Bus Trip to the Great Balkan 9 Country Tour Including Extra Tours, Dinner, and Balkan Night 2026
Tour Detail
1. Day: Istanbul – Edirne
Meeting Points:
21:00 Kadıköy Nautilus AVM İspark Parking Lot
21:30 Mecidiyeköy in front of Polat Holding
22:00 Incirli in front of Ömür Plaza
We will depart and follow the Tem highway to reach the Kapıkule Border Gate. After passport and customs procedures, we will enter Bulgaria and continue our journey to Sofia.
2. Day: Plovdiv – Sofia – Belgrade
Early in the morning, we will pass through Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s second-largest city, and arrive in Sofia where we will begin our panoramic city tour. The places to be visited include St. Nedelya Church, Rotunda Church, Russian Church, Aya Sofia Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Prime Ministry, Parliament, Sofia University, National Palace of Culture (NDK), and the Army House where the famous ball attended by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in a Janissary outfit was held. Afterward, we will head to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, which is home to significant Ottoman artifacts and was part of the former Yugoslavia. Upon arrival, we will have a city tour of Belgrade, which symbolizes vibrancy and activity, showcasing attractions like the Old Palace adorned with magnificent carved ceilings from the Turkish period, the Millennium Monument, the Belgrade Fortress which was an Ottoman naval supply center where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded, Kalemegdan, Dardanelle Square, Military Museum, the Tomb of Martyr Ali Pasha, and Flag Mosque. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Belgrade.
Breakfast: Will be taken as an extra in Sofia.
Lunch: Will be taken at a resting facility determined by the guide on the way.
Dinner: Will be in 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: Istanbul- Sofia (550 km), Sofia- Belgrade (390 km)
Total Distance: 940 km
3. Day: Belgrade – Sarajevo
After breakfast, we will head to Sarajevo. Following our arrival, we will carry out a panoramic city tour in Sarajevo, which has been the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries. It was also the site where World War I began after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Serbs in 1914 and was severely damaged during the war in 1992 due to the destructive conflicts among Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks. During our tour, we will visit the famous Baščaršija, the historic Ottoman caravanserai Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral that reflects the city’s religious cosmopolitanism, Synagogue, Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque, Ferhadija Mosque, Latin Bridge where the assassination of Franz Ferdinand took place in 1914, Old Library, and buildings from the 40 years of Austrian-Hungarian rule, which showcase Western-style architecture. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Accommodation and dinner will be at our hotel in Sarajevo.
Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: There will be a free time at a resting facility determined by the guide between Belgrade and Sarajevo.
Dinner: Will be in our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Terme Ilidza or similar – Sarajevo
Currencies: Bosnia and Herzegovina – Convertible Marka (Average Rate 1 Euro : 1.95 KM)
Route: Belgrade – Sarajevo (309 km)
Total Distance: 309 km
4. Day: Sarajevo – Mostar -Blagaj – Počitel – Dubrovnik – Trebinje or surrounding area
After breakfast, we will visit Mostar, one of the most interesting places of the trip. The Mostar Bridge, constructed by architect Hayreddin in 1557, is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery during the war in 1992 but was reopened in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. After visiting the Mostar Bridge, we will see the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque. Then we will visit Blagaj, located at the source of the Buna River, which is the strongest water resource in Europe. After the tour, our next stop will be Počitel, a well-preserved historical site known as the Turkish Village, where we will see the Ottoman artifacts from the 16th century. After the excursion, we will proceed to our hotel for accommodation, room allocation, check-in, overnight stay, and dinner at our hotel. Note: Accommodations are subject to seasonal availability in the Trebinje, Mostar, or Medjugorje regions. In the evening, we will move to Dubrovnik, the holiday paradise of Croatia. We will conduct a panoramic tour of the city. During the tour, we will walk through the Old Town square, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see the towers, magnificent walls, the Franciscan Monastery dating back to the 14th century that houses one of the oldest pharmacies in the world, the Rector's Palace, city gates, and other important structures. After the tour, we will have free time and return to our hotel.
Blagaj Tour INCLUDED! Počitel Tour INCLUDED! Dubrovnik Tour INCLUDED!
Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: In the free time in the center of Mostar, local delicacies can be tasted. Guide Recommendation: Bosnian Pie, Stuffed Onions, Meatballs, Bosnian Coffee.
Dinner: Will be in 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 Marka (Average Rate 1 Euro : 1.95 KM)
Route: Sarajevo-Mostar (129 km), Mostar – Blagaj (15 km), Blagaj -Počitel (25 km), Počitel – Trebinje (110 km), Dubrovnik- Trebinje (30 km)
Total Distance: 358 km
5. Day: Trebinje – Kotor – Budva – Shkodra
After breakfast, we will leave our hotel with our private bus and enter Montenegro, one of the youngest countries in the world. Our first stop in Montenegro will be Kotor, a breathtaking medieval town renowned for its fjords. During our walking tour in the Old Town-Fortress, you will get acquainted with this charming place. Our next stop will be Budva, one of the most famous vacation centers in the Balkans, known for its stunning coastline and vibrant nightlife. After our panoramic city tour, we will have a short free time in Budva. Then we will stop to get a panoramic view of the stunning island of St. Stefan, which was once a fisherman’s settlement and was converted to tourism after being purchased by a Singaporean billionaire. We will then move to our hotel in Shkodra for accommodation and dinner, where we will spend the night.
Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: In the city center of Budva, local delicacies can be tasted. Guide Recommendation: Seafood, Mezes, Grills, Local Drinks.
Dinner: Will be in 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 Marka (Average Rate 1 Euro : 1.95 KM)
Route: Trebinje – Kotor (95 km), Kotor – Budva (23 km), Budva – Shkodra (86 km)
Total Distance: 200 km
6. Day: Shkodra – Prizren – Pristina – Skopje
After breakfast, we will leave our hotel and move to the Republic of Kosovo, one of the youngest countries in the world. Our first stop will be Prizren, where the architectural silhouette and the sounds of the call to prayer from the minarets evoke the impression of an Anatolian Ottoman town due to the Turkish inscriptions on street signs and stores. We will see the Sinan Pasha Mosque, the Halveti Tekke, and the Bayrakli Mosque. After free time, we will make our way to the capital, Pristina. Upon arrival, we will conduct a panoramic city tour that includes the 19th-century Clock Tower, Germia Park, Kosovo Museum, the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque built by the Ottomans in the 15th century, the beautifully decorated Yaşar Pasha Mosque from the 18th century, and the tomb of Sultan Murad I, who was killed in the Kosovo Battle of 1389. We will then move to North Macedonia and arrive in Skopje, where we will visit the Old Train Station, the statue and home of Mother Teresa, the Stone Bridge, the Fortress, the Old Town from the Ottoman era, the Bazaar, and the most beautiful Ottoman architectural legacies in the Balkans, including Mustafa Pasha, Sultan Murad, and Gazi Isa Bey Mosques, Davut Pasha Bath, Kapan, Sulu, and Kurşunlu Hüne. In the evening, we will experience a superb Balkan night with traditional Balkan cuisine, music, and folklore dances at one of the traditional restaurants in Skopje. After the tour, we will head to our hotel for overnight stay.
Kosovo Tour (Prizren – Pristina) INCLUDED! / Dinner with BALKAN NIGHT INCLUDED!
Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be free in Prizren.
Dinner: Will be at a local restaurant and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Victoria Hotel or similar, Belle Vue, or New Star Hotel – 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: 360 km
7. Day: Skopje – Matka Canyon – Tetova (Kalkan) – Ohrid
After breakfast, we will carry out a tour of the breathtaking Matka Canyon, which captivates with its scenery and nature. Following that, we will head to Ohrid. On the way, we will stop in Tetova (Kalkan) to visit the Alaca Mosque. Then we will proceed to Ohrid. Upon arrival, we will conduct a tour of Ohrid, which was an important stronghold of the Ottomans in the Balkans. During our tour, we will visit the Monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius, who are believed to have developed the Cyrillic alphabet, St. Sofia Church, the ancient theater from the Roman period, Samoil Fortress, the St. Clement Monastery, and St. Panteleimon Church, Sinan Celebi Mausoleum, Çınar Square, Turkish Bazaar, Halveti Tekke, New Bazaar, Ohrid Market, and Lake Ohrid. After the tour, we will head to our hotel for overnight stay.
