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Dynamic Bursa Great Balkan Tour in 8 Days 9 Countries (All Tours, Dinner and Balkan Nights Included)
6 Nights 8 Days – 4* Hotels – Dinner Included
Of Civilizations, Cultures, and Religions,
Greece - Macedonia – Kosovo – Albania – Montenegro
Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Serbia – Bulgaria
23 CITIES – 5 CAPITALS
Kavala – Thessaloniki – Bitola – Resne – Ohrid – Struga – Tetovo - Skopje – Pristina – Prizren – Shkodra – Bar – Petrovac – Budva – Kotor – Herceg Novi – Trebinje – Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo – Belgrade – Sofia
January Semester : January 25
Ramadan Feast and April Semester : March 14 / March 18
National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, April 23 : April 18
Kurban Bayramı (Feast of Sacrifice) : May 23 / May 24
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day :July 10 / July 11
August 30 Victory Day : August 28 / August 29
November Semester : November 7
On the first day of the tour, we depart at 17:30 from the front of the Bursa Nilüfer Migros, traveling through Tekirdağ to reach the İpsala border gate. After completing passport and customs procedures, we proceed to Kavala via Dedeağaç, Gümülcine, and İskeçe.
Day 2 Kavala – Thessaloniki – Bitola (Manastır) – Resne – Ohrid
Upon arrival in Kavala, we stop for breakfast and to taste the famous Kavala cookies. After breakfast, we take a short photo break along the beautiful Kavala beaches before heading to Thessaloniki. Upon arrival in Thessaloniki, we start our panoramic city tour.During the panoramic city tour, we will see the Kordon, White Tower, Rotunda, Fair, Thessaloniki Castle, as well as Ottoman and Byzantine artifacts. After visiting the Church of St. Dimitrios, Greece's largest church, and the house of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk located in the garden of the current Turkish consulate, we will move on to Bitola. After our arrival, Sirok Street, Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, Yeni Mosque, and the places where we will experience the most emotional moments, Atatürk's Military High School will be part of our visit. After visiting Bitola, we arrive at Ohrid via Resne, the hometown of Resneli Niyazi. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Currencies : Greece - Euro, Macedonia – Denar (Average 1 Euro: 60 Denar)
Currencies : Macedonia – Denar (Average 1 Euro: 60 Denar)
Currencies : Kosovo - Euro, Montenegro – Euro
After breakfast, our first stop will be a view of the magnificent St. Stefan, a holiday destination of the Jet Set, with its former history as a fisherman’s settlement transformed by sale to a Singaporian billionaire. (Dependent on availability at the parking area) We will continue along breathtaking coastal roads and arrive at Kotor after a panoramic passage through Budva. In Kotor, we will visit attractions like the Old Town, St. Tripun and Nikola Churches, and the historical Clock Tower. After our visit to Kotor, we will head to Croatia, known for its Italian-Mediterranean proximity due to its geography dominating the Adriatic Coast, for the Dubrovnik tour (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!). After a scenic short journey, we will arrive at Dubrovnik, also known as Ragusa in Italian, one of the oldest trading ports on the Adriatic, greatly influenced by Venice, housing a wonderful blend of history and nature. We will begin our city tour with the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town Square. Among the places we will see are the Towers and Walls of the City, the Church of St. Blaise, the Duke's Palace, the statue of the famous poet Gundulić, the historical Fountain and the Pharmacy from the 14th century. Following this, we will have free time to explore this beautiful city's enchanting atmosphere.
After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Accommodation will be in Trebinje or nearby hotel. (Depending on seasonal intensity, the city of accommodation may change)
Breakfast: Will be taken as an open buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Currencies :Montenegro – Euro, Croatia – Euro, Bosnia and Herzegovina – Convertible Mark (Average Rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)
After breakfast, we will head to Mostar. Before arriving at Mostar, we will visit Blagay Tekke (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!).Upon arrival in Mostar, we will start our walking city tour by first seeing the Mostar Bridge. (The bridge, constructed by Architect Hayreddin in 1557, is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.) The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery in 1992, but with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey, it was reopened in 2004. We will explore the old city's market. After shopping at local markets in Mostar, we will head to Sarajevo. After arriving, we will conduct a panoramic city tour in Sarajevo, which has been the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries and was known as the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary leading to the outbreak of World War I in 1914. Sarajevo suffered great destruction during the Bosnian War in 1992, however, it still retains much of its beauty.During our tour, we will visit the famous Baščaršija, a cultural hub of Europe. We will kick off our tour with the Sebilj Fountain, which is a symbol of the city, then continue to see the Morica Han, one of the city's most authentic spots. Following this, we will visit the Husein Bey Mosque, which is a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. In our tour, we will also see the Clock Tower, a famous fountain that has become a ritual, and at the intersection, we will see the Eternal Flame monument, which has become a symbol of the city, followed by free time, and those who wish may photograph the Latin Bridge, which is known as the site of the outbreak of World War I. At the end of our tour and free time, we will transfer to our hotel.Dinner at a local restaurant with Bosnian meatballs. (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!!) Accommodation will be at our hotel in Sarajevo.
