Bursa Active Big Balkan Tour in 9 Days 9 Countries (All Tours, Dinner and Balkan Nights Included)
6 November 2026 – 13 November 2026
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7 Nights, 9 Days
Tour details
Special Days :
April Semester and Eid al-Fitr : March 13 / March 18
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day : April 18
Great Balkan Tour 9 COUNTRIES IN 9 DAYS
2026
7 Nights 9 Days – 4* Hotels – Dinner Included
7 Nights 9 Days – 4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOURS – ALL INCLUSIVE !!!! KOSOVO PROGRAM
DUBROVNIK – MATKA CANYON – BLAGAJ TEKKESI – VRELO BOSNA SARAJEVO BOSNIAN MEATBALLS AND TRADITIONAL RESTAURANTS WITH REAL MACEDONIAN AND BULGARIAN NIGHTS INCLUDED
Of Civilizations, Cultures, and Beliefs,
Of Civilizations, Cultures, and Beliefs,
A Journey to the Heart of the Balkans at the Meeting Point
The Meeting Point of History and Civilizations.
Greece - Macedonia – Kosovo – Albania – Montenegro
Croatia – Bosnia Herzegovina – Serbia – Bulgaria
23 CITIES – 5 CAPITALS
Kavala – Thessaloniki – Bitola – Resne – Ohrid – Struga – Tetova – Skopje – Pristina – Prizren – Shkodra – Bar – Petrovac – Budva – Kotor – Herceg Novi – Trebinje – Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo – Belgrade – Sofia – Plovdiv
Greece - Macedonia – Kosovo – Albania – Montenegro
Croatia – Bosnia Herzegovina – Serbia – Bulgaria
23 CITIES – 5 CAPITALS
Kavala – Thessaloniki – Bitola – Resne – Ohrid – Struga – Tetova – Skopje – Pristina – Prizren – Shkodra – Bar – Petrovac – Budva – Kotor – Herceg Novi – Trebinje – Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo – Belgrade – Sofia – Plovdiv
Tour Departure Dates :
March 13 / March 18 / April 10 / April 24 / May 15 / May 22 / May 23 / June 12 / June 19 / June 26 / July 3 / July 10 / July 17 / July 24 / July 31 / August 7 / August 14 / August 21 / August 28 / September 4 / September 18 / October 9 / October 23 / November 6
Special Days :
April Semester and Eid al-Fitr : March 13 / March 18
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day : April 18
May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk Youth and Sports Day : May 15
Eid al-Adha : May 22 / May 23
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day : July 10
August 30 Victory Day : August 28
Eid al-Adha : May 22 / May 23
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day : July 10
August 30 Victory Day : August 28
Republic Day : October 23
November Semester : November 6
November Semester : November 6
Tour Program
Day 1 Bursa – Kavala
On the first day of our trip, we depart from Bursa Nilüfer Migros at 17:30 to reach the İpsala border gate via Tekirdağ. After completing passport and customs procedures, we reach Kavala via Dedeağac, Gümülcine, and İskeçe.
Day 2 Kavala – Thessaloniki – Bitola (Manastir) – Resne – Ohrid
Upon arrival in Kavala, we stop for breakfast and to taste the famous Kavala cookies. After breakfast, we take a short photo break on the stunning Kavala beaches and head towards Thessaloniki. Upon arrival in Thessaloniki, we begin our panoramic city tour. During our panoramic city tour, we see the Kordon, White Tower, Rotunda, Fair, Thessaloniki Fortress, Ottoman and Byzantine artifacts. After visiting the Church of Aya Dimitros, the largest church in Greece, and the home of our Ulu Önder Atatürk, currently located in the garden of the Turkish Consulate, we head to Bitola. After arrival, we will see Shirok Street, Bedesten, Isak Mosque, New Mosque, and experience the most emotional moments at the Military Academy where Atatürk graduated. After visiting Bitola, we arrive in Ohrid via Resne, the hometown of Resneli Niyazi. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 1 Bursa – Kavala
On the first day of our trip, we depart from Bursa Nilüfer Migros at 17:30 to reach the İpsala border gate via Tekirdağ. After completing passport and customs procedures, we reach Kavala via Dedeağac, Gümülcine, and İskeçe.
