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19 day(s)
Private
10-35 people
easy
Embark on an unforgettable 19-day tour exploring the rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cultures of Turkey and the Balkans. From the majestic city of Istanbul to the ancient ruins of Ephesus, the Ottoman heritage of Bursa, and the captivating beauty of the Balkans including Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia, Slovenia, and more—this comprehensive journey offers immersive city tours, authentic local experiences, and comfortable accommodations. Experience iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the historic Gallipoli battlefields, Plitvice Lakes National Park, and the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Dubrovnik and Mostar. Perfect for history buffs, culture lovers, and adventurous travelers seeking a deep dive into this diverse region.
Duration
19 day(s)
Max Group Size
10-35 people
Tour Code
19DGBCCT
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Combined Country
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

Istanbul
Zagreb
Meet at the airport and Transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Open buffet breakfast included)
After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be
HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three
monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the
Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across
from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the
architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent
interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next see will be HAGIA SOPHIA
GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of
Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the
greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was
once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century
golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. You can see it from outside. After that see TOPKAPI PALACE, the great
palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an
exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by
the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury,
miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. You can
see it from outside. The Basilica
Cistern Museum is one of the most important cultural assets where we can trace
the traces of glorious Istanbul history. With its 80,000-ton water storage
capacity, Yerebatan Cistern is the largest covered cistern in the city and
stands out with more reclaimed supporting elements compared to other covered
cisterns. Covering an area of approximately 10,000 square meters, this colossal
structure has a rectangular shape with a length of 140 meters and a width of 70
meters. You can see it from outside.
After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Dinner at Indian restaurant
and Overnight in Istanbul.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you because of visiting to Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque
(Breakfast
and Dinner included)
After breakfast, at 08:00 am, we depart for
Bursa; the first capital of the Ottoman Empire and one of the great treasure
houses of Islamic architecture. Visit the Green Mosque and the
neighboring Green Mausoleum, both world-renowned for their superb tile
decoration. See Great Mosque, which has the largest indoor space within
all the mosques in Ottoman architecture. Visit Kozahan, once the center of
silk trade. Textile fabrics of silk obtained from cocoons of Bursa has played
an important role in Bursa’s being the center of textile. After that, drive to
the village of Cumalikizik. This is one of the best-preserved Ottoman
villages in Turkey with scores of picturesque houses built in the traditional
style. The historical texture of the village has been well protected and the
civilian countryside architectural structures of the early Ottoman period are
still intact. After the tour, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Bursa.
(Breakfast
and Dinner included)
After breakfast and at 08:00, we have 5 Hour drive to Ephesus. We have lunch in
Ephesus and then we will do a Turkish
Village Tour. Sirince's construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks.
The houses on the slope are all original with their white paints. Sirince
Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in
Turkey - especially fruit wines. We will visit the vineyards and it is time to
learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish wine makers. In the evening you will
be tested about your knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way we will visit
one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have
the opportunity to get a good factory rate. After the art tour, we drive to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast and at 08:00 We will visit to Ephesus, one of the best
preserved ancient sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of
Artemis, Curates street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre.
After the tour, we will visit the place of one of our sponsors which continues
to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey in a carpet weaving center. During
our visit, we will have a chance to see the Turkish women who are working in
the factory. After the art tour, we drive to back to Kusadasi. Overnight in
Kusadasi.
(Breakfast
and Dinner included)
We depart at 08:30 and drive around 3 hours to Pergamon. Lunch break around
13:00pm and after the lunch, we depart for tour of the magnificent acropolis of
Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and
political centre at that times. Bergamon is a famous city for its jewellery,
stones and silver. So on the way, we will visit a jewellery center for 30
minutes, after lunch, drive to ancient sight of Troy. Visit the famous
archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen
of Troy. After Troy tour, Arrival to Canakkale by 18:00pm. Overnight in Canakkale.
(Breakfast
and Dinner included)
At 07:30am, we depart for Gallipoli to visit the
battle fields. Two hours later, we will give you 20 minutes to relax in a
restaurant area. We arrive Gallipoli around 12:00am and we have lunch break,
relax a little bit and then depart for the battle fields. Visit Gabatepe
Museum. Start visiting the fields with Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove because
these are the places where the war had started. Then Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel
Valley and Plugges Plateau. Afterwards, we drive towards to border. Overnight in Edirne.
(Breakfast
included)
After breakfast, we check out
from the hotel and depart for Bulgaria. Arrival in Plovdiv around noon in Bulgaria. Check in
to hotel and rest of day is yours. Explore Plovdiv City, shop in the local
markets or enjoy many big parties or games in Casinos. Overnight in Plovdiv.
(Breakfast included)
Departure for Sofia. Guided sightseeing tour of the city center including visit to Alexander Nevski Cathedral - one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in Europe, as well as one of Sofia’s symbols and a primary tourist attraction; St. George Rotunda, St. Sophia Church, built by the Roman Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, National Theatre, former Royal Palace, today housing the National Revival Art Gallery and the Ethnographic Museum, Presidency, etc. Upon request - dinner at a traditional restaurant with folklore music and dances. Overnight in Sofia
(Breakfast included)
Breakfast at Hotel, Check-out and departure for the Bulgarian - Macedonian border followed by Skopje. Arrival in Skopje. Afternoon Skopje Tour. The Stone Bridge – symbol of the city, Skopje fortress Kale, Old Bazaar with inns and Turkish Baths, the city center and main pedestrian zone. Lunch at Local Restaurant, proceed to hotel. Overnight in Skopje.
