Extra Tours and Dinner Included - Balkan Night Included - Departure from Ankara Esenboğa Airport
1 Night Accommodation in Medjugorje - 1 Night Accommodation in Podgorica or Shkodra - 2 Nights Accommodation in Ohrid - 1 Night Accommodation in Skopje - 1 Night Accommodation in Belgrade - 1 Night Accommodation in Sarajevo
Blagaj, Poçitel, Mostar Tour Included
Kotor Budva Tour Included
All Dinners Included
Balkan Night Included
Resne, Monastery Tour Included
Tetova (Kalkandelen) Tour Included
Sarajevo, Mostar, Blagaj, Počitelj, Medjugorje
On the 1st Day of our Balkan Tour Blagaj Tour Included! / Počitelj Tour Included! / Mostar Tour Included! Lunch: Guests can have their meal at the restaurant of their choice during the free time determined by the guide. Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price. Accommodation: 4* HOTEL KAKTUS vb. - MEDJUGORJE Currencies: Bosnia and Herzegovina - Convertible Mark (Average Rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM) Route: Sarajevo – Mostar – Blagaj – Počitelj – Medjugorje 242 KM, Estimated Hotel Check-in Time: Depending on customs clearance, approximately: 20:00 Accommodation: Medjugorje Hotels
Trebinje, Kotor, Budva, Shkodra
On the 2nd Day of Our Balkan Tour, after enjoying breakfast at our hotel, we are heading to Montenegro, one of the world's youngest countries and a jewel of the Adriatic Sea. Our first stop is Kotor, famous for its fjords and medieval atmosphere. We will explore this historic town with a tour of the Old Town and Fortress. Following that, we turn our route to Budva, one of the most famous holiday resorts in the Balkans, known for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife. After a panoramic tour, we will have the opportunity to see the magnificent St. Stephen, which was reclaimed from fishermen and later sold to a Singaporean multi-billionaire, from a viewpoint. Then we continue our journey to Shkodra, one of the oldest settlements in the Republic of Albania. After arriving in Shkodra, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay and dinner at our hotel.
Kotor / Budva Tour Included!
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Guests can have lunch at any restaurant they prefer during the free time determined by our guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: 5* HOTEL GOLDEN PALACE or similar - SHKODRA
Currencies: Montenegro - Euro
Route: Trebinje– Kotor – Budva – Shkodra 188 KM,
Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:00 depending on customs clearance time.
Accommodation: Shkodra Hotels
Shkoder, Tirana, Ohrid
On the 3rd Day of Our Balkan Tour After breakfast at our hotel, we head to the capital of Albania, Tirana. Upon our arrival in Tirana, considered the center of Bektashism in Europe, our city tour starts with the Ethem Bey Mosque, which began construction in 1789 and was completed in 1923. Following that, we will visit Skanderbeg Square, the clock tower built by Ethem Bey in 1821, the Skanderbeg Statue, and the Peace Bell, which was made from the bullets melted down by the children of Shkodra during the uprising in 1999. After our city tour, we move towards Ohrid, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known as the birthplace of the Cyrillic Alphabet. Once we arrive, the places we will see include: the Statue of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the Church of St. Sophia, the Ancient Theatre from the Roman period, Chinar Square, the Turkish Bazaar, Halveti Tekke, the new bazaar, Ohrid Market, and Lake Ohrid. Afterwards, we will transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Guests can enjoy lunch at a restaurant of their choice during free time determined by our guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: 4* HOTEL MAKPETROL etc. - OHRID
Currencies: Albania - Lek (Average Exchange Rate 1 Euro: 104 LEK) / North Macedonia – Macedonian Denar (Average Exchange Rate 1 Euro: 61.49 MKD)
Route: Shkoder – Tirana – Ohrid 237 KM,
Check-in Time: Estimated according to customs crossing time: 20:00
Accommodation: Ohrid Hotels
Ohrid, Resne, Bitola, Ohrid
On the 4th Day of Our Balkan Tour, After our breakfast, we depart our hotel to carry out the Resne-Bitola tour with our esteemed guests. Our first stop on the tour is Resne. After visiting the Palace of Resne's most famous figure, Niyazi of the Committee of Union and Progress, we continue towards Bitola, the second largest city in Macedonia. Upon arrival, the sights to be seen on our tour include the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, New Mosque, the Military High School where Atatürk graduated, and the Atatürk Museum, where we will experience the most emotional moments of the trip. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. At the designated time, we transfer for the Dinner Balkan Night. We hold a unique Dinner Balkan night embellished with exquisite Balkan music and cuisine, along with local dance shows performed by a folklore team. Afterwards, we spend the night at our hotel.
