Adana Moving Mostar Express and Great Balkan Tour
Grand Balkan Tour with the Adana Departing Mostar Express
Transportation with Pegasus Airlines
6 Countries
Macedonia – Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro - Kosovo - Albania
Visa-free
Non-stop Direct Flight
Accommodation in 4* Hotels – Dinners Included
No Extra Tours – All Inclusive
Program with Kosovo
Balkan Night and Bosnian Meatballs Included at Local Restaurants
Program’s Privileges:
* Non-stop direct flight with Pegasus Airlines special service.
* An Unforgettable Train Journey in the Neretva Valley with the Mostar Express
* Opportunity to see 6 Countries including Kosovo
* 2 Evenings Balkan Night and Bosnian Meatballs at Local Restaurants
* A fully equipped tour with professional guide staff
* Opportunity to tour the entire Balkan geography step by step
* Dinners taken at hotels or restaurants
* Kosovo tour included
* Transportation throughout the tour with professional tourism package buses
* Sveti Naum tour, one of the Balkans’ most popular places, included
* Matka Canyon, known for its exquisite beauty, included
* Blagaj tour included
* Vrelo Bosne Tour included
Day 1 Adana – Skopje
Meeting in front of the International Departures Terminal of Çukurova Airport. After ticket, baggage and passport procedures, departure for Skopje at 23:15 with Pegasus Airlines flight PC6701.
Day 2 Skopje – Belgrade
Arrival in Skopje at 00:55. After passport, baggage and customs procedures, we depart from the airport to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. We begin our city tour of Belgrade, one of Europe’s oldest cities and the new symbol of vibrancy and dynamism, with Knez Mihailova Street, the city’s most elegant avenue. Then we continue to Belgrade Fortress, one of the supply centers of the Ottoman navy, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded in his attempt, but whose conquest was achieved by Suleiman the Magnificent. Inside the fortress, we see the Hand Over Key Monument, the French statue, Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha’s tomb, Sokullu Fountain, and we end our tour at the terrace area where we will see the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, the city’s most beautiful view. After the tour, free time. Overnight at our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast: Will be taken as an extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or at a restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Teather etc. Belgrade
Route: Skopje – Belgrade; 430 km,
Hotel Check-in Time; 19:30
Day 3 Belgrade – Vrelo Bosna – Sarajevo
After breakfast at our hotel, we visit our first destination of the tour, Vrelo Bosne, the largest national park of Sarajevo, located on the edge of Mount Igman, where the source of the Bosna River is also found, arranged at the order of Tito in the past, famous for its excellent walking trails, carriages, and authentic coffeehouses. After the free time we will give, departure for Sarajevo. We take a walk in Baščaršija, the most distinguished bazaar in Europe. On this tour introducing this cultural city, we begin with the Sarajevo Sebilj Fountain, which has become almost the symbol of the bazaar, and then see Morica Han, one of the most authentic spots in the city. Afterwards we visit Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque, a relative of 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 symbol of the Eternal Flame monument is located. Then we have free time, and guests who wish can photograph the Latin Bridge, where World War I began, during their free time. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Bosnian meatballs at a local restaurant, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel etc. Sarajevo
Route: Belgrade - Sarajevo 297 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs crossing time: 20:00
Accommodation: Gold Hotel etc. SKOPJE
Day 4 Sarajevo – Mostar by Mostar Express – Blagaj – Trebninje
After breakfast at our hotel, we take the Mostar Express for an unforgettable train journey between Sarajevo and Mostar through the Neretva Valley, accompanied by unforgettable views. (Train services may operate depending on the official schedules of state railways. In case services cannot be operated due to a decision of the state railways, our trips will be made by bus.) After arrival in Mostar, on our city tour on foot, we first see the Mostar Bridge. (Built by Mimar Hayreddin in 1557, the bridge is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.) The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery in the war that took place in 1992, but it was reopened in 2004 with major contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We tour the old city bazaar. After free time, we head to Blagaj, the land of the Alperens. Blagaj Tekke, leaning against the foot of massive cliffs at the source of the Buna River, takes its visitors out of time with its peaceful atmosphere, the tranquil sound of water, and mystical aura. During our visit here, after our guide’s explanations in this special place where nature and spirituality intertwine, there will be free time. After our Blagaj visit, 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 as an extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or at a restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Olivia Hotel etc. MEDJUGORJE
