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Cukurova Departure Kosovo Great Balkans Tour with AJet Including Optional Tours and Dinner 7 Nights SKP-TZL
Day 1: Çukurova – Skopje
Meet 3 hours before departure in front of the Ajet Airlines counter at Çukurova Airport departure terminal. Depart from Çukurova to Skopje non-stop and direct with Ajet Airlines scheduled flight. After approximately two hours of a comfortable journey, arrive in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 2: Skopje – Pristina – Prizren - Skopje
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head toward Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. After our journey, upon arrival in Pristina, we begin our panoramic city tour where we will explore the modern and historical sides of Kosovo. During this tour, we will visit Germia Park, one of Pristina’s most important natural beauties. Then we will see the Kosovo Museum, which showcases Kosovo’s cultural heritage. During our tour, we will also visit many valuable structures from the Ottoman period. We will see the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque and the 18th-century Yaşar Paşa Mosque. During this trip through the city’s historical heritage, we will have the opportunity to commemorate this important historical event and its place in Ottoman history by visiting the Tomb of Sultan Murad I Hüdavendigâr, the Ottoman Sultan killed on the Kosovo Plain as a result of the 1389 Battle of Kosovo. After our tour in Pristina, we head to Prizren, known as Kosovo’s cultural capital. Upon arrival, we begin exploring Prizren’s narrow streets, whose architecture напоминает an Anatolian Ottoman city and whose shop signs are full of Turkish inscriptions. In the city, we will visit Sinan Pasha Mosque, one of the most important examples of Ottoman architecture. In addition, the Halveti Tekke, Bayraklı Mosque, and Mehmet Paşa Hammam are among the other important Ottoman works to be seen. After free time in Prizren, we begin our return journey to Skopje in the evening.
Dinner: An unforgettable dinner awaits you accompanied by traditional Balkan music and local dance performances. While experiencing the fun and cultural side of Skopje with this special Balkan night, you will be hosted at Restaurant Gardenia, one of the region’s most distinguished venues. With the best Balkan music and folklore performed live, and by our artists who are all conservatory students and teachers and perform without playback, we will turn this night into an authentic experience. We will be pleased to host you at our own Restaurant Gardenia Skopje. Overnight at our hotel in Skopje.
Pristina Tour INCLUDED! | Prizren Tour INCLUDED! | Balkan Night INCLUDED!
Skopje – Pristina: 90 km | Pristina – Prizren: 85 km | Prizren – Skopje: 160 km
Total distance to be covered: 335 km
Day 3: Skopje – Matka Canyon – Tetova (Tetovo) – Ohrid
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head toward Matka Canyon amid lush green mountains. Are you ready to discover Matka Canyon, located among the enchanting forests and wide pastures of Mount Vodno? This natural wonder of approximately 5,000 hectares will take you to mystical monasteries dating back to the Middle Ages and soothing lake views. While walking on rugged cliffs, you can observe the region’s endemic plant and animal species. For nature lovers, walking along the green trails is the best way to be alone with nature. After our Matka Canyon tour, we set off to discover Macedonia’s unique nature and cultural treasures. Our first stop is Tetova (Tetovo), one of Macedonia’s most striking towns. Here, we will visit the Painted Mosque, one of the most colorful and impressive mosques in the Balkans. Built in the 15th century, this mosque will captivate you with its vivid exterior colors and intricate decorations. As we explore this rare example of Ottoman architecture, we will journey deep into history. After our visit in Tetovo
Tetova (Tetovo) Tour INCLUDED | Matka Canyon Tour INCLUDED!
