Ankara Dynamic Bus with Great Balkan 9 Country Tour Including Extra Tours, Dinner, and Balkan Night 2026
Day 1: Ankara - Edirne
Meeting Points:
14:30 Kızılay Mc Donalds (Atatürk Boulevard)
15:00 Ümitköy Bridge
15:45 Eryaman Optimum
We welcome you at the designated locations and start our journey. Following the route through Istanbul - Tekirdağ - Keşan - İpsala, we arrive at the İpsala Turkish border.
Day 2: Plovdiv – Sofia – Belgrade
In the early morning hours, we pass through Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second-largest city, and arrive in Sofia to begin our panoramic city tour. Among the places to see are St. Nedelya Church, the Rotunda Church, the Russian Church, the Hagia Sophia Church, the Aleksander Nevski Cathedral, the Prime Ministry, the Parliament, Sofia University, the NDK National Palace of Culture, and the Army House where our Grand Leader Atatürk participated in the famous ball wearing a Janissary uniform. Then, we move to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, which has significant Ottoman artifacts from former Yugoslavia. After our journey, we will have a city tour in Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe, recognized for its vibrancy and liveliness. The highlights include the Old Palace adorned with magnificent carved ceilings from the Turkish period, the Millennium Monument, the Belgrade Fortress at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, the Kalemegdan Park, the Military Museum, the Tomb of Martyr Ali Pasha, and the Flag Mosque. After the tour, we proceed to our hotel in Belgrade for dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast: Will be taken extra in Sofia.
Lunch: Will be taken at a resting facility determined by the guide on the way.
Dinner: Will be held at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Sumadija Hotel or similar – Belgrade
Currencies: Bulgaria - Lev, Serbia - Dinar (Average rate 1 Euro: 115 Dinar)
Route: Ankara- Sofia (950 km), Sofia-Belgrade (390 km)
Total Distance Covered: 1340 km
Day 3: Belgrade – Sarajevo
After our breakfast, we head to Sarajevo. Upon arrival, we will carry out a panoramic city tour in Sarajevo, known historically as the cultural capital of the Balkans, which was largely devastated during the war among Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks due to the assassination of Austrian-Hungarian heir Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Serbs in 1914, which triggered World War I. During our tour we will see the famous Baščaršija, the historical Ottoman inn Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral reflecting the city’s religious cosmopolitanism, a Synagogue, Husein Beg and Ferhadija Mosques, the Latin Bridge where the assassination took place, the Old Library, and the western-style buildings created during the 40 years of Austro-Hungarian rule. We will then transfer to our hotel for accommodation and dinner in Sarajevo.
Breakfast: Will be taken as an open buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a resting facility along the Belgrade-Sarajevo route as determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be held at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Terme Ilidza or similar - Sarajevo
Currencies: Bosnia and Herzegovina - Convertible Mark (Average rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)
Route: Belgrade - Sarajevo (309 km)
Total Distance Covered: 309 km
Day 4: Sarajevo – Mostar - Blagaj – Počitelj – Dubrovnik – Trebinje or nearby
After breakfast, we head to Mostar, one of the most interesting places of the trip. The Mostar Bridge, built in 1557 by architect Hayreddin, is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The bridge was destroyed by Croat artillery during the war in 1992 but was reopened in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. After the Mostar Bridge, we will visit the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque. We then visit Blagaj, known for being the birthplace of the Buna river whose source is one of the strongest water sources in Europe. After the tour, our next stop will be Počitelj, a historical town preserved as the Turkish Village, where we will see Ottoman artifacts from the 16th century. After the excursion, we proceed to our hotel for check-in, room distribution, overnight stay, and dinner at the hotel. Note: Accommodations are made in Trebinje, Mostar, or Medjugorje areas based on seasonal density. In the evening, we will travel with the guide to the holiday paradise of Croatia, Dubrovnik. We will conduct a panoramic city tour of Dubrovnik. During the tour, we will walk through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town square. Highlights include towers, magnificent walls, the Franciscan Monastery which houses the world's oldest pharmacy dating back to the 14th century, the Rector's Palace, city gates, towers, and other significant structures. After the tour, we will have free time and return to the hotel.
