Balkan Tour from Ankara 7N/8D from US$1,155

Description

Belgrade, Skopje, Prizren, Tetovo, Ohrid, Elbasan, Struga, Tirana, Shkodra, Budva, Kotor, Mostar, Konjic, Sarajevo

Get ready for an enchanting Balkan tour where history, culture, and nature intertwine, and the traces of the Ottoman Empire are felt in every corner! You will discover centuries of heritage and experience the soul of the Balkan geography through unique destinations such as Belgrade, Skopje, Prizren, Tetovo, Ohrid, Elbasan, Struga, Tirana, Shkodra, Budva, Kotor, Mostar, Konjic, and Sarajevo. With 7 nights of accommodation in 4-star hotels, Turkish-speaking guidance, comfortable transportation, and a well-structured itinerary, this special tour awaits you with the assurance of Salam Booking. Departures available every week — reserve your place now and embark on this unforgettable journey!

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📅 Tour Dates:

Weekly Departures – You can view available dates by clicking “Book Now”.

📌 Accommodation:

7 Nights in 4-Star Hotels

📌 Turkish-Speaking Guide

✈️ Flight Information:

Departure: Ankara Esenboğa Airport → Belgrade Airport – AJet

Return: Belgrade Airport → Ankara Esenboğa Airport – AJet

Short Program Summary:

Day 1: We depart from Ankara Esenboğa Airport and arrive in Belgrade. Upon arrival, we meet our guide and vehicle and continue to Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia.

Day 2: We visit the Halveti Lodge, Gazi Mehmet Pasha Hammam, the open-air Namazgah where Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and his army prayed, Bayrakli Mosque, the Marash district and bridge, the 400-year-old Great Plane Tree, Emin Pasha Mosque, Turkish Consulate General in Prizren, the Stone Bridge over the Bistrica River, Shadervan Square, Sinan Pasha Mosque, the churches of St. George and the Catholic Church, the surviving minaret of the destroyed Arasta Mosque, and the Serbian district, still bearing the scars of war.

Day 3: We see the 1,100-year-old plane tree, Zeynel Abidin Pasha Lodge (Halveti Lodge), Ali Pasha Mosque, Ohrid Bazaar famous for its central square and pearl shops, St. Clement’s statue, and a paper-making workshop using ancient Chinese techniques from the 2nd century BC. We also visit Hagia Sophia Church and the Ancient Theatre.

Day 4: In Tirana, we see the Turkish and US Embassies, the construction of a four-minaret mosque financed by the Turkish Religious Foundation, the statue of Suleyman Pasha, founder of Tirana, the central square, Ethem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, National Museum, University Building, Opera and Ballet Theatre, the statue of national hero Skanderbeg, Parliament, Ministry buildings, and the Presidential Palace.

Day 5: In Budva, we visit the fortress built by Napoleon, the medieval shops preserved within the castle walls, Catholic and Orthodox Churches, Marina, Weapons Square, Clock Tower, Pillar of Shame, Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, Artisan Street, Tulumba Fountains, River Gate, and St. Luke’s Square.

Day 6: In Mostar, we visit the Martyrs’ Mosque and its cemetery, Mostar Bazaar, Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque, the Turkish Consulate General in Mostar, the famous Mostar Bridge, Tara Tower, Kriva Cuprija (Crooked Bridge), Tabakhane Mosque and Hammam.

Day 7: In Sarajevo, we explore the Sebil Fountain built in the 18th-century Bosnian style, the only active art street from the Ottoman era “Coppersmiths’ Street,” Bazaar Mosque, Morica Han and the Youth Muslim Organization "Mladi Muslimani," Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque and Mausoleum, Clock Tower, Lead Madrasa, Gazi Husrev Bey Museum and Library, Europe’s first public toilet, Latin Bridge known as the place where WWI began, Hünkar Mosque built in the name of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, Horse Square - Archery Field, Bakır Baba Mosque built by Bursa Municipality, Orthodox Church, Alija Izetbegović Park and local retirees playing chess, Ferhadija Mosque, Ferhadija Street (Sarajevo's Istiklal Avenue), Jewish Synagogue, Catholic Cathedral – Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Sarajevo Roses, the site of the Bakery Massacre, the Eternal Flame commemorating the liberation of Sarajevo from German occupation on April 6, 1945, the Markale Market, the site of the 1994 massacre, and Vijećnica (City Hall), built during the Austro-Hungarian era and later burned in the war, causing the loss of many manuscripts. After a walking tour in Baščaršija, we return to Belgrade, have dinner, and check in to our hotel.

