PGS Hy Ile Buyuk Balkan 6 Countries Izmir Visa-Free - SKP-SKP
Tour details
IZMIR Departure
PGS with the Great Balkan Tour 6 COUNTRY VISA-FREE
DIRECT FLIGHT WITHOUT TRANSFER
7 Nights 8 Days – 4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOURS – ALL INCLUSIVE!!!! KOSOVO PROGRAM
Includes Balkan Night and Bosnian Meatballs in Local Restaurants!
7 Nights Accommodation
Meeting point for a journey to the heart of the Balkans
A Meeting Point of Histories and Civilizations.
Albania – Kosovo – Macedonia – Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro
6 COUNTRIES – 5 CAPITALS
Some of the privileges of the program include:
* Non-stop direct flight with Pegasus Airlines during the day.
* 6 Country option including Kosovo
* 2 Evenings with Balkan Night and Bosnian Meatballs in Local Restaurants
* 7 Nights accommodation in 4* hotels
* Fully equipped tour opportunity with a professional guide
* Step-by-step opportunity to explore the entire Balkan Geography
* Dinner included at hotels or restaurants
* Transportation throughout the tour with fully equipped tourism buses
* Tour of Sveti Naum, one of the most popular places in the Balkans included
* Including the beautifully magnificent Matka Canyon
* Including the Blagaj tour
* Including the Vrelo Bosne Tour
* A program without surprise extra payments, all-inclusive
* Including the Bitola tour
Tour Dates:
April 11 / April 18 / April 25 / May 2 / May 9 / May 16 / May 23 / May 30 / June 6 / June 13 / June 20 / June 27 / July 4 / July 11 / July 18 / July 25 / August 1 / August 8 / August 15 / August 22 / August 29 / September 5 / September 12 / September 19 / September 26 / October 3 / October 10 / October 17 / October 24 / October 31 / November 7 / November 14
Special Days:
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day: April 19
May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day: April 25
May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day: May 16
Kurban Bayramı: May 23 / May 30
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day: July 11
August 30 Victory Day: August 29
October 29 Republic Day: October 24
November Semester: November 7
Day 1: Izmir - Skopje
Meeting at the Pegasus Counter at Izmir Airport International Departure Terminal. After the ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Skopje with Pegasus Airlines flight PC1571 at 19:45. Arrival in Skopje at 20:00 local time. After baggage, passport, and customs procedures, we move to our hotel in Skopje. Overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold or similar – Skopje
Day 2: Skopje – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Bitola (Manastir) – Resne - Ohrid
After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the Alaca Mosque in Tetova, which has a rare architecture in the Balkans. After crossing the Mavrovo mountains, we arrive in Bitola. During our city tour in Bitola, we visit the Turkish Bazaar, the Bedesten, the Ishak Mosque, the New Mosque, the Haydar Pasha Mosque, and the Military Academy where Atatürk graduated along with the Atatürk Museum. Then we proceed to Resne. Afterward, we cross the Mavrovo mountains and arrive in Ohrid, a Mediterranean-style town in the Balkans. We start our Ohrid tour in the Square of the Port, where we discuss the statues we see and walk through the street of historical Ohrid houses, visit the Hagia Sophia Church, and conclude our tour with the presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl. After the tour, we have free time before transferring to our hotel for overnight accommodation.
Breakfast included.
Lunch: To be taken extra during free time in Ohrid city center. (Recommended: Ohrid Trout, Meatballs, Bean Stew).
Dinner: Balkan Night at a place determined by the guide, included in the price.
Accommodation: Hotel Belvedere or similar – Ohrid
Route: Skopje-Tetova 61 KM, Tetova-Bitola 150 KM, Bitola-Resne 32 KM, Resne-Ohrid 36 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: 20:30
Day 3: Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Tirana – Shkodra
After breakfast, we travel to St. Naum, admiring breathtaking views during a one-hour journey. We visit the source of the Ohrid lake, where the view will take your breath away. After our tour, we leave Ohrid, cross the Albanian border, and arrive in Tirana via Elbasan. We will have a panoramic tour of this beautiful city, which became Albania's capital in 1920 and was rebuilt by Suleiman Pasha in 1614 after enduring wars and a dictatorship for 40 years. We will see places such as the Ethem Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower, the National Museum, the Opera and Ballet House, the Parliament and Prime Minister's buildings, the Presidential Palace, the statue of Mother Teresa, and Skanderbeg Square. After a short free time, we arrive at the accommodation point in the Shkodra region. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast included.
Lunch: To be taken extra during free time in Tirana city center.