Day 2 Kavala – Thessaloniki – Bitola (Manastir) – Resne – Ohrid
Upon arrival in Kavala, we stop for breakfast and to taste the famous Kavala cookies. After breakfast, we take a short photo break on the stunning Kavala beaches and head towards Thessaloniki. Upon arrival in Thessaloniki, we begin our panoramic city tour. During our panoramic city tour, we see the Kordon, White Tower, Rotunda, Fair, Thessaloniki Fortress, Ottoman and Byzantine artifacts. After visiting the Church of Aya Dimitros, the largest church in Greece, and the home of our Ulu Önder Atatürk, currently located in the garden of the Turkish Consulate, we head to Bitola. After arrival, we will see Shirok Street, Bedesten, Isak Mosque, New Mosque, and experience the most emotional moments at the Military Academy where Atatürk graduated. After visiting Bitola, we arrive in Ohrid via Resne, the hometown of Resneli Niyazi. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Will be purchased at an extra charge at the rest area in Kavala.
Lunch: Will be taken at leisure in Thessaloniki city center at an extra charge.- You can taste all the local delicacies. Guide Recommendation: Seafood and Mezes.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Aqulina etc. – Ohrid
Currencies:Greece - Euro, Macedonia - Denar (Average 1 Euro : 60 Denar)
Currencies:Greece - Euro, Macedonia - Denar (Average 1 Euro : 60 Denar)
Route: Istanbul-Kavala (445 km), Kavala – Thessaloniki (136 km), Thessaloniki-Bitola (219 km), Bitola – Ohrid (70 km)
Total Distance: 870 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Depending on customs passing time, estimated: 20:00
Day 3 Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off to cross the Mavrovo mountains towards Ohrid, a Mediterranean town in the Balkans. We start our city tour at the Port Square in Ohrid, and as we walk through the historical Ottoman houses where the series Elveda Rumeli was filmed, we will see historical Ottoman houses, the Church of Aya Sofia, and conclude our tour with a presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl, which is the symbol of the city. Those who wish can participate in the boat activity organized by our guide on Ohrid Lake. (15EUR) After our tour, we proceed to St. Naum, the birthplace of Ohrid Lake, which offers spectacular views. After the tour, we start our journey to the capital Skopje. On our way, we visit Tetova (Kalkandelen), the country's 3rd largest city with the highest Albanian population. We visit the Alaca Mosque and Imaret, founded by the two sisters. This city, where two different cultures are separated by the famous Vardar River, is where we start our tour with the Macedonian side, which can be called the land of statues. First, we will see the giant statue of Alexander the Great, and then cross the Historical Skopje Stone Bridge over the Vardar River to experience how cultures change immediately when we pass to the Turkish Bazaar, one of the most qualified bazaars of the Ottomans in the Balkans. We will start our bazaar tour by mentioning the statues at the entrance to the bazaar, followed by the historical Davut Pasha Hamam, and the Kapan Han, one of the most important structures of the Ottoman bazaar organization, and the Murad Pasha Mosque which survived against earthquakes. After our visits, there will be an hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. You can shop for Shushka pepper, ustrumca peanuts, and chariks among our available choices. At the end of the tour, we transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms. After that, a local dinner will be held with traditional food and music at the place determined by the guide. (Included in the price!!!). Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour fee as an open buffet at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be served at unique restaurants offering original flavors along the Ohrid – Skopje route at an extra charge.
Dinner: Traditional foods and music will be offered at a location determined by the guide. Included in the price!!!
