Sun Express HY with the Great Balkan Tour 6 Countries Antalya Visa-Free - TIA-TIA
Highlights:
• 🌍 6 Countries in One Tour • 🛂 Visa-Free Balkan Tour • ✈️ Direct Flight from Antalya • ⭐ 4★ Hotel Accommodation • 🍽️ Evening Meals Included • 🎉 No Extra Tours – All-Inclusive ProgramDay 1: (Movement) Antalya – Tirana
Meeting at Antalya Airport from 22:00. (one calendar day before the departure flight date)
Day 2: Antalya – Tirana – Elbasan – St. 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. After passport, baggage, and customs procedures, we depart from the capital city of Tirana with our private buses along our route passing through Elbasan and head towards 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 reach the city center of Ohrid, which has the character of a Mediterranean town in the Balkans. We begin our tour introducing Ohrid at Liman Square, mentioning the statues we will see there. During the walk through the historic neighborhood featuring traditional Ottoman houses where the series "Farewell Rumelia" was filmed, we will see the historical 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 of Ohrid. 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 the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Belvedere or similar – OHRID
Route: Tirana-Ohrid; 131 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 18:00 depending on customs clearance time
Day 3: Ohrid – Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Matka Canyon – Skopje (Balkan)
After breakfast, we depart for our tour to Tetova, the second-largest city in North 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 can spend their free time taking a boat ride through the famous canyon. Following the free time, we regroup in our vehicle and continue our journey to the capital, Skopje, where we begin our city tour. This city, divided by the famous Vardar River representing two distinct cultures, we start with the Macedonian side, often called the land of statues. First, we will see the colossal statue of Alexander the Great, then cross the historic Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, experiencing how cultures change instantly, and proceed to the Skopje Turkish Bazaar, one of the most qualified markets from the Ottoman era in the Balkans. At the entrance of the bazaar, we will discuss the statues before starting our bazaar tour with the historical Davut Pasha Hammam. Continuing, we will 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 at the Turkish Bazaar. Items available for purchase include Shushka peppers, Ustrumca peanuts, and charpies. After the free time, following our sightseeing, there will be a Balkan Night at a local restaurant determined by our guide, included in the tour fee. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken separately during free time at a location determined by our guide.
Dinner: Local dishes and music accompanied by a Macedonian Night at a location determined by our guide. (INCLUDED IN TOUR FEE)
Accommodation: Gold Hotel or similar – SKOPJE
Route: Ohrid – Tetova; 131 KM, Tetova – Matka; 37 KM, Matka – Skopje; 15 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 4: Skopje – 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 navy 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, Damat Ali Pasha's tomb, Sokullu Fountain, and conclude our tour at the terrace area offering the city's most beautiful view of the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. After the tour, we have free time. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or a restaurant and is included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Abba Hotel v.b. – BELGRADE
Route: Skopje – Belgrade; 450 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00, subject to customs clearance duration.
Day 5: Belgrade – Sarajevo
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Sarajevo. Along the mountainous Balkan roads, we enjoy magnificent views and, after approximately seven hours of travel, upon arrival, we begin our panoramic city tour. We explore Baščaršija, Europe's most exceptional bazaar. In this cultural city tour, we start with the Sarajevo Sebil Fountain, which has become a symbol of the bazaar, then visit Morica Han, one of the city's most authentic spots. Next, we tour 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 the 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 Latin Bridge, where World War I began. Following free time, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.Breakfast: Included in the tour price and served at our hotel.
