Sun Express HY's Great Balkan Tour 6 Countries Antalya - No Visa Required
Day 1
Antalya
Skopje
Meeting at Antalya Airport at 22:30. (One calendar day before the departure flight date)
Day 2
Skopje
Belgrade
The journey begins with the Sun Express Airlines flight XQ630 departing from Antalya to Skopje at 00:25. Arrival at Skopje Alexander the Great Airport at 01:15 local time. After passport procedures, we meet our vehicle and guide at the airport and head to Belgrade. After our arrival, we start our panoramic city tour in Belgrade. During our tour, we will see the Kalemegdan Fortress, Military Museum, Istanbul Gate, Clock Tower, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Dungeons Gate, Leopold’s Gate, Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Fountain, Stefan Lazarević Monument, Nebojša Tower, Saborna Cathedral, Republic Square, Terazije Square and the Stone Square. After the tour, we will have free time, and then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Lunch: will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Sumadija Hotel or similar in BELGRADE
Route: Skopje – Belgrade 432 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 19:00, depending on customs processing time
Day 3
Belgrade
Sarajevo
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Sarajevo. Upon arrival, we start our panoramic city tour. We stroll through the most distinguished market in Europe, Baščaršija. We visit the Kuršunlu Medrese, which has been in operation since the Ottoman period. Next, we visit the Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Sultan Suleiman. During our tour, we will see the Clock Tower, the Catholic Cathedral, Orthodox Churches, and the Jewish Synagogue in Sarajevo. After visiting the Latin Bridge, where World War I broke out, we drink water from the Ottoman Fountain as we pass through the gate where Fatih Sultan Mehmet entered the city. Finally, we visit the Fatih Mosque, dedicated to Fatih Sultan Mehmet, then transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: will be Boşnak Meatballs at a local restaurant and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Exclusive Hotel or similar in SARAYBOSNA
Route: Belgrade – Sarajevo 295 KM
Day 4
Sarajevo – Konjic – Mostar – Blagaj
Medjugorje
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out from our rooms and depart by special buses to Mostar. Our journey to Mostar will take about 2.5 hours with some stops along the way. Our first stop will be in the town of Konjic, where we will see the famous Konjic Bridge, restored by Turkey, and enjoy coffee by the Neretva River. Afterward, we will arrive in Mostar; during our walking city tour, we will first see the Mostar Bridge (a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture built by Architect Hayreddin in 1557). The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992, but it was reopened in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. We will see Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque. After our tour in Mostar, we will visit Blagaj and then head to the city where we will stay overnight in Medjugorje or nearby. Transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Olivia Hotel or similar – MEDJUGORJE
Route: Sarajevo – Konjic 62 KM, Konjic – Mostar 64 KM, Mostar – Blagaj 13 KM, Blagaj – Trebinje 109 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 19:30, depending on road conditions
Day 5
Trebinje – Kotor – Budva
Shkodra
After breakfast at our hotel, we cross into Montenegro, one of the world's youngest nations. Our first destination is Kotor, a significant center of history and nature and a tourist attraction… During our walking tour in Kotor’s Old Town, you will get to know this charming town. After our tour in Kotor, we will proceed to Budva, where we will make a panoramic stop to see the magnificent St. Stefan, a former fishermen's settlement that was expropriated and sold to a multimillionaire from Singapore, which is currently undergoing restoration work for tourism. After that, we move on to the city of Shkodra in Albania. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Alis Hotel or similar – SHKODRA
Route: Trebinje – Kotor 95 KM, Kotor – Shkodra 108 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 19:30, depending on customs processing time
Day 6
Shkodra – Prizren
Skopje
After breakfast at our hotel, we will head to Kosovo, one of the world's youngest nations, with a population largely composed of Muslim Albanians. We will spend an emotionally charged day in the old Ottoman lands that recently experienced a humanitarian drama. Our first stop will be the charming city of Prizren. During our tour in Prizren, we will see the 17th-century Turkish Bath, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, Prizren Fortress, Orthodox Church, and Christ Savior Church. After the tour, we will proceed to Skopje. In the capital Skopje, we begin our city tour. During our half-day panoramic tour of Skopje, the birthplace of Yahya Kemal Beyatlı, we will visit the Old Train Station, the monument and house of Mother Teresa, the Stone Bridge, the Castle Walls, the Old Town from the Ottoman period, the Bazaar, and outdoor explanations of Mustafa Pasha, Sultan Murad Mosques, Davud Pasha Hamam, Kapan, Sulu, and Kurşunlu Inns. After our visit, we will have free time, then meet for transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Skopje.
Breakfast: will be taken as an open buffet at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: can be taken extra at establishments recommended by our guide in the Şadırvan Square area of Prizren.