Skopje – Matka Canyon: 16 km | Matka Canyon – Tetova (Tetovo): 35 km | Tetova (Tetovo) – Ohrid: 130 km
Total distance to be covered: 181 km
Day 4. Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Elbasan -Tirana – Shkodra
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and set out on an exciting journey to St. Naum, located at the source of Lake Ohrid and St. Naum Monastery, known as “A Corner of Paradise in the Balkans.” In this enchanting place, you will have the opportunity to photograph the unique beauty of the landscapes set in the heart of nature. During our free time, we will enjoy discovering this historical and natural wonder. After a day full of unforgettable memories and wonderful photos, we head toward Tirana, the capital of Albania. Passing through Elbasan, we arrive in historically and culturally rich Tirana. In this beautiful city, an impressive tour awaits us, where we will explore Tirana, considered the center of Bektashism in Europe. Upon arrival in Tirana, we visit Et'hem Bey Mosque, one of the city’s most important landmarks. Begun in 1789 and completed in 1923, this structure is one of Albania’s cultural heritage sites. We take a short break at Skanderbeg Square and see the Skanderbeg Statue standing proudly in the middle of the square. The Clock Tower, built in 1821 by Et'hem Bey and one of Tirana’s symbols, is another highlight of our tour. Then, we visit the meaningful Peace Bell, made in 1999 by the children of Shkodra from the bullets melted during the uprising. During this tour, Tirana’s modern face and historical past come together, allowing you to create unforgettable memories. After free time, we set off for the historic northern Albanian city of Shkodra. Shkodra will enchant you with its natural beauty and rich historical texture. Overnight and dinner at our hotel.
Tirana Tour INCLUDED! | Sveti Naum Tour INCLUDED !
Ohrid – Tirana: 135 km | Tirana – Shkodra: 100 km
Total distance to be covered: 235 km
Day 5: Shkodra – Sv. Stefan – Budva – Kotor – Medugorje
After breakfast, we embark on an unforgettable journey toward Montenegro’s enchanting shores. Our first stop is Sv. Stefan, famous for its rich history and dazzling scenery. From the hilltop, we will admire the magnificent view of this islet, whose every corner looks like a postcard and is an ideal spot for photography. Then we arrive in Budva, one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Balkans. Our Budva city tour begins. On this walking tour, we will see Budva, one of the Balkans’ most famous holiday centers, with its magnificent beaches and very colorful nightlife. Our next stop is the enchanting city of Kotor, famous for its fjords in the Balkans! On our walking tour in this magnificent medieval town, you will feel the narrow streets and the historic atmosphere of the old town and discover the heart of Kotor. With its unique architecture and sea view, this small town will take you on a journey through time. After our free time in Kotor, we head to our hotel in Medugorje or the surrounding area. After dinner at our hotel, we retire to our rooms to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
Budva Tour INCLUDED! | Kotor Tour INCLUDED!
Shkodra - Budva: 85 km | Budva - Kotor: 22 km | Kotor - Medugorje: 191 km
Total distance to be covered: 298 km
Day 6: Medugorje – Počitelj – Blagaj – Mostar – Sarajevo
After breakfast, we head to Sarajevo. Our first stop is Počitelj, a place preserved with its historical texture and known as the Turkish Village, where we see the works made by the Ottomans in the 16th century. After the tour, Blagaj, built at the source of the Buna River, one of Europe’s strongest water sources. After a short free time in this magnificent natural setting, we set off for Mostar. In Mostar, we will see the Mostar Bridge, built by Mimar Hayreddin in 1557. A masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, this bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992; however, with major contributions from the Republic of Turkey, it was reopened in 2004. After the Mostar Bridge, we will visit the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque. Then we head to Sarajevo. Upon arrival, it has gone down in history as the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries and as the place where World War I broke out after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to Austria-Hungary, by Serbs in 1914. In the 1992 war, it suffered great destruction as a result of devastating wars among Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, yet Sarajevo managed to preserve much of its beauty. During our panoramic city tour, we will see the famous Baščaršija, the historic Ottoman inn Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral reflecting the city’s religious cosmopolitanism, the Synagogue, the Gazi Husrev-bey and Ferhadija Mosques, the Latin Bridge where the Franz Ferdinand assassination took place in 1914, the Old Library, and the Western-style buildings that formed during the city’s 40 years under Austro-Hungarian rule. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Počitelj Tour Included! | Blagaj Tour INCLUDED! | Mostar Tour INCLUDED!
