Fast Travelers: Visa-Free Balkans (5 Countries in 6 Days - All Tours Included) October 24–29

5 Nights, 6 Days
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Tour details
Holitera Turizm · TÜRSAB A Grubu · Lisans No: 14707

Balkans Tour

Kosovo · North Macedonia · Albania · Montenegro · Bosnia and Herzegovina
5 Nights 6 Days · Flight with AJet Included · Limited Capacity
5 Countries 6 Days Flight + Dinners Included Turkish Guide Private Bus Limited Capacity
Departure
October 24, 2026
Saturday
Return
October 29, 2026
Thursday
Overview

5 Countries in the Balkans in 6 Days

A comprehensive tour that combines cities where the Ottoman heritage is most vividly preserved, historic UNESCO-listed cities, and striking Adriatic coastlines on a single route. Starting from Kosovo and extending through North Macedonia, Albania, and Montenegro to Bosnia and Herzegovina, this itinerary features iconic cities such as Prizren, Ohrid, Tirana, Kotor, Mostar, and Sarajevo.

Round-trip flight tickets, all dinners, 5 nights of accommodation, private bus, and Turkish guide are included in the tour price. A personal and comfortable travel experience is offered with limited capacity.

Route
5 Countries
Kosovo, North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Capacity
Limited
A more personal and comfortable travel experience with boutique group structure.
Price Per Person
750 Euro
Includes flights, all dinners, 5 breakfasts, hotels, and transfers.
Flights

Flight Information — Included in Tour

Both flights are included in the tour price. Additionally, you do not need to purchase plane tickets separately.

Outbound Flight
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) → Pristina (PRN)
09:50 → 10:30
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · AJet · VF101 · Economy Class S
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Included in Tour
Return Flight
Sarajevo (SJJ) → Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)
14:15 → 18:05
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · AJet · VF98 · Economy Class W
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Included in Tour
Airport Information: The outbound flight departs from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). Meet at the AJet counter 3 hours before departure. For baggage allowance and flight rules, please contact AJet.
Package Contents

Included and Excluded Services

Outbound Flight — AJetIstanbul SAW → Pristina · Oct 24 09:50
Return Flight — AJetSarajevo → Istanbul SAW · Oct 29 14:15
5 Morning BreakfastsAt the hotel throughout the stay
5 DinnersAt local restaurants and hotels
5 Nights Accommodation4-5 star hotels in each city
Private Tour BusAir-conditioned private transport throughout the tour
Turkish GuideFull-time professional guide
Başçarşı Fare SightseeingFree last shopping in Sarajevo on Day 6
LunchesFree time all days, paid by participant
Personal ExpensesShopping, drinks, extra activities (Matka boat tour, Kotor fortress walls, etc.)
Guide & Driver TipsTotal 5 Euro Recommended
Itinerary

6-Day Tour Route

1
Oct 24 Sat
Istanbul → Pristina → Prizren → SkopjeMausoleum of Murad I · Prizren Ottoman Bazaar · Skopje City Tour
2
Oct 25 Sun
Skopje → Matka → Kalkandelen → Bitola → OhridMatka Canyon · Alaca Mosque · Atatürk Military High School · Lake Ohrid
3
Oct 26 Mon
Ohrid → Sveti Naum → Tirana → ShkodërSt. Naum · Skanderbeg Square · Ethem Bey Mosque · Shkodër
4
Oct 27 Tue
Shkodër → Sveti Stefan → Budva → Kotor → TrebinjeSveti Stefan Panorama · Budva Old Town · Kotor UNESCO · Trebinje
5
Oct 28 Wed
Trebinje → Mostar → Blagaj → Konjic → SarajevoMostar Bridge UNESCO · Blagaj Tekke · Başçarşı
6
Oct 29 Thu
Sarajevo → IstanbulLast visit to Başçarşı · Return with AJet at 14:15 · Arrive Istanbul SAW at 18:05
Payment Plan

Installment Payment Schedule

750 Euro per person price. Secure your spot with a 25% down payment at the time of reservation; complete your payment on September 24, 2026.

