BELGRADE SARAJEVO BUDVA TOUR WITH THY VISA-FREE! 5 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION INCLUDING MOSTAR TOUR! 1st Day ISTANBUL AIRPORT - BELGRADE FLIGHT DETAILS August 12 / September 2 ISTANBUL-BELGRADE TURKISH AIRLINES TK1081 07:45 08:30 TIVAT-ISTANBUL TURKISH AIRLINES TK1098 18:30 21:25 September 30 ISTANBUL-BELGRADE TURKISH AIRLINES TK1081 07:45 08:30 TIVAT-ISTANBUL TURKISH AIRLINES TK1098 17:30 20:25 IMPORTANT NOTE: Flight information may vary depending on the tour dates. We kindly request our passengers purchasing connecting domestic tickets to obtain information. We recommend arriving at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal at least 3 hours before your flight. After baggage and passport procedures, we will depart for Belgrade with Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight. Upon landing, we leave the airport and head towards the panoramic Belgrade tour. We start our walking tour after getting off the vehicle in downtown Belgrade. One of the important landmarks we will see on our walking tour is the Bayraklı Mosque, a relic from the Ottoman period. Then, we continue towards Kalemegdan. Kalemegdan is a large castle and park complex located in the historic center of Belgrade and is one of the city's main symbols. Its name means "fortress square." Kalemegdan offers stunning views of the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. At the end of our tour here, we walk through Knez Mihajlova Street, the city's most important avenue, which features shopping centers, chic café restaurants, and shops. Free time until the meeting time announced by our guide. We meet at the vehicle and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 2nd Day BELGRADE - SARAJEVO After morning wake-up, clearing the rooms, and breakfast, we set off towards Bosnia and Herzegovina and its capital Sarajevo. Historically, Sarajevo has been home to many different civilizations and is a geographic location where various ethnic groups have lived together peacefully for centuries. Even today, it is possible to see a mosque, synagogue, and church at the same time when you stop and look around. This characteristic makes the city a "meeting point of cultures." Upon arrival in the city, we get off the vehicle to start our walking tour in Baščaršija, famous for its narrow streets from the Ottoman period and traditional shops and cafés. During our tour in Baščaršija, we will see Sebil Square, the Coppersmiths Bazaar, Ferhadija Street, where you can experience both Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian atmosphere, the Latin Bridge, where the event that led to the outbreak of World War I occurred, and the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Our tour will end at the Eternal Flame Monument, built in memory of those who sacrificed their lives for Yugoslavia's independence during World War II. After the free time provided by our guide, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 3rd Day SARAJEVO (TRAVNIK - VRELO BOSNE - TUNNEL OF HOPE) Free wake-up and clearing the rooms. Guests wishing to participate in the optional guided tour of Lunch Included Travnik-Vrelo Bosne-Tunnel of Hope can join. In this tour, we will first visit Vrelo Bosne National Park, the source of the Bosna River and the drinking water source of the city of Sarajevo. With its stunning flora, springs, streams, and waterfalls, you can take amazing photos and start your day with a coffee. After our visit, we proceed to the Tunnel of Hope, which was built to restore communication between besieged Sarajevo and the outside world during the Bosnian War and played a crucial role in the city's liberation. In a video room, we will watch a film that showcases the siege of Sarajevo, the situation before the tunnel, the construction of the tunnel, and the developments after the tunnel. We will have the opportunity to experience the part of the tunnel that is open to visitors. After this, we will head to the city of Travnik, which was known as the center of Bosnian governors during the Ottoman period. After we have lunch, we will start our city tour. Important sites we will see include the Elči Ibrahim Paşa Mosque, which has been operational since Ottoman times, the Travnik Fortress, the beautifully decorated Alaca Mosque (Suleymaniye Mosque), the house where Nobel Prize-winning writer Ivo Andrić was born (from outside), and Plava Voda, where it is said Fatih Sultan Mehmet performed ablution. After the free time provided, we return to Sarajevo. Guests wishing can join our optional program of Traditional Bosnian Night at an Authentic Restaurant, which will take place at a traditional restaurant near Sarajevo. We will be transferred by vehicle for a night filled with traditional Bosnian songs and examples from sevdalinka, with a music group and a team showcasing traditional Bosnian folk dances. We will taste the finest flavors of Bosnian and Balkan cuisine. At the end of the night, we will return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. - Lunch Included Travnik-Vrelo Bosne-Tunnel of Hope tour (Adult: 70 Euro / 02-12 years: 40 Euro) - Traditional Bosnian Night at an Authentic Restaurant: (Adult: 70 Euro / 02-12 years: 45 Euro) 4th Day SARAJEVO - MOSTAR - BUDVA After clearing the rooms and an early breakfast, we set off towards Mostar, home to one of the most important symbols of the Balkans, the Mostar Bridge. Upon our arrival in Mostar, we get off the vehicle and walk towards the Old Bridge area known for its narrow stone streets, traditional Bosnian houses, and various shops. The most important monument we will see here is the Mostar Bridge, which was built by the student of Mimar Sinan, Mimar Hayreddin, in the mid-16th century during the