THE GRAND BALKAN ROUTE WITH DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM ANKARA.Verified
Tour Description
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mostar, famous for its historic bridge, and the capital Sarajevo. North Macedonia: Skopje, notable for its sculptures, and Ohrid, captivating with its natural beauty. Serbia: Belgrade, the vibrant capital where the Danube and Sava rivers meet. Montenegro: Kotor and Budva, the pearls of the Adriatic.
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Tour Program
Day 1, Day 1
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Ankara-Belgrade Meeting with our valued guests at Ankara Esenboğa Airport International Departures terminal at least 3 hours before the flight. Following ticket, baggage and passport procedures, departure to Belgrade with AJET airline flight code VF507 at ***. After approximately 1 hour of travel, arrival in Belgrade at *** local time, departure from the airport. We proceed directly to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2, Day 2
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Belgrade-Sarajevo After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart by private bus to Sarajevo. Upon arrival, we will begin our panoramic Sarajevo city tour. We will visit the Baščaršija, one of Europe's most unique markets, the Kuršumlija Madrasa (which has been in operation since the Ottoman period), the Husrev-bey Mosque, the Clock Tower, the Catholic Cathedral, Orthodox Churches, the Jewish Synagogue, the Latin Bridge (where World War I began), and the Fatih Mosque (attributed to Sultan Mehmed II). We will conclude our panoramic city tour at the Eternal Flame. After the city tour, there will be free time for rest and lunch. After free time, we will transfer to our hotel for overnight stay. Dinner will be served at the hotel. (Dinner will be a Bosnian night with local music and dance performances. / The Bosnian night may take place at different hotels or restaurants depending on occupancy.) Breakfast: Included in the hotel price. Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during the free time break. Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel, included in the price. Accommodation: Exclusive Hotel etc. / Hollywood Hotel etc. Currency: Bosnia and Herzegovina - Mark
Day 3, Day 3
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Mostar. On the way, we stop in Konjic to see the famous Konjic Bridge, which dates back to the Ottoman era and was restored by Turkey, and to enjoy coffee by the Neretva River. You can also shop at the wooden handicraft workshops here. After the tour, we continue towards Mostar. One of the most interesting places on the tour is the Mostar Bridge, built by architect Hayreddin in 1557, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992, but was reopened in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. After the Mostar Bridge, we see the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque. Then we set off towards Počitelj. We continue on and visit Počitelj, known as the Turkish Village, which has preserved its historical texture and where we see the buildings built by the Ottomans in the 16th century. Afterwards, we check into our hotel in Medjugorje, where we will be staying. Free time and dinner at the hotel. (Accommodation in Medjugorje may vary depending on the season and whether it's in a neighboring city.) Breakfast: Included in the hotel price. Lunch: Will be taken at an extra cost during the free time break. Dinner: Included in the hotel price. Accommodation: Grace Hotel etc. / Bigeste Hotel etc. Currency: Bosnia and Herzegovina – Mark
Day 4, Day 4
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Medjugorje-Kotor-Budva-Shkodra After our breakfast, we depart from our hotel and enter Montenegro, the pearl of the Adriatic Sea and one of the youngest countries in the world. Then we move to Kotor, which is an important historical and nature paradise and tourist attraction center. You will get to know this charming town during our walking tour in the Old Town-Castle. After the expropriation of an island that was once a settlement area for fishermen and its subsequent sale to a multi-billionaire from Singapore, the magnificent St. Petersburg island is currently in the process of being renovated and brought into tourism. After a break where you can see Stefan panoramically from above, our stop is Budva, one of the most famous holiday centers in the Balkans with its magnificent beaches and colorful nightlife. During our walking tour here, we will visit Stari Grad (old city center) and the castle. Free time to enjoy Budva to the fullest. Then transfer to our hotel, overnight stay and dinner at our hotel. (Shkodra accommodation may vary with neighboring cities depending on the seasonal density of the region.)
Day 5, Day 5
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Shkodra-Tirana-Ohrid After breakfast, we will depart from our hotel by private bus and head to Ohrid, where we will be staying. Our first stop is Tirana, the capital of Albania, where we will begin our panoramic city tour. During our tour, we will see the Ethem Bey Mosque, the historic Clock Tower, the National Museum, the Opera and Ballet Building, the Parliament and Prime Ministry Buildings, the Presidential Palace, and Skanderbeg Square. Afterwards, we will travel to Ohrid and begin our Ohrid city tour upon arrival. During this tour, we will see the Ohrid Lake panoramically, St. Panteleymon Church, the most important church in Ohrid from the Byzantine period, the Hagia Sophia Church, which is still used for concerts today, Car Samuel Fortress, St. Bogorodica Perivlerta, the 4th-century churches Ali Pasha Mosque and Hayveti Tekke, Plane Tree Square, and the Ohrid Halveti Tekke. After our tour here, we will arrive at our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
What's Included and Excluded
Anadolu Jet return economy class air ticket from Ankara (ESB) to Belgrade / Ankara (ESB).
Departure tax (It is recommended to pay the relevant bank before the travel date and keep the receipt with you during the trip.) All personal expenses Extra tours organized by the guide All trips and tours not specified in the program.
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