Great Balkan Tour with Ajet Airlines Departing from Ankara (TIA-TIA)
Ankara Departure with Ajet Great Balkan Tour 6 Countries - Visa Free
6 Countries – 24 Cities – 5 Capitals
Albania – Kosovo – Macedonia – Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro
Tirana – Elbasan – Ohrid – Sveti Naum -Struga – Resne - Bitola(Manastir) –Matka – Skopje Prizren – Pristina - Belgrade – Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosne - Konjic – Mostar – Blagaj - Trebinje – Herceg Novi – Kotor – Budva – Petrovac – Bar – Shkoder – Tirana
7 Nights 8 Days
Accommodation in 4* Hotels
Dinner Included
No Extra Tours – All Inclusive - Kosovo-based Program
Balkan Night and Bosnian Meatballs Included at Local Restaurants
Day 1 Ankara – Tirana – Elbasan – Ohrid
Meeting in front of the International Departures Terminal of Ankara Esenboğa Airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, depart for Tirana at 16:20 on Ajet Airlines flight VF627. Arrival in Tirana at 17:40 local time. After passport, baggage, and customs procedures, we travel with our private buses to Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans, via Elbasan. Overnight at our hotel.
Dinner: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Belvedere etc. – OHRID
Route: Tirana-Ohrid ;131 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs crossing duration: 21:30
Day 2 Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Matka Canyon – Skopje
After breakfast, we arrive at the center of Ohrid, a Mediterranean-like town in the Balkans. We begin our introductory tour of Ohrid at the Harbor Square, and after talking about the statues we will see in the square, we continue with a walk in the district where the historic Ohrid houses used for filming the TV series Elveda Rumeli are located. We see the historic Ottoman houses, the Hagia Sophia Church, and conclude with a presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl, the biggest symbol of Ohrid. After the tour, we have free time. Following free time, we first arrive in about a 1-hour journey through magnificent scenery to St. Naum. We visit the source of Lake Ohrid. The exquisite view here will literally take your breath away. After our visit to Sveti Naum, we head to the capital, Skopje. We travel to Matka Canyon, known for its unique beauty. After our visit to Matka Canyon, transfer to our hotel in Skopje. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or in a restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Gold Hotel etc. SKOPJE
Route: Ohrid – Sv Naum ;23 KM , Sv Naum –Matka 194 KM , Matka –Skopje 14 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 19:00 depending on road conditions
Day 3 Skopje – Kosovo (Prizren) – Skopje (Balkan Night)
After breakfast, we begin our city tour in the capital, Skopje. We start our introductory tour of 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. First among the statues we will see will be the statue of Alexander the Great, notable for its massive size. Then, crossing the Historic Stone Bridge built over the Vardar River, we experience how cultures change instantly and move to the Skopje Turkish Bazaar, one of the most qualified bazaars of the Ottomans in the Balkans. By talking about the statues at the bazaar entrance, we begin our bazaar tour with the historic Davut Pasha Bath. Then, seeing Kapan Han, one of the most important structures of Ottoman bazaar organization, and Murat Pasha Mosque, which managed to survive despite earthquakes, we conclude our tour. After our visits, one hour of free time will be given for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Among items we can buy are Šuška peppers, Strumica peanuts, and traditional sandals. After our visits, we head to Kosovo, one of the youngest states in the world, where the majority of the population are Muslim Albanians. We will spend an emotional day in the old Ottoman lands where a human tragedy took place very recently. First, we visit the Tomb of Murad Hüdavendigar. After our visit, following approximately 100 km of travel, we arrive in Prizren, considered one of the most charming cities of the Balkans and Kosovo, located on the banks of the Bistrica (Akdere) River. During the panoramic tour we will make in Prizren, perhaps one of the most charming cities of the Balkans, the 17th-century Turkish Bath, Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Castle are among the sights to be seen. After the tour and free time, return to Skopje. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place determined by our guide.