Accommodation: Hotel Gold etc. – Skopje
Currencies :Macedonia – Denar (Average 1 Euro : 60 Denar)
Currencies :Macedonia – Denar (Average 1 Euro : 60 Denar)
Route: Ohrid – Skopje (175 km)
Total Distance: 170 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated: 20:00
Day 4 Skopje – Prizren – Shkodra or Podgorica
After breakfast at the hotel, we will perform the Matka Canyon Tour, known for its unique beauty (Included in the price !!!). Then we set off for the capital of Kosovo, Pristina. After crossing the Kosovo border, we will have a panoramic passage of Pristina along with the Kosovo Plain, where the Kosovo War took place, and visit the Tomb of II. Sultan Murat Hüdavendigar. We then continue to Prizren, the city with the highest Turkish population in the country, and do a city tour in Prizren. During our panoramic tour in Prizren, we will see the 17th-century Turkish Bath, Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Castle.After our visits, we will have free time for lunch. After gathering, we will enter Albania and head to Podgorica. After passing through Shkodra, we continue our journey to one of the youngest states in Europe, Montenegro. After crossing the border, we will reach our accommodation point. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour fee as an open buffet at the hotel.
Lunch: Can be taken at extra charge in the Şadırvan Square area restaurants recommended by our guide in Prizren.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Oasis etc. – Podgorica
Currencies :Kosovo - Euro, Montenegro - Euro
Currencies :Kosovo - Euro, Montenegro - Euro
Route: Skopje – Pristina (92 km), Pristina – Prizren (85 km), Prizren – Podgorica (238 km)
Total Distance: 415 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Depending on customs passing time, estimated: 20:00
Day 5 Podgorica - Budva – Kotor – Dubrovnik – Trebinje or Surroundings
After breakfast, our first stop will be a panoramic view of St. Stefan, which was once a fishing village and is now a vacation spot for the Jet Set, after being expropriated and sold to a multimillionaire from Singapore. (Depending on vehicle park availability) We proceed along the stunning coastal roads of the Adriatic and reach Kotor, located in the Bay of Kotor with a panoramic transition. In Kotor, we will visit Old Town, St. Tripun Church, St. Nicholas Church, and the historic Clock Tower. After our Kotor visit, in the afternoon, we enter Croatia, which is known for its close ties to Italian-Mediterranean culture due to its geography by the Adriatic Sea. We will arrive in Dubrovnik, also known as Ragusa, after a scenic and short journey.} This beautiful city once served as one of the oldest trade ports on the Adriatic and has a stunning blend of history and nature due to its Italian architectural influence from long years under Venice. We start our city tour at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town Square. We will see the City Walls and Towers, St. Vlah Church, Knez Palace, the famous poet Gundulic's Statue, historical Fountain, and 14th-century Pharmacy, among others. Following the tour, we will have free time to enjoy this beautiful city's magical atmosphere.
After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Accommodation in Trebinje or surroundings. (Depending on seasonality, the hotel city may change).
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour fee as an open buffet at the hotel.
After breakfast, our first stop will be a panoramic view of St. Stefan, which was once a fishing village and is now a vacation spot for the Jet Set, after being expropriated and sold to a multimillionaire from Singapore. (Depending on vehicle park availability) We proceed along the stunning coastal roads of the Adriatic and reach Kotor, located in the Bay of Kotor with a panoramic transition. In Kotor, we will visit Old Town, St. Tripun Church, St. Nicholas Church, and the historic Clock Tower. After our Kotor visit, in the afternoon, we enter Croatia, which is known for its close ties to Italian-Mediterranean culture due to its geography by the Adriatic Sea. We will arrive in Dubrovnik, also known as Ragusa, after a scenic and short journey.} This beautiful city once served as one of the oldest trade ports on the Adriatic and has a stunning blend of history and nature due to its Italian architectural influence from long years under Venice. We start our city tour at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town Square. We will see the City Walls and Towers, St. Vlah Church, Knez Palace, the famous poet Gundulic's Statue, historical Fountain, and 14th-century Pharmacy, among others. Following the tour, we will have free time to enjoy this beautiful city's magical atmosphere.
