Trabzon Departure Kosovo Big Balkans Tour with AJet including Extra Tours and Dinner 7 Nights SKP-TZL

Day 1: Trabzon – Skopje

Meet 3 hours before the flight in front of the Ajet Airlines counter at Trabzon Airport departure terminal. Depart from Trabzon to Skopje non-stop direct with Ajet Airlines scheduled flight. After a comfortable journey of approximately two hours, arrive in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. After arrival, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel

Day 2: Skopje – Pristina – Prizren - Skopje

After breakfast, we leave our hotel and set off towards 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 aspects of Kosovo. During this tour, we will visit Germia Park, one of Pristina’s most important natural attractions. Then, we will see the Kosovo Museum, which showcases Kosovo’s cultural heritage. Throughout our tour, we will also visit many valuable buildings from the Ottoman period. We will see the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque and the 18th-century Yaşar Paşa Mosque. During this journey 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 Ottoman Sultan Murad I Hüdavendigâr, who was killed in the Kosovo Plain as a result of the 1389 Battle of Kosovo. After our tour in Pristina, we continue to Prizren, known as Kosovo’s cultural capital. Upon arrival, we begin exploring the narrow streets of Prizren, whose architecture recalls an Anatolian Ottoman town and whose shop signs are full of Turkish inscriptions. In the city, we will visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, one of the most important examples of Ottoman architecture. In addition, the Halveti Lodge, Bayrakli Mosque, and Mehmet Pasha Bath 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 entertaining 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 music and folklore of the Balkans presented live, and performances by our artists consisting entirely of conservatory students and teachers, without playback, we will turn this night into an authentic experience. We will be happy to host you at our own venue, 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 – Tetovo – Ohrid

After breakfast, we leave our hotel and set off towards Matka Canyon amidst lush green mountains. Are you ready to explore 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 on 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 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 fascinate you with its vibrant exterior colors and detailed decorations. As we explore this rare example of Ottoman architecture, we will embark on a journey into the depths of history. After our visit in Tetovo, we head to Ohrid. Along the way, breathtaking views will accompany us. Upon arrival in Ohrid, we will take a tour introducing the historic city of Ohrid, which was once one of the important bases of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. Among the places we will see during our tour are: the Monument to Saints Cyril and Methodius, 9th-century Byzantine monks believed to have developed the Cyrillic alphabet, St. Sophia Church, and the Ancient Theater dating from the Roman period. We will also have the opportunity to walk through Çınar Square, the heart of the city, and visit the Turkish Bazaar dating back to the old Ottoman period. Here, you can visit the Halveti Lodge and feel the cultural texture of the city up close. Then, by visiting the New Bazaar and Ohrid Market, you will witness the daily life of the local people. Finally, Ohrid’s famous lake and its enchanting view will accompany our tour. After our tour, free time and transfer to our hotel. Overnight and dinner at our hotel. After dinner, you can enjoy Ohrid’s enchanting atmosphere in the quiet of the night, take a short walk by the lake, or retreat to your rooms to rest.

Tetovo Tour INCLUDED | Matka Canyon Tour INCLUDED!

Skopje – Matka Canyon: 16 km | Matka Canyon – Tetovo: 35 km | Tetovo – Ohrid: 130 km

Total distance to be covered: 181 km

Day 4: Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Elbasan -Tirana – Shkodër

After breakfast, we leave our hotel and set off on an exciting journey to St. Naum, where the source of Lake Ohrid and St. Naum Monastery are located, called “A Corner of Paradise in the Balkans.” In this enchanting place, you will have the opportunity to photograph the unique beauty of the landscapes located 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 set off towards Tirana, the capital of Albania. Passing through Elbasan, we arrive in Tirana, a city rich in history and culture. In this beautiful city, an impressive tour awaits us to explore Tirana, considered the center of Bektashism in Europe. Upon arrival in Tirana, we visit the Ethem Bey Mosque, one of the city’s most important symbols. This structure, whose construction began in 1789 and was completed in 1923, is one of Albania’s cultural heritage sites. We take a short break in Skanderbeg Square and see the Skanderbeg Statue proudly rising in the middle of the square. The Clock Tower, the symbol of Tirana, built by Ethem Bey in 1821, is also one of the highlights of our tour. Then we visit the meaningful Peace Bell, made in 1999 from bullets melted by the children of Shkodër 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 head towards the historic city of Shkodër in northern Albania. Shkodër will fascinate 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 – Shkodër: 100 km

Total distance to be covered: 235 km

Day 5: Shkodër – Sv. Stefan – Budva – Kotor – Medugorje

After breakfast, we embark on an unforgettable journey to the captivating shores of Montenegro. Our first stop is Sv. Stefan, famous for its rich history and dazzling scenery. From above, we will admire the magnificent view of this islet, which is picturesque from every angle and ideal for photographing this region. 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 most famous holiday centers in the Balkans, with its magnificent beaches and colorful nightlife. Our next stop is Kotor, famous for its fjords and enchanting city! On this walking tour in this magnificent medieval town, you will feel the narrow streets and the historical atmosphere of the old city, 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 retreat to our rooms to rest. Overnight at our hotel.

Budva Tour INCLUDED! | Kotor Tour INCLUDED!

