Balkan Tour (North Macedonia-Albania-Montenegro-Kosovo) (4 Nights 5 Days)
Day 1. Istanbul – Pristina – Prizren – Budva
Meeting in front of the International Departures Terminal at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at the …. counter. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart with Pegasus Airlines flight PC341 at 08:15 for Pristina. Arrival in Pristina at 08:50. After completing passport, baggage, and customs procedures, we head out for a panoramic city tour of Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. During our tour, the Bazaar, the Bazaar Mosque built by Sultan Bayezid in the 15th century, and the clock tower will be among the sights seen from the outside. Then we proceed to Prizren, known as one of the most elegant cities of the Balkans and Kosovo. On the city tour we will take in Prizren, the 17th-century Turkish Bath, Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress are among the places to be seen. Later we travel on for the Budva tour. After arrival in Budva, we take a short Budva tour before checking into the hotel. Accommodation will be at the hotel in Budva, and dinner will be served at the hotel.
Lunch: It will be taken as an extra during free time at a place determined by our guide.
Dinner: At our hotel or at a venue determined by our guide, and included in the price.
Route: Pristina – Prizren; 85 Km , Prizren – Budva; 270 Km.
Day 2. Budva – Kotor – Tivat – Tirana
After breakfast, our first stop is Kotor. This small city, notable for its historical and architectural richness, has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979. On the city tour we will do on foot, we will have the chance to see the important structures of Kotor, bearing traces of Venetian architecture. During the free time given, our guests who wish may visit Perast by boat tour. The final stop of our journey along the shores of the bay will be the city of Tivat, where Porto Montenegro is located. After a short Tivat tour, we head to Tirana. Upon arrival in Tirana, we carry out our panoramic city tour. During our tour, Et'hem Bey Mosque, the historic Clock Tower, the National Museum, the Opera and Ballet Building, the Parliament and Prime Ministry buildings, the Presidential Palace, the Mother Teresa Statue, and Skanderbeg Square are some of the places we will see. Afterwards, we proceed to our hotel; accommodation and dinner will be served at our hotel.
Lunch: It will be taken as an extra during free time at a place determined by our guide.
Dinner: At our hotel or at a venue determined by our guide, and included in the price.
Route: Budva - Kotor; 22 Km , Kotor – Tirana; 200 Km.
Day 3: Tirana – Kruja - Struga - Ohrid
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the Kruja tour. Kruja is one of the most impressive places to see in Albania. Located about 40 km north of Tirana and surrounded by steep rocks, this castle stands out with its 800-meter-long area and the walls surrounding it. In Kruja, located overlooking the Fushe Kruje plain, important places we will see include the Skanderbeg Museum, the Yellow Saltuk Dervish Lodge, Esad Toptani Pasha Mansion, Kruja Castle, Dolma Baba Bektashi Lodge, the Ottoman Bath, and Murat Bey Mosque. After our tour, we head toward Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans. Before reaching Ohrid, we visit the small town of Struga and then arrive in Ohrid. With our arrival, we begin the Ohrid city tour, which takes its name from Lake Ohrid, one of the largest lakes in the Balkans. Starting at the Port Square, we continue by explaining the statues in the square and walk through the area where the historic Ohrid houses, where the TV series Elveda Rumeli was filmed, are located. Here we complete our tour by seeing the historic Ottoman houses, the Church of St. Sophia, and the famous Ohrid Pearl presentation, one of Ohrid’s greatest symbols. Guests who wish may join the Lake Ohrid boat activity organized by our guide. After free time, we transfer to our hotel in Ohrid and have dinner at our hotel.
Breakfast: It will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken as an extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: It will be served at our hotel or at a venue determined by our guide and is included in the price.
Route: Tirana – Kruja; 40 Km, Tirana-Struga; 120 Km , Struga – Ohrid ; 15 Km
Day 4: Ohrid (St. Naum – Resen – Bitola(Manastır) – Skopje
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the St. Naum - Resen - Monastery (Bitola) tour. On our tour, first we reach St. Naum after about a 1-hour journey accompanied by magnificent views. We visit the source where Lake Ohrid originates and enjoy the unique scenery here. Then we move on to Resen. Here we see the Palace of Niyazi of Resen, one of the three most famous figures of the Committee of Union and Progress, known for his contributions in the Turkish-Greek War, and then arrive in Bitola. During our city tour of Manastır (Bitola), we visit the Turkish Bazaar, Bezisten, Ishak Mosque, Yeni Mosque, Haydar Kadi Mosque, and the Military High School where Atatürk graduated, as well as the Atatürk Museum, where you will experience the most emotional moments throughout the tour. After our tour, we head to Skopje. We begin our tour introducing this city, where two different cultures are separated by the famous Vardar River, with the Macedonian side, which we can call the land of statues. First, we will see the massive statue of Alexander the Great, then cross the historic Skopje Stone Bridge over the Vardar River and witness how the cultures change. Afterwards, we move on to Skopje’s Turkish Bazaar, one of the most distinguished bazaars of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. Starting our tour by explaining the statues at the bazaar entrance and the historic Daut Pasha Bath, we continue and then see Kapan Han, one of the important structures of the Ottoman bazaar layout, and Murat Pasha Mosque, which has managed to stand despite earthquakes, before settling into our hotel in Skopje. Dinner will be served at our hotel.