After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Accommodation in Trebinje or surroundings. (Depending on seasonality, the hotel city may change).
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour fee as an open buffet at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be served at leisure in Kotor's city center at extra charge.- You can taste all the local delicacies. Guide Recommendation: Seafood, Mezes, Grills, Local Drinks.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Leotar etc.
Currencies :Montenegro – Euro, Croatia – Euro, Bosnia Herzegovina – Convertible Marka (Average Exchange Rate 1 Euro : 1.95 KM)
Currencies :Montenegro – Euro, Croatia – Euro, Bosnia Herzegovina – Convertible Marka (Average Exchange Rate 1 Euro : 1.95 KM)
Route:Shkodra-Budva (86 km), Budva – Kotor (23 km), Kotor - Dubrovnik (90 km), Dubrovnik – Trebinje (31 km)
Total Distance: 230 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Depending on customs passing time estimated: 21:00
Day 6 Trebinje or (Neum) - Blagaj – Mostar – Sarajevo
After breakfast, we set off for Mostar. Before arriving in Mostar, we will visit the Blagaj Tekke (Included in the price !!!). Upon reaching Mostar, we will first see the Mostar Bridge. (A masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, designed by Architect Hayreddin and built in 1557. The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery in the war in 1992 but was rebuilt in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey.). Next, we will explore the old town market. You will have free time for shopping in the local markets of Mostar. Afterward, we will proceed to Sarajevo. After arrival, we conduct a panoramic city tour in Sarajevo, which has served as the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries and was the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary, which kicked off World War I in 1914, suffering considerable devastation during the war from 1992 to 1995, but still largely retaining its beauty. We will visit Baščaršija, the most remarkable market in Europe. During this tour, we will begin at the Sebilj Fountain, which has become a symbol of the market, and visit Morica Han, which is one of the city's most authentic spots. Following that, we will explore the Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, then we will visit the Clock Tower, which has become a ritual, and the meeting point of cultures, where you'll find the Flame That Never Dies monument. Afterward, we will have free time, and guests can take photos at the Latin Bridge, where World War One broke out, during their free time. After the tour and free time, we will transfer to our hotel.
Later, at a local restaurant determined by the guide, we will have a Bosnian Meatballs dinner (Included in the price!!!). Accommodation in our hotel in Sarajevo.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour fee as an open buffet at the hotel.
After breakfast, we set off for Mostar. Before arriving in Mostar, we will visit the Blagaj Tekke (Included in the price !!!). Upon reaching Mostar, we will first see the Mostar Bridge. (A masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, designed by Architect Hayreddin and built in 1557. The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery in the war in 1992 but was rebuilt in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey.). Next, we will explore the old town market. You will have free time for shopping in the local markets of Mostar. Afterward, we will proceed to Sarajevo. After arrival, we conduct a panoramic city tour in Sarajevo, which has served as the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries and was the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary, which kicked off World War I in 1914, suffering considerable devastation during the war from 1992 to 1995, but still largely retaining its beauty. We will visit Baščaršija, the most remarkable market in Europe. During this tour, we will begin at the Sebilj Fountain, which has become a symbol of the market, and visit Morica Han, which is one of the city's most authentic spots. Following that, we will explore the Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, then we will visit the Clock Tower, which has become a ritual, and the meeting point of cultures, where you'll find the Flame That Never Dies monument. Afterward, we will have free time, and guests can take photos at the Latin Bridge, where World War One broke out, during their free time. After the tour and free time, we will transfer to our hotel.
Later, at a local restaurant determined by the guide, we will have a Bosnian Meatballs dinner (Included in the price!!!). Accommodation in our hotel in Sarajevo.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour fee as an open buffet at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at leisure in the center of Mostar at extra charge. You can taste all the local delicacies. Guide Recommendation: Bosnian Pie, Onion Stuffed Meatballs, Bosnian Coffee.