Route: Sarajevo - Mostar 125 km – Mostar – Blagaj 11 KM Blagaj - Trebinje 108 Km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on road conditions: 20:00
Accommodation: Abba Hotel etc. BELGRADE
Day 5 Trebinje (Medjugorje) – Kotor – Budva - Shkodra
After breakfast at our hotel, we cross into Montenegro, one of the world’s youngest countries. Our first stop is Kotor, an important historical and natural paradise and a tourist attraction. Here, on a walking tour in Stari Grad (Old City-Fortress), you will get to know this charming town. After our Kotor tour, finally passing through Budva, after a stop where we can see the magnificent St. Stefan and Budva panoramic from above (depending on availability in the parking area), today a vacation spot for jet-set society after the expropriation of an island that was once a fishermen’s settlement and then sold to a Singaporean multimillionaire, we head to the Albanian city of Shkodra. After arrival, 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 as an extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Alis Hotel etc. – Shkodra
Route: Medjugorje – Kotor 190 KM , Kotor –Shkodra 108 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs crossing time: 20:30
Accommodation: Holiday Hotel etc. SARAJEVO
Day 6 Shkodra - Tirana – Ohrid
After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for Tirana, the capital of Albania. After arrival, we will take a panoramic tour introducing this beautiful city, which was caught between wars throughout the 20th century and lived under Enver Hoxha’s dictatorial regime for 40 years, a mountainous Balkan country, developed by Süleyman Pasha in 1614 and becoming the capital of Albania in 1920. During our tour we see the Et'hem Bey Mosque, the Historic Clock Tower, the National History Museum, and the Opera House located in Skanderbeg Square. The Parliament and Prime Ministry buildings, the Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Square, and the Tirana Pyramid are some of the places we will see from our vehicle. After our Tirana tour and free time, we head via Elbasan to Ohrid in Macedonia, the pearl of the Balkans. We arrive in the city center of Ohrid, a Mediterranean-style town in the Balkans. We begin our tour introducing Ohrid with the Port Square, and by talking about the statues we will see in the square, we end our tour with the historic Ottoman houses in the district where the filming of the TV series Elveda Rumeli took place, the Saint Sophia Church, and the presentation of the famous Ohrid pearl, the biggest symbol of Ohrid. After our tour, free time.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Imperial Hotel etc. – Ohrid
Route: Shkodra – Tirana 100 km , Tirana – Ohrid 130 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs crossing: 20:30
Accommodation: Leotar Hotel etc. – Trebinje
Day 7 Ohrid – St. Naum – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje (Balkan Night)
After our breakfast, we arrive at St. Naum on a journey accompanied by magnificent views. We visit the source where Lake Ohrid is born. The exquisite view here is truly breathtaking. After our visit to Sveti Naum, we head to Tetova, the second largest city in Macedonia and where the majority are Muslim Albanians. We see the city panoramically and visit the Painted Mosque in the city of Kalkandelen (Tetova), which has a rare architecture in the Balkans. After our tour, we depart for the capital of Macedonia, Skopje, and begin our Skopje tour upon arrival. We begin our tour introducing this city, where two different cultures are separated by the famous Vardar River, with the Macedonian side, which we can call the land of statues. Among the statues we will see first is the statue of Alexander the Great, notable for its massive size. Then, crossing the Historic Stone Bridge built over the Vardar River, we experience a moment witnessing how cultures change all at once, and we move to the Skopje Turkish Bazaar, one of the most distinguished bazaars of the Ottoman Balkans. By talking about the statues at the bazaar entrance, we begin our bazaar tour with the historic Davut Pasha Bath, then continue by seeing Kapan Han, one of the most important structures of the Ottoman bazaar organization, and Murat Pasha Mosque, which managed to survive despite earthquakes, and end our tour. After our visits, one hour of free time will be given for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Among what we can buy are Shuska peppers, Strumica peanuts, and opanci. Our tour includes Balkan Night at a local restaurant determined by our guide. After our entertainment, 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 as an extra during free time at a place determined by our guide.