Resne – Bitola Tour Included! / Dinner Balkan Night Tour INCLUDED!
Breakfast: It will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Guests can have it at any restaurant they wish during the free time determined by our guide.
Dinner: It will be served at a local restaurant, included in the entertaining and folkloric Balkan Night, and IS INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE.
Accommodation: 4* HOTEL MAKPETROL etc. - OHRID
Currencies: North Macedonia - Macedonian Denar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 61.49 MKD)
Route: Ohrid – Resne – Bitola – Ohrid 137 KM,
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:00, depending on the customs crossing time.
Accommodation: Ohrid Hotels
Ohrid, Tetova (Kalkandelen), Skopje
On the 5th Day of Our Balkan Tour after having our breakfast at the hotel and checking out of our rooms, we set off towards Skopje, the capital and largest city of North Macedonia. On the way, we stop in Tetova (Kalkandelen) to visit the Alaca Mosque. Then we continue our journey to Skopje. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. The places to be seen during our city tour include; Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Murat Pasha Mosque, Kapan Han, Sulu Han, and Stone Bridge. Then we continue our walk by the Vardar River and observe the Turkish and Jewish neighborhoods on the opposite side of the river. During our walk, we get a panoramic view of Macedonia Square, the Ottoman Bridge, and the Davut Pasha Bath, we enter the Turkish bazaar, and see one of Skopje's iconic structures, the Clock Tower built in the 16th century, and early Ottoman mosques from the 14th century, Sultan Murat Mosque and Isa Bey Mosque. Afterward, we have free time and transfer to our hotel.
Tetova (Kalkandelen) Tour Included!
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Guests can have lunch at any restaurant of their choice during the free time determined by our guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: 4* BEST WESTERN TOURIST HOTEL etc. - SKOPJE
Currencies: North Macedonia – Macedonian Denar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 61.49 MKD)
Route: Ohrid–Tetova–Skopje 176 KM,
Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:00 depending on customs clearance time
Accommodation: Skopje Hotels
Skopje, Belgrade
On the 6th Day of Our Balkans Tour After having our breakfast at the hotel, we will check out of our rooms and head towards Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Upon arrival, we will start our city tour of Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe and a new symbol of liveliness and activity. The tour will include the Old Palace, decorated with magnificent carved ceilings from the Ottoman period, the Belgrade Fortress, where the Ottoman naval center was located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, the Kalemegdan Square, the Tašmajdan Park, the Military Museum, the tomb of Martyr Ali Pasha, and the Bayraklı Mosque. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: It will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Guests can enjoy lunch at their preferred restaurant during the free time determined by our guide.
Dinner: It will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: 4* GOLDEN TULIP ZIRA BELGRADE Hotel or similar -BELGRADE
Currencies: Skopje – Macedonian Dinar (Average Exchange Rate 1 Euro: 61.49 MKD) / Serbia - Serbian Dinar (Average Exchange Rate 1 Euro: 117.23 RSD)
Route: Skopje – Belgrade 432 KM,
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 21:00 depending on customs clearance time.
Accommodation: Belgrade Hotels
Belgrade, Sarajevo
On the 7th Day of Our Balkan Tour After having our breakfast at the hotel and checking out of our rooms, we will head to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Upon arrival, we will begin our panoramic city tour of Sarajevo, which has served as the cultural capital of the Balkans for centuries. It was the place where the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by Serbs occurred in 1914, leading to the outbreak of World War I. During the 1992 war, Sarajevo suffered great destruction due to the devastating conflicts among Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, yet it has largely preserved its beauty. During our city tour, we will visit places including; Baščaršija, the historic Ottoman inn Morica Han, the Catholic Cathedral reflecting the city's religious cosmopolitanism, a Synagogue, Hüsrev Bey and Ferhadija Mosques, the Latin Bridge where the assassination of Franz Ferdinand took place in 1914, the Old Library, and the western-style buildings that emerged during Sarajevo's 40 years under Austro-Hungarian rule. Afterward, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay and dinner will be at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Guests can enjoy lunch at a restaurant of their choice during the free time determined by our guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: 4* HOTEL HOLLYWOOD or similar - SARAJEVO
Currencies: Serbia - Serbian Dinar (Average Rate 1 Euro: 117.23 RSD) / Bosnia and Herzegovina - Convertible Mark (Average Rate 1 Euro: 1.95 KM)
Route: Belgrade – Sarajevo 285 KM,
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:00, depending on customs clearance time
Accommodation: Sarajevo Hotels
Sarajevo, Istanbul
On the 8th Day of the Balkan Tour After our breakfast, we check out of our rooms. After some free time until the transfer time, we will transfer our valued guests to Sarajevo Airport. After completing luggage and passport procedures, we will depart to Ankara with A Jet Airlines, arrival in the city marks the end of our tour. Welcome home!