Dinner: Balkan Night with local dishes and music at a place determined by our guide. (Included in the tour price)
Accommodation: Gold Hotel etc. – Skopje
Route: Skopje – Pristina; 100 KM, Pristina – Prizren; 100 KM, Prizren – Skopje; 170 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 19:30 depending on customs crossing duration
Day 4 Skopje – Belgrade
After breakfast, departure for Belgrade. After our journey, we begin our Belgrade city tour, one of Europe's oldest cities and a new symbol of vibrancy and activity, with Knez Mihailova Street, the city's most elegant avenue. Then we move on to Belgrade Fortress, one of the supply centers of the Ottoman fleet, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded for its sake but the conquest was achieved by Suleiman the Magnificent. Inside the fortress, we conclude our tour at the area where we will see the Key Handover Monument, the French statue, Istanbul Gate, Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Sokullu Fountain, and the terrace area with the best view of the city, where the Danube and Sava rivers merge. After our tour, we have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or in a restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Abba Hotel etc. – Belgrade
Route: Skopje – Belgrade; 450 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 20:00 depending on customs crossing duration
Day 5 Belgrade – Sarajevo
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Sarajevo. As we travel through the mountainous Balkan roads, we first visit Vrelo Bosne, Sarajevo’s largest national park, famous for its walking trails, carriage rides, and authentic coffee houses, located on the edge of Mount Igman, where Sarajevo’s water source is found, and also containing the source of the Bosna River, arranged by Tito’s order. After the free time we will give, we begin our city tour. We stroll through Baščaršija, the most exceptional bazaar in Europe. In this cultural city tour, we begin with the Sarajevo Sebilj Fountain, which has become a symbol of the Bazaar, and continue by seeing Morica Han, one of the city’s most authentic spots. Then we visit Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque, a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. In the continuation of 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 iconic Eternal Flame monument is located; after that, we have free time. Those who wish can photograph the Latin Bridge, where World War I began, during free time. After our tour and free time, 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 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; 295 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20.00 depending on customs crossing duration
Day 6 Sarajevo – Konjic – Mostar – Blagaj – Trebinje
After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for Mostar amidst beautiful scenery in the ecosystem of the Neretva River. We make a short stop in the small, charming town known in sources as Koniçe, referred to in Evliya Çelebi’s Travel Book as the place where horses rested/drank water, now known as Konjic (Konyitz). After seeing and photographing the Konjic Bridge built by Mehmed IV, we continue our journey via Jablanica. On this road, we will have the chance to see the most beautiful natural views created by the Neretva River. Upon arrival in Mostar, during our city tour on foot, we first see the Mostar Bridge. (Built by architect Hayreddin in 1557, the bridge is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.) The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992, but it was restored and reopened in 2004 with major contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We tour the old town bazaar. After free time, we head to Blagaj, the land of the Alperens. After a short journey, we get off at the parking area in Blagaj, and after our walk, during the free time we will spend in the area where the Buna River originates and where the Alperens Tekke is located, guests who wish may visit the Tekke, while those who wish may take the best exterior photo of the tekke. After our visits, transfer to our hotel. Depending on the crowd, accommodation in Trebinje or in the Medjugorje or Blagaj region. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or in a restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Leotar Hotel etc. – Trebinje
Route: Sarajevo – Konjic; 60 KM, Konjic – Mostar; 70 KM, Mostar – Blagaj 20 KM, Blagaj – Trebinje 100 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 19:30 depending on road conditions
Day 7 Trebinje – Kotor – Budva – Shkoder
After breakfast at our hotel, we cross into Montenegro, one of the youngest states in the world. Our first stop is Kotor, an important historical and natural paradise and a tourist attraction. Here, we get to know this charming city on a walking tour in Stari Grad (Old City-Fortress). After exterior explanations of historical highlights such as Arsenal Square, Clock Tower, Shame Monument, Government Palace, Guard Tower, St. Tryphon Church and Square, Kalambaka (Tulumba) Square, and the Churches of St. Luke and St. Nicholas, we give free time. After the free time we give, we pass through Budva and make a stop where we can see the magnificent St. Stefan and Budva from above panoramically (depending on parking availability), which was once an island used as a fishing settlement and later expropriated and sold to a Singaporean multimillionaire, and is now being restored and brought into tourism. After that, we head to the Albanian city of Shkoder. 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 extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or in a restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Luane Arte Hotel etc. – Shkoder
Route: Trebinje – Kotor; 95 KM, Kotor – Shkoder; 110 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 20:00 depending on customs crossing duration
Day 8 Shkoder - Tirana – Ankara
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to the capital, Tirana. 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 dictatorship for 40 years, a mountainous Balkan country, developed by Süleyman Pasha in 1614 and became the capital of Albania in 1920. During our tour, we see the Et'hem Bey Mosque in Skanderbeg Square, the Historic Clock Tower, the National History Museum, and the Opera House. The Parliament and Prime Ministry Buildings, the Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Square, and the Pyramid of Tirana are some of the places we will see from our vehicle. After the Tirana tour, free time until flight departure. We provide our transfer to Tirana Airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, depart for Ankara at 18:30 on Ajet Airlines flight VF628, arriving in Ankara at 21:40. We hope to see you on your next trip…
