1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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...