Dinner: At a local restaurant, Bosnian meatballs. Included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Holiday etc. – Sarajevo
Currencies:Bosnia Herzegovina – Convertible Marka (Average 1 Euro : 1.95 KM)
Accommodation: Hotel Holiday etc. – Sarajevo
Currencies:Bosnia Herzegovina – Convertible Marka (Average 1 Euro : 1.95 KM)
Route:Trebinje-Počitelj (108 km), Počitelj – Blagaj (23 km) , Blagaj - Mostar (12 km), Mostar – Sarajevo (126 km)
Total Distance: 269 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated: 20:00 dependent on customs passing time
Day 7 Sarajevo – Belgrade
After breakfast, we set off for Belgrade. Before our journey, we will perform the Vrelo Bosna tour, which is a national park that is the water source of Sarajevo, located at the foot of Mount Igman (Included in the Price!!!). After our journey, we commence our urban tour in Belgrade, which symbolizes liveliness and vibrancy, while being one of Europe’s oldest cities. We start with Knez Mihailova Street, the most elegant street in the city. Then we visit the Belgrade Fortress, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was injured but it was Kanuni Sultan Süleyman who conquered it. Inside the fortress, we will see the Key Monument, the French statue, the Istanbul Gate, Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Sokullu Fountain and the terrace area where we will see the most beautiful view of where the Sava and Danube rivers merge. Guests will also have the opportunity to partake in the optional Danube and Sava River boat activity organized by our guide. (20 EUR) After our tour, free time will be provided. Accommodation at our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour fee as an open buffet at the hotel.
Day 7 Sarajevo – Belgrade
After breakfast, we set off for Belgrade. Before our journey, we will perform the Vrelo Bosna tour, which is a national park that is the water source of Sarajevo, located at the foot of Mount Igman (Included in the Price!!!). After our journey, we commence our urban tour in Belgrade, which symbolizes liveliness and vibrancy, while being one of Europe’s oldest cities. We start with Knez Mihailova Street, the most elegant street in the city. Then we visit the Belgrade Fortress, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was injured but it was Kanuni Sultan Süleyman who conquered it. Inside the fortress, we will see the Key Monument, the French statue, the Istanbul Gate, Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Sokullu Fountain and the terrace area where we will see the most beautiful view of where the Sava and Danube rivers merge. Guests will also have the opportunity to partake in the optional Danube and Sava River boat activity organized by our guide. (20 EUR) After our tour, free time will be provided. Accommodation at our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour fee as an open buffet at the hotel.
Lunch: , Free time at a rest area determined by our guide during the journey from Sarajevo to Belgrade.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel B etc. - Belgrade
Currencies:Bosnia Herzegovina – Convertible Marka (Average 1 Euro : 1.95 KM), Serbia – Dinar (Average 1 Euro : 115 Dinar)
Accommodation: Hotel B etc. - Belgrade
Currencies:Bosnia Herzegovina – Convertible Marka (Average 1 Euro : 1.95 KM), Serbia – Dinar (Average 1 Euro : 115 Dinar)
Route: Sarajevo – Belgrade (284 km)
Total Distance: 284 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Gümrük geçiş süresine bağlı olarak tahmini: 20:00
Day 8 Belgrade – Sofia
After breakfast, we set out for Sofia. Upon arrival, we commence our panoramic city tour of Sofia, where we will see the largest church in the Balkans, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the National Library, Sofia University, the Old Royal Palace, the National Theatre in Neo-Classical architecture, the Archaeological Museum, the Old Sofia – Syndicate city, and the Rotunda Church. We will have a panoramic view and photo break at the Sofia Statue near the Parliament building, and then visit the Banya Bashi Mosque, which is the symbol of the city. After our visits and free time, we will transfer to our hotel. Later, at a place determined by the guide, traditional Bulgarian dishes and music will be offered during the Bulgarian Night. (Included in the price!!!)Accommodation in our hotel in Sofia.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour fee as an open buffet at the hotel.