Date Rate Amount (per person)
At Time of Reservation — Down Payment / Reservation Security %25 187.50 Euro
September 24, 2026 — Final Payment %75 562.50 Euro
Total %100 750 Euro
Payment Methods: Payment can be made via bank transfer/EFT or credit card. Reservation does not become final without the down payment. Registration will not be accepted once capacity is full; early reservation is recommended.

Places to Visit: Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro, Sarajevo

What's included
  • Round-trip economy class airplane tickets via Ajet
  • Airport taxes and service fees
  • All intercity and intra-city transportation throughout the program
  • 5 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels
  • Breakfasts included at the hotels
  • Total of 5 dinners
  • Bosnian meatball dinner at a local restaurant in Sarajevo
  • Professional Turkish guide services
  • All panoramic city tours specified in the program
  • Sveti Naum Tour
  • Matka Canyon Tour
  • Blagaj Tekke Tour
  • City tours of Prizren, Pristina, Skopje, Ohrid, Bitola, Shkodra, Tirana, Budva, Kotor, Trebinje, Mostar, Konjic, and Sarajevo
  • Kosovo transit fees
  • Mandatory local guide services (in required cities)
  • Highway, parking, and check-point fees
  • City and customs taxes
Not included
  • Lunches
  • Entrance fees for museums, historical sites, and private visit areas
  • Minibar charges, extra expenses, and personal costs at hotels
  • All tours and excursions not specified in the program
  • Optional activities organized by the guide
  • Exit tax for international travel
  • International travel health insurance
  • Tips for driver and guide (optional)
Need to Know
  • A 25% advance payment of the total tour price is required to confirm the reservation.
  • The remaining balance must be paid in full at least 30 days before the tour departure date.
  • Reservations with unpaid balances within the specified period will be cancelled, and the advance payment will not be refunded.
  • Guests have an unconditional right to cancel up to 40 days before the tour departure date, and the paid amount will be refunded without deduction.
  • Cancellations made between 30 and 21 days before the tour departure date will incur a 50% deduction from the total tour price.
  • Cancellations made 21 days or less before the tour departure date will result in a 100% deduction from the total tour price, and no refund will be issued.
  • In case insufficient participation is achieved, Holitera Turizm reserves the right to cancel the tour by notifying guests at least 20 days prior to the departure date. In this event, the full amount paid by the guest will be refunded without deduction.
  • This tour is an international multi-border crossing tour covering multiple Balkan countries. Waiting times at land border crossings may increase depending on customs and passport controls of the relevant countries.
  • Holitera Turizm cannot be held responsible for congestion, delays, or procedures implemented by official authorities at border gates.
  • If a passenger is denied entry into a country by border police, the tour will be considered terminated for that passenger, and Holitera Turizm shall not be liable for any financial losses arising from this situation.
  • All passengers participating in the tour must hold passports valid for at least 6 months from the tour return date.
  • Holitera Turizm is not responsible for customs or border issues arising due to passports with insufficient validity periods.
  • Passports of guests holding Turkish Green Passports must not be older than 10 years from the date of issue.
  • Travel should not be undertaken with torn, wet, damaged, or worn-out passports; if border police deny entry for this reason, full responsibility lies with the passenger.
  • In cases requiring visas, Holitera Turizm acts solely as an intermediary between the guest and the consulate.
  • Holitera Turizm is not responsible if a visa is not granted, rejected, or not finalized in time by the consulate, and standard cancellation–refund conditions apply.
  • Check-in, baggage, and boarding procedures are the sole responsibility of the guest.
  • Guests who are not present at the airport at the specified time, fail to complete check-in procedures, or miss their flight will bear the cost of new flight tickets and transfer expenses required to join the tour later.
