Tour Detail
7 Nights, 8 Days
SARAYBOSNA DEPARTURE / SARAYBOSNA RETURN
Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro – Albania – Macedonia – Serbia
Sarajevo – Mostar – Poçitel – Medjugorje – Kotor – Budva – Shkodra
Tirana – Ohrid – Resen – Bitola (Manastır) – Skopje – Belgrade
7 NIGHTS HALF BOARD ACCOMMODATION IN 4* HOTELS
BALKAN NIGHT INCLUDED WITH LIVE FOLK MUSIC GROUP
** DOMESTIC CONNECTION OPTION AVAILABLE FROM ALL OVER TURKEY
NOTES
***Our tour program is arranged with a minimum participation requirement of 40 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notice date is 21 days before the tour departure. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be announced by Tayga Tour.
***In cases where only category information is provided without specifying a name in the tour program and/or where there are optional hotels for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Tayga Tour 48 hours before the tour departure.
***During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified km’s. In such a case, information will be provided by Tayga Tour 15 days before the departure date of the tour.
*** 3-person rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed allocated to the 3rd person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. 3-person rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable and called coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the bed type for 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid only for one child in the applicable age group staying with 2 adults.
***The breakfasts included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and are generally presented as a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group for groups.
***Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours arranged for the general introduction of cities, conducted panoramically with guide narration from inside the vehicle, and lasting at most 2-3 hours without museum or archaeological site admissions. Tayga Tour is not responsible for the inability to carry out panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, if they cannot take place on the day and time of the tour because they are not permitted to be visited or entered by local authorities, or due to closed roads because of any event, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be carried out by public transportation or on foot where possible at closed roads or points where vehicle entry is not permitted.
***Extra tours are organized by the local Tayga Tour we receive service from with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not achieved, the excursions cannot be carried out, or the extra excursion prices, content, and vehicle to be used may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on the open/closed status of museums and archaeological sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
***Extra tours are optional at the participant’s request and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to join extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers are dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour starts and picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
*** Tayga Tour is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. Tayga Tour is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip by accepting the risk of schedule changes.
***In cases where only category information is provided without specifying a name in the tour program and/or where there are optional hotels for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Tayga Tour 48 hours before the tour departure.
***During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified km’s. In such a case, information will be provided by Tayga Tour 15 days before the departure date of the tour.
*** 3-person rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed allocated to the 3rd person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. 3-person rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable and called coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the bed type for 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid only for one child in the applicable age group staying with 2 adults.
***The breakfasts included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and are generally presented as a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group for groups.
***Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours arranged for the general introduction of cities, conducted panoramically with guide narration from inside the vehicle, and lasting at most 2-3 hours without museum or archaeological site admissions. Tayga Tour is not responsible for the inability to carry out panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, if they cannot take place on the day and time of the tour because they are not permitted to be visited or entered by local authorities, or due to closed roads because of any event, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be carried out by public transportation or on foot where possible at closed roads or points where vehicle entry is not permitted.
***Extra tours are organized by the local Tayga Tour we receive service from with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not achieved, the excursions cannot be carried out, or the extra excursion prices, content, and vehicle to be used may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on the open/closed status of museums and archaeological sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
***Extra tours are optional at the participant’s request and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to join extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers are dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour starts and picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
*** Tayga Tour is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. Tayga Tour is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip by accepting the risk of schedule changes.
Tour Program
01 Istanbul – Sarajevo
Meeting with our valued guests at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport at least 3 hours before the flight. Following ticket, baggage and passport procedures, departure for *** Sarajevo on the scheduled flight of *** airline. Arrival in *** Sarajevo local time. Following passport and ticket procedures, we begin our Sarajevo city tour. The Baščaršija tour of Europe’s most exceptional bazaar, Kuršumli Madrasa, which has continued operating since the Ottoman period, Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower, the Catholic Cathedral, Orthodox Churches, the Jewish Synagogue, the Latin Bridge where World War I began, and the Fatih Mosque attributed to Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror are among the places to be visited. We will conclude our panoramic city tour at the Eternal Flame. Free time to rest and have lunch after the city tour. Following the free time, we transfer to our hotel, and overnight accommodation will be at our hotel.
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch : Will be taken at an extra charge during the free-time break.
Dinner : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Accommodation : 4* Exclusive Hotel etc. / 4* Hollywood Hotel etc.
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch : Will be taken at an extra charge during the free-time break.
Dinner : Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Accommodation : 4* Exclusive Hotel etc. / 4* Hollywood Hotel etc.
