Balkan Tale Tour - 7 Nights with Ajet Airlines from PRN to PRN
- Day Istanbul – Pristina – Prizren – Skopje
Meeting in front of the Ajet Counter at the International Departure Terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. After the ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Pristina at 13:45 with Ajet Airlines Flight VF101. Arrival in Pristina at 14:20 local time. After luggage, passport, and customs procedures, we will move to one of the sweetest cities of Kosovo, Prizren, which is made up largely of Muslim Albanians and is one of the youngest countries in the world. During our tour in Prizren, we will visit the 17th-century Turkish Bath, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress. After the tour and free time, we will head to our hotel in Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Overnight at the hotel.
- Day Skopje – Matka Canyon – Tetovo – Ohrid (Balkan Night)
After breakfast, we start our tour of the city, which is defined by the legendary Vardar River that separates two different cultures, beginning with the Macedonian side known as the land of statues, where we will first see the enormous statue of Alexander the Great, then passing through the Historic Skopje Stone Bridge over the Vardar River; we will witness how cultures suddenly change as we traverse to the Skopje Turkish Bazaar, one of the most qualified markets of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. We will start our bazaar tour by talking about the statues at the entrance to the bazaar, followed by the historical Davut Pasha Bath, and we will conclude our tour by visiting Kapan Han, one of the important structures of the Ottoman bazaar organization, and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has managed to survive despite earthquakes. After our visits, we will have one hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Among the items we can buy are Şuşka pepper, ustrumca peanuts, and traditional shoes. After the tour, we head to the Matka Canyon, famous for its natural beauty. After a nature walk, guests who wish can take a canyon tour with famous boats. Afterwards, we move to Tetovo, the second-largest city in Macedonia, where the majority of the residents are Muslim Albanians. We will have a panoramic view of the city and visit the Alaca Mosque, which has rare architecture found in the Balkans.
After our tours, we move to Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans. A Balkan night at a regional restaurant, as determined by our guide, is included in the tour fee. After our entertainment, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
- Day Ohrid - Sveti Naum - Tirana - Shkodra
After breakfast, we start our tour introducing the city of Ohrid with the port square. By mentioning the statues we see in the square, we will walk in the neighborhood where the historical Ohrid houses, where the series Elveda Rumeli was filmed, are located, during which we will see historical Ottoman houses, the Church of St. Sophia, and conclude our tour with a presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl, the biggest symbol of the city of Ohrid. After our tour, we will proceed to free time. After our Ohrid tour, we will arrive at St. Naum with breathtaking views. We will visit the source of Lake Ohrid. The magnificent view here will take your breath away. After our visit to Sveti Naum, we will travel over Elbasan to the capital of Albania, Tirana city center, where we will conduct a panoramic tour of this beautiful city, which has lived through wars throughout the 20th century and experienced a dictatorship for 40 years under Enver Hoxha, and which was reconstructed by Suleyman Pasha in 1614 and designated as the capital of Albania in 1920. During our tour, we will see the Ethem Bey Mosque in İskender Bey Square, the Historical Clock Tower, the National History Museum, and the Opera House. Some places we will see from our vehicle include the Parliament and Prime Minister's Residences, the Presidential Palace, Teresa Hail Mary Square, and the Tirana Pyramid. After our Tirana tour and free time, we will move to the Albanian city of Shkodra. After our arrival, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
4. Day Shkodra – Budva – Kotor - Medjugorje
After having breakfast at our hotel, we will go to Montenegro, one of the youngest countries in the world. First, we will see the magnificent St. Stefan and Budva from a panoramic point, which was originally a settlement of fishermen and has been acquired by a millionaire from Singapore and is currently under restoration to boost tourism. After this, we will pass through Budva and continue to Kotor, a significant historical and natural treasure and tourist attraction. In Kotor, you will get to know this charming place during your walking tour in Stari Grad (Old Town-Castle). After our Kotor tour, we will transfer to Medjugorje (or the surrounding area). Overnight at the hotel.