Blagaj Tour INCLUDED! Mostar Tour INCLUDED! Dubrovnik Tour INCLUDED!
Breakfast: Will be taken as an open buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken during free time in Mostar city center at an extra cost where you can taste all local delicacies. Guide's Recommendation: Bosnian Pie, Stuffed Onions, Meatballs, Bosnian Coffee
Dinner: Will be held at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Bellevue or similar – Trebinje or Medjugorje
Currencies: Croatia - Kuna (Average rate 1 Euro: 7 Kuna), Bosnia and Herzegovina - Convertible Mark (Average rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)
Route: Sarajevo-Mostar (129 km), Mostar - Blagaj (15 km) Blagaj - Počitelj (25 km), Počitelj - Trebinje (110 km), Dubrovnik - Trebinje (30 km)
Total Distance Covered: 358 km
Day 5: Trebinje – Kotor – Budva – Shkodra
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel by special bus and enter Montenegro, one of the youngest countries in the world known as the pearl of the Adriatic Sea. Our first stop in Montenegro is Kotor, a breathtaking medieval town famous for its fjords. During the tour, we will explore the Old Town-Fortress, walking through this lovely place. Next, we move to Budva, one of the most famous holiday resorts in the Balkans with its stunning coastlines and vibrant nightlife. After the panoramic city tour, we will have a short free time in Budva. Following that, we will have a photo stop to view the magnificent St. Stefan, which was a fisherman’s settlement that was later nationalized and sold to a Singaporean billionaire for tourism purposes. We'll then head to our hotel in Shkodra for accommodation and dinner.
Breakfast: Will be taken as an open buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken during free time in Budva city center where you can taste all local delicacies. Guide's Recommendation: Seafood, Appetizers, Grilled meats, Local Drinks
Dinner: Will be held at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Holiday Koplik, Grand Hotel Europa or similar – Shkodra
Currencies: Montenegro - Euro, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Convertible Mark (Average rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)
Route: Trebinje – Kotor (95 km), Kotor – Budva (23 km), Budva – Shkodra (86 km)
Total Distance Covered: 200 km
Day 6: Shkodra – Prizren – Pristina – Skopje
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and cross into the Republic of Kosovo, one of the youngest countries in the world. Our first stop is Prizren, which gives the impression of an Anatolian Turkish city at first sight with its architectural silhouette and the five minarets rising with the call to prayer. We will visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, Haleveti Tekke, Bayraklı Mosque, and Mehmet Pasha Bath. After some free time and lunch break, we will head to the capital, Pristina. Upon arrival, we will conduct a panoramic city tour, visiting sites such as the Clock Tower from the 19th century, Germia Park, the Kosovo Museum, the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque built by the Ottomans in the 15th century, the 18th-century Yaşar Pasha Mosque known for its unique interior decorations, and the tomb of Ottoman Sultan Murad I, who was killed in the Kosovo Plain during the Kosovo Battle in 1389. We will then transition to Macedonia and arrive in Skopje, where we will explore highlights including the Old Train Station, the statue and house of Mother Teresa, the Stone Bridge, Skopje Fortress, the Old City from the Ottoman period, the Bazaar, and among the most beautiful Ottoman architectural legacies in the Balkans, we will see the Mustafa Pasha, Sultan Murad, and Gazi Isa Bey Mosques, Davud Pasha Bath, Kapan, Sulu, and Kurşunlu Inns. In the evening, we will enjoy a wonderful Balkan night filled with traditional Balkan cuisine, music, and folk dances at one of Skopje’s traditional restaurants. After the tour, we will return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Kosovo Tour (Prizren – Pristina) INCLUDED! Dinner with BALKAN NIGHT INCLUDED!
Breakfast: Will be taken as an open buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: In Prizren city, it will be taken freely.