Day 8: In Belgrade, we visit the Parliament Building, Hotel Moscow, Terazije Square, Republic Square, National Theatre, Alexander Nevsky Church, the oldest neighborhood of Belgrade Dorćol, the Zoo, Nebojša Watchtower, Sava Dock, Main Bus and Train Terminals, the Prime Minister’s Office, bombed Ministry of Defense and General Staff buildings from the 1999 NATO attacks, Ambassadors Avenue, Partizan Stadium, St. Sava Church, Slavia Square, Yugoslav Theatre, University Park, Sheikh Mustafa’s Tomb, Bayrakli Mosque, Kalemegdan Fortress with a view of the Sava and Danube rivers, Istanbul Gates, Open-air Military Museum, Clock Tower, Damat Ali Pasha Mausoleum, Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Fountain, Defterdar Gate, Old Ottoman Hammam, Victor Monument, the building used today as the Belgrade Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments (formerly Pasha’s Mansion), Karadjordje Gate, Serbian & French Friendship Monument, the spot where the Ottoman Pasha handed over the keys of Belgrade in 1867, Knez Mihailova Street (Belgrade’s Istiklal Street) with shops and cafés, Delijska Fountain, and Republic Square with the statue of Prince Mihailo.

📌 Adult Prices:

Single Room: €1,340.00

Per Person in Double Room: €1,190.00

Per Person in Triple Room: €1,190.00

📌 Child Prices:

Ages 0–2: €95.00

Ages 2–6: €1,090.00

Ages 6–12: €1,140.00

We offer the highest quality, most affordable, and most comprehensive tour programs. Plus, no need to worry about extra costs! We would be delighted to have you join us on our next journey.

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7Nights

6Destinations

Visiting

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Belgrade

Skopje

Ohrid

Budva (Svetti Stefan)

Days 6, 7

Mostar

Days 7, 8

Sarajevo

Day 8

Belgrade

BELGRADE - SKOPJE

Day 1: BELGRADE - SKOPJE

After our flight from Ankara Esenboğa Airport, we arrive in Belgrade. Accompanied by our guide and vehicle, we head towards Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, and settle into our hotel.

Day 2: SKOPJE - PRIZREN

Following breakfast, we travel to Priština, the capital of Kosovo. There we visit the Tomb of Sultan Murad I Hüdavendigar, the Selamlık building, and the square where the historic 1989 rally took place. We then continue to Prizren, where we explore the city on foot and see the Halveti Tekke, Gazi Mehmet Pasha Hammam, Namazgah, Bayraklı Mosque, Maraş District and Bridge, the 400-year-old plane tree, Emin Pasha Mosque, Turkish Consulate, Stone Bridge, Şadırvan Square, Sinan Pasha Mosque, St. George and Catholic Churches, Arasta Mosque Minaret, and the Serbian Quarter. After dinner in Prizren, we return to our hotel in Skopje.

Day 3: SKOPJE - TETOVO - OHRID

After breakfast, we drive to Tetovo, where we visit Harabati Baba Tekke and the colorful Alaca Mosque. We then head to Ohrid. During our tour of Ohrid, we see the 1100-year-old plane tree, Zeynel Abidin Pasha Tekke, Ali Pasha Mosque, Ohrid Bazaar, St. Clement statue, a traditional paper-making shop, Hagia Sophia Church, and the Ancient Theatre. We have dinner and stay overnight in Ohrid.

Day 4: OHRID - STRUGA - ELBASAN - TIRANA - SHKODRA

After breakfast, we visit Struga to see the Black Drin River, then cross the border into Albania and see the famous mushroom-shaped “bunkers.” In Elbasan, we explore the castle, Turkish streets, and Hünkar Mosque before heading to the capital Tirana. Our panoramic tour includes the Turkish and U.S. embassies, Namazgah Mosque, Suleyman Pasha statue, Skanderbeg Square, Ethem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, National Museum, University, Opera and Ballet House, Parliament, ministries, and the Presidential Palace. We continue to Shkodra, take a short walking tour in the city center, have dinner, and check in at our hotel.