Day 8 Belgrade – Sofia
After breakfast, we set out for Sofia. Upon arrival, we commence our panoramic city tour of Sofia, where we will see the largest church in the Balkans, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the National Library, Sofia University, the Old Royal Palace, the National Theatre in Neo-Classical architecture, the Archaeological Museum, the Old Sofia – Syndicate city, and the Rotunda Church. We will have a panoramic view and photo break at the Sofia Statue near the Parliament building, and then visit the Banya Bashi Mosque, which is the symbol of the city. After our visits and free time, we will transfer to our hotel. Later, at a place determined by the guide, traditional Bulgarian dishes and music will be offered during the Bulgarian Night. (Included in the price!!!)Accommodation in our hotel in Sofia.
Breakfast: Will be included in the tour fee as an open buffet at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken while exploring Sofia during free time at extra charge.
Dinner: Will be taken at the assigned restaurant with music during the Bulgarian Night. Included in the price.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Astoria etc. – Sofia
Currencies:Bulgaria – Lev (Average Exchange Rate 1 Euro : 1.95 Lev)
Currencies:Bulgaria – Lev (Average Exchange Rate 1 Euro : 1.95 Lev)
Route: Belgrade - Sofia (393 km)
Total Distance: 393 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Depending on customs passing time, estimated: 20:00
What's included
* Transportation with Luks Holitera Turizm buses
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* 4* Hotels with 1 Night in Skopje, 1 Night in Ohrid, 1 Night in Podgorica or Surroundings, 1 Night in Trebinje or Surroundings, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Belgrade, 1 Night in Sofia with a total of 7 Nights Accommodation including Breakfast.
* Four dinners taken in local hotels or restaurants in Ohrid, Podgorica, Trebinje, Belgrade
* Traditional Dinner Night in a Local Restaurant (Balkan Night)
* Bosnian Meatballs in a Local Restaurant
* Bulgarian Night in a Local Restaurant
* Panoramic City Tours of Thessaloniki, Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid, Kotor, Mostar, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Sofia, Plovdiv
* Monastery Tour
* Dubrovnik tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Prizren Tour
* Blagay Tour
* Vrelo Bosna Tour
* Plovdiv Tour
* Kosovo entry fee
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* Customs Taxes
* Panoramic city tours mentioned in the program.
* Limited water service on the vehicle
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* 4* Hotels with 1 Night in Skopje, 1 Night in Ohrid, 1 Night in Podgorica or Surroundings, 1 Night in Trebinje or Surroundings, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Belgrade, 1 Night in Sofia with a total of 7 Nights Accommodation including Breakfast.
* Four dinners taken in local hotels or restaurants in Ohrid, Podgorica, Trebinje, Belgrade
* Traditional Dinner Night in a Local Restaurant (Balkan Night)
* Bosnian Meatballs in a Local Restaurant
* Bulgarian Night in a Local Restaurant
* Panoramic City Tours of Thessaloniki, Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid, Kotor, Mostar, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Sofia, Plovdiv
* Monastery Tour
* Dubrovnik tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Prizren Tour
* Blagay Tour
* Vrelo Bosna Tour
* Plovdiv Tour
* Kosovo entry fee
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* Customs Taxes
* Panoramic city tours mentioned in the program.
* Limited water service on the vehicle
Not included
*Museums and Archaeological Sites
* Tours organized by the guide
* All personal expenses
* City Taxes (20 EUR per person)
* Lunches
* Beverages during meals
* Tips for the driver and guide
* MULTI SCHENGEN VISA (HOLDERS OF GREEN PASSPORTS ARE EXEMPT FROM VISA).
* International exit fee
* International travel health insurance
* Tours organized by the guide
* All personal expenses
* City Taxes (20 EUR per person)
* Lunches
* Beverages during meals
* Tips for the driver and guide
* MULTI SCHENGEN VISA (HOLDERS OF GREEN PASSPORTS ARE EXEMPT FROM VISA).