Facilities We Offer Our Guests:
✔ Comfortable and Safe Transportation: Enjoy a comfortable transportation experience and a safe journey with A JET difference and our private buses.
✔ Comfortable Accommodation: Experience a comfortable stay in 4 and 5-star hotels, including dinner.
✔ Opportunity to Discover Multiple Countries: Visit a total of 5 different countries and gradually explore the rich culture and history of the Balkan geography.
✔ Balkan Night Experience: Create unforgettable memories at Balkan Night, which is enriched with dinner, entertainment, and folklore shows at local restaurants.
✔ Professional Guiding Service: Enjoy our tour with a professional guide team who will accompany you throughout your journey.
✔ Opportunity to Step-by-Step Discover the Balkan Geography: With city tours taking place in a different city every day, you will have the opportunity to discover the unique spots of the Balkans.
Accommodation: Return Journey
INCLUSIONS:
- Round Trip Economy Class Flight Ticket on A Jet Scheduled Flight From Ankara Esenboğa Airport to Sarajevo and Back
- Total 7 Nights Accommodation in 4* and 5* Hotel Categories: 1 Night in Medjugorje, 1 Night in Podgorica or Shkodra, 2 Nights in Ohrid, 1 Night in Skopje, 1 Night in Belgrade, 1 Night in Sarajevo
- Breakfasts
- Dinners
- All Transfers as Specified in the Program
- City Tours as Specified in the Program
- Balkan Night Enriched with Meals, Entertainment, and Folklore Shows
- Blagaj Tour and Počitelj Tour
- Mostar Tour
- Kotor - Budva Tour
- Resne Tour
- Monastery Tour
- Tetova (Kalkandelen) Tour
- Customs Taxes
- City Taxes
- Entrance Fee for Kotor Fortress
- All Highway, Parking, and Check-point Expenses
- Professional Turkish Guiding Services
- Mandatory Insurance (Professional Liability)
- Travel Health Insurance
EXCLUDING:
- Exit Tax Stamp for Abroad
- All Domestic Flights within Turkey and Ercan Connection
- All Trips and Tours Not Specified in the Program
- Entrance Fees for Museums and Historical Sites
- All Hotel Extras and Personal Expenses
- Cancellation Protection Package: 50 Eur (With the Cancellation Protection Package, we offer our guests the right to cancel their reservations without penalty under any circumstances. With this application, it is possible to cancel your reservation up to 16 days before the departure date of the tour. While the total tour fee is refunded in case of cancellation, the fee for the Cancellation Protection Package and any additional service fees (Visa, Insurance, etc.) are non-refundable.)
GENERAL TERMS
1- General Terms are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be considered independently of the tour program.
2- In the event that sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip; VENÜS TOUR may cancel the tour up to 21 days prior to the tour departure date. In such a case, cancellation information will be communicated to the guest. The total tour price will be refunded to the guest. In terms of refunds for additional services purchased outside the tour; domestic flight connections purchased from VENÜS TOUR will also be refunded to the guest, visa services, travel health insurance will not be refunded if the service has been used for the visa application made on behalf of the guest; if the visa application has not been made, the visa and travel health insurance will be canceled, and the fee will be refunded. If the guest has purchased the domestic flight connection from a different service provider independent of VENÜS TOUR, in the event that the tour is canceled by VENÜS TOUR, the guest cannot demand any refund from VENÜS TOUR. The guest accepts all possible material and moral losses due to the tour's cancellation at the time of purchasing the tour, and VENÜS TOUR cannot be held responsible.
3- In the event that sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, VENÜS TOUR reserves the right to show goodwill by not canceling the tour. In this case, since the tour will be provided individually to the guest, the package includes only the international round-trip airport transfer service.
