Airplane Grand Balkan Tour 6 COUNTRIES NO VISA 15-21 AUGUST 2026
Tour Detail
Visa-Free Flight
Great Balkan Tour
15-21 August 2026
7 Nights 8 Days // 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation - 4* Hotels
Dinner Included
ÇORLU-AIRPORT-ÇORLU TRANSFER INCLUDED
EARLY BOOKING OPPORTUNITY !!!
INSTEAD OF 1,100 €
900 €
ALL TOURS INCLUDED WITHIN THE PROGRAM - NO EXTRA TOURS
TRAVEL INSURANCE INCLUDED - KOSOVO PROGRAM
Macedonian Night and Bosnian Meatballs Included at Local Restaurants!!
Albania – Kosovo – Macedonia – Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro
Pristina – Prizren – Shkodra – Bar - Budva – Kotor – Herceg Novi– Trebinje– Medjugorje – Blagaj - Mostar – Konjic Saraybosna - Belgrade – Skopje – Matka Canyon – Tetovo(Kalkandelen) – Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Resne – Bitola
DEPARTURE: 15 AUGUST 2026
04:00 ÇORLU BEHIND THE OLD GIRLS' VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
04:00 IN FRONT OF ÇORLU ORION MALL
Day 1 Istanbul – Pristina – Prizren – Shkodra
Meeting in front of the …. counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, departure to Pristina at 07:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1017. Arrival in Pristina at 08:30. After passport, baggage, and customs procedures, we depart from the airport for a city tour of Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, one of the world's youngest countries, whose population consists mostly of Muslim Albanians. We will spend an emotional day in the old Ottoman lands where a human tragedy took place very recently. Among the places we will see panoramically are the Bazaar, the Bazaar Mosque built by Sultan Bayezid in the 15th century, and the clock tower built in the 19th century to remind the public of prayer times, after which we give free time. Then we head to visit the Tomb of Murad I (Hüdavendigar), who was martyred by Obilic in the Battle of Kosovo, one of the greatest victories the Ottomans achieved in the Balkans, near Pristina. After our visit, we will go to Prizren by a short bus ride. In Prizren, perhaps one of the most charming cities in the Balkans, during our panoramic tour we will see the 17th-century Turkish Bath, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Castle among the sights. At the end of the tour and free time, we cross into Albania and head to Shkodra. We view the charming Albanian city of Shkodra panoramically and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Lunch: It will be taken extra during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Luane Arte etc. – SHKODRA
Route: Pristina – Prizren 85 KM, Prizren – Shkodra 186 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs crossing time: 20:00
Day 2 Shkodra – Budva – Kotor – Medjugorje
After breakfast at our hotel, we cross into Montenegro, one of the world's youngest countries. Our first stop is a break where you can view the magnificent St. Stefan panoramically from above (depending on parking availability), which used to be a fishermen's settlement island and later was expropriated and sold to a Singaporean multimillionaire, becoming today a vacation spot for jet-set society. Continuing along roads with extraordinary views on the Adriatic coast, after seeing Budva panoramically, our next stop is Kotor, an important historical and natural paradise and tourist attraction. Here, on a walking tour in Stari Grad (Old City-Castle), you will get to know this charming town. Our guests who wish may join the Kotor Bay boat activity organized by our guide. (25 EUR) After our Kotor tour, we head to the city where we will stay overnight. Accommodation Medjugorje, Trebinje or surroundings. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken extra during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Olea Vitis etc. MEDJUGORJE, Hotel Leotar etc TREBINJE
Route: Shkodra – Budva 85 KM, Budva – Kotor 25 KM, Kotor- Medjugorje 198 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs crossing time: 20:00
Day 3 Medjugorje – Mostar –Blagaj - Konjic – Sarajevo
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for historic Mostar. Upon arrival in Mostar, during our city tour on foot, we first see the Mostar Bridge. (The bridge, built in 1557 by architect Hayreddin, is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.) The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992, but with great contributions from the Republic of Turkey, it was reopened in 2004. We wander through the old city bazaar. After free time, we head to Blagaj, the land of the dervishes. After our visits in Blagaj, we depart for the capital Sarajevo. Passing through Konjic, after arriving in Sarajevo, we begin our city tour. We stroll through the most distinguished bazaar in Europe, Baščaršija. In our tour introducing this cultural city, we begin with the Sarajevo Sebilj Fountain, which has become almost a symbol of the Bazaar, and continue to see the authentic Morica Han, one of the most genuine points of the city. Then we visit the Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque, a relative of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. In the continuation of our tour, we see the Clock Tower, the famous fountain that has become a ritual, and the meeting point of cultures; this street is also where the iconic Eternal Flame monument is located. Then we move on to free time, and those who wish may photograph the Latin Bridge, where World War I began, during free time. After the tour and free time, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken extra during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Dinner: Bosnian meatballs at a local restaurant, included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Hollywood etc. SARAEVO