  • No refunds will be issued to guests who leave the group early after the tour has started or fail to participate (No-Show) by being absent at the departure time.
  • Guests may transfer their reservation to another person by notifying us at least 7 days before the tour departure date.
  • Any additional costs arising from name changes on flight tickets or similar during the transfer process shall be borne by the transferee.
  • In cases of force majeure such as war, natural disasters, pandemics, strikes, weather conditions, or decisions taken by official authorities, cancellation and refund conditions will be determined according to the rules of airlines and service providers; Holitera Turizm acts as an intermediary in this process.
  • Refunds will be processed after deducting bank transfer/EFT fees or credit card commission charges.
  • If payment was made in foreign currency, the refund will be issued in the currency used for payment, and exchange rate differences will not be considered.
  • All guests registering for the tour are deemed to have read, understood, and accepted the terms specified above in advance.
  • This tour is a multi-country Balkan tour covering Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro.
  • For our guests holding Turkish ordinary (blue), special (green), service (grey), and diplomatic (black) passports, the countries included in the program are visa-free.
  • The duration of visa-free travel and entry conditions are determined by the official authorities of the respective countries, and variations may occur in country-specific applications.
  • Visa-free travel is subject to the final entry approval of the border police for each country.
  • Holitera Turizm bears no responsibility if entry into a country is denied during passport control at border gates.
  • If entry permission is not granted in any country, the tour will be considered terminated for the relevant guest, and any financial losses arising from this situation shall be borne by the passenger.
  • Standard cancellation and refund conditions apply in such cases.
  • All passengers participating in the tour must hold passports with a minimum validity of 6 months from the tour return date.
  • Holitera Turizm is not responsible for any issues arising from travel with passports lacking sufficient blank pages, having insufficient validity, or being physically worn out.
  • Passports of guests holding Turkish Green Passports must not be older than 10 years from the date of issue.
  • Travel should not be undertaken with torn, ripped, wet, damaged, or unreadable passports; if border police deny entry for this reason, full responsibility lies with the passenger.
  • It is the responsibility of guests whose passports contain previous records of rejection, deportation, entry bans, or other issues that could cause problems upon entry to investigate this matter prior to the tour.
  • Holitera Turizm acts solely as an organizer between the guest and the relevant country's consulates or border authorities and provides no guarantee regarding entry permission.
  • In some Balkan countries, border controls may be more detailed for travelers traveling alone, those who have frequently entered and exited the same country previously, or those unable to present a return ticket.
  • If police or customs officers at border crossings request additional documents, accommodation details, or return tickets, it is the passenger's responsibility to provide them.
  • Waiting times at land border crossings may increase due to application differences between countries and congestion.
  • Holitera Turizm cannot be held responsible for delays, waiting times, or disruptions caused by procedures implemented by official authorities at border gates.
  • All rules regarding visas and passports may be changed by the official authorities of the relevant countries until the tour date; Holitera Turizm is not responsible for any problems arising from such changes.
  • All guests registering for the tour are deemed to have acknowledged that they are aware of the visa and passport conditions, accept these terms, and are conscious of any potential risks.
Tour Program
Istanbul – Pristina – Prizren – Skopje

