Balkan Tour November Mid-term Break

About Balkan Tour November Mid-term Break

A three-country Balkan itinerary during the schools’ November mid-term break, with no visa required: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania. The trip begins in Sarajevo and ends in Tirana, avoiding travel along the same route twice; the itinerary runs from Sarajevo’s Ottoman bazaar to Mostar Bridge, then to Kotor Bay and the coast of Budva, and finally via Shkodra to Tirana. Turkish citizens can enter all three countries without a visa using a Turkish passport. Program: Day 1 Istanbul – Sarajevo; Day 2 Sarajevo – Konjic – Mostar; Day 3 Mostar – Trebinje – Kotor – Budva; Day 4 Kotor Bay – Perast – Budva; Day 5 Budva – Shkodra – Tirana; Day 6 Tirana – Istanbul. Departure dates: 15 November 2026, 14 November 2027. Price per person €1.060; child €742, infant €318.

Departure Dates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Sarajevo

Arrival in Sarajevo, welcome and transfer to the hotel. Late afternoon guided walking tour in Baščaršija: Sebilj Fountain, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, and Latin Bridge. Overnight stay in Sarajevo.

Day 2 — Sarajevo – Konjic – Mostar

After breakfast, travel along the Neretva Valley to Konjic, stopping at its historic stone bridge. In Mostar, visit Stari Most, Kujundžiluk Bazaar and the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque. Visit the Blagaj Tekke in the afternoon. Overnight in Mostar.

Day 3 — Mostar – Trebinje – Kotor – Budva

From southern Herzegovina to Trebinje; Arslanagić Bridge and the old town. Cross into Montenegro, walking tour in Kotor's walled old town. Evening accommodation in Budva.

Day 4 — Bay of Kotor – Perast – Budva

Perast on the shores of the Bay of Kotor; view of the islets in the bay. Afternoon visit to Budva Old Town and the Sveti Stefan viewpoint. Overnight stay in Budva.

Day 5 — Budva – Shkodër – Tirana

Cross into Albania. Rozafa Castle and lake views in Shkodër; then arrive in Tirana and enjoy free time around Skanderbeg Square in the evening. Overnight stay in Tirana.

Day 6 — Tirana – Istanbul

Tirana city tour after breakfast: Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque and the Clock Tower. Transfer to the airport according to flight time and departure.

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a visa required for this tour?

No. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania do not require visas from holders of ordinary (burgundy) Republic of Türkiye passports. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the return date.

Which cities does the tour cover?

Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Blagaj, Trebinje, Kotor, Perast, Budva, Shkodër, and Tirana.

Where are the flights from and to?

Outbound flight from Istanbul to Sarajevo, return flight from Tirana to Istanbul. Exact airline and flight times will be communicated after booking according to the departure date.

How many days does the November Mid-Term Visa-Free Balkans — Sarajevo, Kotor, Tirana take?

The tour is 5 nights and 6 days.

What are the departure dates and how much does it cost?

Departure dates: November 15, 2026, November 14, 2027. Price starts from €1,060 per person.

What is included in the price?

Round-trip flight ticket arriving in Sarajevo and departing from Tirana, and airport taxes, airport–hotel–airport transfers, 5 nights’ accommodation in hotels with Bed & Breakfast, intercity transportation and city tours listed in the program, professional English-speaking guide services, and travel health insurance are included.

What is not included in the price?

Lunches and dinners, entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites, optional excursions, personal expenses, and single room supplements are not included in the price.

Are there child and infant rates?

Yes. Child price is €742, infant price is €318; the exact amount appears at the booking step according to your selected date.

How are reservation and payment made?

Bookings are made on this page: after selecting the date and number of guests, you proceed to the payment step. Payment is made by credit card; installment options depending on your bank are listed at the payment step. Booking confirmation is sent via email.