Shkodër - 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 depart for Sarajevo. Our first stop is Počitelj, preserved with its historical texture and known as the Turkish Village, where we see the works built by the Ottomans in the 16th century. After the visit, we continue to 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 scenery, we head to Mostar. In Mostar, we will see the Mostar Bridge, built by Mimar Hayreddin in 1557. This bridge, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, was destroyed by Croatian artillery in the 1992 war; however, thanks largely to contributions from the Republic of Türkiye, it was reopened in 2004. After the Mostar Bridge, we will visit the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque. Then we proceed to Sarajevo. After our arrival, it has gone down in history as a city that was the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries and as the place where World War I broke out following the assassination of Austrian-Hungarian heir Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Serbs in 1914. During the 1992 war, it suffered great damage as a result of the devastating wars between Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, but 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 formed during the city’s 40 years of 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, still attracts attention today with its vitality, dynamism, and historical texture. In this enchanting city, we will have the opportunity to discover the crossroads of Ottoman and European cultures. Upon arrival in Belgrade, a panoramic city tour begins where we will explore all the splendor of the city. Here, you can feel the historical atmosphere and discover the texture of Belgrade that brings its past and present together. 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 explore this region, which has been the focus of conquest and victory many times throughout history. As we continue to explore this ancient city, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded for its sake, but its conquest fell to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, you will encounter Belgrade Fortress, which was used as a supply center for the Ottoman navy. While tracing the footsteps of history in this fortress, we will see important points such as Fortress Square and Tašmajdan. 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, we leave behind the city’s history and vibrant atmosphere and head to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.

Sarajevo – Belgrade : 287 km

Day 8: Belgrade - Sremski Karlovci – Novi Sad – Tuzla – Trabzon

After breakfast, our first stop is Sremski Karlovci. In this beautiful town, after 72 days of negotiations in 1699, the Treaty of Karlowitz was signed between the Ottoman Empire and Austria-Hungary-Venice and Poland. On our visit, the 4-door venue where the agreement was signed, as well as the square, the four lions fountain, the historic high school, and the Orthodox and Catholic churches outside this venue are among the places we will see. After a coffee break, we continue on our way. Along the route, we will see the Belgrade Gate, clock tower, upper city, long barracks, and Leopold Gate at Petrovaradin Fortress. Then we arrive in Novi Sad. Vojvodina is a multi-ethnic province in northern Serbia. Economically, it is the most developed region of Serbia, and its capital is Novi Sad. During our walking tour here, Freedom Square, the People’s Theatre, Dunavska Street and the waterfront, the Statue of Svetozar Miletić, the Catholic Cathedral, the Orthodox St. George’s Cathedral, St. Nicholas Church, and the Synagogue are among the places to be seen panoramically. After our tour, transfer to the airport. After ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, departure on Ajet Airlines scheduled non-stop direct flight to Trabzon. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, arrival at Trabzon Airport and the end of our tour. We bid farewell to our valued guests, hoping to see you again on your next trip.

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 Assurance Package: 50 Euro*

(With the Cancellation Assurance package application, we offer our guests the right to cancel their reservations without penalty under any 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 assurance package fee and any additional service fees (visa, insurance, etc.) are non-refundable.)

**The specified cancellation assurance package is not valid for group reservations.**

**A limited number of places are available for each tour.**

Positive Aspects of the Tour

• Comprehensive Visits: A broad travel program is offered covering important cities and tourist spots in the Balkans. 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 an enjoyable experience for those interested in history.

• Religious and Cultural Riches: Structures belonging to different religions (mosques, churches, synagogues) are visited, allowing the region’s cultural diversity to be explored.

• Natural Beauty: Magnificent natural beauties such as Lake Ohrid are experienced throughout the tour.

• Visa-Free Travel: It includes destinations that do not require a visa, reducing extra paperwork and costs.

• Professional Guidance: Guided tours provide the opportunity to gain detailed information about cities and historical places.

• Local Cuisine Experience: Participants enjoy a gastronomic experience with dinners full of traditional Bosnian dishes, Balkan cuisine, and local delicacies.

• Restaurant Gardenia Skopje Experience: The opportunity is offered to enjoy local flavors and a special Balkan night at Restaurant Gardenia Skopje, one of Skopje’s most distinguished restaurants

• 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.

• Dinner 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. Except for lunch, taxes, tips if desired, and souvenirs for loved ones, no extra money comes out of your pocket.

Points 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 Skopje-Belgrade) are enjoyed with beautiful views throughout the tour, but there may be days with long hours on the bus. Nevertheless, a comfortable journey is ensured with breaks given along the way.

• Limited Free Time: Since the tour program is comprehensive, free time may be limited. However, there is the opportunity to visit all important points with a guide.

• Seasonal Weather Conditions: Weather conditions in the Balkans can be variable during some periods. Therefore, it is possible to make this more comfortable with appropriate clothing.

• Accommodation and Service Quality: Although the hotels in the tour are carefully selected from options that reflect the region’s character and local culture, hotels in some small towns may not offer as many facilities as luxury hotels in Türkiye. However, comfort and cleanliness are prioritized in these hotels.

• Food and Cuisine Experience: Throughout the tour, there is an opportunity to try the region’s distinctive local flavors. Balkan cuisine is full of rich and delicious dishes, but some tastes may be unfamiliar to some participants. This is a great opportunity to get to know the local culture and cuisine closely, but 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

Shkodër 4* Holiday Koplik etc. Hotel Hotel

Medigorge 4* Kaktus etc. Hotel Hotel

Belgrade 4* Nobel etc. Hotel Hotel

Sarajevo 4* Holiday etc. Hotel Hotel

With Ajet Airlines

Departure Point Arrival Point Departure Time Arrival Time

Trabzon Skopje 01:10 03:50

Tuzla Trabzon 02:30 04:30