Medugorje - Počitelj: 20 km | Počitelj - Blagaj: 30 km | Blagaj – Mostar: 12 km | Mostar - Sarajevo: 130 km
Total distance to be covered: 192 km
Day 7: Sarajevo – Belgrade
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and begin a pleasant journey to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Belgrade, one of the most important cultural and strategic centers of the Balkans throughout history, also attracts attention today with its vibrancy, activity, and historical texture. In this enchanting city, we will have the opportunity to discover the intersection of Ottoman and European cultures. After arriving in Belgrade, a panoramic city tour begins where we will discover all the splendor of the city. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and explore the texture that brings together Belgrade’s past and present. Then, we go to one of the city’s most impressive points, where the Sava River meets the Danube River. In this unique view, it will be a great pleasure to discover this area, which has been the focus of conquest and victory many times throughout history. As we continue to explore this ancient city, where Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror was wounded for its sake, but its conquest fell to Suleiman the Magnificent, you will come across Belgrade Fortress, which was used as a supply center for the Ottoman navy. While tracing the marks of history in this fortress, we will see important points such as the Fortress Square and Stone Square. During our tour, we will see the Tomb of Şehit Ali Pasha, one of the important figures of the Ottoman period. During these visits, you will deeply explore Belgrade’s rich history and learn about the city’s cultural heritage from the Ottoman period. At the end of our tour, leaving behind the city’s history and lively atmosphere, we move to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Sarajevo – Belgrade : 287 km
Day 8: Belgrade - Sremski Karlovci – Novi Sad – Tuzla
After breakfast, our first stop is Sremski Karlovci. In this beautiful town, the Treaty of Karlowitz was signed between the Ottoman Empire and Austria-Hungary-Venice and Poland after 72 days of negotiations in 1699. During our visit, the 4-door venue where the treaty was signed, and outside of it, the square, the four lions fountain, the historic high school, Orthodox and Catholic churches are among the places we will see. After a coffee break, we continue on our way. Along the way, we will see the Belgrade Gate, the clock tower, the upper city, the long barracks, and the Leopold Gate at Petrovaradin Fortress. Then arrival in Novi Sad. Vojvodina is a multi-ethnic province in northern Serbia. Economically, it is the most developed region in Serbia, and its capital is Novi Sad. During the walking tour we will do here, Liberty Square, the People’s Theatre, Danube Street and the waterfront, the Svetozar Miletić Statue, the Catholic Cathedral, the Orthodox Cathedral of St. George, St. Nicholas Church and the Synagogue will be among the places seen panoramically. After our tour, transfer to the airport. After ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, departure on Ajet Airlines scheduled flight, non-stop direct to Çukurova. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, arrival at Çukurova airport and the end of our tour. We bid farewell to our valued guests, hoping to see you again on your next journey.
Sremski Karlovci Tour Included! | Novi Sad Tour INCLUDED!
Belgrade- Sremski Karlovci: 78 km | Sremski Karlovci – Novi Sad: 13 km | Novi Sad – Tuzla: 180 km
Total distance to be covered: 271 km
*Balkan Special Cancellation Guarantee Package: 50 Euro*
(With the Cancellation Guarantee package application, we offer our guests the right to cancel their reservations without penalty under all circumstances. With this application, it is possible to cancel your reservation up to 9 days before the tour departure date. In case of reservation cancellation, the full tour fee is refunded, while the cancellation guarantee package fee and any additional service fees (Visa, insurance, etc.) are non-refundable.)
**The stated cancellation guarantee package is not valid for group reservations.**
**A limited number of seats are available for each tour.**
Positive Aspects of the Tour
• Comprehensive Visits: A broad travel program covering important cities and tourist spots in the Balkans is offered. Many important cities such as Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Ohrid, and Skopje are visited.
• Ottoman History: Important structures and cultural heritage from the Ottoman period are visited, offering a pleasant experience for those interested in history.
• Religious and Cultural Richness: Structures belonging to different religions (mosques, churches, synagogues) are visited, discovering the cultural diversity of the region.
• Natural Beauties: Magnificent natural beauties such as Lake Ohrid are experienced throughout the tour.
• Visa-Free Travel: Includes destinations that do not require a visa, reducing extra paperwork and costs.
