Balkan tours departing from Ankara come in two types: itineraries flying from Esenboğa to Belgrade, Podgorica or Skopje, and major Balkan tours that depart from Ankara by bus. The currently available itineraries are listed below.
The 3-night “Belgrade Dream” package, flying from Esenboğa to Belgrade with AJet, and the 3-night Budva packages, flying to Podgorica with Pegasus, are ideal for short getaways; one of the Budva packages includes a stay in Sutomore. The 7-night “5 Countries” tour with AJet starts with a direct flight from Ankara and covers a route including Skopje, Ohrid and Pristina.
“Grand Balkan 9 Countries” programs depart from Ankara by bus and travel through Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Greece over 6–7 nights. Since there are no flights, travel days are long; in return, there is no luggage limit and the tour stops in every country. The “Grand Italy–Greece–Balkans” program extends the route to Italy and, on some dates, to Slovenia.
Departures run from October 2026 onward; Budva programs also depart in March, July and November 2027. Per-person prices range from 1.030 to 1.070 euros.
The Belgrade, Budva and “5 Countries” packages cover visa-free destinations: Serbia and Kosovo allow visa-free stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period; North Macedonia and Albania allow 90 days, and Montenegro allows 30 days. Bus packages require a Schengen visa because they pass through Bulgaria, Croatia and Greece (Schengen); the Italy package also requires one because it passes through Italy.
You can reach Esenboğa from the city center by airport bus; for early morning flights, check the time of the first service. For bus tours, the departure point and time are listed for the first day of each tour.
The shared stops on itineraries from Ankara highlight Ottoman heritage: Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, the Stone Bridge and Old Bazaar in Skopje, the historic town on the shores of Lake Ohrid, the Sultan Murad Tomb near Pristina, and Prizren. In Montenegro, the walled old town of Budva and the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor are the best-known coastal sights.
Flight-inclusive itineraries are ideal for those who want to see a lot in a short time and stay in visa-free countries. Large Balkan bus tours, on the other hand, cover more countries, have no baggage limit and are often more affordable; in return, they involve long travel days and require a Schengen visa. When choosing, consider both visa requirements and travel time.
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for the Balkans. The swimming season for Budva programs runs from June to September; Belgrade is popular for short city breaks in winter.
Balkan countries use different currencies; Montenegro and Kosovo use the euro, while other countries use their local currencies. Euros and cards are widely accepted in tourist areas. Passports must be valid for at least six months after the return date.
Yes; itineraries with nonstop flights to Belgrade and Podgorica are available.
They last 6 or 7 nights; 8–9 calendar days.
Yes; the route passes through Bulgaria, Croatia, and Greece, so a Schengen visa is required.
3-night itineraries to Belgrade and Budva.