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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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...