Direct Balkans Tour with Visa-Free Access and Direct Flights from Izmir (8 Days)
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✈️ A DIRECT-FLIGHT, VISA-FREE GREAT BALKAN TOUR FROM IZMIR
Macedonia • Albania • Montenegro • Kosovo • Bosnia and Herzegovina • Serbia
Would you like to step into the enchanting atmosphere of the Balkans just by taking your passport, without the stress of a visa? Starting from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport with the comfort of a direct flight, we leave exhausting bus journeys behind! On this wonderful 8 Days / 7 Nights adventure, we will stay in 4- and 5-star hotels and explore the most beautiful cities of 6 different countries with our expert guides, without any surprise extra tour payments.
🌟 Privileges Awaiting You on This Tour
Direct Flight & Instant Rest: Non-stop flight from Izmir to Skopje! Moreover, right after landing, instead of embarking on a long journey, we head directly to our hotel to spend the night.
Visa-Free Travel Convenience: Freedom to travel the entire route (except Dubrovnik) without a visa, with only a passport valid for at least 6 months.
Comfortable Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights’ accommodation in 4- and 5-star hotels, 7 breakfasts, and 6 dinners are included in the price.
Entertainment-Filled Evenings: The Macedonian Night and Bosnian Night, included in the price, with live music and folklore performances.
All-Included City Tours: Matka Canyon, St. Naum, Blagaj Tekke, Kotor, Budva, and all highway/city taxes are included in the price. No mandatory extra tours or money collection on the bus!
Departure Point: Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (International Terminal)
Transportation: Direct Non-Stop Flight with SunExpress
Day-by-Day Visa-Free Balkan Adventure
Day 1: Flying to the Balkans (Izmir - Skopje)
Our adventure begins at 23:00 at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport International Terminal. With SunExpress Airlines’ direct non-stop flight, we arrive in Skopje and, after customs procedures, transfer directly to our hotel by our private coach waiting for us. Our beds will be waiting so we can start the day well-rested.
Accommodation: Skopje (Mercure, Bon Bon, Actor Hotel, etc.)
Day 2: History, Nature, and Entertainment (Skopje - Tetovo - Bitola - Ohrid)
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Tetovo to see the magnificent decorated Alaca Mosque, famous for its exquisite ornamentation reflecting the elegance of women. After tasting fresh fritters and local goat cheese on Mavrovo Mountain peak, we continue toward Bitola. We walk along the historic Shirok Street, see the house of Eleni, Atatürk’s first love, from the outside, and crown our emotionally moving visit with the Manastir Military High School (Museum), where Atatürk received his education. Via Resen, we arrive at Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans. After seeing the Church of St. Sophia, the Ancient Theater, and the historic plane tree, those who wish may take a peaceful boat tour on the lake. In the evening, we enjoy our dinner accompanied by music and dance at the traditional Macedonian Night!
Accommodation: Ohrid (Embla, Belvedere, Park Hotel, etc.)
Day 3: Where Blue Meets Green (Ohrid - St. Naum - Tirana - Shkodër)
In the morning, we go to St. Naum, the birthplace of Lake Ohrid, where all the colors of nature meet. Our guests who wish may take a boat ride in this hidden paradise by rowboat. After visits to the Tomb of Sarı Saltuk and the monastery, we cross into Albania. Via Elbasan, we arrive in the capital Tirana and see Skanderbeg Square, the Et'hem Bey Mosque, and the Historic Clock Tower. At the end of the day, we reach Shkodër, where we will hear the magnificent story of Rozafa Castle, and settle into our hotel.
Accommodation: Shkodër or Tirana Surroundings (Deluxe Resort, Gardenland Hotel, etc.)
Day 4: Adriatic Pearls (Shkodër - Budva - Kotor - Trebinje)
We cross from Albania into Montenegro and photograph the legendary Sveti Stefan Island from a panoramic viewpoint. Seeing Budva, the Adriatic’s holiday capital, we arrive in Kotor, the unique bay city embraced by steep mountains. Within the historic walls, we explore the labyrinthine streets, the Clock Tower, the Pillar of Shame, and the churches. Then along the coastal road, we see Perast and the iconic Lady of the Rocks island, and continue to Trebinje in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Optional Extra: Guests holding a Schengen visa or a Green Passport may, after dinner, cross into Croatia and discover the night-time magic of Dubrovnik, the legendary city from Game of Thrones.