Route: Medjugorje – Mostar 26 KM, Mostar – Blagaj 11 KM, Blagaj- Sarajevo 140 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on road conditions: 19:00
Day 4 Sarajevo – Belgrade
After breakfast, departure for Belgrade. Following our journey, we begin our Belgrade city tour, one of Europe's oldest cities and the new symbol of vitality and dynamism, starting with Knez Mihailova Street, the city's most elegant avenue. Then we move to Belgrade Fortress, one of the supply centers of the Ottoman navy, where Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror was wounded for its sake but whose conquest was achieved by Suleiman the Magnificent. Inside the fortress, we end our tour at the terrace area where we will see the Hand-over-Key Monument, the French statue, Istanbul Gate, Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Sokollu Fountain, and the point where the Danube and Sava rivers meet, offering the city's most beautiful view. Those who wish may join the Danube and Sava river boat activity organized by our guide. (20 EUR) After our tour, we proceed to free time. Accommodation at our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken extra during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Abba etc. BELGRADE
Route: Sarajevo - Belgrade 295 KM,
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs crossing time: 19:30
Day 5 Belgrade – Skopje
After breakfast, departure for Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Our tour introducing this city, where two different cultures are separated by the famous Vardar River, begins with the Macedonian side, which we can call the land of statues. Among the statues we will first see is the huge statue of Alexander the Great. Then, crossing the historic Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, we experience how cultures change in an instant and move to the Skopje Turkish Bazaar, one of the finest bazaars of the Ottomans in the Balkans. Beginning our bazaar tour by talking about the statues at the entrance, we start with the historic Davut Pasha Bath. Then we end our tour by seeing Kapan Han, one of the most important structures of the Ottoman bazaar organization, and the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has managed to survive despite earthquakes. After our visits, one hour of free time will be given for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Among the things we can buy are Şuşka peppers, Strumica peanuts, and opanci. At the end of our tour, transfer to our hotel and check-in to rooms. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken extra during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Dinner: Macedonian Night with extra local dishes and music at a place to be determined by the guide.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE !!!!
Accommodation: Hotel Gold v.b. Skopje
Route: Belgrade - Skopje 432 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs crossing time: 19:30
Day 6 Skopje – Matka Canyon - Tetova(Kalkandelen) – Ohrid
After breakfast, we depart for the Matka Canyon, known for its unique beauty. After our nature walk, guests who wish may take a canyon boat trip with the canyon's famous boats during free time. Then we visit the Painted Mosque in the city of Kalkandelen (Tetovo), which has an architecture rarely seen in the Balkans. Continuing over the Mavrovo mountains, we arrive in Ohrid, a Mediterranean-style town in the Balkans. Our tour introducing Ohrid begins at the Harbor Square. By talking about the statues we will see in the square, and during our walk in the district where the historic Ohrid houses were filmed for the TV series Farewell Rumelia, we end our tour with the historic Ottoman houses, the Hagia Sophia Church, and the presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl, the greatest symbol of the city. Those who wish may join the Ohrid Lake boat activity organized by our guide. (15 EUR) After our tour, we proceed to free time. After free time, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time in Ohrid city center. - You can taste all local delicacies. Guide recommendation: Ohrid trout, meatballs, and white beans in casserole.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Imperial etc. – Ohrid
Route: Skopje-Matka 19 KM, Matka–Tetova 61 KM, Tetova-Ohrid 132 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: 19:00
Day 7 Ohrid – Sveti Naum – Resen – Bitola(Manastır) – Istanbul
After breakfast, on our tour we first arrive at St. Naum with a journey of about 1 hour amid magnificent views. We visit the source where Lake Ohrid originates. The exquisite view here is truly breathtaking. Then we move on to Resen. In Resen, we see the palace of Resenli Niyazi, one of the three most famous figures of the Committee of Union and Progress, who became renowned due to his contributions in the Greco-Turkish War, and then continue to Bitola. During our city tour of Manastir (Bitola), we visit the Turkish Bazaar, the Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, Yeni Mosque, Haydar Kadi Mosque, and the Military High School where Atatürk graduated, as well as the Atatürk Museum, where you will experience the most emotional moments of the trip. After our visit, we continue to Skopje Airport. After ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, departure to Istanbul at 20:15 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1006. Arrival in Istanbul at 22:45. We hope to see you on your next trip...