Matka Canyon INCLUDED!
Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be free in the center of Ohrid. Local delicacies can be tasted. Guide Recommendation: Ohrid Trout, Meatballs, and Bean Stew.
Dinner: Will be in 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 – Tetova (61 km), Tetova – Ohrid (135 km)
Total Distance: 215 km
8. Day: Ohrid – Resne – Bitola – Thessaloniki – Istanbul
After breakfast, we will head to Resne. We will have a panoramic view of the palace of Resne, which belonged to the famous figure of the Union and Progress Party, Resneli Niyazi, and the town of Resne before heading to Bitola. During our tour in Bitola, we will visit the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, New Mosque, Haydar Kadi Mosque, and experience some of the most emotional moments at Atatürk’s Military Academy (from the outside) and the Atatürk Museum. After our tour in Bitola, we will move to the Greek border checkpoint, and after customs clearance, we will proceed to Thessaloniki to see sites such as the waterfront, White Tower, round tower, exhibition square, the largest cathedral in Greece Aya Dimitros Cathedral, the statue of Alexander the Great, Hamza Bey Mosque, and statues of E. Venizelos and P. Konstantin as well as squares like Vardar, Macedonia, Aristotle, and Eleftherios. Our Thessaloniki tour will end with a visit to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s house. After a short break, we will pass through Kavala, İskeçe, and Gümülcine to reach the Ipsala border gate. After entering our country and customs clearance, we will arrive in Istanbul via Keşan and Tekirdağ, marking the end of our tour. We bid farewell to our valued guests with hopes of seeing you on your next trip.
Resne Tour INCLUDED! Bitola Tour INCLUDED!
Breakfast: Will be taken as a buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be free in Thessaloniki.
Dinner: Will be free on the way.
Currencies: Greece – Euro
Route: Ohrid – Bitola (69 km), Bitola – Thessaloniki (220 km), Thessaloniki – Istanbul (590 km)
Total Distance: 875 km
Regarding Visa Refund Guarantee;
- Visa documents must be sent to our office completely one month in advance. Otherwise, it will not be considered under the Visa refund guarantee.
- The validity of the Visa and travel health insurance applies if it is obtained from Wtatil. Visa refund guarantee does not apply for individual applications.
- In the case of visa denial, the visa and insurance fee will be deducted and the entire tour fee will be refunded.
What's Included
Services Included in the Price
• Turkish Guiding Service
• Transportation with luxury buses
• Travel to 9 countries: Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Greece
• Accommodation for a total of 6 nights in 4-star hotels: 1 Night in Skopje, 1 Night in Belgrade, 1 Night in Sarajevo, 1 Night in Trebinje, 1 Night in Shkodër, 1 Night in Ohrid
• Panoramic City Tours of Plovdiv, Sofia, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Počitel, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Budva, Prizren, Pristina, Ohrid, Resne, Bitola, Skopje as specified in the program
• 5 dinners to be taken in Skopje, Belgrade, Trebinje, Shkodër, and Sarajevo (1 Night each)
• Balkan Night in Ohrid with dinner and folklore performances
• Breakfasts
• Matka Canyon Optional Tour
• Blagaj Optional Tour
• Dubrovnik Optional Tour
• Resne and Bitola Tour
• Kosovo Tour (Prizren-Pristina)
• Počitel Tour
• Professional Liability Insurance
• All highway, parking, and checkpoint expenses
• Limited water service on the vehicle
Not Included
Services Not Included in the Price
• Visa Fee
• Private Travel Health Insurance
• International Departure Tax Stamp
• Lunches
• Extras to be Charged at the Hotel
• Optional Captain Tips (2 Euro per person)
• City and hotel taxes (City tax, checkpoint fees, local service charges, handling fees, bus entry fees, and operational service expenses, totaling 30 Euro per person, will be collected in cash by the guide before the tour departure).
• Customs Duties
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