Breakfast: Will be taken as an open buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Hotel Holiday etc. – Sarajevo
Currencies Bosnia and Herzegovina – Convertible Mark (Average Rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)
Day 7 Sarajevo – Belgrade
After breakfast, we will journey to Belgrade. Before we set off, we will visit Vrelo Bosna, the largest national park in Bosnia located at the foothills of Mount Igman (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!). Upon arrival in Belgrade, which is the new symbol of liveliness and movement, our city tour will commence from the most elegant street, Knez Mihailova street. Next, we will visit the Belgrade Fortress, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded, but the conquest was destined for Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, as one of the supply centers for the Ottoman navy. Within the fortress, we will see the Key Monument, the French statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military museum, the Tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, the Sokullu Fountain, and the terrace area with the best view of the meeting point of the Danube and Sava rivers. After the tour, we will have free time. Accommodation will be at our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast: Will be taken as an open buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Accommodation: Hotel B etc. – Belgrade
Currencies Bosnia and Herzegovina – Convertible Mark (Average Rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM), Serbia – Dinar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 115 Dinar)
Day 8 Belgrade – Sofia – Bursa
After breakfast, we will set off for Sofia. Upon arrival, we will start our panoramic city tour. During our panoramic city tour, we will see some of the sites such as the largest church in the Balkans, Alexsander Nevski Cathedral, the National Library, Sofia University, the Old Royal Palace, the National Bulgarian Theater built in a neoclassical style, the Archaeological Museum, the Old Sofia – Union Town, and the Rotunda Church. Then we will walk from the side of the Parliament building to take a panoramic look at the Sofia sculpture and take photos. The visit will also include the Banya Bashi Mosque, the symbol of the city. After the visits and free time, we will head towards Turkey. We expect to reach the Kapikule border gate in the evening for passport and customs procedures and free shop shopping before entering Turkey. After traveling through Çorlu, we will return to our starting points in Bursa, marking the end of the program.
What's Included
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* Accommodation with breakfast included for a total of 6 nights: 1 night in Skopje, 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Podgorica or surrounding areas, 1 night in Trebinje or surrounding areas, 1 night in Sarajevo, 1 night in Belgrade.
* Four dinners included at hotels or restaurants in Ohrid, Podgorica, Trebinje, and Belgrade.
* Macedonian Night (Balkan Night) at a local restaurant
* Bosnian Meatballs at a local restaurant
* Panoramic City Tours of Thessaloniki, Skopje, Tetova, Ohrid, Kotor, Mostar, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Sofia
* Monastery Tour
* Dubrovnik Tour
* Matka Canyon Tour
* Prizren Tour
* Blagay Tour
* Vrelo Bosna Tour
* Kosovo entrance fee
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway checkpoint and parking fees
* Customs Duties
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program.
* Limited water served in the vehicle
Not Included
* Tours organized by the guide
* All personal expenses
* City Tax (20 EUR per person)
* Lunches
* Beverages during meals
* Tips for the driver and guide
* MULTI SCHENGEN VISA (HOLDERS OF GREEN PASSPORTS ARE EXEMPT FROM VISA).
* International exit fee
* International travel health insurance
- All participating guests must hold a valid Multi-Entry Schengen visa for the entire duration of the tour. (Green passport holders are exempt from the visa requirement.)
- To enable shopping and spending in all countries included in the program during the tour, it is sufficient to carry 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 sweater or similar clothing for the evening.
- On our tours, seat rotation is applied daily in the seating plan; therefore, no guarantee is given for fixed seats or front seats. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a mandatory minimum stay of 3 days to be eligible to bring goods (alcohol, tobacco, etc.).
- Duty-free shopping limits when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of spirits (spirits containing more than 22% alcohol, excluding wine and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of spirits (spirits containing less than 22% alcohol, including wine and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg
- Guides may make changes to the program flow due to weather and road conditions, while ensuring that all locations specified in the program are shown.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour date. If cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if 20 days or less remain, a 100% penalty applies. Documents submitted with the participant's cancellation request, such as hospital reports or work permission letters obtained from Turkish authorities, are unfortunately not accepted for cancellations of hotels and services booked outside Turkey.
- Our tour programs are organized subject to a minimum participation of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
- In cases where the tour program provides only category information without specifying names and/or offers options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Viyatravel 2 days before the tour departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located at distances greater than the specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the tour departure date.
- Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability. In these rooms, the bed assigned to the third person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or known as coach beds, participants booking triple rooms for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.
- Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities, conducted from the vehicle with guide commentary, and do not include entry to museums or historical sites. If panoramic tours cannot be carried out because they coincide with days/hours when local authorities prohibit visiting other scheduled tours, due to closures caused by any event, closed roads, or impossible weather conditions preventing the tour, Viyatravel shall not be held responsible for the inability to conduct said tours. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot, depending on available opportunities, at points where vehicles are not allowed or roads are closed.
- Waiting times at customs checkpoints crossed by road during travel may exceed standard limits; Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences arising from such waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by the local Viyatravel partner we use, subject to a minimum participation of 20 people. If this number is not met, the excursions cannot be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicles used for extra tours may vary based on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on the opening/closing status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and depend on the participant's preference. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from that point after the main tour is completed.
- Check-in and boarding procedures for those participating in air tours are personal processes and must be completed by the guest at the airport counters of the relevant airline or online via the airline's website prior to the flight.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for failure to fly if guests do not arrive at the specified airport at the time indicated by Viyatravel for tour participation, fail to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete them on time but do not board the plane. All costs for round-trip new flight tickets and transfers in the destination area required for passengers who miss their flight to join the tour are borne by themselves.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the existing tour and flight. Viyatravel is obligated to notify such changes as soon as possible. The passenger purchases the tour accepting the risk of time changes. Children aged 0-2 years are exempt from paying airport taxes and airport service fees.
- Vehicle types used in our tours are classified according to the number of persons as follows. Based on the number of people in each tour, the following vehicle types are assigned:
Buses: (Used for groups of 25 - 46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for groups of 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for groups up to 16 people) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are deemed to have accepted the above terms upon completing the tour purchase.