Dinner: To be taken at our hotel or restaurants, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Luane Arte or similar – Shkodra
Route: Ohrid – Sveti Naum 29 KM, Sveti Naum – Tirana 139 KM, Tirana – Shkodra 97 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: 19:30
Day 4: Shkodra – Budva – Kotor – Medjugorje
After breakfast at the hotel, we cross into Montenegro, one of the youngest states in the world. Our first stop is at St. Stefan, a holiday destination for the jet set. Following this, we will see the stunning views of Budva from a distance and then move on to Kotor, known for its rich history. In Stari Grad (Old City), you will get to know this charming town on a walking tour. Later, we proceed to the city where we will stay overnight, Medjugorje, Trebinje, or its surroundings.
Breakfast included.
Lunch: To be decided by the guide, taken extra during free time.
Dinner: To be taken at our hotel or restaurants, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Olea Vitis or similar MEDJUGORJE
Route: Shkodra – Budva 85 KM, Budva – Kotor 25 KM, Kotor – Medjugorje 198 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 21:00, depending on customs passage time.
Day 5: Medjugorje – Mostar – Blagaj – Konjic – Sarajevo
After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed to the historical city of Mostar. Upon arrival, we will see the Mostar Bridge, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture built in 1557 by Mimar Hayreddin, which was destroyed in 1992 during the wars and rebuilt in 2004 with the contributions of the Republic of Turkey. After some free time in the old city bazaar, we proceed to Blagaj and enjoy a coffee break by the Neretva river in Konjic. Afterward, we travel to the capital, Sarajevo. Here, we will explore Baščaršija, the unique market place of Europe, starting with the Sebilj Fountain, which is symbolic of the city. We will visit the Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower, and the street with the Eternal Flame monument, among others. After free time, we return to our hotel for the night.
Breakfast included.
Lunch: To be decided by the guide, taken extra during free time.
Dinner: Bosnian meatballs in a local restaurant, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Hollywood or similar – Sarajevo
Route: Medjugorje – Mostar 26 KM, Mostar – Blagaj 11 KM, Blagaj – Sarajevo 140 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 20:00, depending on road conditions.
Day 6: Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosne – Belgrade
After breakfast at the hotel, we visit Vrelo Bosne, located at the foot of Mt. Igman, which includes parks, horse-drawn carriages, and authentic cafes, the largest national park in Sarajevo. After some free time, we head towards Belgrade. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour from Knez Mihailova, the city's most elegant street. We then visit the Belgrade Fortress, which has witnessed many battles. After the tour, we will have some free time before heading to our hotel for the night.
Breakfast included.
Lunch: To be decided by the guide, taken extra during free time.
Dinner: To be taken at our hotel or restaurants, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Abba or similar – Belgrade
Route: Sarajevo – Vrelo Bosne 10 KM, Vrelo Bosne – Belgrade 295 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 20:00, depending on customs passage time.
Day 7: Belgrade – Skopje
After breakfast, we proceed to Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. We begin our city tour from the side of the Vardar River, which separates two cultures, starting with the iconic statue of Alexander the Great. We walk across the historic Stone Bridge and proceed to the Old Bazaar, exploring its key sites like Davut Pasha Hammam and Kapan Han. We will have one hour of free time for shopping at the Old Bazaar. After the tour, we will transfer back to the hotel for overnight accommodation.
Breakfast included.
Lunch: To be decided by the guide, taken extra during free time.
Dinner: To be taken at our hotel or restaurants, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold or similar – Skopje
Route: Belgrade – Skopje 432 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 20:00, depending on customs passage time.
Day 8: Skopje – Kosovo (Prizren) – Matka Canyon – Izmir
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Kosovo, where we will experience a day filled with emotions in the land that witnessed a humanitarian tragedy. Our first visit is to the Tomb of Murad Hüdavendigar. Afterwards, we head to Prizren, one of the prettiest cities in the Balkans. During our panoramic tour, we will see the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress. After our tour and free time, we will proceed to Matka Canyon, known for its incredible natural beauty. After a nature walk, those who wish can take a boat trip in the famous canyon. After free time, we will arrive at Skopje Airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we take Pegasus Airlines flight PC1572 at 20:45 to Izmir. Arrival in Izmir at 23:00. We hope to see you on your next journey...
Breakfast included.
Lunch: To be decided by the guide, taken extra during free time.
