Day 1

• Istanbul – Tirana – Elbasan – Ohrid
• Meet at the Ajet Airlines check-in counter at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport’s International Departure Terminal. After the ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Tirana at 07:10 with Ajet Airlines flight VF367. We arrive in Tirana at 07:55 local time. After passport, baggage, and customs procedures, we will proceed to the city center of Tirana with our private buses. We will take a panoramic tour of this beautiful city, which has been caught in wars throughout the 20th century and endured Enver Hoxha’s dictatorship for 40 years. This mountainous country in the Balkans was founded by Suleiman Pasha in 1614 and became the capital of Albania in 1920. During our tour, we will see Skanderbeg Square, the Et’hem Bey Mosque, the Historical Clock Tower, the National History Museum, and the Opera House. Some of the places we will see from our vehicle include the Parliament and Prime Minister's buildings, the Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Square, and the Tirana Pyramid. After the Tirana tour, we have free time. Afterwards, we reach the city of Ohrid, known for its Mediterranean character, through Elbasan. We begin our tour of Ohrid at the Harbor Square, discussing the statues we see and taking a walk in the neighborhood where the historical Ohrid houses are located, famous for filming the series "Elveda Rumeli.” During our walk, we will see the historical Ottoman houses, the Church of St. Sophia, and conclude our tour with a presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl, the largest symbol of the city. After the tour, we have some free time. Following the free time, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel Lunch: Will be extra and will be decided by the guide at a designated place during free time. Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price. Accommodation: Hotel Belvedere v.b. – OHRID Route: Tirana-Ohrid; 395 KM Estimated Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00 depending on customs clearance times.

Day 2

• Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Resne – Bitola (Manastır) – Skopje
• After breakfast, we first arrive at St. Naum with a drive of approximately 1 hour, accompanied by stunning views. We will see the source of the Black Drin, where Lake Ohrid begins. The incredible landscape here will take your breath away. Afterwards, we move to Resne. In Resne, we will visit the Palace of Niyazi Bey, one of the most famous figures of the Committee of Union and Progress, who gained fame due to his benefits in the Turkish-Greek war, before reaching Bitola. During our city tour in Manastır (Bitola); we will visit Magnolia Square, the Clock Tower, the Yeni Mosque, the Bezistan, the Isak Pasha Mosque, and we will experience the most emotional moments at Atatürk’s Military Academy, where he graduated, and Atatürk Museum. After this visit, we continue our journey to the capital Skopje and start our city tour. We will begin with the Macedonian side, which can be called the land of statues, where we will first encounter the gigantic statue of Alexander the Great and then cross the Historical Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, witnessing how cultures change in an instant as we proceed to the Skopje Turkish Bazaar, one of the most qualified bazaars of the Ottomans in the Balkans. We will start our bazaar tour by discussing the statues at the entrance and continue to see the historical Davut Pasha Bath, the Kapan Han, one of the most important structures of the Ottoman Bazaar organization, and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which survived despite earthquakes. After our visits, we will have one hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. You can find items such as Şuşka peppers, Ustrumca peanuts, and traditional shoes. After the tour ends, we will transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms. Overnight at our hotel. Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price. Lunch: Will be extra and will be determined by the guide at a designated place during free time. Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price. Accommodation: Gold Hotel v.b. – SKOPJE Route: Ohrid – Sveti Naum; 30 KM, Sveti Naum – Resne; 70 KM, Resne – Bitola; 35 KM, Bitola – Skopje; 170 KM Estimated Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions.

Day 3

• Skopje – Matka Canyon – Kosovo (Prizren) – Skopje (Balkan Night)
• After breakfast at our hotel, we head to the stunning Matka Canyon. During our enjoyable walk, we will take breathtaking photos, followed by a brief free time before gathering in our vehicle to visit the 19th-century Ottoman Mansion near the capital Pristina, one of the youngest countries in the world, and the tomb of Sultan Murad I (Hüdavendigar), who was martyred by Obilic during the Kosovo Field Battle, one of the greatest victories of the Ottomans in the Balkans. After this visit, we embark on a journey of approximately 100 km to reach Prizren, considered one of the prettiest cities in the Balkans, located by the Bistrica (Akdere) River. During our panoramic tour in charming Prizren, we will see the 17th-century Turkish Bath, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and the Prizren Fortress. After the tour and free time, we return to Skopje. Overnight at our hotel. Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price. Lunch: Will be extra and will be determined by the guide at a designated place during free time. Dinner: Will be at a place chosen by the guide, enjoying local dishes with music during the Balkan Night. (INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE) Accommodation: Gold Hotel v.b. – SKOPJE Route: Skopje – Pristina; 100 KM, Pristina – Prizren; 100 KM, Prizren – Skopje; 170 KM Estimated Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 19:30 depending on customs clearance times.