* International exit fee
* International travel health insurance
Need to Know
- All participating guests must hold a valid Multi-entry Schengen visa for the entire duration of the tour. (Green passport holders are exempt from the visa requirement.)
- To enable shopping and expenses in all countries included in the program during the tour, it is sufficient to carry Euros. In regions where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred throughout the trip. It is also advisable to bring a sweater or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, a seat rotation system is applied daily regarding seat planning; therefore, fixed seats or front-seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a mandatory minimum stay of 3 days to allow bringing goods (alcohol, tobacco, etc.).
- Duty-free shopping limits when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons; Alcoholic beverages: 1 liter of spirits (excluding spirits with more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne); Alcoholic beverages: 2 liters of beverages with less than 22% alcohol (including spirits, wine, and champagne); Perfume: 600 ml; Makeup or skincare products: 5 items; Chocolate and confectionery: 2 kg; Coffee: 1 kg; Tea: 1 kg.
- During the tour, guides may modify the program flow due to weather and road conditions, while ensuring that all locations specified in the program are shown.
- Guests who register for the tour have a free cancellation right up to 30 days before the departure date. If cancellation occurs within 30 days of the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if within 20 days or less, a 100% penalty applies. Documents such as hospital reports or work permission letters obtained from Turkish authorities submitted along with a participant's cancellation request are unfortunately not accepted for cancellations of accommodation and services booked outside Turkey.
- Our tour programs are organized subject to a minimum participation of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Holitera Turizm.
- In cases where the tour program provides only category information without specific names and/or offers options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Holitera Turizm 2 days prior to the tour departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located at distances exceeding the specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by Holitera Turizm at least 15 days before the tour departure date.
- Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability. Beds assigned to the third person in such rooms are smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of one large bed plus one extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or referred to as coach beds, tour participants registering the third person and/or children are deemed to have accepted any potential crowding and the type of bed in the room. Child discounts apply only to one child per two adults, within the specified age group.
- Breakfasts included in the tour program are served according to the local country's breakfast culture, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated exclusively for the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are general introductory tours of cities, lasting a maximum of 2–3 hours, conducted from the vehicle with commentary by the guide. These tours do not include entry to museums or historical sites. Holitera Turizm is not responsible for the inability to conduct these panoramic tours, including those mentioned in the program, if they cannot be visited or entered due to restrictions imposed by local authorities on the corresponding day and time, due to closures caused by any event, closed roads, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot, depending on available facilities, at points where vehicles are not permitted due to road closures or access restrictions.
- At customs checkpoints crossed by road during travel, waiting times may exceed standard limits. Holitera Turizm cannot be held liable for any negative consequences arising from such waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by the local Holitera Turizm partner based on a minimum participation of 20 people. If this number is not met, the excursions may not take place, or the prices, content, and vehicles used for extra tours may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of tours may be changed by the guide depending on the open/closed status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and depend on the participant's preference. Passengers who wish not to participate in extra tours organized during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from that point after the main tour is completed.
- For participants joining air-inclusive tours, check-in and boarding procedures are personal responsibilities. Guests must complete these procedures either at airline counters in the airport before the flight or online via the airline's website.
- Holitera Turizm is not responsible for flights not being realized if participants fail to arrive at the designated airport at the time specified by Holitera Turizm, fail to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete them on time but do not board the aircraft. All costs for new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the destination area required for missed passengers to join the tour are their own responsibility.
- Holitera Turizm acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the existing tour and flight. Holitera Turizm is obligated to notify such changes as soon as possible. By purchasing the tour, the passenger accepts the risk of schedule changes. Children aged 0–2 years do not pay airport taxes or airport service fees.
- Vehicle types used in our tours are classified according to the number of passengers as follows. The appropriate vehicle type is determined based on the number of participants in each tour:
Buses: (Used for groups of 25–46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for groups of 17–24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for groups up to 16 people) *VW Volt *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are deemed to have accepted the above terms upon completing the tour purchase.
