BELGRADE & SARAJEVO TOUR BY THY
Day 1: Istanbul - Belgrade
Meeting our valued guests at Istanbul Airport. Departure to Belgrade on Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight. Upon arrival in Belgrade, we proceed with our private bus for a city tour. During our city tour upon arrival in Belgrade, we see the city's daily life, important buildings, and the Ministry of Interior buildings located in the center of the city, which are claimed to have been deliberately left standing and were bombed by NATO. While continuing our tour on foot in the city; we also visit Flag Mosque, Belgrade Fortress, Tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, Clock Tower, Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Fountain, Military Museum, Istanbul Gate, Dungeon Gate, Leopoldov Gate, Monument of Stefan Lazarevic, Nebojsa Tower, Castle Square, Saborna Church, Republic Square, Terazije Square, and Stone Square. We complete our city tour with a walk along Knez Mihajlova Street, considered the heart of the city. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 2: Belgrade
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, guests who wish can join the extra organized full-day Karlovci & Novi Sad tour.
Karlofça & Novi Sad Tour - (75 Euro per person)
We first visit Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad, the capital of the Vojvodina region in northern Serbia. After a photo break with the magnificent view of Novi Sad from the fortress, we proceed to the city center. During our walking tour in this city where Albert Einstein also lived for some time, the Freedom Square, Svetozar Miletić Monument, Catholic Cathedral, Orthodox St. George Cathedral, St. Nicholas Church, and Synagogue will be seen panoramically. After our tour, we set off to visit the town of Sremski Karlovci (Karlofça), which also holds an important place in our history. The town, whose history dates back to 7000 BC and has always held an important place in history, was home to the first Serbian middle school and high school. In Karlovci, which served as the center of the Serbian Orthodox Church until 1922, other sights we will see include the city council, Catholic Church, and the Four Lions Fountain. The town also holds an important place in Ottoman history due to the Treaty of Karlowitz dated 1699, which is considered the beginning of the decline period of the Ottoman Empire and the first treaty where large territories were lost. We also visit the Chapel of Peace located on the hill where the treaty was signed. After the free time given here, we end our tour.
Guests who wish can join the extra organized Serbian Night tour arranged by our guide.
Serbian Night (70 Euro per person)
In this tour, we will taste famous Serbian meze and dishes in Skadarlija, Belgrade's famous bohemian street, and spend a pleasant evening accompanied by local music. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 3: Belgrade – Sarajevo
After breakfast at our hotel and checking out of the rooms, we depart for Sarajevo. Upon arrival in Sarajevo, we board our private bus for a city tour. We begin our walking city tour by getting off the bus in front of the iconic Central Library building. After visiting the Inat Kuca, whose story will surely surprise you, the Ottoman-era Latin Bridge, and the site where Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife were assassinated—a pivotal event leading to World War I—we continue toward Başçarşı, the heart of the city. Our tour proceeds through Sebil Meydanı, named after the sebil (a traditional public water fountain), a custom of the Ottoman Empire, and continues along the historic streets of Başçarşı that have preserved their original character. Other sights include Kurşunlu Medresesi, Morica Han, Gazi Hüsrev Bey Mosque, and the Clock Tower. The tour then moves along Ferhadija, the city's most popular street, showcasing buildings reflecting Austro-Hungarian imperial architecture, followed by the Catholic Cathedral, Markale Market, and the covered bazaar. Our tour concludes at the Eternal Flame Memorial, dedicated to the victims of World War II. Afterward, we transfer back to our hotel and check into our rooms.
Day 4: Sarajevo
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, guests who wish may join the extra Mostar & Blagaj tour with lunch.