Cancellation and Changes
4- Guests have the right to cancel without penalty by notifying VENÜS TOUR in writing up to 30 days before the tour departure date, except for airline tickets for which payment has already been made and/or commitments made to the airline. In cases where there are less than 31 days until the trip start date, the guest may cancel by paying 50% of the remaining tour price based on the airfare, and if it is less than or equal to 15 days, by paying the full tour price as a penalty. In the event of cancellation request, the refund conditions for additional services such as domestic flight connections, visa services, and travel health insurance may vary according to the period of cancellation request, so it is necessary to ask for preliminary information about the refund. VENÜS TOUR cannot make any commitments regarding the cancellation and refund of additional services.
Guiding Services and Extra Tours
5- The days and times of the tours specified in the program can be altered by the guide according to the opening/closing status of museums and historical sites to be visited and the weather conditions. Different guides may accompany our guests during the tours.
6- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general presentation of the cities and are a maximum of 2-3 hours long, conducted with a description from the vehicle and do not include entrance to museums or historical sites. If the panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot be conducted due to local authorities not allowing visits, closed roads or if the tour cannot be performed due to weather conditions, VENÜS TOUR is not liable for the inability to hold the aforementioned tours. Some tours may be conducted using public transportation or on foot at locations where vehicle access is not allowed or there are closed roads.
7- Our guide can change the days of the city tour and/or additional tours based on the number of participants and the closed status of museums and historical places, and this is also valid with respect to potential changes in flight times.
8- Attention should be paid to the following points during tours that will be conducted with Speed Boats: heavy meals should not be consumed right before boarding the boat, and excessive amounts of water should not be ingested. Guests with stomach, back, or neck issues, as well as pregnant guests, should inform their guides of their conditions.
9- There are no refunds for services that are included in the price, such as tours or meal services, if participation is not provided.
About Flights
10- VENÜS TOUR acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger, and in the case of any disputes, the relevant provisions of Turkish legislation, as well as the Hague Protocol and the Warsaw Convention, will apply.
11- Delays or changes in flight times may occur on scheduled and special flights. VENÜS TOUR is obliged to inform guests of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger accepts the risk of changes/cancellations in flight times when purchasing the trip.
12- Children aged 0-2 only pay the airport tax fee.
13- According to airline rules, if the outbound flight of a round-trip airline ticket is not used, the return flight is canceled by the airline.
14- Check-in and boarding procedures for individuals participating in flights are personal responsibilities, and these processes must be completed by the guests at airports, either at relevant airline counters or online on the websites of the airlines before the flight.
15- Last-minute delays and gate changes during flights are announced vocally at airports and displayed on the information boards at the venue. This information must be followed by the guests themselves.
16- VENÜS TOUR is not responsible for passengers who are not present at the specified airport at the reported times according to the airline rules for flight participation, have not completed check-in and boarding procedures on time, or have completed these procedures on time but did not board the plane. All costs regarding the procurement of necessary new flight tickets for guests who miss their flights for participating in the tour, as well as transfers in the destination area, etc., are the responsibility of the guests.
17- The general baggage allowance for Turkish outbound flights is 20 kg. This weight may vary according to the airline and the country of destination. If there are domestic flights in the destination country, this baggage allowance may be reduced to 15 kg for those internal flights. Extra baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of VENÜS TOUR.
18- For guests wishing to upgrade tickets with miles (to business or first class), upgrade transactions can be made based on the availability of the airline (check with the airline you are a member of) after the tickets are issued. A mile guarantee cannot be provided for each flight. Check if the program tickets are eligible for upgrades.
19- Some airlines may charge extra fees for food and drink services and online check-in.
Other Matters
20- VENÜS TOUR will not accept responsibility for any changes or cancellation processes made directly to the hotel by the guest. In such cases, the cancellation conditions of VENÜS TOUR will apply.
21- In cases where the hotel(s) is presented without specifying names, only category information is provided, and/or alternative options are offered for the same destination, VENÜS TOUR will inform the guest 48 hours before the trip departs.
22- During special periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used more than the specified locations or distances. In such a case, VENÜS TOUR will inform the guest 15 days prior to the trip departure.
23- When registering for the purchased tour, it is necessary for the guest to correctly enter/declare the name, date of birth, and passport number as stated on the passport. Plane tickets are issued based on this information. Penalty fees for flight tickets cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests.