Accommodation: Trebinje Surroundings (Brotnjo, Ivona, Carpe Diem Hotel, etc.)
Day 5: The Poetry of Stone Bridges and Rivers (Blagaj - Mostar - Sarajevo)
We start the day with the spiritual serenity of the 550-year-old Alperenler (Sarı Saltuk) Tekke on the banks of the Buna River, which gushes out from beneath the rocks. Then Mostar Bridge, Bosnia’s symbol, awaits us. After our visits to the Old Bazaar and the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, we arrive in Sarajevo with views of the Neretva River. In this city, considered the Jerusalem of Europe, we tour Baščaršija, the Latin Bridge that started World War I, the Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque, and the Sebilj. In the evening, we enjoy our dinner accompanied by local melodies and a wonderful Bosnian folklore performance.
Accommodation: Sarajevo (Exclusive, Hollywood, Espana Hotel, etc.)
Day 6: The White City (Sarajevo - Belgrade)
After breakfast, we cross into Serbia through mountains and lush green plains and arrive in Belgrade, the “White City.” In this beautiful city where the Sava and Danube rivers meet, we explore Ottoman traces such as Kalemegdan, the Tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, the Sokullu Mehmed Pasha Fountain, and the lively Knez Mihailova (Istiklal) Street. After some free time, we settle into our hotel.
Accommodation: Belgrade (In Hotel, Abba, Nobel Group Hotel, etc.)
Day 7: City of Statues (Belgrade - Skopje)
We bid farewell to Belgrade and return to Skopje, the homeland of Yahya Kemal. In the city divided by the Vardar River, we cross the historic Stone Bridge and dive into the mystical streets of the Old Turkish Bazaar. After visiting the Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Kapan Han, and the Double Baths, we photograph Alexander the Great and Tsar Samuil monuments in Macedonia Square, adorned with massive statues. After dinner consisting of traditional Skopje meatballs and beans cooked in a clay pot, we retire to our hotel.
Accommodation: Skopje (Actor, Doa, Bushi Hotel, etc.)
Day 8: Heart of Nature and Return (Skopje - Matka - Prizren - Izmir)
On the final day of our tour, we head to Matka Canyon, considered one of the world’s top 100 natural wonders! After leaving this hidden paradise, where those who wish may take a boat tour, we cross into Kosovo, one of Europe’s youngest countries. In the capital Priština, we visit the Tomb of Sultan Murad Hüdavendigar and arrive in Prizren, one of the Balkans’ most charming towns. We see the Sinan Pasha Mosque and, during our free time, taste the famous Kosovan meatballs. Then we return to Skopje Airport and fly back to Izmir on SunExpress’s direct flight, returning home with wonderful memories.
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- Flights: Round-trip direct non-stop flights between İzmir and Skopje with SunExpress Airlines.
- Transfers: Airport transfers and all intercity transportation throughout the tour by luxurious, comfortable coaches.
- Accommodation: 7 nights’ accommodation in the region’s selected 4- and 5-star hotels.
- Meals: 7 breakfasts at the hotels and 6 dinners included in the price.
- Special Entertainment: Dinner with live music and folklore show at the Macedonian Night and Bosnian Entertainment.
- City Tours: City tours of Skopje, Tetovo, Bitola, Ohrid, Tirana, Shkodër, Budva, Kotor, Perast, Mostar, Sarajevo, Belgrade, and Prizren.
- Nature and Culture Tours: Tours to the hidden paradise of St. Naum, the natural wonder of Matka Canyon, and the uniquely beautiful Blagaj (Dervish) Tekke.
- Entrance Fees and Taxes: Entrance fees for the Kotor and Budva tour, as well as all highway, motorway, bridge, and city accommodation taxes. (There are no mandatory extra tour fees or money collection on the bus.)
- Guiding: Professional Turkish-speaking guiding service with 20 years of experience in the Balkans region.
- Exit Fee: The overseas departure fee stamp.
- Lunches: All lunches to be taken during the tour.
- Personal Expenses: Extra expenses at hotels (minibar, telephone, etc.) and personal shopping.
- Museum Entrance Fees: Museum and site entrance fees not explicitly stated as "included in the price" in the program.