Dinner: will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold or similar in SKOPJE
Route: Shkodra – Prizren 186 KM, Prizren – Skopje 161 KM
Total Distance to be Covered: 347 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:00, depending on customs processing time
Day 7
Skopje – Matka Canyon - Tetovo (Kalkandelen)
Ohrid
After breakfast, we will head to the breathtaking Matka Canyon. After our visit to Matka Canyon, we exit to Ohrid. On the way, we stop in Tetovo (Kalkandelen) to visit the Alaca Mosque and get a panoramic view of the 500-year-old Hacı Bektaş Harabati Baba Tekkesi, founded by one of the viziers of Suleiman the Magnificent on the Silk Road. Then we arrive in Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans. During our walking tour, we will see the Historical Çınar Square, Saint Bogorodica Kameusko, Aya Sofya Churches (from outside), the statue and square of Saint Clement of Ohrid, the old Turkish mansions used as a museum, and the Church of Saint Pantaleon. After our tour, we will arrive at our hotel in Ohrid. Overnight at our hotel in Ohrid.
Breakfast: will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: can be taken extra during free time in Ohrid city center. - You can taste all local flavors. Guide's recommendation: Ohrid Trout, Meatballs and Beans in Pot.
Dinner: will include extra local dishes and music for a Macedonian Night at a place determined by the guide. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!!
Accommodation: Hotel Belvedere or similar – Ohrid
Route: Skopje – Matka 19 KM, Matka – Tetovo 61 KM, Tetovo – Ohrid 132 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: 19:00
Day 8
Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Resne – Bitola (Manastir)
Antalya
After breakfast, we will first travel to St. Naum, with breathtaking views along the 1-hour journey. We will visit the source of Lake Ohrid. The stunning scenery here will take your breath away. After that, we will move on to Resne. In Resne, we will see the palace of Resneli Niyazi, one of the most famous figures of the Committee of Union and Progress and well-known for his contributions during the Turkish-Greek War, then proceed to Bitola. During our tour of Bitola, we will visit the Turkish Bazaar, the Bedesten, İshak Mosque, Yeni Mosque, Haydar Pasha Mosque, and the most emotional moments of the trip, the Military Academy where Atatürk graduated and the Atatürk Museum. After our visit, we will proceed to Skopje Airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will fly to Antalya with SunExpress Airlines flight XQ631 at 02:05. Arrival in Antalya at 04:50. We hope to see you on your next journey…
Breakfast: will be at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: can be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Route: Ohrid – St. Naum; 23 KM, St. Naum – Resne 63 KM, Resne – Manastir 34 KM, Manastir – Skopje Airport 194 KM
Serbia
Spoken Language
Serbian
Currency
Serbian Dinar
Time Difference
-1
Voltage
220 V
General: With its capital Belgrade, Serbia hosts a significant number of tourists and became an independent country after Montenegro's separation. It shares borders with Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. Winters are heavily rainy, while summers are hot and humid.
Phone: Country code: 381 Consulate: 11 333 2400
Taxes: There is an 18% VAT rate applied.
Tip: A 10% tip is left at restaurants, bars, and taxis.
Montenegro
Spoken Language
Serbian, Montenegrin, Albanian
Currency
Euro
Time Difference
-1
Voltage
220 V
General: It is one of the most admired countries in the Balkans. Tourism is one of the most important sources of income for the country. You can choose Montenegro for a different kind of vacation.
Phone: Country code: 382 Consulate: 00 382 81 406 500 104
Tip: A 10% tip is left at restaurants, bars, and taxis.
Macedonia
Spoken Language
Macedonian, Serbian, Albanian, Croatian
Currency
Dinar
Time Difference
-1
Voltage
220 V
General: Macedonia is one of the most remarkable countries in the Balkans. Its capital is Skopje. You can find many traces from the Ottoman period in Macedonia, which shares borders with Serbia, Greece, Albania, and Bulgaria.
Phone Country code: 389 Consulate: 389 (2) 310 4710
Taxes: Typically, there is a VAT rate of 18%.
Tip: A 10% tip can be added to the bill at restaurants, bars, and taxis.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Spoken Language
Croatian, Serbian, Bosniak
Currency
Convertible Mark
Time Difference
-1
Voltage
220 V
General: Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country where you can still see the traces of war and be deeply affected. Winters are cold and rainy, while summers are mild and sometimes hot.
Phone: Country code: 387 Consulate: 00 387 33 445 260
Taxes: There is a VAT rate of 17%.
Tip: A 10% tip is left at restaurants, bars, and taxis.
Albania
Spoken Language
Albanian
Currency
Lek
Time Difference
-1
Voltage
110 V
General: Albania, located among the Balkan countries, hosts the most tourists in its capital Tirana. It borders Montenegro and Kosovo and is also adjacent to the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Winters are cold and rainy, while summers are hot and dry.
Phone: Country code: 355 Consulate: +355 4 238 0350
Taxes: There is an 8% tax rate.
Tip: You can tip as you wish.
Kosovo
Spoken Language
Albanian, Serbian
Currency
Euro
Time Difference
-1
Voltage
220 V
General: Its official name is the Republic of Kosovo. Located in the Balkans, Kosovo is a landlocked country, with its capital in Pristina.