Breakfast: It will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken as an extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: It will be served at our hotel or at a restaurant determined by our guide and is included in the price.
Route:Ohrid - Bitola(Manastır); 75 Km, Bitola(Manastır) – Skopje; 170 Km
Day 5: Skopje – (Matka Canyon) – Pristina – Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel, we give a short free time in Skopje and then visit the Matka Canyon, known for its unique beauty. Here, guests who wish may take a boat tour. After the tour, we transfer to Pristina Airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 18:00 with Ajet Airlines flight VF102 U. Arrival in Istanbul at 20:40. Until we meet again on your next trip…
Breakfast: It will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken as an extra during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Route: Skopje-Matka 15 Km, Skopje-Pristina; 110 Km.
Meeting in front of the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal counter. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Pristina at 08:15 on Pegasus Airlines flight PC341. Arrival in Pristina at 08:50. Following completion of passport, baggage, and customs procedures, we set off for a panoramic city tour of Priština, the capital of Kosovo. During our tour, Çarşı, the Çarşı Mosque built by Sultan Bayezid in the 15th century, and the clock tower will be viewed from outside. Afterwards, we proceed to Prizren, one of the most elegant cities of the Balkans and Kosovo. In the city tour we will conduct in Prizren, the Turkish Bath dating back to the 17th century, the Sinan Paşa Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress are among the sights to see. Then we head towards Budva. Upon arrival in Budva, we take a short city tour before checking into the hotel. Accommodation will be at the hotel in Budva, and dinner will be served at the hotel.
Lunch: To be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: Served either at our hotel or at a venue determined by the guide, included in the price.
Route: Pristina – Prizren; 85 km, Prizren – Budva; 270 km.
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00, subject to customs clearance.
After breakfast, our first stop is Kotor. This small city, known for its historical and architectural richness, has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979. During our walking city tour, we will have the opportunity to see Kotor's important structures that bear traces of Venetian architecture. During the free time provided, guests who wish can visit Perast by boat. The final stop of our journey along the bay shores will be the city of Tivat, home to Porto Montenegro. After a short tour of Tivat, we depart for Tirana. Upon arrival in Tirana, we conduct our panoramic city tour. Some of the places we will see during the tour include Ethem Bey Mosque, the historic Clock Tower, the National Museum, the Opera and Ballet House, the Parliament and Prime Ministry buildings, the Presidential Palace, the Mother Teresa Statue, and Skanderbeg Square. Afterwards, we proceed to our hotel; accommodation and dinner will be taken at our hotel.
Lunch: To be taken additionally during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be at our hotel or at a venue determined by the guide and is included in the price.
Route: Budva - Kotor; 22 Km , Kotor – Tirana; 200 Km.
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00, depending on customs clearance
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the Kruja tour. Kruja is one of the most impressive places to visit in Albania. Located about 40 km north of Tirana, this fortress stands out with its 800-meter-long area and surrounding walls. Situated overlooking the Fushe Kruje plain, important sites we will see in Kruja include Skanderbeg Museum, Sari Saltuk Dervish Lodge, Esad Toptani Pasha Mansion, Kruja Castle, Dolma Baba Bektashi Tekke, Ottoman Bathhouse, and Murat Bey Mosque. After our tour, we head towards Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans. Before reaching Ohrid, we visit the small town of Struga, and then arrive in Ohrid. Upon arrival, we begin the Ohrid city tour, named after Lake Ohrid, one of the largest lakes in the Balkans. Our tour starts at Port Square; we walk through the historic Old Town where the TV series "Elveda Rumeli" was filmed, explaining the statues in the square. Here, we view historic Ottoman houses, the Hagia Sophia Church, and the famous Pearl of Ohrid presentation, completing our tour. Guests who wish may join the boat activity on Lake Ohrid organized by our guide. After free time, we transfer to our hotel in Ohrid and have dinner at our hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken at our hotel or at a venue determined by our guide and included in the price.
Route: Tirana – Kruja; 40 Km, Tirana-Struga; 120 Km , Struga – Ohrid ; 15 Km
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00, subject to customs clearance
After having breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the St. Naum - Resne - Bitola tour. First, we reach St. Naum with a journey of approximately 1 hour amidst magnificent views. We visit the source where Lake Ohrid originates and enjoy the unique scenery there. Then we proceed to Resne. Here, we see the Palace of Niazi from Resne, one of the three most prominent figures of the Committee of Union and Progress, known for his contributions in the Turkish-Greek War, before arriving in Bitola. During our city tour of Bitola (Manastır), we visit the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, Yeni Mosque, Haydar Pasha Mosque, and the Military High School where Atatürk graduated, along with the Atatürk Museum, moments that will be the most emotional throughout the tour. After the tour, we head to Skopje. We begin our tour introducing this city, where two distinct cultures meet along the famous Vardar River, starting with the Macedonian side, which could be called a land of statues. First, we will see the colossal statue of Alexander the Great, then cross the historic Stone Bridge over the Vardar River to witness how cultures have changed. Afterwards, we move to the Skopje Turkish Bazaar, one of the finest bazaars of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. Starting our tour by explaining the statues at the bazaar entrance, we visit the historical Davut Pasha Hamam, followed by Kapan Han, an important structure of the Ottoman bazaar system, and after seeing the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has managed to stand despite earthquakes, we check into our hotel in Skopje. Dinner will be taken at our hotel.
