Albania & North Macedonia & Kosovo Dream Tour from Istanbul 3 Nights 4 Days - with Turkish Airlines

About Albania & North Macedonia & Kosovo Dream Tour from Istanbul 3 Nights 4 Days - with Turkish Airlines

This package tour from Istanbul lasts 3 Nights 4 Days with Turkish Airlines flights and covers its itinerary. The program takes place within the Balkans. Accommodation is planned for 3 nights on a Bed & Breakfast basis. The tour has a single departure on 15 July 2027. Prices start at €1.060 per person. The price for children aged 2–11 starts at €599. A €160 supplement applies to guests staying in a single room. On day 1, you fly from Istanbul to the Balkans and check in to the hotel. On day 2, enjoy free time in Istanbul, and on day 3, enjoy free time in Istanbul. On day 4, return to Istanbul. Choose your accommodation when booking: 4-star hotels (no price difference). The price includes round-trip economy-class airfare, airport taxes, 3 nights' Bed & Breakfast accommodation, airport–hotel–airport transfers, and mandatory package tour liability insurance. The international departure fee, optional excursions arranged by the guide, museum and archaeological site entrance fees, meals not specified in the itinerary, personal expenses, and tips for the guide and driver (optional) are not included. The full list of inclusions and exclusions is provided in the “Included in the Price” and “Not Included in the Price” sections on the page.

Departure Dates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul

The meeting will take place at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport; you are advised to arrive at least three hours before your flight. You will fly to Tirana with Turkish Airlines (departure 08:00, arrival 08:45). During the day, you will see Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque and the National History Museum. Tirana — the capital of Albania, known for its colorful building facades and spacious square. Skanderbeg Square — Tirana's central square, surrounded by museums, a mosque and a clock tower. Et'hem Bey Mosque — a mosque in central Tirana, known for the landscape paintings on its interior walls. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 — Istanbul

The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. Travel from Tirana to Ohrid. During the day, visit the Church of St. Sophia, St. Panteleimon Church, Tsar Samuel's Fortress, Chinar Square, the Halveti Tekke, Kuloğlu Mosque, and Emin Mahmut Mosque. The optional excursion includes a visit to Lake Ohrid; those who do not join can enjoy free time at the hotel. Church of St. Sophia — An 11th-century Byzantine church in Ohrid, known for the frescoes on its walls. St. Panteleimon Church — Located at Plaošnik, the site where Ohrid's first school was established. Tsar Samuel's Fortress — Perched above Ohrid, this fortress encircles the city with its 10th- and 11th-century walls. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 — Istanbul

The day begins with an open buffet breakfast at the hotel. The day’s route takes you through Ohrid, Tetovo and Skopje. The Painted Mosque is visited during the day. The optional excursion includes Matka Canyon, the Vardar River, Davut Pasha Hammam, Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Sultan Murat Mosque, Isa Bey Mosque, Macedonia Square and the Mother Teresa Memorial; those who do not join can enjoy free time at the hotel. Tetovo — This city at the foot of the Šar Mountains is visited for its Painted Mosque and Arabati Baba Tekke. Skopje — The capital of North Macedonia, with an Ottoman bazaar and a modern square on either side of the Vardar River. The Painted Mosque — This 15th-century mosque in Tetovo is known for the colorful painted decorations covering its exterior. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 — Istanbul

After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, you are transferred to the airport. You return to Istanbul Airport on a Turkish Airlines flight (departure 20:25, arrival 23:05). During the day, you visit the Kosovo Museum, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Complex and the Yaşar Pasha Mosque.

Transport Information

Dates and Prices

Tour date: 17 - 20 July 2027

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Balkans tour from Istanbul last?

The tour is 3 nights 4 days. Accommodation is for 3 nights on a bed & breakfast basis.

What is included in the tour price?

The price includes round-trip economy-class airfare, airport taxes, 3 nights' Bed & Breakfast accommodation, airport-hotel-airport transfers, and compulsory package tour liability insurance. All items are listed in the “Included in the Price” section on the page.

What is not included in the tour price?

The international departure tax, optional excursions organized by the guide, museum and archaeological site entrance fees, meals not specified in the itinerary, personal expenses, and tips for the guide and driver (optional) are not included in the price. The full list is provided in the "Not Included in the Price" section.

Which airline are the flights with, and what are the flight times?

Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines. Outbound: TK1073 08:00 IST – 08:45 TIA; Return: TK1020 20:25 PRN – 23:05 IST. Flight times may be changed by the airline; final times will be shared in the pre-tour information.

Which hotels are used for accommodation, can I choose the hotel?

You state your accommodation preference when booking via WhatsApp: 4-star hotels (no price difference). A single supplement of €160 applies for guests wishing to stay in a single room.

Are meals included in the price?

3 nights accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis. Only breakfast is included in bed & breakfast accommodation; lunch and dinner are at your own expense.

Are there child and infant rates?

The price for children aged 2–11 starts from €599, and for infants aged 0–1 from €160. Guests aged 12 and over are subject to the adult rate.

On which dates are departures available?

The tour departs on July 15, 2027, and lasts 3 nights.

Is the price per person, is there a single room supplement?

The advertised price is per person in a double room and varies depending on the selected date; starting from €1,060. A single supplement of €160 applies for solo travelers.