Dinner: Balkan Night at the local restaurant determined by our guide, included in the tour price
Accommodation: Hotel Gold etc – Skopje
Route: Skopje-Matka 19 km , Matka–Tetova 61 km , Tetova-Ohrid 132 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on road conditions 20:00
Accommodation: Alis Hotel etc. – Shkodra and surroundings
Day 8 Skopje – Matka Canyon – Prizren (Kosovo) – Skopje - Adana
After breakfast, we depart for Matka Canyon, known for its unique beauty. After our nature walk, guests who wish may take a canyon boat tour during free time with the canyon’s famous boats. After our tour, we depart from the area for the Kosovo tour, one of the world’s youngest states, where the vast majority of the population consists of Muslim Albanians. After visiting the 19th-century Ottoman Mansion near Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, and the Tomb of Murad I (Hüdavendigar), martyred by Obilic in the Battle of Kosovo Field, one of the greatest victories the Ottomans won in the Balkans, we head to Prizren. During our panoramic tour in Prizren, perhaps one of the cutest cities of the Balkans, places to see include the 17th-century Turkish Bath, Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress. End of the tour and free time. Then, after our visit, we continue our journey to Skopje Airport. After ticket, baggage and passport procedures, departure for Adana at 01:25 on the next calendar day with Pegasus Airlines flight PC6702. Arrival in Adana at 04:45.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Route: Skopje – Matka 15 km , Matka – Prizren 100 km Prizren – Skopje 100 km
What's Included
✅ Pegasus Airlines Adana – Skopje – Adana flight ticket
✅ Local Transportation Services
✅ Local professional Turkish guiding services
✅ Accommodation with breakfast included in 4* Hotels: 1 Night Belgrade, 1 Night Sarajevo, 1 Night Medjugorje or Surroundings, 1 Night Shkodra or Podgorica, 1 Night Skopje and 1 Night Ohrid
✅ 4 Dinners at Hotels or Restaurants
✅ Balkan Night to be organized at a local restaurant.
✅ Bosnian Meatballs to be taken at a local restaurant
✅ Mandatory local guiding services taken in some cities
✅ Train journey with Mostar Express
✅ Panoramic city tours of Prizren, Skopje, Tetova (Kalkandelen), Ohrid, Kotor, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Tirana, Mostar
✅ Kosovo Tour
✅ St. Naum Lake Ohrid Spring Tour
✅ Blagaj Tekke and Buna River Source Tour
✅ Vrelo Bosne Tour
✅ Matka Canyon Tour
✅ All highway check-point and parking fees
✅ Kosovo entrance fee
✅ City taxes
✅ Customs duties
✅ Panoramic city tours specified in the program
✅ Airport taxes and service fees
Not Included
❌ Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
❌ Extras taken at the hotel and all personal expenses
❌ Lunches
❌ All excursions and tours not specified in the program.
❌ Optional guide tips
❌ Driver tip (5 EUR per person)
❌ Overseas exit fee
❌ Overseas travel health insurance
INFORMATION
- During the tour, having Euros is sufficient 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.
- During the tour, comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- On our tours, a rotation (seat change) system is applied daily in seat planning, and no fixed seat or front seat guarantee is given. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, a minimum stay of 3 days is required in order to bring items (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.).
- Free shop 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 Skincare Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg
- During the tour program, the Guides may make changes to the flow of the program depending on weather and road conditions, provided that all places specified in the program are shown.
- In cases where only category information is provided without specifying a name in the tour program and/or there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Lidya Tour 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. In such a case, information will be provided by Lidya Tour 15 days before the tour departure date
- Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed allocated 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 declared that they accept the possible crowding in the rooms and the bed type in 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid only for one child, in the relevant age group, staying with 2 adults.
- Breakfasts included in the services of the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and are usually 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.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of up to 2-3 hours, organized for the general introduction of cities and conducted panoramically from inside the vehicle with guide commentary, without museum or site entrance fees. Lidya Tour is not responsible if panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot be carried out on the day and time of the tour because local authorities do not allow visits or entry, or because roads are closed due to any event, or when the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be carried out by public transport or on foot where possible in cases of closed roads or points where vehicle entry is not permitted.
- Waiting times at border gates crossed by road during the trip may exceed standard limits, and Lidya Tour cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences arising from these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by the local Lidya Tour we receive service from, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the required number is not met, the excursions cannot be held, or the prices, content, and vehicle used for extra excursions may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of the museums and sites to be visited and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to join extra tours organized during the trip are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers are dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and are picked up from the point where they were left after the tour is completed.
- For those participating in tours by plane, 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 airports or online through the airlines' websites.
- Lidya Tour is not responsible for the inability of persons who are not present at the airport at the times announced by Lidya Tour for participation in the tour, who do not complete check-in and boarding on time, or who complete check-in and boarding on time but do not board the plane, to take the flight. The round-trip new plane tickets required for persons who miss the plane to join the tour, as well as all expenses related to their transfers in the destination region, are their own responsibility.
- Lidya Tour is an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or the times may change before the existing trip and flight. Lidya Tour is obliged to notify such changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip accepting the risk of schedule changes. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport service fee.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of people. The vehicle types listed below are assigned according to the number of participants in each tour.
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 sold the tour by accepting the above-mentioned terms.
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