Balkan Tale Tour | Departure from Ankara | 7 Nights | With Ajet Airlines | SJJ-SJJ
2026 YEAR
WITHOUT VISA
BALKAN FAIRY TALE TOUR
Departure from Ankara
7 Nights 8 Days with AJET Airline Scheduled Flight
Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro – Albania – Kosovo – Macedonia
July 4, 11, 18, 25 & August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & September 5, 12, 19, 26 & October 3, 10, 17
- Day: Ankara – Sarajevo
Meeting at the Ajet Counter in the International Departure Terminal of Ankara Airport. Departure for Sarajevo flight with Ajet Airlines flight VF623 at 17:00. Arriving at Sarajevo Airport at 18:10 local time. After completing passport procedures, meet the vehicle and the guide, and then we will have an evening tour in the Sarajevo bazaar. After having dinner in the bazaar, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
- Day: Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosne – Belgrade
After breakfast, we visit Vrelo Bosne, the largest national park of Sarajevo, located at the base of Igman Mountain, where the source of the Bosna River is also found, originally organized by Tito's order and renowned for its excellent walking trails, horse-drawn carriages, and authentic coffee houses. After giving free time, we will explore the most exceptional bazaar in Europe, Baščaršija. We will start the tour with the famous Sebilj Fountain, which has become the symbol of the bazaar, and continue to see Morica Han, one of the city's most authentic spots. We will then visit the Husein Bey Mosque, a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. Continuing our tour, we will see the Clock Tower, an iconic fountain, and the intersection of cultures, which is also the location of the eternal flame monument. We will then have free time, and guests can take photos of the Latin Bridge, where World War I started if they wish. After our tour and free time, we depart for Belgrade. After our journey, we arrive in Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe, known for its vibrancy and liveliness. Accommodation in our hotel in Belgrade.
- Day: Belgrade – Skopje
After having breakfast at our hotel, we start the city tour of Belgrade. We begin with the city's most elegant street, Knez Mihailova. Following that, we will visit the Belgrade Fortress, where Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror was wounded but the conquest was destined for Suleiman the Magnificent. In the fortress, we will see the Key Monument, French Statue, Istanbul Gate, Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb,
Sokullu Fountain, and we will finish our tour at the terrace area where we will witness the most beautiful view of where the Danube and Sava Rivers meet. After the tour, we head to Skopje. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
- Day: Skopje – Kosovo (Prizren) – Skopje
After breakfast at our hotel, we start the city tour in the capital, Skopje. We begin our tour of this city, where two different cultures are separated by the famous Vardar River, starting with the Macedonian side known as the land of statues, first seeing the massive Alexander the Great statue, and then crossing the historic Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, witnessing how cultures can change in an instant as we transition to the Skopje Turkish Bazaar, one of the most significant bazaars of the Ottoman empire in the Balkans. We begin our bazaar tour by speaking about the statues at the entrance of the bazaar, then we see the historical Davut Pasha Bath and we conclude our tour by visiting Kapan Han, one of the most important structures of the Ottoman bazaar organization, and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has survived despite earthquakes.
After our visits, we will have one hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Shushka pepper, ustrumca peanuts, and chariks will be some things we can buy. After our visits, we move to Kosovo, which has a large Muslim Albanian population, one of the youngest countries in the world. We will spend an emotional day in these former Ottoman lands, where a humanitarian tragedy occurred not long ago. First, we will visit the Murad Hüdavendigar Tomb. After our visit, we will take a short bus ride to Prizren. We will have a panoramic tour of Prizren, one of the most charming cities in the Balkans, during which we will see the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress. After the end of the tour and free time, we will return to Skopje. Overnight at our hotel.
5. Day Skopje – Matka Canyon - Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid
After breakfast, we move to the famous Matka Canyon, known for its stunning beauty. After a nature walk, guests who wish can take the canyon's famous boats for a canyon tour. Following that, we visit the Alaca Mosque in the city of Tetova, which has a rare architecture found in the Balkans. Then we cross the Mavrovo mountains and arrive at the city of Ohrid, which has the characteristics of a Mediterranean village in the Balkans. We start our Ohrid city tour at the harbor square, where we explain the statues we will see, and take a stroll through the neighborhood where the historical Ohrid houses used in the filming of the series Elveda Rumeli are located, during which we will see the historic Ottoman houses, the Church of St. Sophia, and end the tour with the presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl, the biggest symbol of the city. After our tour, we have free time, and then we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
- Day Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Tirana – Shkodra
After breakfast, our tour will first take us to St. Naum, about an hour away, where we will visit the source of Lake Ohrid. The breathtaking scenery here is nothing short of spectacular. After our tour, we will depart from Ohrid, crossing the Albanian border and passing through Elbasan to arrive in Tirana. We will have a panoramic tour of this beautiful city, which has been caught up in wars throughout the 20th century and endured Enver Hoxha's dictatorship for 40 years, and was established in 1614 by Suleiman Pasha and became the capital of Albania in 1920. During the tour, we will see the Ethem Bey Mosque, the historical Clock Tower, the National Museum, the Opera and Ballet House, the Parliament and Prime Ministry buildings, the Presidential Palace, the statue of Mother Teresa, and Skanderbeg Square. After our Tirana tour, we will have a short free time. After gathering, we will reach our accommodation in the Shkodra region. Overnight at our hotel.