5. Day Medjugorje – Blagaj - Mostar – Konjic – Sarajevo
After having breakfast at our hotel, we head to the historical city of Mostar. Upon arrival in Mostar, we will first see the Bridge of Mostar during our walking city tour (The bridge, built by Architect Hayreddin in 1557, is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture). The bridge was destroyed during the war in 1992 by Croatian artillery, but with the significant contributions of the Republic of Turkey, it was reopened in 2004. We will also explore the old city bazaar. After the free time, we will move to Alperenler country, Blagaj. After our visits in Blagaj, we will head towards the capital city of Sarajevo, passing through Konjic on the way. After arriving in Sarajevo, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
6. Day Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosna – Belgrade
After breakfast, we visit Vrelo Bosne, the largest national park of Sarajevo, known for its beautiful walking paths, horse-drawn carriages, and authentic coffeehouses, located at the foot of the Igman mountain, where the source of the Bosnia River is also located, originally organized by Tito's order. After our free time, we will stroll through Baščaršija, the most exceptional bazaar in Europe. Our tour introducing this cultural city begins with the Sebilj Fountain, which has become a symbol of Baščarşija, and continues with a visit to the Morica Han, one of the most authentic points of the city. Next, we will see the Husein Bey Mosque, a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. Continuing our tour, we will visit the Clock Tower, the well-known fountain that has become a ritual, and the meeting point of cultures, where the Eternal Flame monument can be found. After this, we will have free time, during which guests can take pictures of the Latin Bridge, where World War I began. Following our tour and free time, we will depart for Belgrade. After our journey, we arrive in Belgrade, a city known for its vibrancy and movement, and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Overnight at our hotel in Belgrade.
7. Day Belgrade – Skopje
After breakfast at our hotel, we will start our city tour with Knez Mihailova Street, the most elegant street in the city. Then we will proceed to Belgrade Fortress, where Fatih Sultan Mehmet was wounded but the conquest was left to Kanuni Sultan Suleiman. During our visit, we will see the Key Monument, the French Statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha's tomb, the Sokullu fountain, and we will conclude our tour at a terrace area where we will see the most beautiful view of where the Danube and Sava rivers meet. After our tour, we will go to have free time. We will then head towards the capital of Macedonia, Skopje. Overnight at the hotel.
8. Day Skopje – Pristina – Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart to visit the Tomb of Murad I (Hüdevendigar), who was martyred by Obilic in one of the greatest victories of the Ottomans in the Balkans, located close to Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. After visiting the tomb, we will move to conduct a city tour in the capital city of Pristina. We will experience an emotionally charged day in these old Ottoman lands, where a humanitarian tragedy recently occurred. Among the places we will see panoramically are the Bazaar, the Mosque of Bazaar built by Sultan Beyazid in the 15th century, and the clock tower built in the 19th century to remind the public of prayer times, followed by free time. We provide our transfer to Pristina Airport. After ticket, luggage, and passport processing, we will depart for Istanbul with Ajet Airlines Flight VF102 at 15:05, arriving in Istanbul at 17:35. We hope to see you on your next trip...
IMPORTANT NOTES
- During the tour, it is sufficient to have Euros in order to make purchases and expenditures in all countries included in the program. In areas where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the trip. It is advisable to bring a sweater or similar clothing for the night.
- In our tours, a rotation (seat change) application is made in the seating plan daily, and fixed seat and front seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes will be organized by the vehicle guide.
- There is a minimum accommodation requirement of 3 days for bringing goods (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) into Turkey from abroad.
- The duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad is: 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 beverage (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Candy: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg.
- Our guides may make changes to the program flow, provided that they show each place specified in the program, depending on the weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days in advance. If the cancellation is within 30 days of the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if within 20 days or less, a 100% penalty applies. Documents such as hospital reports, work permit documents, etc., obtained from Turkish authorities, and cancellations of hotels and services outside Turkey will not be accepted.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation condition of 25 people. In case of insufficient participation, the last notification date for cancellation is 20 days before the start of the tour. Tours canceled due to lack of participation will be informed by ADONIS.COM.
- In cases where only category information is given in the tour program without specifying names, and/or in situations where options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be communicated by ADONIS.COM two days before the tour departure.