24- To be able to use your mobile phones abroad, check whether your phone is turned on for international use before leaving Turkey by contacting the company to which your phone line belongs.
25- The hotel check-in time is 15:00, and the check-out time is 12:00.
26- Requests related to rooms (high floor, near general areas, smoking/non-smoking, bed type) are reported to the hotel by VENÜS TOUR. It is ensured that the reserved rooms correspond to the guests' preferences according to hotel availability. The fulfillment of these requests depends on the availability at the time of check-in at the hotel, and VENÜS TOUR cannot guarantee them.
27- Breakfast offered in hotels may differ from the rich breakfast typically found in Turkish cuisine. It is generally served as a continental breakfast with limited options such as butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall reserved for groups.
28- In some cases, a double bed may replace a twin room. Many European hotels offer rooms with two beds that can be combined if necessary.
29- The child and extra bed policy may vary according to each hotel and room types.
30- Any extra bed and baby cot will be provided upon request and must be approved by the hotel based on availability.
31- The capacity for additional beds or baby cots in the room is 1 unit (maximum).
32- In triple rooms, there is an application for an extra bed, and the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Extra beds consist of foldable or what is termed coach beds. Our guests accept that they have declared their consent to the crampedness and bed type that may occur in the rooms due to the extra beds to be added to the standard rooms in their reservations with triple rooms and/or children.
33- If the number of children that will stay with adults and their ages are incorrectly declared by our guests during hotel reservations, the relevant hotels may charge additional fees. In such cases, the responsibility is on the guest who made the incorrect declaration. Hotels may request identification to determine the age of children.
34- In reservations for 2 adults + 1 child, there may not be a separate bed for the child. Child prices are only valid if the child stays with two adults. Child discounts apply only to the eligible age group for “one child” staying next to two adults.
35- Daily exchange rates are reflected in the TL prices. The rates valid at the time of payment apply. Any additional requests, as well as some extra services that you will receive in the hotel (mini-bar, ironing, etc.) will be subject to extra charges by the hotel. These costs are not included in the purchase price and are paid directly to the hotel during your stay.
36- Some countries may have different applications regarding city, tourism, or local-level taxes. Any city, tourism, or other taxes being implemented will be collected from the guest by the hotel during entry or exit.
37- The travel distances given in the programs are based on maps. Travel times may be extended due to traffic, weather conditions, the geographical location of the country visited, road works, and other conditions.
38- In mandatory situations or when deemed necessary, VENÜS TOUR may change the sequence of cities in the program without altering its content and the main airline to be flown.
39- Guests participating in the tour are responsible for their personal belongings, bags, suitcases, passports/identities, and VENÜS TOUR cannot be held liable for forgotten/lost/stolen items. In case forgotten items are found, the costs incurred for their delivery to the country and/or person are the responsibility of the owner of the items.
40- Guests participating in the tour are required to carry their travel health insurance policies and any related medications and reports in case of any health issues.
41- At check-in to the hotel, official photo-identification/passport, and a credit card or cash deposit may be requested for any possible extra expenses. The deposit asked for at check-out is a transaction between the hotel and the guest, and VENÜS TOUR does not interfere with it.
Visa and Passport
42- There is no visa requirement for Turkish citizens.
43- Guests must ensure that their passports are valid for at least 6 months from the travel end date.
44- To ensure that your passport receives entry-exit stamps at customs borders, there must be at least 2 blank pages in your passport.
45- Being exempt from visa requirements for entry into the countries on this tour does not mean that you can enter/exit the country, as the passport police have the authority to deny you entry. VENÜS TOUR is not responsible for this situation; the responsibility lies with the passenger.
46- Guests who are not Turkish citizens or who have dual citizenship and will participate in the tour using their other country passport must consult the relevant consulates regarding the visa procedure applied by the country they will be traveling to; otherwise, VENÜS TOUR cannot be held responsible for any resulting issues.
47- To avoid potential issues with customs police at the border of the countries to be visited due to torn, worn, wet, and/or similarly damaged passports; it is necessary to renew passports. Otherwise, the responsibility lies with the passenger.
48- Guests under 18 years of age should be sensitive about their travel, especially if traveling alone or with only one parent, as they may be asked for a document showing the joint consent of both parents during entry/exit checks; parents and children are advised to be careful on this matter.