Visa-Free Balkan Trio Tour with Pegasus | 3 Nights 4 Days
WITH PEGASUS BALKAN TRIO TOUR VISA-FREE !!!
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ALBANIA – MACEDONIA – KOSOVO
3 NIGHTS 4 DAYS – ACCOMMODATION IN 4* HOTELS
NO OBLIGATORY EXTRA PAYMENT
3 COUNTRIES - 3 CAPITALS
Pristina – Prizren - Tirana – Kruja – Elbasan – Ohrid - Bitola (Monastery) – Resne – Sveti Naum - Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje – Matka Canyon
Tour Departure Dates
April 9 / April 16 / April 23 / April 30 / May 7 / May 14 / May 16 / May 21 / May 28 / June 4 / June 11 / June 18 / June 25 / July 2 / July 9 / July 16 / July 23 / July 30 / August 6 / August 13 / August 20 / August 27 / September 3 / September 17 / October 15 / October 29 / November 12 / November 26 / December 10
Special Days:
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day: April 23
May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day: April 30
May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk Youth and Sports Day: May 16
Eid al-Adha: May 28
August 30 Victory Day: August 27
October 29 Republic Day: October 29
November Semester: November 12
Day 1 Istanbul – Pristina – (Prizren) – Tirana
Meeting at the Pegasus Airlines counter at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport... After ticket, baggage and passport procedures, we will depart for Pristina on Pegasus Airlines flight PC341 at 08:15. Arrival in Pristina at 08:50. After passport, baggage, and customs procedures, we will move to the capital of Kosovo, Pristina, which predominantly consists of Muslim Albanians, with a city tour. We will have an emotional day in the former Ottoman lands where a humanitarian drama took place not long ago. Panoramic sights include the Bazaar, the Bazaar Mosque built by Sultan Beyazit in the 15th century, and the clock tower built in the 19th century to remind the public of the prayer times. We will then have free time. Guests may join the extra Prizren tour, one of the most charming cities in the Balkans and Kosovo (45 EUR). Our tour will first take us to Prizren with a short bus ride. During our panoramic tour of Prizren, we will see the Turkish Bath from the 17th century, Sinan Paşa Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress among the sights. Afterward, we will have free time to explore this charming city before moving towards Tirana.Tirana, which has experienced wars throughout the 20th century and lived under Enver Hoxha's dictatorship for 40 years, is the capital of Albania established by Süleyman Pasha in 1614 and declared the capital in 1920. We will conduct a panoramic tour to introduce this beautiful city. Among the sights will be Ethem Bey Mosque, historical Clock Tower, National Museum, Opera and Ballet House, Parliament and Prime Ministry Buildings, Presidential Palace, Mother Teresa Statue and Skanderbeg Square. After the Tirana tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay. Overnight at the hotel.
Lunch: It will be extra and taken during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: It will be extra and taken during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Te Stela Hotel etc. – TIRANA
Route: Pristina – Prizren; 83 KM , Prizren – Tirana 187 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00 depending on customs clearance
Day 2 Tirana – Elbasan- (Kruja) – Ohrid
After breakfast at the hotel, we will have free time. Guests may join the extra Kruja tour (35 EUR). Kruja is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Albania. Known as Akçahisar during the Ottoman period, this historic town is located 20 km north of Tirana, the capital of Albania. Surrounded by steep cliffs, the fortress spans 800 meters and has surrounding walls. Located in a commanding position overlooking the Fushe Kruje plain, the notable sights include the Skanderbeg Museum, the Sarı Saltuk Lodge, the Esad Toptani Pasha Mansion, the Kruja Fortress, the Dolma Baba Bektashi Lodge, the Ottoman Bath, and the Murat Bey Mosque. After the tour, we will move to Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans. After our arrival, we will start our city tour of Ohrid, a Mediterranean town in the Balkans derived from Lake Ohrid's name. Our tour will begin with the Harbor Square, and while discussing the statues we see in the square, we will walk through the historical neighborhood where the famous Ohrid houses featured in the Elveda Rumeli series are located, seeing the historical Ottoman houses, St. Sophia Church, and concluding the tour with a presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl. After the tour, free time will follow. Transfer to our hotel. Guests may join the extra organized Macedonian Night Tour (45 EUR).Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Provided at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be extra and taken during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: It will be extra and taken at a restaurant determined by the guide.
