A comprehensive tour that combines cities where the Ottoman heritage is most vividly alive, historic UNESCO-listed towns, striking Adriatic coastlines, and the cosmopolitan atmosphere of capitals on a single route. Starting from Kosovo and extending through North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina to Serbia, this itinerary features iconic cities such as Prizren, Ohrid, Tirana, Kotor, Mostar, Sarajevo, and Belgrade.
Round-trip flight tickets, all dinner meals, 7 nights of accommodation, private bus, and Turkish guide are included in the tour price. A personal and comfortable travel experience is offered with a boutique capacity of 35 people.
Both flights are included in the tour price. You do not need to purchase plane tickets separately.
950 Euro per person price. Secure your reservation with the June advance payment; complete it on July 15.
| Date | Rate | Amount (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 — Advance Payment / Reservation Security | %25 | 238 Euro |
| July 15, 2026 — Payment Closing | %75 | 712 Euro |
| Total | %100 | 950 Euro |
Places to Visit: Tirana, Elbasan, Ohrid, Sveti Naum, Struga, Resen, Bitola (Manastır), Skopje, Matka, Prizren, Pristina, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Blagaj, Trebinje, Kotor, Budva, Petrovac, Bar, Shkodra.
Flight from Istanbul SAW to Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, with Ajet. Meet 3 hours before departure at the Ajet counter in SAW. Total flight duration is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
After passport and customs procedures, we head by private bus to the Tomb of Sultan Murat I Hudavendigar, who fell as a martyr in the Battle of Kosovo Field. It is one of the most important historical sites of the Ottomans in the Balkans.
The most beautiful city of Kosovo, built along the banks of the Bistrica (White River). It is one of the places where Ottoman heritage is best preserved in the Balkans.
Crossing from Kosovo to the capital of North Macedonia. Scenic views of Balkan mountains and valleys along the way.
A short general overview tour in the city where Yahya Kemal Beyatli was born.
Selections from Macedonian cuisine. Lunch was purchased separately during free time.
1 night accommodation in Skopje hotels.
We are preparing for a busy day program.
Just outside Skopje, the breathtaking canyon carved by the Treska River. Time immersed in nature by boat or hiking.
The Alaca Mosque (Painted Mosque) in Tetovo is one of the most beautiful Ottoman religious structures in the Balkans. The exterior facade features unique pen-work paintings.
Monastir holds a special place among Turkish cities. In its center, we visit the Military High School where Atatürk graduated (now the Atatürk Museum).
We arrive at the shore of Lake Ohrid, listed by UNESCO as both cultural and natural heritage. Free time amidst the narrow streets of the historic city and lake views.
Dinner by the lake or at the hotel. Ohrid trout is a special delicacy in the region.
At the southern tip of Lake Ohrid, near the Albanian border, lies the Sveti Naum Monastery and the source of the Black Drin River. This spot where the spring waters flow into the lake is spiritually and photographically unique.
A long journey to Tirana, one of the most colorful capitals of the Balkans with a fast-paced transformation process.
The modern and vibrant capital of Albania is toured by car.
We arrive at the historic city of Northern Albania and take a short walk in the center.
Today we are seeing Montenegro's most beautiful spots; we need to start early.
The medieval village of Sveti Stefan, built where the island connects to the coast, has now been converted into a luxury hotel. Panoramic photo stop from the hill.
A walled city on the Adriatic coast dating back to ancient times. The narrow streets, churches, and beach atmosphere of the old town.
A walled city nestled against the mountains in the Bay of Kotor; a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Venetian-influenced architecture and Ottoman traces coexist.
We reach Trebinje, shaded by plane trees, from Kotor.
The symbol of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Stari Most (Old Bridge), built in 1566 by Mimar Hayreddin, a student of Mimar Sinan, was destroyed during the 1993 war and restored in 2004. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
At the point where the Buna River springs from the largest waterfall source in the Balkans, the 16th-century dervish lodge leans against the rock. It is one of the most impressive stops of the tour in terms of both view and spiritual atmosphere.
A short photo break in front of the 17th-century Ottoman bridge over the Neretva River.
We arrive in Sarajevo, known as the "Jerusalem of Europe" where religions coexist.
A traditional dinner featuring legendary Cevapi (Bosnian meatballs). The most delicious way to get to know Sarajevo.
A long but scenic mountain journey of 295 km from Sarajevo to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia.
We cross the Bosnia-Serbia border along this route through some of the most dramatic mountain passes in the Balkans.
Comprehensive tour in the vibrant and historic capital of Serbia.
Dinner with live Serbian music in Belgrade's legendary Bohemian quarter, Skadarlija. Karakazan stew, pljeskavica, and Serbian wine are on the menu.
Free time for final coffees, shopping, or slowly getting to know Belgrade in the morning.
We arrive in Skopje with a comfortable ride on the highway.
Check-in to the hotel and short rest to prepare for the Macedonian Night.
The most special night of our tour. Macedonian folk music, zurna and davul accompaniment with local mezes, meats, and drinks. A fun farewell to an 8-day adventure.
Final coffees, souvenir shopping, and short breaks in the historic Turkish Bazaar at the heart of the city.
After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, Ajet check-in.
Arrival at Istanbul SAW with Ajet in 1 hour 30 minutes. The Great Balkans Tour is completed.