- Day Shkodra – Budva – Kotor – Medjugorje
After having breakfast at our hotel, we will cross into Montenegro, one of the youngest countries in the world. Our first stop will be to see the panoramic view of St. Stefan, an island that was originally a fishing village and later purchased by a Singapore billionaire, now a holiday spot for the jet set. We will see Budva panoramically, then continue on to Kotor, an important historical and natural treasure, and a touristic attraction. You will get to know this charming town as you walk through the Stari Grad (Old Town-Castle). After the Kotor tour, we will proceed to the city where we will be staying. Accommodation in Medjugorje, Trebinje or surrounding areas. Overnight at our hotel.
- Day Medjugorje – Mostar – Blagaj - Konjic – Sarajevo – Ankara
After breakfast at our hotel, we move to the historic city of Mostar. Upon arrival in Mostar, we will have a walking city tour, starting with seeing the Mostar Bridge (built in 1557 by architect Hayreddin, it is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture). The bridge was destroyed in 1992 by Croatian artillery during the war but was rebuilt in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We will explore the old town bazaar. After our free time, we will move to Blagaj, known as the land of Alperens. After our visit to Blagaj, we will head to the capital city, Sarajevo. We will take a break in the city of Konjic (Konyitz), where we will see the famous Konjic Bridge, which has been restored from the Ottoman period to the present, and enjoy coffee by the Neretva River.
After our break, we will arrive at Sarajevo Airport. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will take Ajet Airlines flight VF624, departing for Ankara at 19:00. We will arrive in Ankara at 22:00. We hope to see you on your next journey...
IMPORTANT NOTES
- During the trip, having Euro is sufficient for shopping and spending in all the countries included in the program. The Guide will assist with currency exchange in areas where local currency is used.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the trip. It is also beneficial to have a cardigan or similar clothing for the night.
- In our tours, a rotation (seat change) application is implemented in daily seating planning, and no guarantee is given for fixed seats or front seats. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- To bring items (alcohol – cigarettes, etc.) into Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum requirement of 3 days accommodation.
- The duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad is as follows: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (excluding wines and champagnes containing more than 22% alcohol), 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (including wines and champagnes containing less than 22% alcohol), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skincare Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg.
- Guides may change the program flow as long as they show all the places specified in the program based on weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel for free up to 30 days before the tour date. In the case of cancellations made less than 30 days prior to the tour date, a penalty of 30% will apply, and if made 20 days or less before the tour date, a penalty of 100% will apply. Cancellation requests submitted by participants must include documents such as hospital reports and workplace permission letters issued by authorities in Turkey.
Cancellations for hotels and services outside Turkey unfortunately cannot be accepted.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the last cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by ADONIS.COM.
- In cases where only category information is given in the tour program without specifying names, and/or alternatives exist for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by ADONIS.COM 2 days before the tour departure.
- During fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located further than the specified distances. In such cases, ADONIS.COM will provide information 15 days before the tour departure date.
- Triple rooms can be provided depending on the availability of hotels, and in such rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since the extra beds are considered as folding and coach beds, the tour participant agrees to any potential crowding and bed type in room reservations for 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid for a single child staying with 2 adults that fits the age group.
- Services included in the tour program such as breakfasts at the hotel are generally served as continental breakfast, which consists of limited menu items like butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall designated for the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are designed for general introduction of the cities and are conducted with guide narration from the vehicle, lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours and do not include entry to museums or historical sites. If the panoramic tours cannot be realized due to closed roads, areas where vehicle entry is not allowed, or weather conditions, ADONIS.COM is not responsible. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot if the circumstances allow.
ADONIS.COM is not responsible for any negative experiences caused by delays that may exceed standard times at customs gates during land travel.
- ADONIS.COM acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and charter flights, and flight times may change before the existing trip and flight. ADONIS.COM is obliged to inform the passenger of these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of flight time changes when purchasing the trip. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of participants as follows. The types of vehicles listed below will be assigned according to 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 accepted the above items by completing the sale of the tour. In case of cancellation or changes, the “ADONIS.COM SALES AGREEMENT” is valid.
What's Included
SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE PRICE
- Round-trip plane ticket with Ajet Airlines from Ankara to Sarajevo
- Local Transportation Services
- Local professional Turkish-speaking guiding services
- Accommodation for 7 nights, including 2 nights in Skopje, 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Shkodra or vicinity, 1 night in Medjugorje or vicinity, 1 night in Sarajevo, and 1 night in Belgrade with breakfast included at 4* hotels
- 5 dinners at hotels or restaurants
- Balkan Night to be organized at a local restaurant
- Bosnian Meatballs to be served at a local restaurant
- Mandatory local guiding services in certain cities
- Panoramic city tours in Prizren, Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Kotor, Budva, and Tirana
- Kosovo Tour
- Matka Canyon Tour
- St. Naum Ohrid Lake Spring Tour
- Blagaj Tekke and Buna River Spring Tour
- Konjic Tour
- Vrelo Bosne Tour
- All highway check-point and parking fees
- Kosovo entry fee
- City Taxes
- Customs Fees
- Panoramic city tours mentioned in the program
- Airport taxes and service fees
Not Included
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE PRICE
- 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.
- Driver tips (5 EUR per person)
- Foreign departure fee
- Foreign travel health insurance
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