Route: Skopje – Pristina 92 KM, Pristina – Prizren 85 KM, Prizren – Matka 142 KM
What's included
* Flight ticket from Izmir to Skopje and back with Pegasus Airlines
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* Accommodation for a total of 7 Nights with Breakfast included: 1 Night in Ohrid, 1 Night in Shkoder or Surroundings, 1 Night in Medjugorje or Surroundings, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Belgrade, and 2 Nights in Skopje in 4* hotels
* Four Dinner meals at hotels or restaurants
* Balkan Night to be held at a local restaurant.
* Bosnian Meatballs to be served at a local restaurant
* Mandatory local guiding services received in some cities
* Panoramic city tours in Prizren, Skopje, Tetova, Ohrid, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Kotor, Budva, Tiran
* Kosovo Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Bitola (Manastir) – Resne Tour
* St. Naum Lake Ohrid Spring Tour
* Blagay Tekke and Buna River Spring Tour
* Konjic tour
* Vrelo Bosne tour
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* Kosovo entry fee
* City Taxes
* Customs Fees
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* Accommodation for a total of 7 Nights with Breakfast included: 1 Night in Ohrid, 1 Night in Shkoder or Surroundings, 1 Night in Medjugorje or Surroundings, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Belgrade, and 2 Nights in Skopje in 4* hotels
* Four Dinner meals at hotels or restaurants
* Balkan Night to be held at a local restaurant.
* Bosnian Meatballs to be served at a local restaurant
* Mandatory local guiding services received in some cities
* Panoramic city tours in Prizren, Skopje, Tetova, Ohrid, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Kotor, Budva, Tiran
* Kosovo Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Bitola (Manastir) – Resne Tour
* St. Naum Lake Ohrid Spring Tour
* Blagay Tekke and Buna River Spring Tour
* Konjic tour
* Vrelo Bosne tour
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* Kosovo entry fee
* City Taxes
* Customs Fees
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
Not included
* Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
* Extras taken at the hotel and all personal expenses
* Lunches
* All excursions and tours not mentioned in the program.
* Driver tips (5 EUR per person)
* International departure tax
* International travel health insurance
* Extras taken at the hotel and all personal expenses
* Lunches
* All excursions and tours not mentioned in the program.
* Driver tips (5 EUR per person)
* International departure tax
* International travel health insurance
Need to Know
- During the tour, it is sufficient to have Euros in order to shop and spend money in all countries included in the program. In regions where the local currency is used, the Guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred throughout the trip. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, rotation (seat changes) is applied to the daily seating plan; fixed seats and front-seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, a minimum stay of 3 days is required in order to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.).
- When entering Turkey from abroad, the duty-free shopping limits are: Cigarettes: 3 cartons , Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of spirits (excluding alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne) , Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of spirits (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne) , Perfume: 600 ml , Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items , Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg ,Coffee: 1 kg ,Tea: 1 kg
- The Guides may make changes to the program flow depending on weather and road conditions, provided that they show every place specified in the program.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour. If fewer than 30 days remain before the tour date, a 30% penalty will apply; if 20 days or fewer remain, a 100% penalty will apply. Hospital reports, workplace permission documents, etc. obtained from authorities in Turkey and submitted with the participant’s cancellation request are unfortunately not accepted for the cancellation of hotels where they will stay outside Turkey and services they will receive there.
-The Tour Program is organized subject to a minimum participation of 25 people. If sufficient participation cannot be achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before departure. Viyatravel will notify participants of a tour cancelled due to insufficient participation.
-When only category information is provided without specifying a name in the tour program and/or when options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Viyatravel 2 days before the trip departure.
-During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances exceeding the specified km’s. In such a case, Viyatravel will provide information 15 days before the tour departure date.
- Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and in these rooms the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Extra beds consist of beds referred to as folding beds and coach beds; therefore, tour participants in reservations for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible limited space and bed type in the rooms. Child discounts are valid for one child accompanying 2 adults and belonging to the applicable age group.
-The breakfasts included among the services provided in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu called a continental breakfast, including butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee; for groups, they may be served in a separate room allocated to the group.
-The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of no more than 2-3 hours, organized for the general introduction of the cities and conducted panoramically with guide commentary from inside the vehicle, without including museum or archaeological site entrances. Viyatravel is not responsible if panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot take place because local authorities do not permit visiting or entering the relevant locations on the scheduled day and time, roads are closed due to any event, or weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot, where possible, at locations with closed roads or where vehicle access is not permitted.
- During travel, waiting times at border gates crossed by road may exceed standard durations; Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences arising from these waiting times.