Lunch: Served separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: Served as Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel or similar – SARAJEVO
Route: Belgrade – Sarajevo; 295 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00, subject to customs clearance duration
Day 6: Sarajevo – Konjic – Mostar – Blagaj – Medjugorje
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we set off for Mostar amidst beautiful views within the ecosystem of the Neretva River. We make a short stop at the small, charming town known today as Konjic (Konyitz), which is referred to in historical sources as Koniçe, where Evliya Çelebi described in his Travelogue as a place where horses rested and drank water. After seeing and photographing the Konjic Bridge built by Sultan Mehmed IV, we continue our journey via Jablanica. On this route, we will have the chance to see some of the most beautiful natural landscapes formed by the Neretva River. Upon arriving in Mostar, we visit the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque and the Turkish Consulate Building, and then view 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 Cultural Heritage site. If fortune favors us, we may also witness brave Bosnian youths performing their daring jumps from the bridge for show. We then explore the Old Town bazaar. After free time, we head towards Blagaj, the land of Alperens. At the source of the Buna River, nestled against massive cliffs, stands the Blagaj Tekke (dervish lodge); its peaceful atmosphere, the calm sound of the water, and its mystical ambiance seem to transport visitors outside of time. Following our guided tour in this special place where nature and spirituality intertwine, we have free time. After visiting Blagaj, we transfer back to our hotel. Depending on traffic conditions, we will stay overnight in Trebinje or in the Medjugorje or Blagaj area. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Olea Vitis Hotel etc. – Medjugorje
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
Day 7: 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 with a walking tour in StariGrad (Old Town-Castle). After our tour of Kotor, we will finally pass through Budva, then take a panoramic break from above (depending on parking availability at the site) to view the magnificent St Stefan – an island that was once a fishermen's settlement, later nationalized and sold to a Singaporean multimillionaire, now a holiday destination for the jet set – and Budva. Following this break, we head to Shkodra, a city in Albania. Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel. 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: Alis Hotel or similar – SHKODRA
Route: Medjugorje – Kotor 190 KM, Kotor – Shkodra 108 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:30, depending on customs crossing time
Day 8: Skopje – Prizren – Tirana – Antalya
After having breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Kosovo, one of the youngest states in the world. During the panoramic tour in Prizren, one of perhaps the most charming cities of the Balkans, we will visit the Turkish Bath dating back to the 17th century, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress. After the tour concludes and during free time.. Following free time, we head to Tirana, the capital of Albania. Upon arrival, we will conduct a panoramic tour introducing this beautiful city, which remained caught between wars throughout the 20th century, lived under Enver Hoxha's dictatorial regime for 40 years, is a mountainous country of the Balkans, was developed by Suleiman 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 sites we will view from our vehicle include the Parliament Building, the Prime Minister's Office, the Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Square, and the Pyramid of Tirana. After our tour, we provide 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; To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Route: Shkodër – Prizren; 182 KM, Prizren – Tirana; 182 KM
What's Included
Services Included in the Price
✅ Economy class flight tickets with SunExpress Airlines for Antalya – Tirana – Antalya
✅ Local transportation services
✅ Professional local Turkish guide services
✅ 6 nights accommodation with breakfast included at 4★ hotels
✅ Total of 4 dinners 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 in 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 guide 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
Services Not Included
✕ Tours organized by the guide
✕ Museum and historical site entrance fees
✕ Extras charged 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 tax for traveling abroad
✕ International travel health insurance
- It is sufficient to have Euros for shopping and spending in all countries included in the tour 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 sweater or similar clothing for the evening.
- On our tours, seat rotation (seat changes) is applied daily in the seating plan, so fixed seats and front seats are not guaranteed. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a mandatory minimum stay of at least 3 days to bring goods (alcohol, tobacco, etc.).
- Duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad:Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic drink (excluding spirits containing more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic drink (including spirits containing less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skincare Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg
- Guides may make changes to the program flow while ensuring that every place specified in the program is shown, depending on weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have a free cancellation right 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, work permission letters, etc., obtained from authorities in Turkey submitted with a participant's cancellation request are unfortunately not accepted for cancellations of accommodation 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. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
-In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program and/or options exist for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Viyatravel 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 km limits.
- Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability and can be assigned accordingly. In these rooms, the bed allocated for the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 additional bed. Since additional beds are fold-down beds often referred to as coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have accepted potential crowding in rooms and the type of bed in reservations for the 3rd person and/or children. Child discounts apply only to one child accompanied by 2 adults, within the appropriate age group.
-Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate room assigned specifically 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, 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 held if local authorities do not permit visiting or entering on the scheduled day and time, if roads are closed due to any event, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to conduct such tours. Some tours may be carried out by public transport or on foot, depending on available facilities, at points where vehicles are not allowed due to closed roads or access restrictions.
- At customs checkpoints passed by road during travel, waiting times may exceed standard limits; Viyatravel cannot be held liable for any negative consequences arising from these waiting times.
-Optional tours are organized by our local partner Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If this number is not met, the excursions may not take place, or optional 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 based on the open/closed status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
- Optional tours are voluntary and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in optional 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 optional tour begins and picked up from that point after the main tour is completed.
- Check-in and boarding procedures for those participating in flight-included tours are personal processes and must be completed by the guest at the airport counters of the relevant airline or online via the airline's website prior to the flight.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for flights not being realized by individuals who do not arrive at the specified airport at the times announced by Viyatravel for tour participation, fail to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, complete them on time but do not board the plane. All costs for new round-trip flight tickets required for those who miss their flight to join the tour, as well as all transfer costs incurred in the destination area, are borne by the individuals themselves.
- Viyatravel 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 on scheduled and special flights, or times may change prior to the existing tour and flight. Viyatravel is obligated to notify of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the tour accepting the risk of time changes. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax or airport service fees.
- Vehicle types used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of passengers. Based on the number of people in each tour, the following vehicle types will be determined:
Coaches: (Used for 25 - 46 persons) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 persons) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 persons) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are deemed to have accepted the above terms upon completing the tour sale.
- Free Cancellation & Refund. · The tour can be canceled up to 24 hours before the start time.