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be taken extra during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Route: Ohrid – Sv Naum ;23 KM, Sv Naum – Resen 63 KM, Resen –Manastir 34 KM, Manastır- Skopje Airport 194 KM
What's Included
* Turkish Airlines Istanbul–Pristina / Skopje–Istanbul Economy Class Flight Tickets
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish-language guiding services
* 6 Nights of Accommodation with Breakfast Included in total, with 1 Night in Shkodra, 1 Night in Medjugorje, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Belgrade, 1 Night in Skopje and 1 Night in Ohrid at 4* Hotels
* 4 dinners taken at hotels or restaurants in 1 Night in Shkodra, 1 Night in Medjugorje, 1 Night in Belgrade, 1 Night in Skopje hotels
* Macedonian Night at a Local Restaurant
* Bosnian Meatballs at a Local Restaurant
* Panoramic city tours of Prizren, Pristina, Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid, Resen, Bitola, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Trebinje, Kotor, Budva, Shkodra
* Kosovo Crossing Fee
* Sveti Naum Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Blagaj Tekke Tour
* Mandatory local guiding services taken in some cities
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* City Taxes
* Customs Taxes
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
*Travel Insurance
Not Included
* Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
* Extras taken at the hotel.
* All personal expenses
* Optional tours
* Lunches
* All trips and tours not specified in the program.
* Optional guide tips
* Overseas departure tax
General Information
INFORMATION ,
- During the tour, in order to be able to shop and spend in all countries included in the program, it is sufficient to have Euros. In regions where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred during the trip. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing with you for the evening.
- On our tours, a rotation (seat change) practice is applied daily in seating arrangements, and fixed seats or front-row seat guarantees are not given. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum accommodation requirement of 3 days in order to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.).
- Free shop shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons , Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (excluding alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne) , Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne) , Perfume: 600 ml , Make-up or Skin Care Products: 5 items , Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg ,Coffee: 1 kg ,Tea: 1 kg
- On the tour program, guides may make changes to the itinerary depending on weather and road conditions, provided that all places specified in the program are shown.
- Our guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour date. If there are less than 30 days remaining until the tour date, a 30% penalty applies, and if there are 20 days or less remaining, a 100% penalty applies. Documents submitted with the participant’s cancellation request, such as hospital reports, workplace permission documents, etc., obtained from authorities in Turkey, unfortunately are not accepted for the cancellation of hotels and services to be received outside Turkey.
-Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be announced by Viyatravel.
-In cases where only category information is provided in the tour program without specifying a name and/or options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Çorlu travel 2 days before departure.
-During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified km limits. In such a case, Çorlutravel will provide information 15 days before the tour departure date
- Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and in such rooms, the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable beds or coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have accepted the room congestion and bed type that may occur in 3rd-person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid only for one child staying with 2 adults and matching the applicable age group.
-Breakfasts included among the services in the tour program are offered in hotels in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited, and generally 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.
-The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for the general introduction of cities, lasting at most 2-3 hours, conducted panoramically from inside the vehicle with guide narration and not including museum or archaeological site entries. Panoramic tours, including the other tours specified in the program, are not the responsibility of Viyatravel if they cannot be carried out because, on the day and at the time corresponding to the tour, access is not permitted by local authorities, or due to closed roads because of any event, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted, within possibilities.
- At border crossings passed by road during the trip, waiting times may exceed the standard, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences caused by these waiting periods.
-Extra tours are organized by the local service provider we work with, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the required number is not reached, the tours cannot be held, or the extra tour prices, content, and vehicle used may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and hours 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 and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the trip are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest facility on the route. These passengers are dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from the point where they were left after the tour is completed.
- For people participating in tours by plane, the required check-in and boarding procedures are personal procedures and must be completed by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at the airport or online on the airlines’ websites.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for the failure to take the flight of people who are not present at the airport at the times announced by Viyatravel for tour participation, who do not complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the plane. The round-trip new plane tickets required for those who miss the plane in order to join the tour and all expenses related to their transfers in the destination region are their own responsibility.
- Viyatravel is an intermediary agency 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 charter flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. Viyatravel is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip accepting the risk of time changes. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and airport service fees.
-The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of people. The vehicle types below are assigned according to the number of people in each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 people) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
-All guests are deemed to have sold the tour by accepting the above-mentioned items.