Day 5: SHKODRA - BUDVA - KOTOR - MOSTAR

After breakfast, we enter Montenegro and stop for a photo break at St. Stefan Island. We then proceed to Budva and tour Budva Fortress, the Napoleon Bastion, medieval shops, Catholic and Orthodox churches, and the marina. In Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we visit Arms Square, Clock Tower, Pillar of Shame, St. Tryphon Cathedral, Craft Street, Fountain Square, River Gate, and St. Luke’s Square. We then drive to Mostar for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: MOSTAR - BLAGAJ - JABLANICA - KONJIC - SARAJEVO

Our tour of Mostar includes the Martyr’s Mosque, Old Bazaar, Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque, Turkish Consulate, Old Bridge, Tara Tower, Kriva Cuprija, and Tabakhane Mosque and Hammam. We continue to the Blagaj Tekke at the Buna River source, visit the Sarı Saltuk Tomb and explore the historic dervish lodge. Then we visit Jablanica, where Tito’s WWII battle took place, and view the destroyed bridge. In Konjic, we see the Ottoman Bridge, Broken Minaret Mosque, and restored bazaar. Finally, we reach Sarajevo for dinner and hotel check-in.

Day 7: SARAJEVO - BELGRADE

After breakfast, we check out and drive toward Baščaršija. On the way, we see war-damaged buildings, the tram line, university buildings, U.S. Embassy, City Museum, Parliament, and one of the region’s largest malls. We visit the Martyrs’ Cemetery and Aliya Izetbegović’s tomb. On our walking tour through the Ottoman-era Bosniak-Turkish neighborhood, we see the Sebil Fountain, Coppersmith Street, Bazaar Mosque, Morića Han, Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque and Mausoleum, Clock Tower, Kuršumli Madrasah, Gazi Husrev Bey Museum and Library, Europe’s first public toilet, Latin Bridge, Hünkar Mosque, At and Ok Meydan, Bakır Baba Mosque, Orthodox Church, Aliya Park, Ferhadija Mosque and Street, Synagogue, Cathedral, Sarajevo Roses, bombing and massacre sites, Eternal Flame, and the Vijećnica Library. After the tour, we head to Belgrade for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8: BELGRADE

Following breakfast, we start with a panoramic tour by bus, seeing the Parliament Building, Hotel Moskva, Terazije and Republic Squares, National Theatre, Alexander Nevsky Church, Dorćol District, Zoo, Nebojša Tower, Sava Pier, Bus Terminal, Train Station, Prime Minister’s Office, bomb-damaged Ministry of Defense and General Staff buildings, Ambassadors Street, Partizan Stadium, St. Sava Temple, Slavia Square, and Yugoslav Drama Theatre. On our walking tour, we visit University Park, Sheikh Mustafa’s Tomb, Bayraklı Mosque, Kalemegdan Fortress, Istanbul Gates, Military Museum, Clock Tower, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Fountain, Defterdar Gate, Ottoman Bathhouse, Victor Monument, former Pasha Mansion (now heritage office), Karadjordje Gate, Serbo-French Friendship Monument, and the site where the Ottomans handed over Belgrade keys in 1867. We also explore Knez Mihailova Street, Delijska Fountain, and Republic Square. After free time, we head to the airport.

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SKOPJE - PRIZREN

Day 2: SKOPJE - PRIZREN

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SKOPJE - TETOVO - OHRID

Day 3: SKOPJE - TETOVO - OHRID

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OHRID - STRUGA - ELBASAN - TIRANA - SHKODRA

Day 4: OHRID - STRUGA - ELBASAN - TIRANA - SHKODRA

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SHKODRA - BUDVA - KOTOR - MOSTAR

Day 5: SHKODRA - BUDVA - KOTOR - MOSTAR

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MOSTAR - BLAGAJ - JABLANICA - KONJIC - SARAJEVO

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Day 6: MOSTAR - BLAGAJ - JABLANICA - KONJIC - SARAJEVO

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SARAJEVO - BELGRADE

Day 7: SARAJEVO - BELGRADE

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BELGRADE

Day 8: BELGRADE

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Guide languages

Türkçe

Meeting point

Ankara Esenboga Airport

Itinerary

Day 1: Belgrade

Day 2: Belgrade, Skopje

Day 3: Skopje

Day 4: Skopje, Ohrid

Day 5: Ohrid, Budva (Svetti Stefan)

Day 6: Budva (Svetti Stefan), Mostar

Day 7: Mostar, Sarajevo

Day 8: Sarajevo, Belgrade

Included

· Round-trip AJET flight ticket from Ankara

· Tours and visits as specified in the itinerary

· Airport meet & greet and round-trip transfers

· Accommodation in double or triple rooms at 4* and/or 5* hotels

· Open buffet breakfasts

· 6 dinners at local restaurants (Beverages during meals are not included)

· Luxury coach and professional driver service throughout the tour

· Professional tour guide service by Balkan Tour

· City taxes

· Inter-country border crossing fees

· Local guiding services in Belgrade, Budva, and Kotor

· Kotor city entrance fee

· Blagaj Tekke visit

· Sarajevo War Tunnel visit

· Matka Canyon visit in Skopje

Excluded

Personal expenses

· Beverages during dinners and breaks

· Hotel extras

· Lunches

· Museum entrance fees (Ohrid and Matka boat tours)

· Travel insurance

· International departure tax

· Tours and transfers not mentioned in the itinerary

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Important Informations

Thank you for choosing Salam Booking. We are eagerly anticipating your arrival for an unforgettable and enjoyable journey.