Mostar & Blagaj Tour - With Lunch (70 Euro per person)
We make our first stop in the town of Konjiç (Konyitz). Here we see the famous Konjiç (Konyitz) bridge, which has survived from the Ottoman era to the present day and was restored by Turkey. Continuing our journey along the Neretva River, we pause for a coffee break and enjoy the beautiful views of the river. Further along our route, on the Jablanica (Yablanitza) road, we view the panoramic scene of the sabotaged Nazi train and the destroyed bridge by Partisan soldiers during World War II. Then we continue towards Blagaj. Upon arrival, we visit the Alperens Dervish Lodge, which has been active for 550 years. The lodge is located slightly inland from the main road, built beside water emerging from beneath a very high and magnificent rock. Founded in the early 15th century, it has historically hosted the Qadiri, Rufai, Halveti, and Nakshbandi Sufi orders. (Guests who wish may visit the lodge.) After visiting the lodge, we have lunch and continue our journey towards Mostar. From the historic Koski Mehmed Bey Mosque, one of the enduring and unspoiled monuments of the Old Town, we view the historic Mostar Bridge, then visit the bridge itself. This bridge was built to allow the Ottoman army to cross during Sultan Suleiman's final campaign, the Siege of Szigetvár. It was destroyed by Croat forces during the war in 1993, and later restored to its original form by a Turkish company. After visiting the Small Mostar Bridge and strolling through the bazaar, we depart for Sarajevo and check into our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
In the evening, guests who wish may join the extra Bosnian Night tour.
Bosnian Night (70 Euro per person)
We will experience an unforgettable evening with dinner at a local restaurant in Sarajevo, accompanied by Bosnian cuisine and traditional music. At the end of the evening, we return to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Day 5: Sarajevo - Istanbul
Morning wake-up, room check-out and free time until the transfer time after breakfast. Guests who wish can join the additional War (Life) Tunnel and Vrelo Bosna National Park tour.
War (Life) Tunnel & Vrelo Bosna National Park Tour (45 Euro per person)
The War (Life) Tunnel; is a tunnel that maintained Sarajevo's communication with the outside world during the recent civil war when it was under siege for a long period, met all the city's needs, and played a major role in ending the siege. At this point, located at the exit of the tunnel and now serving as a museum; we will experience the accessible part of the tunnel, visit the museum displaying items found here and used during that period, and witness the events of that era through the documentary we will watch. Afterwards, we head to Vrelo Bosna National Park, located at the foothills of Igman Mountain. Vrelo Bosna, which forms the source of the Bosna River, is a natural wonder national park containing streams, waterfalls, and ponds in every shade of green.
Gathering at the time specified by our guide and transfer to Sarajevo Airport. After check-in procedures, departure to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight and end of our tour.
*STAGED PRICING IS APPLIED AND PRICES MAY CHANGE DURING THE DAY.
Visa Information: There is no visa requirement for Turkish passport holders participating in this tour. A passport valid for at least 6 months is required.
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Departure Date |
Departure Time |
Return Date |
Return Time |
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18 November 2026 Wednesday |
TK 1081 IST 08:10 BEG 08:00 |
22 November 2026 Sunday |
TK 1022 SJJ 15:30 IST 19:30 |
*** Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 30 people.
*** Tiered pricing is applied, and prices may change during the day.
*** Participants have the right to cancel without penalty up to 30 days before the tour departure date. Cancellations made between 29 and 15 days prior incur a 50% penalty, while cancellations made less than 14 days before departure are subject to a 100% penalty.
*** The agency reserves the right to cancel the tour 21 days before the departure date if sufficient participation cannot be achieved, provided that participants are notified in advance.
*** During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, or special events, our hotels may be located further from the city center than the distances specified above. In such cases, you will be informed 10 days before the tour departure.
*** When the tour program provides only category information without specifying hotel names and/or offers options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be communicated by your agency 48 hours before the tour departure.
*** 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 coach beds, tour participants (third persons and/or children) are deemed to have accepted potential room crowding and the type of bed in triple rooms. Child discounts apply only to one child per adult accompanying them, within the applicable age group.
*** Breakfasts included in the tour program are served according to the local breakfast culture of the country visited, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee. For groups, this may be served in a separate hall dedicated to the group.
*** Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are guided tours conducted from the vehicle to provide a general introduction to the cities; they do not include entry fees to museums or historical sites.
*** The dates and times of optional excursions may be changed by the guide based on the opening/closing status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
*** Optional excursion fees are paid to the guide during the tour.
*** When only category information is provided and/or alternative options exist for the same destination, you can learn about your accommodation hotel(s) 48 hours before the tour departure.
*** Maxserdmc acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 1955 Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955.