- During periods of fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located farther than the specified kilometers. In such a case, ADONIS.COM will provide information 15 days prior to the tour departure.
- Triple rooms are allocated based on hotel availability, and the bed allocated to the third person in these types of rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since the extra beds are foldable and referred to as coach beds, tour participants agree to accept the possible crowding and bed types in the rooms for reservations of the third person and/or children. Child discounts apply to single children who meet the age group staying with two adults.
- The services included in the tour program include breakfasts at the hotel, which are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country, and generally consist of a limited menu called continental breakfast, including butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate room assigned to the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are arranged for the general introduction of the cities and are conducted as panoramic tours with the guidance of a guide from inside the vehicle, excluding museum and site entrance fees, and last a maximum of 2-3 hours. Panoramic tours may not take place due to local authorities not allowing visits to certain locations due to reasons such as closed roads, or due to weather conditions making the tour impossible, and ADONIS.COM is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
ADONIS.COM is not responsible. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot where there are closed roads or points where vehicle access is not permitted.
- During travel, waiting times at border crossings for road passage may exceed standard durations, and ADONIS.COM cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences arising from these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by local ADONIS.COM with a minimum participation of 20 people. If sufficient number is not achieved, the trips may not be conducted, or the prices, content, and vehicle used for extra trips may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on the status of the museums and sites being open/closed and weather conditions.
- Participation in extra tours is optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in organized extra tours during the tour are considered to have accepted to wait at a convenient rest stop along the way. These passengers will be dropped off at the rest stop before the extra tour begins and picked up from the point they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
- For those participating in flight tours, the Check-in and boarding procedures are personal responsibilities and must be completed by the guest at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online via the airline's websites before the flight.
- ADONIS.COM is not responsible for guests who are not present at the specified airport at the hours communicated by ADONIS.COM for tour participation, who do not complete the check-in and boarding procedures in time, or for those who complete the procedures on time but do not board the flight. All expenses related to purchasing new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the destination area for participants who miss their flight are their responsibility.
- ADONIS.COM acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and charter flights, or flight times may change before existing tours and flights. ADONIS.COM is obliged to inform passengers of these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of changes in schedule when purchasing the tour. Infants aged 0-2 are exempt from airport taxes and service charges.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of participants as follows. The types of vehicles below are assigned based on the number of participants in each tour.
- Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 Participants) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
- Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 Participants) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega
- Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 Participants) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are considered to have finalized their tour purchase by accepting the above-mentioned items. In case of cancellation or changes, "ADONIS.COM SALES AGREEMENT" will apply.
What's Included
SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE PRICE
- Direct Economy Class Flight Tickets from Istanbul to Pristina and back with Ajet Airlines
- Local Transportation Services
- Local professional Turkish-speaking guiding services
- 1 Night Accommodation in a 4* hotel in Tirana, 1 Night in Medjugorje or surroundings, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Belgrade, 2 Nights in Skopje, 1 Night in Ohrid with breakfast included for a total of 7 Nights
- 5 dinners included in hotels in Skopje (2 Nights), Medjugorje (1 Night), Belgrade (1 Night), and Tirana (1 Night)
- Macedonian Night at a local restaurant
- Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant
- Panoramic city tours of Prizren, Skopje, Tetova, Ohrid, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Trebinje, Kotor, Budva, Shkodra, and Tirana
- Kosovo Border Crossing Fee
- Sveti Naum Tour
- Matka Canyon Tour
- Blagaj Tekke Tour
- Vrelo Bosne Tour
- Kosovo Tour
- Mandatory local guiding services acquired in certain cities
- All highway check-point and parking fees
- City Taxes
- Customs Fees
- Panoramic city tours as specified in the program
- Airport taxes and service charges
Not Included
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE PRICE
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
- Tours organized by the guide
- Extras taken at the hotel.
- All personal expenses
- Extra tours
- Lunches
- All trips and tours not specified in the program.
- Driver's tip (5 EUR per person)
- Foreign exit tax
- International travel health insurance
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