02 Sarajevo-Belgrade
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from our hotel and head to Belgrade. Upon arrival, we leave the airport and begin our city tour. During our panoramic Belgrade city tour, we visit Kalemegdan Fortress, the Military Museum, Istanbul Gate, the Clock Tower, the Tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, Zindan Gate, Leopoldov Gate, the Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Fountain, the Stefan Lazarević Monument, Nebojša Tower, and Saborna Church. We then head to the hotel; overnight stay and dinner at our hotel.
Breakfast: Included in the price and served at the hotel.
Lunch: To be purchased additionally during the free time break.
Dinner: Included in the price and served at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4* Theater, etc. / 4* Nobel Palace, etc.
Currencies: Dinar
Breakfast: Included in the price and served at the hotel.
Lunch: To be purchased additionally during the free time break.
Dinner: Included in the price and served at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4* Theater, etc. / 4* Nobel Palace, etc.
Currencies: Dinar
03 BELGRADE
After breakfast at our hotel, we continue our city tour from where we left off. Republic Square, Scale Square, and Stone Square are among the places to be seen. We explore the fortress interior, its walls and monuments, the tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, the Sokullu Fountain (1521–1878), and other Ottoman traces, ending our tour at the point where the Danube and Sava rivers meet. Then, free time for the entire day. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Included in the price and served at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at an additional cost during the free-time break.
Dinner: Included in the price and served at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4* Theater etc. / 4* Nobel Palace etc.
Currencies: Dinar
Breakfast: Included in the price and served at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at an additional cost during the free-time break.
Dinner: Included in the price and served at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4* Theater etc. / 4* Nobel Palace etc.
Currencies: Dinar
04 Belgrade–Skopje
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Skopje. Upon arrival in Skopje, we begin our panoramic city tour. Among the places we will see in Skopje, the birthplace of our famous poet Yahya Kemal Beyatlı, are Yahya Pasha Mosque, the Clock Tower, the Turkish Bazaar, Isa Bey Mosque, Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Murat Pasha Mosque, Kapan Han, Sulu Han, Davut Pasha Hamam, and the Stone Bridge. We walk along the banks of the Vardar River, viewing the Turkish and Jewish neighborhoods located on the other side of the river. During this walk, we will see Macedonia Square, the Ottoman Bridge, and Davut Pasha Hamam from the outside. We then go to the Turkish Bazaar and begin seeing its historical monuments. We visit Kurşunlu Han, dated 1550, another structure we will see, located within the old Turkish Bazaar. In Skopje, where 17 han buildings were constructed during the Ottoman period, only 3 han buildings remain today. We visit Sulu Han and Kapan Han, which were built in the second half of the 15th century. Following our visits, free time will be provided for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Shushka peppers, Strumica peanuts, and traditional leather shoes are among the items we can purchase. At the end of our tour, we transfer to our hotel and settle into our rooms. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be served on the plane.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during the free-time break.
Dinner: Will be included in the price and served at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4* Bonbon Resort Hotel etc. / 4* Gold Hotel etc.
Currency: Denar
Breakfast: Will be served on the plane.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during the free-time break.
Dinner: Will be included in the price and served at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4* Bonbon Resort Hotel etc. / 4* Gold Hotel etc.
Currency: Denar
05 Skopje – Bitola (Monastir) – Resen – Ohrid
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart from the hotel. We will then first travel to the city called Tetova by the Macedonians, known as Kalkandelen in our history. The world-famous Alaca Mosque and the madrasa located in its complex are among the places to be seen here. We then arrive in the city of Manastır (Bitola) via Demir Hisar, and during our tour we visit the Turkish Bazaar, the Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, Yeni Mosque, Haydar Kadı Mosque, and the Military High School from which Atatürk graduated, as well as the Atatürk Museum, where you will experience the most emotional moments of the tour, followed by departure for Ohrid. We then depart for Resne. On our way, we visit the palace of Niyazi of Resne, one of the three most famous figures of the Committee of Union and Progress, who became renowned for his contributions during the Turkish-Greek War. We then arrive in the city of Ohrid, named after Lake Ohrid, one of the largest lakes in the Balkans. Upon arrival at the hotel, we settle into our rooms. Overnight stay and dinner at our hotel.
Breakfast: Included in the price and served at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at an extra charge during the free-time break.
Dinner: Included in the price and served at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4* Belvedere Hotel etc. / 4* Beograd Struga Hotel etc.
Currencies: Denar
Breakfast: Included in the price and served at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken at an extra charge during the free-time break.
Dinner: Included in the price and served at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4* Belvedere Hotel etc. / 4* Beograd Struga Hotel etc.