Day 4

• Skopje – Belgrade
• After breakfast, we depart for Belgrade. After our journey, we start our city tour in Belgrade, the new symbol of vibrancy and activity, one of Europe’s oldest cities, beginning at the most elegant street, Knez Mihailova. Then we visit the Belgrade Fortress, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded for his conquest, but it was Kanuni Sultan Süleyman who took it. Within the fortress, we will see the Key Monument, the French statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, the Tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, the Sokullu Fountain, and the terrace area with the most beautiful view where the Danube and Sava rivers meet. After our tour, we will have free time. Overnight at our hotel. Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price. Lunch: Will be extra and will be decided by the guide at a designated place during free time. Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price. Accommodation: Abba Hotel v.b. – BELGRADE Route: Skopje – Belgrade; 450 KM Estimated Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00 depending on customs clearance times.

Day 5

• Belgrade – Sarajevo
• After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for Sarajevo. While progressing through the mountainous Balkan roads, we will arrive with stunning views and begin our panoramic city tour. We will explore the most exquisite market in Europe, Baščaršija. Our tour of this cultural city begins at the Sebilj Fountain, which is almost a symbol of the market; we then see the Morica Han, one of the most authentic places in the city. Next, we visit the Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. The continuation of our tour includes the Clock Tower, the famous fountain that has become a ritual, and the meeting point of cultures; this street is also where the Eternal Flame monument is located. After this, we will have free time. Guests may take the opportunity to photograph the Latin Bridge, where World War I began. After our tour and free time, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel. Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price. Lunch: Will be extra and will be decided by the guide at a designated place during free time. Dinner: Will be traditional Bosnian meatballs at a local restaurant and is included in the tour price. Accommodation: Holiday Hotel v.b. – SARAJEVO Route: Belgrade – Sarajevo; 295 KM Estimated Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00 depending on customs clearance times.

Day 6

• Sarajevo – Konjic – Mostar – Blagaj – Trebinje
• After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for Mostar, enjoying beautiful views amidst the Neretva River's ecosystem. Along the way, we will take a short break in what is known as Konjic (Konyitz) today, a small, charming city mentioned in Evliya Çelebi’s Travelogue as a place where horses rested and drank water. We will take photos of the Konjic Bridge built by Sultan Mehmed IV before continuing our journey via Jablanica. We will have the chance to see the most beautiful natural views created by the Neretva River on this route. Upon our arrival in Mostar, we will walk to see the iconic Mostar Bridge (a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture built by Mimar Hayreddin in 1557). The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992 but was reopened in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We will walk through the old town market and after some free time, we will depart for Blagaj, the land of the Alperenes. After a short journey, we will get out at the parking lot in Blagaj and, after a walk, we will have free time in the region where the Buna River springs, home to the Alperenes Tekkesi. Guests can choose to visit the Tekkesi or take the most beautiful photo of it from outside. After our visits, we will transfer to our hotel. Depending on availability, we will stay in Trebinje or in the surrounding areas of Medjugorje or Blagaj. Overnight at our hotel. Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price. Lunch: Will be extra and will be determined by the guide at a designated place during free time. Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price. Accommodation: Leotar Hotel v.b. – TREBINJE Route: Sarajevo – Konjic; 60 KM, Konjic – Mostar; 70 KM, Mostar – Blagaj 20 KM, Blagaj – Trebinje 100 KM Estimated Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 19:30 depending on road conditions.

Day 7

• Trebinje – Kotor – Budva – Shkoder - Tirana
• After breakfast at our hotel, we will cross into Montenegro, one of the youngest countries in the world. Our first stop is Kotor, known for its important history, natural beauty, and as a tourist attraction. We will take a walking tour in Stari Grad (Old Town-Fortress) to get to know this charming city. After the outdoor descriptions of notable historic buildings such as the Arsenal Square, Clock Tower, Shame Memorial, Government Palace, Guardian Tower, St. Tryphon Cathedral and Square, Kalambaka (Tulumba) Square, and St. Luke’s and Nicholas’ Churches, we will have free time. After this free time, we will pass through Budva and drive to Shkoder, an Albanian city. After our visit to Shkoder, we will arrive in Tirana and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel. Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price. Lunch: Will be extra and will be decided by the guide at a designated place during free time. Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price. Accommodation: Te Stela Hotel v.b. – TIRANA Route: Trebinje – Kotor; 95 KM, Kotor – Shkoder; 110 KM Estimated Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00 depending on customs clearance times.

Day 8

• Tirana – Istanbul
• After breakfast at our hotel, we will transfer to Tirana Airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with Ajet Airlines flight VF368 at 17:40 and arrive in Istanbul at 19:40. We hope to see you on your next trip… Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.