(Breakfast included)
Breakfast at hotel and
check out to proceed to Ohrid. Arrival at Ohrid City, transfer for City Tour –
visit Hadzi Turgut Mosque, Krst Dazmija, Zeynel Abedin Pasha Tekke, Old Bazaar.
Lunch at Local Restaurant in Ohrid , proceed to Tirana, arrive Tirana , Proceed
with On Foot Tour of Tirana – visit Mosque of Ethem Bey, the Clock Tower, and
spend some time for shopping. Check in to the hotel. Overnight in Tirana.
(Breakfast included)
Breakfast at hotel and
check out to departure for Montenegro via Shkodra, old town of Shkodra - visit
the traditional road build in the XXth century which bears the distinctive ,
stop for taking Photos at Molo Promenade , Shetitorja , Skadar lake , continue
drive to Budva ,visiting Sveti Stefan , Old City Budva , Lunch in Tivat
,continue drive to Dubrovnik. Check-in the hotel. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
(Breakfast included)
Breakfast at hotel ,
city tour of this UNESCO protected pearl of the Adriatic and its Cathedral ,
Rector’s Palace, Franciscan Monastery (included Old Pharmacy), Clock Tower,
Orlando’s Columns, Sponze Plaza, Dubrovnik City. Lunch in the old City. Overnight
at hotel in Dubrovnik
(Breakfast included)
Breakfast, Check out
hotel. Transfer to Mostar), Proceed for city tour – visit to Karadjoz Bey
Mosque, and Muslibegovic house – walk through the old town and old bridge
listed as UNESCO heritage site. Continue drive to Sarajevo, Lunch at Local
Restaurant on the way at Jablanica, arrival to Sarajevo, Free time at Old City,
check-in the hotel. Overnight in Sarajevo
(Breakfast included)
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for tour to visit Vrelo Bosne – spring of river Bosnia, Tunnel museum –
the only means of going in and out during the siege of Sarajevo in last war. On
Foot Tour of old town Bascarsija, Latin bridge, place where the Austro
Hungarian Archduke was assassinated, what triggered the 1st World War; Brusa
bezistan – covered market place; Gazi Husref Bey Mosque- built in 1530 year
during the Ottoman era – and Gazi Husref Bey Madrass; Morica Han built in 1551;
Vijecnica – town hall for the Austro-Hungarian era. Lunch at the local
restaurant. Afternoon, free for shopping. Back to hotel. Overnight in Sarajevo
(Breakfast included)
Breakfast at hotel,
check-out the hotel to Bihac on the way visit of the Pyramids of Bosnia Visoco,
Visoco Mountain,that is the first European pyramid located in the heart of
Bosnia. Continue driving to Travnik, visit to the mosque in Travnik including
Suleimania. Travnik is located 90 km to the west of the city of Sarajevo, the
Bosnian governor from 1697 to 1850, Lunch at Local Restaurant in Travnik ,
continue drive to Bihac , Check-in the hotel , Leisure time enjoying the waterfalls and Una river which is
best for Rafting. Overnight in Bihac.
(Breakfast included)
Breakfast at hotel,
Check-Out and proceed to Ljubljana, towards Plitvice National Park, a
well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour of the 16 crystal - blue lakes
cascading into 92 spectacular waterfalls. Walk on the wooden promenades with
magnificent views on the waters where every turn leads to a breathtaking scenery
and yet another waterfall. Surrounded by dense woods, Plitvice Lake is a
natural phenomenon of rare and unique beauty. Continue drive to Ljubljana, view
the Central Open-air Market, Baroque Town Hall, Robba's Fountain, the Three
Bridges, and Lunch at Local Restaurant, Check-in the hotel. Overnight in
Ljubljana.
(Breakfast included)
Breakfast at hotel,
Check-Out to proceed to Zagreb and drive to Lake Bled, a beautiful glacial lake
in the Julian Alps. Lake Bled is set amid forests and mountains and is one of
the most picturesque destinations in Europe, continue drive to Zagreb, arrive
Zagreb, City Tour with a wealth of historic monuments. Visit of the highlights
including the upper and lower town, the majestic Cathedral, Archbishop's
Palace, Lunch at Local Restaurant, free time exploring the winding streets of
the old town. Proceed to hotel, Check-In, free time. Overnight at the Hotel in
Zagreb.
(Breakfast included)
Breakfast at hotel.
Check-out the hotel. Departure to the airport. We hope this was a
memorable tour for you and looking forward to see you again on another tour of
ours. Thank you for joining us.
2 Nights’ accommodation in Istanbul Pullman Hotel or Radisson Blue Merter Hotel
1 Night accommodation in Bursa Tiara
Termal Hotel
2 Nights’ accommodation in Kusadasi Odelia
Resort Hotel
1 Night accommodation in Canakkale Troia
Tusan Hotel
1 Night accommodation in Edirne Ramada
Hotel
1 Night accommodation in Plovdiv
1 Night accommodation in Sofia Princess
Hotel Sofia - Jasmin Hotel
1 Night accommodation in Skopje Grand Plaza Hotel 5*
1 Night accommodation in Tirana Mondial
Hotel
2 Nights’ accommodation in Dubrovnik Neptun Hotel 4*
2 Nights’ accommodation in Sarajevo Hollywood Hotel
4* - Grand Hotel 3*
1 Night accommodation in Bihac Kostelski Buk Deluxe
4*
1 Night accommodation in Ljubljana Plaza hotel 4*
1 Night accommodation in Zagreb Movie hotel 3*
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange similar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost
Meals mentioned in above Itinerary
All Airport transfers mentioned in above program
All coach transportation by fully equipped buses
All Guided Sightseeing Trips with entrance fees as above
International and Domestic flights
City Tax
Country entry Visas
Optional land excursion
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section.
Hotel room taxes
Tipping