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken as extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Route: Shkoder – Tirana 101 KM
What's Included
✅ AJet Airlines Ankara – Tirana – Ankara Economy Class Flight Tickets
✅ Local Transportation Services
✅ Local professional Turkish-speaking guide services
✅ 7 Nights of Accommodation with Breakfast Included at 4* Hotels: 2 Nights in Skopje, 1 Night in Ohrid, 1 Night in Belgrade, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Trebinje or in the nearby Medjugorje or Blagaj region, 1 Night in Tirana
✅ Four dinners taken at hotels or restaurants in Skopje, Belgrade, Trebinje, and Tirana
✅ Balkan Night at a Local Restaurant
✅ Bosnian Meatballs at a Local Restaurant
✅ Panoramic city tours of Prizren, Pristina, Skopje, Ohrid,, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Kotor, Shkodra, Tirana
✅ Kosovo Transit Fee
✅ Sveti Naum Tour
✅ Matka Canyon Tour
✅ Blagaj Tekke Tour
✅ Vrelo Bosne Tour
✅ Prizren Tour
✅ Mandatory local guide services in some cities
✅ All highway checkpoint and parking fees
✅ City Taxes
✅ Customs Duties
✅ Panoramic city tours specified in the program
✅ Airport taxes and service fees
Not Included
❌ Tours organized by the guide
❌ Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
❌ Extras taken at the hotel.
❌ All personal expenses
❌ Lunches
❌ 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
INFORMATION
- Our participating guests must have a valid Multi (Multiple Entry) Schengen visa for the entire duration of the tour. (Holders of Green Passports are exempt from visa requirements.)
- During the tour, having Euro 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 trip, comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the night.
- On our tours, a rotation (seat change) system is applied daily in seat planning, and fixed seats or front seat guarantees are not given. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum 3-day accommodation requirement in order to bring items (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.).
- Free shop shopping limits when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (excluding alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (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
- In 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.
- Our guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before departure. If there are less than 30 days until the tour date, a 30% penalty applies, and if there are 20 days or less left, a 100% penalty applies. Unfortunately, hospital reports, workplace leave documents, etc. issued by authorities in Turkey and submitted together with the participant's cancellation request are not accepted for cancellation of hotels and services to be used 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. Cancellations due to insufficient participation will be notified by Lidya Tour.
- In cases where only category information is provided in the tour program without specifying a name and/or options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Lidya Tour 2 days before departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used farther than the specified km distances. In such a case, information will be provided by Lidya Tour 15 days before the tour departure date.
- Triple rooms are provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed assigned to the third person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable and called coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible crowding in the rooms and the bed type in 3-person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid only for one child staying with 2 adults, within the applicable age group.
- Of the services included in the tour program, breakfasts served at the hotel are offered in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and are generally 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 organized for the general introduction of the cities, lasting at most 2-3 hours, conducted panoramically from the vehicle with guide narration, and do not include museum or archaeological site entrance fees. If panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot be carried out because local authorities do not allow visits or entry on the day and time of the tour, or due to closed roads because of any event, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions, Lidya Tour is not responsible for the inability to perform the said tours. Some tours may be carried out by public transportation or on foot, within possibilities, in areas with closed roads or where vehicle entry is not allowed.
- During travel, waiting times at border gates crossed by road may exceed standards; 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 reached, the excursions cannot be carried out, or the extra tour prices, content, and vehicle used may vary according to 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 museums and archaeological sites in the places 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 tour 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 picked up again from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
- Check-in and boarding procedures that need to be done for those participating in tours with flights are personal procedures and must be completed by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at airports or online through the airlines' websites.
- Lidya Tour is not responsible for the inability of people 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 new round-trip plane tickets required for those who miss the plane in order to join the tour, and all costs arising from their transfers in the destination region, are their responsibility.
- Lidya Tour is an intermediary institution 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 times may change before the current trip and flight. Lidya Tour is obliged to notify these 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 fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of people. The vehicle types 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 items.
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