- To enable shopping and expenses in all countries included in the program during the tour, it is sufficient to carry Euros. In regions where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred throughout the trip. It is also advisable to bring a sweater or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, a seat rotation system is applied daily regarding seat planning; therefore, fixed seats or front-seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a mandatory minimum stay of 3 days to allow bringing goods (alcohol, tobacco, etc.).
- Duty-free shopping limits when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons; Alcoholic beverages: 1 liter of spirits (excluding spirits with more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne); Alcoholic beverages: 2 liters of beverages with less than 22% alcohol (including spirits, wine, and champagne); Perfume: 600 ml; Makeup or skincare products: 5 items; Chocolate and confectionery: 2 kg; Coffee: 1 kg; Tea: 1 kg.
- During the tour, guides may modify the program flow due to weather and road conditions, while ensuring that all locations specified in the program are shown.
- Guests who register for the tour have a free cancellation right up to 30 days before the departure date. If cancellation occurs within 30 days of the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if within 20 days or less, a 100% penalty applies. Documents such as hospital reports or work permission letters obtained from Turkish authorities submitted along with a participant's cancellation request are unfortunately not accepted for cancellations of accommodation and services booked outside Turkey.
- Our tour programs are organized subject to a minimum participation of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Holitera Turizm.
- In cases where the tour program provides only category information without specific names and/or offers options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Holitera Turizm 2 days prior to the tour departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located at distances exceeding the specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by Holitera Turizm at least 15 days before the tour departure date.
- Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability. Beds assigned to the third person in such rooms are smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of one large bed plus one extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or referred to as coach beds, tour participants registering the third person and/or children are deemed to have accepted any potential crowding and the type of bed in the room. Child discounts apply only to one child per two adults, within the specified age group.
- Breakfasts included in the tour program are served according to the local country's breakfast culture, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated exclusively for the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are general introductory tours of cities, lasting a maximum of 2–3 hours, conducted from the vehicle with commentary by the guide. These tours do not include entry to museums or historical sites. Holitera Turizm is not responsible for the inability to conduct these panoramic tours, including those mentioned in the program, if they cannot be visited or entered due to restrictions imposed by local authorities on the corresponding day and time, due to closures caused by any event, closed roads, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot, depending on available facilities, at points where vehicles are not permitted due to road closures or access restrictions.
- At customs checkpoints crossed by road during travel, waiting times may exceed standard limits. Holitera Turizm cannot be held liable for any negative consequences arising from such waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by the local Holitera Turizm partner based on a minimum participation of 20 people. If this number is not met, the excursions may not take place, or the prices, content, and vehicles used for extra tours may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of tours may be changed by the guide depending on the open/closed status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and depend on the participant's preference. Passengers who wish not to participate in extra tours organized during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from that point after the main tour is completed.
- For participants joining air-inclusive tours, check-in and boarding procedures are personal responsibilities. Guests must complete these procedures either at airline counters in the airport before the flight or online via the airline's website.
- Holitera Turizm is not responsible for flights not being realized if participants fail to arrive at the designated airport at the time specified by Holitera Turizm, fail to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete them on time but do not board the aircraft. All costs for new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the destination area required for missed passengers to join the tour are their own responsibility.
- Holitera Turizm acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the existing tour and flight. Holitera Turizm is obligated to notify such changes as soon as possible. By purchasing the tour, the passenger accepts the risk of schedule changes. Children aged 0–2 years do not pay airport taxes or airport service fees.
- Vehicle types used in our tours are classified according to the number of passengers as follows. The appropriate vehicle type is determined based on the number of participants in each tour:
Buses: (Used for groups of 25–46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for groups of 17–24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for groups up to 16 people) *VW Volt *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are deemed to have accepted the above terms upon completing the tour purchase.