Dinner: Will be held in a local restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Victoria Hotel or similar - Skopje
Currencies: Macedonia - Denar (Average rate 1 Euro: 60 Denar), Kosovo - Euro
Route: Shkodra - Prizren (185 km), Prizren - Pristina (85 km), Pristina - Skopje (90 km)
Total Distance Covered: 360 km
Day 7: Skopje – Matka Canyon – Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid
After breakfast, we will tour the breathtaking Matka Canyon known for its stunning scenery and nature. Afterward, we will head to Ohrid. On the way, we will stop in Tetovo (Kalkandelen) to visit the Alaca Mosque. We will then proceed to Ohrid, where we will conduct a city tour of Ohrid, which has been an important Ottoman base in the Balkans. During the tour, we will see the monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius who are believed to have developed the Cyrillic alphabet, St. Sophia Church, the Ancient Theater dating back to the Roman period, Samoil's Fortress, St. Clement Monastery and St. Panteleimon Church, Sinan Celebi Tomb, the Plaza, the Turkish Bazaar, the Halveti Tekke, the New Bazaar, Ohrid Market, and Ohrid Lake, which are among the many things to see. Afterwards, we will proceed to our hotel for overnight accommodation.
Matka Canyon INCLUDED!
Breakfast: Will be taken as an open buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken during free time in Ohrid city center at an extra cost where you can taste all local delicacies. Guide's Recommendation: Ohrid Trout, Meatballs, and Beans in a Pot.
Dinner: Will be held at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Prestige, Aqualina or similar – Ohrid
Currencies: Macedonia – Denar (Average rate 1 Euro: 60 Denar)
Route: Skopje – Matka (19 km), Matka – Tetovo (61 km), Tetovo – Ohrid (135 km)
Total Distance Covered: 215 km
Day 8: Ohrid – Resne – Bitola – Thessaloniki – Ankara
After breakfast, we head to Resne. After a panoramic view of the palace of Resneli Niyazi, one of the most famous figures of the Committee of Union and Progress and known for his contributions during the Turkish-Greek War, we proceed towards Bitola. During our tour of Bitola, we will visit the Turkish Bazaar, the Bedesten, the Ishak Mosque, the New Mosque, the Haydar Kadi Mosque, and visit (from the outside) the Military High School where Atatürk graduated and the Atatürk Museum. After the Bitola tour, we will head to the Greek border checkpoint, and after completing our customs formalities, we will move to Thessaloniki. Our tour in Thessaloniki includes sites like the waterfront, White Tower, Rotunda, fairground, monuments from the Ottoman and Byzantine periods, Aya Dimitros Cathedral, the statue of Alexander the Great, the statues of Hamza Bey, E. Venizelos and P. Konstantin, and the squares of Vardar, Macedonia, Aristotel, Eleftherios will be seen. Our Thessaloniki tour concludes with a visit to Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's house. After a short break, we will arrive at the İpsala border gate through Kavala, İskeçe, and Gümülcine. After our entry into Turkey formalities, we will arrive in Istanbul via Keşan and Tekirdağ, marking the end of our tour. We bid farewell to you, our esteemed guests, with hopes to see you again on your next journey.
Resne Tour INCLUDED! Bitola Tour INCLUDED!
Breakfast: Will be taken as an open buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken freely in Thessaloniki.
Dinner: Will be taken freely during the road.
Currencies: Greece – Euro
Route: Ohrid – Bitola (69 km) Bitola – Thessaloniki (220 km) Thessaloniki – Ankara (990 km)
Total Distance Covered: 1275 km
About Visa Refund Guarantee;
• Visa documents must be sent to our office completely one month before. Otherwise, it will not be considered within the visa refund guarantee.
• It is valid if the visa and travel health insurance are obtained from Wtatil. Individual applications do not have visa refund guarantees.
• If the visa is not issued, the visa and insurance fees are deducted, and the full tour fee is refunded.
• Visa Fee
• Private Travel Health Insurance
• International Exit Tax Stamp
• Lunches
• Extras at the Hotel
• Optional Captain Tips (2 Euro per person)
• City and hotel taxes (mandatory payment of 30 Euro per person covering city tax, checkpoint fees, local service charges, handling fees, bus entry fees, and operational service costs, will be collected in cash by the guide before the tour departure).
• Customs Duties