, tourism, or other taxes applied in this manner will be collected by the hotel from the guest upon entry or exit.
37- Road distances given in programs are map-based. Travel times may increase due to traffic, weather conditions, geographical location of the visited country, road works, and conditions.
38- Tuesway Travel may change the order of cities in the program and the main airline to be flown without altering the content of the program in mandatory situations or when deemed necessary.
39- Personal belongings, bags, suitcases, passports/IDs of persons participating in the tour are under their own responsibility, and Tuesway Travel is not responsible for lost/stolen/misplaced items. In cases where forgotten items are found, the costs incurred for delivering them to the country and/or person belong to the owner of the item.
40- Persons participating in the tour are required to carry their travel health insurance policies and any medications/reports related to any health issues they may have.
41- For possible extra expenses, a photo ID/passport issued by official institutions and a credit card or cash deposit may be requested by the hotel upon check-in. The refund of the deposit requested at checkout is a transaction between the hotel and the guest, and Tuesway Travel has no involvement.
Visa and Passport
42- There is no visa requirement for T.C. citizens.
43- Our guests' passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of the trip.
44- For passport stamps to be placed at customs crossings/border gates, your passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
45- Being exempt from visas for entry into the countries in this tour does not mean you can enter/exit the country; the passport police have the authority to prevent you from entering/exiting the country. Tuesway Travel is not responsible for this situation; the responsibility lies with the passenger.
46- Guests who are not Turkish citizens or who hold dual citizenship and will participate in the tour using another country's passport must consult the relevant consulates directly regarding the visa procedure applied by the destination country to the passport they will use. Otherwise, Tuesway Travel will not be responsible for any consequences that may arise.
47- Passports that are torn, worn out, wet, and/or damaged in similar ways must be renewed to avoid problems with customs police at the border crossing of the country to be visited. Otherwise, the responsibility lies with the passenger.
48- Since there is a possibility that police officers at country entry-exit points may request a document showing joint parental consent when our guests under 18 years of age travel alone or with only one parent, we recommend that our guests under 18 years of age and their parents exercise caution in this matter.
- Free Cancellation & Refund. · The tour can be canceled up to 24 hours before the start time.