- Optional Activities: Personal free-time activities stated as extra in the program (Ohrid Lake boat tour, St. Naum gondola tour, etc.).
- Optional Dubrovnik Tour: The extra Dubrovnik tour to be held on the evening of day 4 (Only guests with a valid Schengen visa or Green Passport can participate).
- Tips: Driver and guide tips (optional).
🎒 What Should Be in Your Bag for the Flighted Balkan Tour?
- Valid Passport and ID: Your original passport, valid for at least 6 months, is mandatory to have with you throughout the tour. Even if the tour is visa-free, you cannot travel without a passport. It is also recommended that you bring your new chipped ID card as a backup.
- Visa/Green Passport Documents for Dubrovnik: If you will join the optional extra Dubrovnik (Croatia) tour on the evening of day 4, make sure to keep your valid Schengen visa or Green Passport in your carry-on bag in an easily accessible place.
- Small Euro Banknotes: For your daily expenses, lunches, and small purchases during free time, having Euro in small denominations such as 5, 10, and 20 will make things much easier when receiving change and at border crossings.
- Small Backpack for Carry-On: Since your large suitcase will be checked in on the plane and later placed under the bus, carry your passport, medication, charger, power bank, wallet, and other valuable or urgently needed items in a small hand/backpack with you.
- Comfortable and Non-Slip Sport Shoes: The old city centers of historic towns such as Kotor, Mostar, and Sarajevo are made up of marble and cobblestone surfaces. Choose comfortable, non-slip walking shoes that will not tire your feet.
- Layered Clothing and a Raincoat: Due to nighttime flights and the air conditioning on the bus, bringing a thin cardigan, jacket, or shawl will increase your comfort. It is also useful to have a light raincoat or umbrella for the Balkans' changeable weather conditions.
- Power Bank (Portable Charger): A high-capacity portable charger and your cables, so your phone does not run out of battery while taking photos of the wonderful memories during all-day city tours.
- Personal Medications and Regular Prescriptions: A small personal health kit including any medication you regularly use for chronic conditions, as well as motion sickness medication, painkillers, stomach protectors, and band-aids.
- Sun Protection: Sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen to protect you from the sun during our outdoor walking tours.
⚠️ Important Notes to Know Before Booking
Passport Status and Visa Exception (Dubrovnik)
- All guests joining our tour must have a passport validity of at least 6 months from the return date of the tour. We also recommend that you bring your new chip-enabled ID cards with you.
- Our tour is visa-free. You can join with only your passport (whether maroon, green, or gray).
- Important Exception: The Optional Dubrovnik Tour on the 4th day of the program is within the borders of Croatia. Since Croatia is a member of the European Union, only guests with a valid Schengen Visa or a Special (Green) Passport can join this extra tour. Guests without a visa will spend this time as free time at our hotel.
Flight Times and Airport Meeting
- Our İzmir - Skopje outbound flights take place just after midnight (for example, 01:55 or 01:25). Therefore, our airport meeting is held at 23:00 on the night before the flight date. (For example, for a June 22 flight, the meeting is at 23:00 on the night of June 21.) Please carefully check your flight date and time in your travel documents.
- The responsibility for correct entry of name, surname, and T.C. identity number information on the flight tickets belongs to the guest. Our agency cannot be held responsible for possible delays and schedule changes caused by the airline.
Border Crossings and Customs Checks
- Since our route covers 6 different countries, we will have a high number of border crossings. Unforeseen waiting times may occur during passport checks and vehicle procedures at customs gates. Our tour guide has the authority to make changes to the program flow and timing for the benefit of the guests and the smooth operation of the tour.
Tour Comfort and Clothing Choice
- All transportation within the region after the flight is provided by buses. For your comfort during the journey, we recommend choosing comfortable clothing suitable for the season.
- The city centers of historical towns such as Kotor, Ohrid, Mostar, and Sarajevo generally consist of stone and cobblestone surfaces. Non-slip, comfortable walking shoes are very important for your comfort.
Budget and Currency Planning
- Different currencies (Dinar, Denar, Lek, Mark, etc.) are used in the countries we will visit during the tour. For your expenses, lunch meals, and extra free-time activities, it is most practical to have small banknotes in Euro with you. Our guide will assist you with reliable currency exchange points for local currencies.
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