Prayer Times: Please remember to bring slippers and prayer rugs for each tour. Depending on the region's conditions, our guide will direct you to suitable prayer locations.

Tickets: Your tickets are Electronic Tickets, and upon providing your name to the airline officer at the counter, your boarding pass will be issued. For international flights, you must be at the airport at least 3 hours before departure, and for domestic flights, please arrive 2 hours prior.

Your Passport and Other Documents: Participants who haven't received their passports will be handed them by our officers at the Airport. Those who haven't sent their passports to our company must bring their IDs and passports, checking the passport expiration date.

Cancellation and Refund Conditions:

The full service fee is due at the time of registration.

If the customer cancels 30 days in advance, they are responsible for any applicable taxes, duties, etc. 100% of the amount paid will be refunded, excluding legal obligations.

If the cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the service, 50% of the price paid will be refunded, excluding legal obligations.

Cancellations within 15 days will not be refunded. Return fees, if any, will be refunded in the same method as the initial payment.

In the event of unfair termination by the agency, all payments made by the customer will be refunded within 14 days.

Health: Bring necessary medications and prescriptions, as some medicines may not be readily available in Turkey. Review http://www.seyahatsagligi.gov.tr/ for more information.

During the Journey: To streamline your journey, please adhere to your group leader's departure time instructions. Safeguard your valuables and money in hotel safes. In case of loss or damage to personal belongings, inform your group leader promptly. All flights are non-smoking, check luggage tags after every flight, and have the hotel's business card handy.

Solo Female Travelers: You are more than welcome! We have solo female travelers on each tour to ensure you feel like you're traveling with friends.

Unavailable Dates: If the dates aren't available but you want to experience the tour, fill out the reservation form, and with at least 4 people, we can arrange a similar experience on suitable dates.

Budget:Tours, and main meals are covered. Bring money for souvenirs, additional meals, and tips.

Important Notes:

Thank you for choosing Salam Booking for your travels. We can't wait to provide you with unforgettable memories throughout your lifetime.

In any case of a problem during your travel, please directly contact with operators mentioned in the voucher.
Salam Booking is a platform for Muslim-friendly travelers that allows them to search and book tours, hotels, or activities in multiple destinations in line with their faith.
Salam Booking does not act as a tour/ transfer or hotel operator. The operators manage all tours/transfers/ facilities on our website.
100% halal hotels or activities are not standard in non-Muslim countries. Therefore you may face some problems during your travels. On our website, we try to offer as many Muslim-friendly options as.
Prices for all of our package programs are based on a minimum of 10 people, and prices may vary depending on the group size.
The price list and program are valid until a new price list is issued.
Our guide will direct you to a place where you can pray.
If a tour is cancelled due to insufficient participation, we will notify you 20 days before the departure date.
If the consumer or agency cancels the tour, the refund will be made in the currency and channel used for payment.
Our agency acts as an intermediary for those participating in the tour and third parties/corporate entities. The parties acknowledge that our agency is not directly responsible as the primary agent.
If the issuance date of a passport is more than 10 years for regular passports or more than 5 years for other passports, even if a visa is obtained, the holder cannot leave the country or apply for a visa.
For all passport types, our agency has no compensation obligation if the passport holder cannot participate in the tour due to a passport that is valid for less than 6 months from the date the tour ends.
If the passport officer does not allow the passenger to enter the country despite having a visa, the responsibility lies with the passenger.
Our company's cancellation and refund policies apply in case of possible issues with visas.
We only provide document consultancy services for visas obtained through our company. If the visa is not issued, there will be no refund for the visa fee. Our cancellation and refund policies apply to refunds for the tour fee.
Flight confirmations must be made by the passenger 48 hours before the tour departure time.
For all international departures, guests must be present at the relevant port 3 hours before the tour departure time.
Any connecting domestic flights arranged by our company are included in the next international flight.
We strongly recommend that our guests do not book domestic flights themselves.
If the guest is unable to attend the tour due to being late, the responsibility lies with the passenger. Our agency has no compensation obligation.