Ottoman Empire and is one of the examples of typical Ottoman architecture. Constructed using cut stone, the bridge reflects the aesthetic and engineering successes of its time. During the Bosnian War, in 1993, the Mostar Bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery. This event turned into a tragedy emphasizing the symbolic value and cultural importance of the bridge. However, with the support of the international community, the bridge was rebuilt in 2004, adhering closely to the original plans. Another important monument we will see during our Mostar tour is the Koski Mehmet Paşa Mosque. The mosque was constructed between 1617-1618 by Koçi Bey, the grandson of the Ottoman vizier and Bosnian governor Köprülü Mehmed Pasha. The mosque's name derives from its founder. It is a striking example of typical Ottoman architecture. The mosque, built with cut stone, features elegant decorations and details characteristic of Ottoman architecture. Having sustained damage during the Bosnian War, the mosque has been restored with international support and efforts. After free time in Mostar, we proceed to Budva, a popular holiday destination in Montenegro. Following our arrival, we will head to the city tour. Upon arrival, we will take a short walk in Budva's old town, surrounded by walls. Free time until the meeting time announced by our guide. After the free time, we head to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 5th Day BUDVA Free wake-up and your day is free. Guests wishing can participate in the optional Lunch Included BLUE MONTENEGRO TOUR (Kotor-Porto Montenegro-Perast-Lady of Rocks Boat Tour). We set off first for Porto Montenegro. Porto Montenegro is a luxury yacht marina located in Tivat and regarded as one of the finest in Europe. It can be described as a complex that contains luxurious residences, hotels, luxury shops, and café restaurants rather than just a regular marina. After our visit here, we will proceed to Perast. Perast is a small but historically and visually striking town on the Adriatic Sea, rich in maritime history; it hosts many historic buildings and churches dating back to the Renaissance period. Especially the baroque-style buildings constructed in the 17th and 18th centuries reflect Perast's historical and cultural richness. You can take beautiful photos here. Then we will take a boat to the island of Lady of the Rocks, located just off the coast of Perast. The island, known locally as Gospa od Škrpjela, has a church built in the 17th century. The island of Lady of the Rocks is known as a place where prayers and wishes regarding the sea are fulfilled. According to legend, the island expanded from a small rock thanks to fishermen who started tossing stones they pulled from the sea there in the 15th century. Over time, these stones accumulated and increased the island's size. After our visit, we sail to Kotor, which has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979, accompanied by the breathtaking views of Kotor Bay. We will explore the old town of Kotor, surrounded by walls, with a history dating back nearly 2000 years. Important places to be seen include St. Tryphon Cathedral, the Sea Gate adorned with the emblem of the Venetian Republic, Flour Square, which is now a lively atmosphere filled with various cafés and restaurants, and the statue of Nikola Đurković. At the end of our tour, we will transfer back to Budva and to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. - Lunch Included BLUE MONTENEGRO TOUR: (Kotor-Porto Montenegro-Perast-Lady of Rocks Boat Tour Adult: 85 Euro / 02-12 years: 60 Euro) 6th Day BUDVA – TIVAT - ISTANBUL Free wake-up and your day is free until the transfer time announced by our guide. Guests wishing can join our optional GREEN MONTENEGRO TOUR (Virpazar-Lake Shkodra-Stari Bar-Sveti Stefan). We will first head to Virpazar. Upon arrival at this lovely town by Lake Shkodra, we will embark on a boat tour on Lake Shkodra, where picturesque views await us. You will have beautiful moments and take stunning photos during our boat tour. After Virpazar, our next destination is Stari Bar. Currently situated on the Adriatic coast, the old town of Bar has a rich history dating back to ancient times. This area has hosted various civilizations, including the Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, and Ottoman Empire. Stari Bar is particularly known for its historical remains from the Middle Ages and the Ottoman period. As we stroll through the Ottoman-era streets, you will feel like you've traveled back in time. We will also see the olive tree, one of the oldest in Europe, believed to be over 2500 years old, a symbol of Montenegro. During the free time, guests can visit the city's castle or enjoy the local cafés. After this tour, we will gather with other guests and proceed to Tivat Airport. We will depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight. Arrival at Istanbul Airport and end of our tour.

-Economy class flight ticket for Turkish Airlines scheduled flights from Istanbul to Belgrade and from Tivat to Istanbul

-5 nights accommodation in 4* hotels

-5 breakfast meals to be taken at the hotel

-Airport taxes and service fees

-Panoramic city tour of Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Budva

-Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers

-Turkish professional guiding services

 

-Any services not explicitly stated -Overseas exit fee -All personal expenses -Extra tours organized by the guide -Extras charged at hotels -All trips and tours not mentioned in the program -Entrance fees for museums, archaeological sites, etc. -Tips for the guide and driver (optional) -Travel Health Insurance (20 Euros)

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