Day 1 – October 24, 2026, Saturday | Istanbul → Pristina → Prizren → Skopje

Our journey begins with an AJet flight (VF101) departing from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen at 09:50 in the morning; we arrive in Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, at 10:30. Our first stop is the tomb of Sultan I. Murad Hüdavendigâr, who fell as a martyr in the Battle of Kosovo Field. Then we move to Prizren, an Ottoman heritage city built along the banks of the Bistrica River: at 12:00, we explore the historic heart of the city, Şadırvan Square, the stone bridge Taş Köprü, and the Sinan Paşa Mosque dating back to the 16th century. At 17:30, we arrive in Skopje and take a city tour stretching from Macedonia Square to the banks of the Vardar River, across the Stone Bridge to the Old Turkish Bazaar. In the evening at 20:00, we have dinner (included) featuring selections from Macedonian cuisine at a local restaurant.

Accommodation: Skopje – Bushi Hotel 5* or similar · Dinner: Included · Lunch: Free · Distance: ~185 km

Note: The hotels mentioned in the program are not definitive; accommodation will be provided in these or similar hotels, and hotel assignments may vary.

Skopje – Matka – Kalkandelen – Bitola – Ohrid

Day 2 – October 25, 2026, Sunday | Skopje → Matka → Kalkandelen → Bitola → Ohrid

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel (included) at 08:00. At 09:00, we take a walk and enjoy a nature break in the Matka Canyon carved by the Treska River; boat tours are also available for those who wish, but they are optional and extra charge. At 11:00, we move to Kalkandelen and visit the Alaca Mosque, one of the most visually striking Ottoman mosques in the Balkans, famous for its pen-work embroidery. By 13:00, we are in Bitola: the historic Military Idadi where Atatürk received his education and Şirok Street await us. At 16:00, we arrive at the shores of Lake Ohrid, a UNESCO heritage site, enjoying free time and savoring the sunset views. Dinner is served by the lake at 20:00 (included); we recommend trying the region's specialty, Ohrid trout.

Accommodation: Ohrid – Hotel Belvedere 4* or similar · Dinner: Included · Highlights: Matka, Alaca Mosque, Atatürk Idadi · Distance: ~230 km

Ohrid – Saint Naum – Tirana – Shkodër

Day 3 – October 26, 2026, Monday | Ohrid → Sveti Naum → Tirana → Shkodra

After breakfast (included) at 08:00, we head to Sveti Naum in the southern part of Lake Ohrid at 09:00; there we visit the monastery and the source where the Black Drin originates. Then we cross into Albania, so please keep your passport ready. At 14:00, we take a panoramic drive through Tirana, the capital of Albania: our route includes the statue of Skanderbeg in Skanderbeg Square, the 18th-century Ethem Bey Mosque, and the National History Museum with its mosaic facade. Dinner (included) is served in Shkodra at 20:00.

Accommodation: Shkodra – Rozafa Hotel 4* or similar · Dinner: Included · Border crossing: Albania · Distance: ~260 km

Shkodër – Sveti Stefan – Budva – Kotor – Trebinje

Day 4 – October 27, 2026, Tuesday | Shkodër → Sveti Stefan → Budva → Kotor → Trebinje

We start early today to see Montenegro’s most beautiful spots: early breakfast (included) at 07:30, followed by a stop at Sveti Stefan at 08:30. We view the medieval village on the islet from a panoramic photo viewpoint. At 10:30, we explore the Citadel in Budva, an ancient walled city on the Adriatic coast (Stari Grad), and take a walk along the beach. By 13:00, we arrive at Kotor, the UNESCO-listed Walled City in the Bay of Kotor; we visit the Romanesque Cathedral of St. Tryphon dating back to 1166, and those who wish can climb the castle walls (optional, additional fee). Dinner (included) is served at 20:00 in Trebinje. Today we cross from Montenegro into Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Accommodation: Trebinje – Leotar Hotel 4* or similar · Dinner: Included · Border crossings: Montenegro → Bosnia and Herzegovina · Distance: ~190 km

Trebinye – Mostar – Blagaj – Konjic – Saraybosna

Day 5 – October 28, 2026, Wednesday | Trebinje → Mostar → Blagaj → Konjic → Sarajevo

After breakfast (included) at 08:00, we arrive at Mostar on the UNESCO list at 09:00, visiting the Stari Most Bridge built by a student of Mimar Sinan; we also visit the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque and the historic bazaar. At 12:00, we see the 16th-century dervish lodge, Blagaj Alperenler Tekkesi, located on the rock from which the Buna River originates. At 14:00, we take a photo stop in front of the 17th-century Ottoman-era IV. Mehmet Bridge in Konjic. At 17:00, we are in Sarajevo, “the Jerusalem of Europe”: visiting Başçarşı, Gazi Hüsrev Bey Mosque, and Bedesten during our tour. Dinner (included) at a local restaurant at 20:00.

Accommodation: Sarajevo – Hotel Holiday 4* or similar · Dinner: Included · Highlights: Stari Most, Blagaj Tekke, Başçarşı

Sarajevo – Istanbul (Return)

Day 6 – October 29, 2026, Thursday | Sarajevo → Istanbul (Return)

Our last morning begins with breakfast at 08:30 (included). At 09:30, we have free time in Baščaršija: you can do your final shopping or take a break for Bosnian coffee. We check out of the hotel at 12:30 and transfer to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ). We depart on AJet flight VF98 at 14:15 and arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 18:05; the tour ends here.

Breakfast: Included · Program: Free time → airport transfer