Phone code: +383
Tip: Can be left at discretion.
Skopje, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Blagaj, Medjugorje, Trebinje, Kotor, Budva, Shkodra, Prizren, Skopje, Matka, Tetovo, Ohrid, Sveti Naum, Resen, Bitola
- Flight ticket from Antalya to Skopje and back with SunExpress Airlines
- Local Transportation Services
- Local professional Turkish guiding services
- 1 Night Accommodation in 4* Hotels in Skopje, 1 Night in Ohrid, 1 Night in Shkodra or Surroundings, 1 Night in Medjugorje or Surroundings, 1 Night in Sarajevo, and 1 Night in Belgrade, including a total of Six Nights with Breakfast
- 4 Dinners at the hotels
- Balkan Night organized at a local restaurant.
- Bosnian Meatballs to be served at the local restaurant
- Mandatory local guiding services in certain cities
- Kosovo Tour
- Matka Canyon Tour
- St. Naum Ohrid Lake Spring Tour
- Blagay Tekke and Buna River Spring Tour
- Bitola (Manastir) Tour
- All highway check-point and parking fees
- Kosovo entry fee
- City Taxes
- Customs Fees
- Panoramic city tours as specified in the program
- Airport taxes and service charges
- Tours organized by the guide
- Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites.
- Extras taken at the hotel and all personal expenses
- Lunches
- All excursions and tours not mentioned in the program.
- Optional tips for the driver and guide
- International exit fee
- International travel health insurance
- Acentemiz acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be a risk of delays in scheduled and charter flights, or the flight times may change prior to the existing trip. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that the flight details may change. Our agency is not responsible for changes that occur due to passengers not confirming their flight times and connections for domestic flights. In group tickets, the airline's rules apply, and due to the group ticket rule, if the outbound flight cannot be used, the return flight cannot be used either.
- Prices are based on the transportation fees as of 01.01.2011, and any increases up to the date of departure will be reflected accordingly.
- Our agency reserves the right to cancel the tour/change the dates, provided they notify the guests. In cases where insufficient participation is achieved in the programs, our agency holds the right to cancel the tour with prior notice. In the event of cancellation, our agency must personally notify the cancellation. As this is a legal process, there is no right to compensation.
- Child prices apply when the third person stays in the same room with 2 adults. In a Triple Room; the third bed is an additional bed that can be opened and closed, and it does not provide the same comfort as the other 2 beds.
- In cases where only category information is provided without specifying hotel names in the tour program and/or options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified to you 48 hours before the tour movement. Our agency reserves the right to change hotel names as long as the star category remains the same.
- Depending on the flight time, panoramic city introduction tours are conducted the next day in case of late arrivals. The excursions indicated in the programs can be conducted on other days than the specified day/days at the discretion of the guide for any reason.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of the cities and are conducted with a guide's narration from within the vehicle, not including museum or site entrance fees, and are maximum 2-3 hour tours. Panoramic tours, including other tours mentioned in the program, may not be conducted if the local authorities do not allow visitations on the respective days and times due to closed roads or any events, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours can be conducted via public transportation or on foot where roads are closed or vehicle entry is not allowed.
- Extra tours are organized by the local agency from which we receive services, subject to a minimum participation of 20 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the excursions may not be conducted, or the extra excursion prices, content, and vehicles used may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide based on the status of the museums or sites being open/closed and weather conditions.
- Participation in extra tours is voluntary and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours organized during the trip are considered to have agreed to wait at the nearest rest facility. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and will be picked up from the same location after the tour is completed.
- To avoid any issues during your exit and entry abroad, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the travel date. Guests traveling with a Turkish green passport must renew their passports if the issue date is older than 10 years. Otherwise, they may not be accepted into the country they are going to and/or their flights may not be carried out by the airline. In such cases, the responsibility lies with the passenger.
- Our agency acts only as an intermediary between the consulate and our customers, and has no responsibility in case of visa non-approval for any reason or if it does not arrive in time, nor does it create a right to compensation. In the event of cancellation, visa and insurance fees are non-refundable, regardless of when it is made.
- The visa must be obtained from the first country where the tour enters or the country of most extended stay. Otherwise, our agency is not responsible if the passport police do not allow entry into the country.
- Having a visa does not guarantee entry into the country; the passport police have the authority to deny entry. Our agency is not responsible for this situation; the responsibility lies with the passenger. To avoid issues at the customs gate of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet, or similarly damaged passports, such passports should be renewed, and if the country being visited requires a visa for Turkish citizens, the appropriate visa must also be on the new passport. Otherwise, the responsibility lies with the passenger.
- Minors under the age of 18 should be aware that they may be asked by police officers to show a document of mutual consent from both parents when traveling alone or with only one parent. We advise minors and their parents to be sensitive to this matter.
- Those who have registered for tour programs with our agency are deemed to have read and accepted these terms.