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Meeting with our valued guests in front of the A Jet counter at the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport international departures terminal. After baggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Sarajevo on A Jet Airlines flight VF 97 at 13:10. Local time arrival in Sarajevo at 14:10. Following our arrival, we proceed to Mostar by our private bus waiting for us. Mostar Bridge was built in 1557 by the architect Hayreddin and is a unique example of Ottoman architecture. In fact, the bridge was destroyed during the war in 1992 by Croatian artillery. Subsequently, with the strong support of the Republic of Turkey, it was rebuilt and reopened in 2004. The rebirth of Mostar Bridge is considered an important restoration after the loss of an important historical and cultural monument. After Mostar Bridge, our next stop is Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque. After our tour, we continue towards Blagaj. We visit Blagaj, the source of the Buna River, Europe's most powerful water source. Blagaj Tekke was built in the 1520s with influences from Ottoman architecture and Mediterranean style and is accepted as a national monument by the Bosnians. After the free time given in Blagaj, we move to Poçitel. In Poçitel, known as the Turkish Village and preserving its historical texture, we will see works built by the Ottomans in the 16th century. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel. 

Blagaj Tour Included! / Poçitel Tour Included! / Mostar Tour Included!

Lunch: Guests may have lunch at any restaurant they prefer during the free time determined by our guide.

Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.

Accommodation: 4* HOTEL KAKTUS etc. - MEDJUGORJE

Currencies: Bosnia Herzegovina - Convertible Mark (Average Exchange Rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)
Route: Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Poçitel – Medjugorje 242 KM,
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:00 depending on customs clearance time.

After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Montenegro, the pearl of the Adriatic Sea and one of the youngest countries in the world. Our first stop is Kotor, where you can breathe in the medieval atmosphere and is famous for its Balkan fjords. We will explore this historic town with a tour of the Old Town Fortress. Then, we turn our route towards Budva, one of the most famous holiday resorts in the Balkans, known for its magnificent beaches and colorful nightlife. After a panoramic tour, we get the opportunity to view the magnificent St. Stefan from above, an island that was once home to fishermen, later nationalized and then sold to a Singaporean multi-billionaire, bringing it into the tourism sector. Then we continue our journey to Shkodra, one of the oldest settlements of the Republic of Albania. Upon arrival in Shkodra, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay and dinner at our hotel.

Kotor / Budva Tour Included!

Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour price.

Lunch: Guests may have lunch at any restaurant they prefer during the free time determined by the guide.

Dinner: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour price.

Accommodation: 5* HOTEL GOLDEN PALACE or similar - SHKODRA

Currencies: Montenegro - Euro
Route: Trebinje– Kotor – Budva – Shkodra 188 KM,
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:00 depending on customs clearance time.

After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Tirana, the capital of Albania. Upon arrival in Tirana, recognized as the European center of Bektashism, our city tour begins with the Ethem Bey Mosque, which was started in 1789 and completed in 1923. Next, we visit Skanderbeg Square, featuring the clock tower built by Ethem Bey in 1821 (a symbol of Tirana), the Skanderbeg Statue, and the Bell of Peace, cast from melted bullets fired during an uprising by children from Shkodër in 1999. After the city tour, we head towards Ohrid, known as the birthplace of the Cyrillic alphabet and listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Upon arrival, our tour includes: the Monument to Saints Cyril and Methodius, Byzantine monks from the 9th century; the Church of St. Sophia; the Ancient Theatre dating back to the Roman era; Çınar Square; the Turkish Bazaar; Halveti Tekke; the New Bazaar; Ohrid Market; and Lake Ohrid. Afterwards, transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.

Breakfast: Served at our hotel and included in the tour price.

Lunch: Guests may have lunch at any restaurant of their choice during free time determined by the guide.
Dinner: Served at our hotel and included in the tour price.

Accommodation: 4* HOTEL MAKPETROL or similar - OHRID

Currencies: Albania - Lek (Average Rate 1 Euro: 104 LEK) / North Macedonia - Macedonian Denar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 61.49 MKD)
Route: Shkodër – Tirana – Ohrid 237 KM,
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 20:00, subject to customs clearance duration.

After having breakfast and checking out of our rooms at our hotel, we set off towards Skopje, the capital and largest city of North Macedonia. On the way, we stop in Tetova (Kalkandelen) and visit Alaca Mosque. Then we continue our journey to Skopje. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Among the places to see on our city tour are: Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Murat Pasha Mosque, Kapan Han, Sulu Han, and Stone Bridge. Then we continue our walk along the banks of the Vardar River and viewing the Turkish and Jewish neighborhoods on the opposite side of the river. During our walk, we view Makedonya Square, the Ottoman Bridge, and Davut Pasha Hamam panoramically, then enter the Turkish bazaar. We see one of Skopje's symbolic works, the Clock Tower built in the 16th century, Sultan Murat Mosque, one of our early period mosques from the 14th century, and Isa Bey Mosque, also dating from the same century. Afterward, there is free time and transfer to our hotel.
Tetova (Kalkandelen) Tour Included!

Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.

Lunch: Guests may have lunch at any restaurant they prefer during the free time determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.

Accommodation: 4* BEST WESTERN TURIST HOTEL or similar - SKOPJE

Currencies: North Macedonia – Macedonian Denar (Average Exchange Rate 1 Euro: 61.49 MKD)
Route: Ohrid–Tetova–Skopje 176 KM,
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 20:00 depending on customs clearance time.

After our morning breakfast, we set off with our valued guests towards the capital of Kosovo, Pristina. Upon arrival in Pristina, we begin our panoramic city tour to explore both the modern and historical aspects of Kosovo. During this tour, we will visit Germia Park, one of Pristina's most important natural beauties. Next, we will see the Kosovo Museum, which showcases Kosovo's cultural heritage. Throughout our tour, we will also visit many valuable structures from the Ottoman period. We will view the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque and the Yasar Pasha Mosque, a work from the 18th century. While exploring the city's historical heritage, we will have the opportunity to visit the Tomb of Osman Sultan Murad I Hudavendigar, who was killed on the Kosovo Field following the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, commemorating this significant historical event and its place in Ottoman history. After our tour in Pristina, we depart for Prizren, known as the cultural capital of Kosovo. Upon arrival, we begin exploring Prizren's narrow streets, whose architecture recalls Anatolian Ottoman cities and are filled with shop signs bearing Turkish inscriptions. In the city, we will visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, one of the most important structures of Ottoman architecture. Additionally, the Halveti Tekke, Bayrakli Mosque, and Mehmet Pasha Hamam are among the other notable Ottoman works to be seen. After our free time in Prizren, we begin our evening journey back to Skopje.

PRISTINA – PRIZREN Tour Included!

Morning Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour fee.

Lunch: Guests may take it at any restaurant they prefer during the free time determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour fee.

Accommodation: 4* BEST WESTERN TURIST HOTEL or similar - SKOPJE

Currencies: North Macedonia – Macedonian Denar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 61.49 MKD), Kosovo - Euro
Route: Skopje – Pristina - Prizren 330 KM,
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:00 depending on customs clearance duration

After enjoying our breakfast at the hotel, we will check out and depart for Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Upon arrival, our city tour of Belgrade begins, one of Europe's oldest cities and a new symbol of vibrancy and activity. Highlights of our tour include the Old Palace with its magnificent carved ceilings from the Ottoman era, Belgrade Fortress (a supply center of the Ottoman navy where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded but whose conquest was completed by Kanuni Sultan Suleiman), located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, Kale Square, Stone Square, the Military Museum, the tomb of Martyr Ali Pasha, and Bayrakli Mosque. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.

Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.

Lunch: Guests may have lunch at any restaurant they prefer during the free time determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: 4* GOLDEN TULIP ZIRA BELGRADE Hotel or similar - BELGRADE

Currencies: Skopje – Macedonian Denar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 61.49 MKD) / Serbia – Serbian Dinar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 117.23 RSD)
Route: Skopje – Belgrade 432 KM,
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 21:00, subject to customs clearance duration.

After having breakfast and checking out of our rooms at our hotel, we depart for Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Upon arrival, we begin our panoramic city tour of Sarajevo, a city that has served as the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries, became the birthplace of World War I following the assassination of Austro-Hungarian Crown Prince Franz Ferdinand by Serbs in 1914, and suffered extensive destruction during the 1992 war due to the destructive conflicts among Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, yet still largely retains its beauty. Among the sights on our city tour are: Baščaršija (Old Bazaar), the historic Ottoman caravanserai Morića Han, the Catholic Cathedral reflecting the city's religious cosmopolitanism, the Synagogue, Hüsrev Bey and Ferhadiye Mosques, Latin Bridge where the 1914 assassination of Franz Ferdinand took place, the Old Library, and buildings from the 40-year Austro-Hungarian administration period showcasing Western-style architecture. Afterwards, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay and dinner at our hotel.
 

Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour price.

Lunch: Guests may have lunch at any restaurant they prefer during the free time determined by our guide.
Dinner: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour price.

Accommodation: 4* HOTEL HOLLYWOOD or similar - SARAJEVO

Currencies: Serbia - Serbian Dinar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 117.23 RSD) / Bosnia and Herzegovina - Convertible Mark (Average Rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)
Route: Belgrade – Sarajevo 285 km,
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 20:00, subject to customs clearance duration.

After our morning breakfast, we check out of our rooms. Following the free time until the transfer hour, we will transfer with our valued guests to Sarajevo Airport. After completing baggage and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul at 15:35 on A Jet Airlines flight VF 98. Arrival in the city at 18:25 marks the end of our tour. Welcome home!