Morning Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken separately as an extra during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken at our hotel or at a restaurant determined by our guide, included in the price.
Accommodation: Skopje
Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 19:00, depending on road conditions.
Route: Ohrid - Bitola(Manastır); 75 Km, Bitola(Manastır) – Skopje; 170 Km
After having breakfast at our hotel, we allow some free time in Skopje and then visit the Matka Canyon, known for its unique beauty. Guests who wish can take a boat tour here. After our tour, we transfer to Pristina Airport. Following ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 18:00 on Ajet Airlines flight VF102 U. Arrival in Istanbul at 20:40. We look forward to seeing you on your next journey…
Morning Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Route: Skopje-Matka 15 km, Skopje-Pristina; 110 km.
The main cities to be visited as part of the tour program, the daily route order, and the estimated departure-arrival times will be shared with participants in advance. On this tour, which day in Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia which city will be visited, the intercity transfer times, and approximate arrival times are announced before travel. In this way, guests can plan their days more comfortably and create a suitable schedule for shopping, free time, or optional excursions.
The tour duration is 4 nights and 5 days, and accommodations are mostly in double rooms at 3- or 4-star hotels close to the city center; an additional fee may apply for guests who prefer single accommodation. Throughout the tour, 4 nights of accommodation are provided, generally in safe and easily accessible 3- or 4-star hotels close to the city center. Rooms are usually arranged as shared twin rooms, and guests who wish to stay alone may be charged an extra fee under the name of a single-room supplement.
The services included in the price and the items not included should be clearly stated before the tour. Whether items such as transportation, accommodation, certain meals, panoramic city tours, and guide services are included in the price should be clarified at the time of sale. In addition, extra costs such as visa processing fees if required, optional excursions, museum and archaeological site entrance fees, personal expenses, and some meals should also be detailed in advance to prevent any unexpected later expenses.
Passport validity, visa requirements, green passport rights, and documents that may be needed at border crossings should be checked before the tour date. Since entry to Balkan countries generally requires your passport to remain valid for at least another 3-6 months, this period should definitely be reviewed in advance. Which countries require Turkish citizens to obtain a visa, the exemption status for green passport holders, and documents that may be requested at the border, such as travel health insurance, reservation documents, and copies of identification, should also be clarified before the tour.
It is recommended that you bring seasonally appropriate clothing, comfortable walking shoes, personal medications, a plug adapter if needed, cash euros for extra expenses, and/or a credit card. Since the local currency is often obtained upon arrival, layered clothing suitable for the weather and comfortable shoes are of great importance because there will be a lot of walking in Balkan cities. You may bring your personal medications, your adapter for hotels using different plug types, and some cash euros along with your credit or debit cards for small expenses, and you can usually exchange to the local currency through exchange offices or banks in the country you are visiting.
It should be remembered that due to weather conditions, traffic, congestion at border gates, or decisions by official authorities, there may be minor changes in the times and content of the tour program, and in such cases the guide's information and directions will be taken as the basis. Especially during border crossings and intercity travel, delays may occur due to traffic, weather conditions, or customs congestion, and slight shifts in the program flow may happen. In such situations, the tour guide's real-time announcements and directions should be taken into primary consideration for changes made for the safety and comfort of the group.
What's Included
✅ Economy class flight ticket on Pegasus Airlines scheduled service on the Istanbul – Pristina – Istanbul routes,
✅ 4 nights accommodation in 4* or 3* hotels,
✅ 4 breakfasts to be taken at the hotels,
✅ 4 dinners to be taken at the hotels,
✅ All intercity transfers explicitly stated as included in the program,
✅ All tours and excursions explicitly stated as included in the program,
✅ Professional Turkish-speaking guiding services,
✅ Local guiding services that must be taken in some regions,
✅ Checkpoint and parking fees.
Not Included
❌ Personal Expenses,
❌ Lunches,
❌ Drinks Taken During Meals,
❌ International Departure Tax,
❌ Museum And Ruins Entrance Fees,
❌ Overseas Travel Insurance,
❌ Airport Transfers in Istanbul,
-Passport and ID photocopies,
-Comfortable clothing suitable for the season and walking shoes,
-Cash in euros and a bank card,
-Travel health insurance policy and important contact numbers,
-Phone, charger, and plug adapter if needed,
-Personal medications and basic hygiene items,
-Camera or a smartphone with sufficient memory.
-Ohrid Lake Boat Tour,
-Matka Canyon Boat Tour