-Extra tours are organized by the local Viyatravel company from which we receive service, subject to a minimum participation of 20 people. If sufficient numbers cannot be reached, the excursions cannot be conducted, or extra excursion prices, content and the vehicle to be used may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums and archaeological sites at the destinations are open/closed and on weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional for participants and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be left at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from the point where they were left after the tour is completed.
- For persons participating in tours involving flights, check-in and boarding procedures are personal procedures and must be completed by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online via the airlines’ websites.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to take the flight of persons who are not present at the specified airport at the times notified by Viyatravel for participation in the tour, who do not complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the aircraft. All costs of the new round-trip flight tickets required for persons who miss the flight to join the tour and their transfers in the destination region shall be borne by them.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and charter flights, or flight times may change before the existing trip and flight. Viyatravel is obliged to notify passengers of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger purchased the trip accepting the risk of time changes. Children between 0 and 2 years of age do not pay airport taxes or airport service fees.
-The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified below according to the number of persons. The vehicle types listed below are assigned according to the number of persons on each tour.
Buses: (Used for groups of 25 - 46 persons) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for groups of 17 - 24 persons) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for groups of up to 16 persons) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
-All guests are deemed to have completed the purchase of the tour by accepting the terms stated above.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred throughout the trip. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, rotation (seat changes) is applied to the daily seating plan; fixed seats and front-seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, a minimum stay of 3 days is required in order to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.).
- When entering Turkey from abroad, the duty-free shopping limits are: Cigarettes: 3 cartons , Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of spirits (excluding alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne) , Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of spirits (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne) , Perfume: 600 ml , Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items , Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg ,Coffee: 1 kg ,Tea: 1 kg
- The Guides may make changes to the program flow depending on weather and road conditions, provided that they show every place specified in the program.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour. If fewer than 30 days remain before the tour date, a 30% penalty will apply; if 20 days or fewer remain, a 100% penalty will apply. Hospital reports, workplace permission documents, etc. obtained from authorities in Turkey and submitted with the participant’s cancellation request are unfortunately not accepted for the cancellation of hotels where they will stay outside Turkey and services they will receive there.
-The Tour Program is organized subject to a minimum participation of 25 people. If sufficient participation cannot be achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before departure. Viyatravel will notify participants of a tour cancelled due to insufficient participation.
-When only category information is provided without specifying a name in the tour program and/or when options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Viyatravel 2 days before the trip departure.
-During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances exceeding the specified km’s. In such a case, Viyatravel will provide information 15 days before the tour departure date.
- Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and in these rooms the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Extra beds consist of beds referred to as folding beds and coach beds; therefore, tour participants in reservations for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible limited space and bed type in the rooms. Child discounts are valid for one child accompanying 2 adults and belonging to the applicable age group.
-The breakfasts included among the services provided in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu called a continental breakfast, including butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee; for groups, they may be served in a separate room allocated to the group.
-The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of no more than 2-3 hours, organized for the general introduction of the cities and conducted panoramically with guide commentary from inside the vehicle, without including museum or archaeological site entrances. Viyatravel is not responsible if panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot take place because local authorities do not permit visiting or entering the relevant locations on the scheduled day and time, roads are closed due to any event, or weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot, where possible, at locations with closed roads or where vehicle access is not permitted.
- During travel, waiting times at border gates crossed by road may exceed standard durations; Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences arising from these waiting times.
-Extra tours are organized by the local Viyatravel company from which we receive service, subject to a minimum participation of 20 people. If sufficient numbers cannot be reached, the excursions cannot be conducted, or extra excursion prices, content and the vehicle to be used may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums and archaeological sites at the destinations are open/closed and on weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional for participants and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be left at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from the point where they were left after the tour is completed.
- For persons participating in tours involving flights, check-in and boarding procedures are personal procedures and must be completed by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online via the airlines’ websites.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to take the flight of persons who are not present at the specified airport at the times notified by Viyatravel for participation in the tour, who do not complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the aircraft. All costs of the new round-trip flight tickets required for persons who miss the flight to join the tour and their transfers in the destination region shall be borne by them.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and charter flights, or flight times may change before the existing trip and flight. Viyatravel is obliged to notify passengers of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger purchased the trip accepting the risk of time changes. Children between 0 and 2 years of age do not pay airport taxes or airport service fees.
-The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified below according to the number of persons. The vehicle types listed below are assigned according to the number of persons on each tour.
Buses: (Used for groups of 25 - 46 persons) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for groups of 17 - 24 persons) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for groups of up to 16 persons) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
-All guests are deemed to have completed the purchase of the tour by accepting the terms stated above.