Currencies: Denar
06 Ohrid – Tirana – Shkodër
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we depart from our hotel. Traveling by private buses, we complete our customs procedures and arrive in Tirana, the capital of Albania. During our panoramic Tirana city tour, the Ethem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, Skanderbeg Statue and Square, and the Lana River are among the places to be seen. At the end of the city tour, we transfer to our hotel in Shkodra after a short journey. Upon arrival at the hotel, we settle into our rooms. Overnight stay and dinner at our hotel. (Depending on the area's occupancy, accommodation in Shkodra may be changed to neighboring cities.)
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during the free-time break.
Dinner: Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Accommodation: 4* Luani Arte Hotel, etc. / 4* Alis Hotel, etc. / 4* Rozafa Hotel, etc.
Currencies: Denar / Lek
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during the free-time break.
Dinner: Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Accommodation: 4* Luani Arte Hotel, etc. / 4* Alis Hotel, etc. / 4* Rozafa Hotel, etc.
Currencies: Denar / Lek
07 Shkodra- Budva- St. Stefan – Kotor – Trebinje
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart from the hotel. After completing our customs procedures, we cross into Montenegro, one of the world’s youngest states. Our first stop is Budva, an important historical and natural haven and a tourist attraction. We arrive in Budva after a break where you can enjoy a panoramic view from above of magnificent St Stefan, formerly a settlement area for fishermen on an island that was nationalized and later sold to a Singaporean multimillionaire, and is currently being restored and brought into tourism. Our destination is Budva, one of the most famous holiday resorts in the Balkans, with its magnificent beaches and vibrant nightlife. During our walking tour here, we will visit Stari Grad (the old city center) and the fortress. Afterwards, our final stop in Montenegro is Kotor, an important historical and natural haven and a tourist attraction. During our walking tour of Stari Grad (Old Town-Fortress), you will get to know this charming town. Afterwards, we transfer to our hotel in Trebinje in the evening. Overnight stay and dinner at our hotel. (Depending on regional occupancy, accommodation in Trebinje may be changed to neighboring cities.)
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken at an extra charge during the free-time break.
Dinner: Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Accommodation: 4* Central Park etc. / 4* SL Industry Hotel etc. / 4* Acimovic Hotel etc.
Currencies: Euro / Mark
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken at an extra charge during the free-time break.
Dinner: Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Accommodation: 4* Central Park etc. / 4* SL Industry Hotel etc. / 4* Acimovic Hotel etc.
Currencies: Euro / Mark
08 Trebinje – Mostar – Sarajevo – Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we depart for Mostar. During the journey, we visit Počitelj, preserved with its historic texture and known as the Turkish Village, where we see the buildings constructed by the Ottomans in the 16th century, and continue on our way. Upon arrival in Mostar, during our walking tour, we first see Mostar Bridge. Built in 1557 by architect Hayreddin, the bridge is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992, but was reopened in 2004 with major contributions from the Republic of Türkiye. Then we see Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque. During our onward journey to Sarajevo, we stop in the city of Konjic to see the famous Konjic Bridge, dating from the Ottoman era to the present day and restored by Türkiye, and to enjoy coffee by the Neretva River. You can also shop here at wooden handicraft workshops. Then we transfer to the airport. After your baggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Istanbul on the *** airline's *** scheduled flight. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at *** local time and end of our tour.
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel, included in the price.
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel, included in the price.
What's Included
- Economy class flight ticket with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul (IST) – Sarajevo and Sarajevo -Istanbul (IST) return
- 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Trebinje, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Skopje and 2 nights in Belgrade, for a total of 7 nights with half-board accommodation in 4* hotels
- 1 dinner at the hotel in Balkan Night concept
- Airport taxes and service fees
- All excursions and city tours specified in the program
- Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers and intercity bus transfers
- Professional guide services
- 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Trebinje, 1 night in Shkodra, 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Skopje and 2 nights in Belgrade, for a total of 7 nights with half-board accommodation in 4* hotels
- 1 dinner at the hotel in Balkan Night concept
- Airport taxes and service fees
- All excursions and city tours specified in the program
- Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers and intercity bus transfers
- Professional guide services
Not Included
- Exit fee for travel abroad (It is recommended to pay to the relevant banks before the travel date and keep the receipt with you during the trip.)
- All personal expenses
- Extra tours organized by the guide
- All sightseeing and tours not specified in the program
- Lunches
- Museum, archaeological site, etc. entrance fees
- Driver tip
- Travel Health Insurance
- All personal expenses
- Extra tours organized by the guide
- All sightseeing and tours not specified in the program
- Lunches
- Museum, archaeological site, etc. entrance fees
- Driver tip
- Travel Health Insurance
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