• Professional Guidance: Guided by a tour guide, the opportunity is offered to learn detailed information about cities and historical places.
• Local Cuisine Experience: Participants enjoy a gastronomic experience with traditional Bosnian dishes, Balkan cuisine, and dinners full of local flavors.
• Restaurant Gardenia Skopje Experience: At Restaurant Gardenia Skopje, one of Skopje’s most distinguished restaurants, the opportunity is offered to enjoy local flavors and a special Balkan night
• All Tours Included: All excursions and extra tours in the program are included in the tour price, so participants can visit all important points without paying an additional cost.
• Dinners Included: Dinner is included in the program every day, preventing participants from incurring extra expenses while tasting local flavors.
• No Need to Spend: The tour is ideal for guests who do not want to spend. Apart from lunch, taxes, tips if they wish, and souvenirs they buy for their loved ones, no extra money will come out of your pocket.
Things to Consider
• Busy Program: Traveling to a different city every day makes the tour extremely rich and full. However, this intense pace may be tiring for those who want to explore more.
• Long Journeys: Intercity distances (for example, between Skopje and Belgrade) are spent along beautiful scenery during the tour, but there may be days with long hours on the bus. Nevertheless, a comfortable trip is ensured with breaks along the way.
• Limited Free Time: Since the tour program is comprehensive, free times may be limited. However, it offers the opportunity to visit all important points with a guide.
• Seasonal Weather Conditions: In the Balkans, weather conditions may be variable during certain periods. Therefore, it is possible to make this comfortable by choosing appropriate clothing.
• Accommodation and Service Quality: Although the hotels included in the tour are carefully selected from options that reflect the character of the region and local culture, hotels in some small towns may not offer as many amenities as luxury hotels in Turkey. However, these hotels are chosen with attention to comfort and cleanliness.
• Food and Cuisine Experience: Throughout the tour, participants are offered the chance to try the region’s distinctive local flavors. Balkan cuisine is full of rich and delicious dishes, but some participants may encounter tastes they are not used to. This is a great opportunity to get to know the local culture and cuisine up close, though it may be helpful to keep in mind that you may encounter different flavors.
City Hotel Breakfast Dinner
Skopje 4* Vlaho etc. Hotel -
Skopje 4* Vlaho etc. Hotel Restaurant Gardenia
Ohrid 4* Beograd etc. Hotel Hotel
Shkodra 4* Holiday Koplik etc. Hotel Hotel
Medigorje 4* Kaktus etc. Hotel Hotel
Belgrade 4* Nobel etc. Hotel Hotel
Sarajevo 4* Holiday etc. Hotel Hotel
With Ajet Airlines
Departure Place Destination Departure Time Arrival Time
Çukurova Skopje 01:10 03:50
Tuzla Çukurova 02:30 04:30
What's Included
Services Included:
• Round-trip plane tickets with AJet Airlines on the route Çukurova Airport / Skopje – Tuzla / Çukurova Airport
• Accommodation for a total of 7 nights: 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Medjugorje and surroundings, 2 nights in Skopje, 1 night in Belgrade, and 1 night in Sarajevo in a 4* hotel category
• Breakfasts
• Dinners
• All transfers specified in the program
• City tours specified in the program
• A Balkan Night embellished with dining, entertainment, and folklore shows
• Prizren Tour
• Pristina Tour
• Resen Tour
• Bitola Tour
• Sveti Naum Tour
• Tirana Tour
• Matka Canyon Tour
• Mostar Tour
• Blagaj Tour
• Počitelj Tour
• Kotor Tour
• Budva Tour
• Sremski Karlovci Tour
• Novi Sad Tour
• Professional Turkish guiding services
• Mandatory Insurance (Professional Liability)
Not Included
Excluded Services:
• Passport Exit Fee
• Travel Insurance
• Lunches
• All hotel extras and personal expenses
• City and Hotel taxes: (City tax, checkpoint fees, local service charges, handling fees, bus entry fees, and operational service costs included in the compulsory payment of 20 Euros per person, which will be collected in cash by the guide on the first day of the tour)
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