"Ottoman heritage of the Balkans" trip from Skopje to Belgrade

Private tour

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 10 days

Difficulty: Easy

Minimum age: 3

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Highlights

Skopje
Dappled mosque in Tetovo
Ohrid and Ohrid lake
City of Prizren
Tirana
Montenegro coastline
Blagaj
Mostar
Sarajevo

All about the trip

With this tour you will have a chance to get closer with rich Ottoman heritage of the Balkans. The tour is tailored to cover the most famous and interesting remains like mosques, hamams, inns and other monuments connected with Ottoman rule. You will visit lot of small and big Turkish bazaars in almost all countries. See unique painted mosques, fortifications connected with historical battles and influence of the Ottoman rule even into today's life in these Balkan countries.

Do you have your own ideas and requirements for similar tour? Please contact us and we will be happy to prepare for you a tailor made itinerary.

What is included in the price

Private transportation with air conditioned vehicle according the itinerary;
9 nights accommodation, including hotel taxes and service charges
Daily breakfast;
Services of an English speaking private driver and local host for the whole tour;
Private guided tours at Skopje and Ohrid, full day Kosovo tour, Half day Tirana tour, Half day Mostar and Sarajevo tours, including inside visits as described in the itinerary and admission fees
1 bottle of water per person complementary

What is not included in the price

Supplement for accommodation in SGL room - 365 € (on request, to be required and paid during the booking process - included in the price for solo travelers)
Supplement for HB (dinner x 9) when minimum 3 persons on tour - € 215 per person (on request, to be required and booked in advance)
Pre or post tour accommodation (if any) - on your own.
Any other meal, drinks, beverages or hotel extra services during the tour
Gratuities and tips for the driver/guide
Personal travel insurance

Instructions

Please dress according to local weather conditions.

Accommodation is in DBL room.

Child price is valid when accompanied by two adults.

What to take with you?

A small bag or rucksack
Personal ID or Passport
Additional drinking water
Energy snacks
Sun protection, e.g. a hat or sun cream

Itinerary

DAY 1: Welcome to Macedonia
	Meeting with your driver at Skopje airport. In the afternoon private guided Skopje tour. Overnight in Skopje, hotel Ibis Center 4* or similar.
DAY 2: The Ottoman heritage of Skopje
	This day private Skopje tour will be focused on the old part, where a lot of Ottoman monuments can be seen and visited. Several inns and Turkish hamamms, together with Mustapha pasha mosque are part of that. Overnight in Skopje, hotel Ibis Center 4* or similar.
DAY 3: Day tour to Kosovo
	Private full day tour to Kosovo, visiting Pristina, the Kosovo capital, and Ethnology museum. Next site is close to Pristina, the Turkish turbe with remains of Sultan Murat I. Afternoon drive towards Prizren. Visit to the main mosque and walking in the old bazaar. Drive back to Skopje.
DAY 4: West Macedonia sights
	Departure to the city of Tetovo and visit to the unique Dappled mosque. Later on, visit to Tetovo tekje and possible meeting with the Bektashi order. Drive towards Mavrovo national park, passing by many picturesque old traditional villages. Upon arrival in Ohrid, afternoon private Ohrid city tour. Overnight in Ohrid, hotel Millenium palace Ohrid 4* or similar.
DAY 5: Full day Bitola and Prespa lake tour
	Drive towards Bitola and private city tour the main square, the Turksih bazaar, passing tow mosques and the town symbol - the Clock tower. Visit to the City museum with part dedicated to Mustapha Kemal Ataturk. Afternoon drive towards second largest Macedonian lake Prespa. Crossing Galichica National park and arrival to Ohrid. Overnight at hotel Millenium palace Ohrid 4* or similar.
DAY 6: Welcome to Albania
	Crossing Macedonia - Albania border in the morning and arrival to the most picturesque city in Albania - Berat. The city is known also as “the city of 1000 windows” and today is UNESCO site. Visit to the castle and Onufri museum. Drive to Tirana and overnight at hotel Mondial 4*.
DAY 7: Montenegro coastline
	Private Tirana city tour with visit to National museum. Drive north and passing Shkodra arrival at Albania - Montenegro border. Afternoon drive along Montenegro coastline to Boka Kotorska bay. Visit to Kotor old town (on your own). O/N in Budva, hotel 4*.
DAY 8: Welcome to Bosnia and Herzegovina
	Morning departure towards Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina, passing the town of Trebinje and high mountains of south Bosnia and Herzegovina. Stopover at unique nature of Blagaj and source of river Buna. O/N in Mostar, hotel Kapetanovina 4* or similar.
DAY 9: The Ottoman heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina
	Private Mostar city tour, passing the Old Bridge and with visit to “Turkish house”. Afternoon arrival to Sarajevo and private city tour at this town, full with Ottoman remains and sights. Overnight in Sarajevo, hotel Bosnia 4* or similar
DAY 10: Sarajevo - meeting of cultures
	Possibility to have some more visits before transfer to Sarajevo airport

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

You will be picked up at your hotel in Skopje. Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Final destination:

You will be dropped off at Sarajevo airport. Please let us know your flights details during the booking process.

Cancellation Policy - Strict

Cancellation more than 30 days, prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 30 to 10 days prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 10 days prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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