Route: Tirana-Kruja 32 KM , Tirana – Ohrid ; 135 KM
Accommodation: Imperial Hotel etc. – OHRID
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00 depending on customs clearance
Day 3 Ohrid (St. Naum – Resne – Bitola (Monastery) – Tetova (Kalkandelen) – Skopje
After breakfast at the hotel, we will have free time. Guests may join the St. Naum – Resne – Bitola tour (65 EUR). We will start our tour from the hotel to St. Naum - Resne - Bitola. First, we will arrive at St. Naum after approximately 1 hour journey amid breathtaking views. We will visit the source of Lake Ohrid. The stunning view will take your breath away. Afterward, we will proceed to Resne. Here, we will see the Palace of Resne li Niyazi, one of the most famous figures of the İttihat ve Terakki Party, known for his contributions during the Turkish-Greek war, before we arrive in Bitola. During our city tour of Bitola; we will visit the Turkish Bazaar, the Bezisten, Isak Mosque, Yeni Mosque, Haydar Pasha Mosque, and one of the most emotional spots, the Military Academy where Atatürk graduated and the Atatürk Museum. After the tour, we will go to Tetova, known by the Macedonians as Tetova and to us as Kalkandelen, one of the large cities in Macedonia. Here we will see the famous Alaca Mosque and the cultural center of the city. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Provided at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be extra and taken during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: It will be extra and taken at a restaurant determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Gold Hotel etc. – SKOPJE
Route: Ohrid – St Naum; 30 KM, St Naum – Bitola; 105 KM , Bitola – Ohrid; 70 KM, Ohrid- Tetova 131 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 19:00 depending on road conditions
Day 4 Skopje – (Matka Canyon) – Pristina – Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, we will have a panoramic city tour. We will start our tour with the Macedonian side known as the land of statues, highlighting the giant statue of Alexander the Great it features, continue by crossing the stone bridge over the Vardar River to witness how two cultures change abruptly, and then visit the famous Skopje Bazaar, an essential part of the Ottoman heritage in the Balkans. We will proceed with our tour by discussing the statues at the entrance of the Bazaar, visiting the historical Davut Pasha bath, and ending our tour with the Kapan Han, one of the most vital structures of the Ottoman bazaar organization, and the Murat Pasha mosque, which managed to survive despite the earthquakes. After our visits, we will have one hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Items like Şuşka pepper, Ustrumca peanuts, and çarık will be among the things to buy. Guests may join the extra Matka Canyon tour (35 EUR) we organize. In this tour, we will first visit the breathtaking Matka Canyon. Afterwards, we will explore the depths of the Canyon by boat. After the tour transfer to Pristina airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Pegasus Airlines flight PC344 at 17:40. Arrival in Istanbul at 20:15. We hope to see you on your next journey…
Breakfast: Provided at the hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: It will be extra and taken during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Route: Skopje-Matka 15KM, Skopje-Pristina 91 KM
What's Included
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish guide services
* 1 Night Accommodation with Breakfast Included in 4* Hotels: 1 Night in Tirana, 1 Night in Ohrid, 1 Night in Skopje, totaling 3 Nights
* Panoramic city tours of Tirana, Ohrid, Skopje, Pristina
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* City Taxes
* Customs Fees
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
Not Included
* Extras taken at the hotel.
* All personal expenses
* Extra tours
* Lunch and dinner
* Driver service (tip) (5 EUR per person)
* All trips and tours not mentioned in the program.
* Optional guide tips
* Abroad exit fee
* Overseas travel health insurance
- It is sufficient to have Euros with us in order to shop and spend money in all countries included in the tour program. In regions where the local currency is used, the Guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred throughout the trip. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar garment for the evening.
- In our tours, rotation (seat changes) is applied to the daily seating plan; fixed-seat and front-seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- A minimum stay of 3 days is required to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.) when entering Türkiye from abroad.
- Free shop shopping limits when entering Türkiye from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons , Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (excluding alcoholic drinks containing more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne) , Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (including alcoholic drinks containing less than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne) , Perfume: 600 ml , Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items , Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg ,Coffee: 1 kg ,Tea: 1 kg
- Depending on weather and road conditions, the Guides may make changes to the flow of the program, provided that all places specified in the program are shown.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour. If fewer than 30 days remain until the tour date, a 30% penalty will apply; if 20 days or fewer remain, a 100% penalty will apply. Hospital reports, workplace permission documents and similar documents obtained from authorities in Türkiye and submitted with the participant’s cancellation request are unfortunately not accepted for the cancellation of hotels where they will stay and services they will receive outside Türkiye.
-The Tour Program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation cannot be achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. İndirimli Turlar will notify participants of tours canceled due to insufficient participation.
-In cases where only category information is provided without specifying a name in the tour program and/or where there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by İndirimli Turlar 2 days before the trip departure.
-During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified km. In such a case, İndirimli Turlar will provide information 15 days before the tour departure date.
- Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and in these types of rooms, the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds consist of beds referred to as folding beds and coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible lack of space in the rooms and the bed type for reservations for the 3rd person and/or children. Child discounts are valid for one child staying with 2 adults and belonging to the applicable age group.
-The breakfasts included among the services provided in the tour are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, known as a continental breakfast, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group for groups.
-The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting no more than 2–3 hours, organized for the general introduction of the cities and conducted panoramically with the guide’s narration from inside the vehicle; they do not include museum or archaeological site admissions. İndirimli Turlar is not responsible if panoramic tours, including the other tours specified in the program, cannot take place because local authorities do not permit visiting or entering the relevant places on the day and at the time of the tour, roads are closed due to any event, or weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot, where possible, on roads that are closed or at points where vehicle access is not permitted.
- During travel, waiting times at customs gates crossed by road may exceed standard durations; İndirimli Turlar cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences arising from these waiting times.
-Extra tours are organized by the local İndirimli Turlar service provider we work with, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If a sufficient number cannot be reached, the excursions cannot take place, or the prices, content and vehicle to be used for extra excursions may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to whether the museums and archaeological sites at the destinations are open or closed and according to weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional for participants and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers are left at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and are picked up from the point where they were left after the tour is completed.
- For people participating in tours with flights, check-in and boarding procedures are personal procedures and must be completed by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online through the airlines’ websites.
- İndirimli Turlar is not responsible for the inability to take the flight of persons who are not present at the specified airport at the times communicated by İndirimli Turlar for participation in the tour, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the aircraft. All costs of new round-trip flight tickets required for persons who miss the flight to join the tour, as well as their transfers in the destination region, are their own responsibility.
- İndirimli Turlar acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. Scheduled and charter flights may be subject to delays, or flight times may change before the existing trip and flight. İndirimli Turlar is obliged to notify passengers of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger purchased the trip by accepting the risk of a change in flight times. Children between 0 and 2 years of age do not pay airport taxes or airport service fees.
-The types of vehicles used on our tours are classified according to the number of people as follows. The vehicle types listed below are assigned according to the number of people on each tour.
Buses: (Used for groups of 25–46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for groups of 17–24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for groups of up to 16 people) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
-All guests are deemed to have accepted the above-mentioned terms and completed the purchase of the tour.
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