Balkan Beauties Kosovo Macedonia Tour with Ajet Airlines
Tour Program
Istanbul – Pristina - Skopje
Meeting at the agency desk in the departure terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Departure to Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, at 09:25 with Ajet Airlines flight VF101. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, arrival at 10:05 local time and, following entry procedures, our panoramic city tour by private vehicle will include Germia Park, the Kosovo Museum, the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque built by the Ottomans in the 15th century, the 18th-century Yaşar Paşa Mosque, and the tomb of Ottoman Sultan Murad I Hüdavendigâr, who was killed on the Kosovo Plain as a result of the 1389 Battle of Kosovo. After the city tour, departure to Skopje. Upon arrival in Skopje, the city tour begins. In Skopje, the birthplace of our famous poet Yahya Kemal Beyatlı, the places we will see include Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Murat Pasha Mosque, Kapan Han, Sulu Han, and Stone Bridge. We continue our walk by watching the Vardar River and the Turkish and Jewish neighborhoods on the opposite side of the river. During this walk, Macedonia Square, the Ottoman Bridge, and Davut Pasha Bath will be seen from the outside, and then we will enter the Turkish Bazaar. The Clock Tower, one of Skopje’s symbolic works and built in the 16th century, Sultan Murat Mosque built in the 14th century, and Isa Bey Mosque from the same century will be seen, and free time will be given in the Turkish Bazaar. After the free time, for those who wish, an optional evening tour will be organized featuring unique Balkan music and food, along with folk group local dance shows, creating a unique Balkan Night experience. Overnight in our hotel in Skopje.
Balkan Night with Dinner Per Person: 45 Eur
A memorable dinner awaits you accompanied by traditional Balkan music and local dance performances. While you experience Skopje’s fun and cultural side with this special Balkan night, you will be hosted at Restaurant Gardenia, one of the region’s most distinguished venues. With the best Balkan music and folklore presented live, and performances by our artists, all of whom are conservatory students and teachers, performed without playback, we will turn this night into an authentic experience. We will be pleased to host you at our own establishment, Restaurant Gardenia Skopje. Thank you for your understanding. Overnight at our hotel in Skopje.
Skopje
After breakfast, free time for the entire day. Guests who wish may join the Grand Macedonia Tour, arranged as an extra option. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Skopje.
Grand Macedonia Tour Per Person: 75 Eur
On this full-day tour, which we will take after breakfast, we first stop in Tetova (Kalkandelen) and visit the Painted Mosque. We then continue our journey to Ohrid. After arrival in Ohrid, our city tour begins. We will take a tour introducing the historic city of Ohrid, which was one of the important bases of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. During the tour, we will see the Monument to Saints Cyril and Methodius, 9th-century Byzantine monks believed to have developed the Cyrillic alphabet, the Church of Hagia Sophia, the Ancient Theatre from the Roman period, Samoil Fortress, St. Clement Monastery and St. Panteleimon Church, Sinan Çelebi Tomb, Plane Tree Square, the Turkish Bazaar, Halveti Tekke, the New Bazaar, Ohrid Market, and Lake Ohrid. After the Ohrid tour, we head to Manastır (Bitola). Along the way, we will have a panoramic view of the palace of Resne'li Niyazi, one of the famous figures of the Committee of Union and Progress. Upon arrival, during our city tour of Manastır (Bitola), we will visit the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, New Mosque, the Military High School from which Atatürk graduated, and the Atatürk Museum. Then we will return to Skopje via Pirlepe. Transfer to our hotel.
Skopje – Pristina - Istanbul
After breakfast, we depart for Pristina Airport. En route, we join the Matka Canyon Tour, which will be arranged as an extra for guests who wish to participate. After the tours, we continue our journey to Pristina. Following the boarding procedures, we will fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport on Ajet Airlines' scheduled flight VF102 at 18:00. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, arrival in Istanbul at 20:40 and the end of our tour. We bid you farewell, hoping to see you again on your next trip.
Matka Canyon Tour Per Person 20 Eur
Are you ready to discover the Matka Canyon, adorned with the unique beauty of nature, among the enchanting forests and vast grasslands of Mount Vodno? Covering an area of approximately 5,000 hectares, this canyon will take you to the mystical monasteries of the Middle Ages and the peaceful views of a magnificent artificial lake. On this tour, as you wander among rugged rocky cliffs, you will admire the region's diverse endemic plant and animal species. For adventure enthusiasts, the chance to go canoeing will provide adrenaline-filled moments on the water. Nature lovers, meanwhile, will enjoy walking along green paths and losing themselves in the silence of nature at every step. These unforgettable moments you will spend in Matka Canyon will soothe your soul while leaving deep marks on your heart. Let yourself be embraced by nature and enjoy this unique experience!
What's Included
• Round-trip airline tickets with Ajet Airlines on the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport / Pristina / Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport route
• 2 nights' accommodation in Skopje in the specified hotel categories
• Breakfasts
• All transfers specified in the program
• City tours specified in the program
• Customs duties
• All highway, parking, and checkpoint expenses
• Professional Turkish-speaking guide services
• Mandatory insurance (Professional Liability)
Not Included
• Overseas Departure Tax Stamp
• Travel Insurance (Up to 65 Years Old) : 20.-Eur
• Travel insurance (Ages 66-75) : 40.-Eur
• All kinds of hotel extras and personal expenses
• City and Hotel taxes