Balkan Panorama Tour from Istanbul - 5 Nights - 4 Countries - with Turkish Airlines

About Balkan Panorama Tour from Istanbul - 5 Nights - 4 Countries - with Turkish Airlines

This package tour departs from Istanbul and lasts 5 Nights 6 Days with Turkish Airlines flights. The route covers Skopje, Pristina, Prizren, Belgrade, and Sarajevo; the itinerary takes place within North Macedonia, Kosovo, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, is known for the Stone Bridge over the Vardar, the Old Bazaar, and Macedonia Square. Accommodation is planned on a Bed & Breakfast basis, with 2 nights in Skopje, 1 night in Belgrade, and 2 nights in Sarajevo. The tour has two separate departure dates between October 27, 2026 and November 17, 2026. The per-person price starts at €1.070; the price for children aged 2–11 starts at €639. A €160 supplement applies for a single room. You can choose from 4-star hotels when booking; there is no price difference between the Bed & Breakfast accommodation options. The price includes round-trip economy-class flight tickets, airport taxes, accommodation, airport-hotel-airport transfers, panoramic city tours in the itinerary, a professional Turkish-speaking guide, and mandatory package tour liability insurance. The international departure fee, optional excursions, museum and archaeological site entrance fees, personal expenses, and optional tips for the guide and driver are not included. The full itemized list is available 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 – Skopje – Pristina

Meeting point: the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. You are advised to be at the airport at least three hours before your flight. We depart for Pristina on a Turkish Airlines flight (departure 07:55, arrival 08:30). The day's program in Skopje includes the castle on the hill overlooking the Vardar, Gazi Isa Bey Mosque, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, and Macedonia Square. Skopje Fortress stands out for its foundations dating back to the 6th century and its city views. Built in 1475, Gazi Isa Bey Mosque is described as one of the largest structures in the city dating from the Ottoman period. The stone bridge over the Vardar is a symbol of Skopje and also appears on the city's coat of arms. We spend the night at the hotel.

Day 2 — Skopje

The day begins with an open buffet breakfast at the hotel. The itinerary follows the route through Resen, Ohrid and Tetovo. Resen, a town near Lake Prespa, is known for the palace built by Niyazi Bey of Resen. Tetovo, a city at the foot of the Šar Mountains, is known for its Painted Mosque and Arabati Baba Tekke. The optional excursion may include Bitola, Širok Sokak, the New Mosque, Lake Ohrid, the Church of St. Sophia, the Church of St. John at Kaneo and Plane Tree Square; those who do not choose this tour can enjoy free time at the hotel. Free time follows the program. During this time, you can explore the area around Skopje Fortress on foot on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 — Skopje – Belgrade

We start the day with a buffet breakfast at the hotel. We set off from Skopje for Belgrade. On the Belgrade tour, we visit Bayraklı Mosque and Kalemegdan. Free time follows the tour. During this time, you can explore Belgrade’s pedestrian street, Knez Mihailova, at your own expense. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 — Belgrade – Sarajevo

We start the day with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. We travel from Belgrade to Sarajevo. On the Sarajevo tour, we visit Baščaršija, Sebilj Square, the Coppersmiths’ Bazaar, Latin Bridge, the Sacred Heart Cathedral and the Eternal Flame Memorial. The rest of the day is free. During your free time, you can explore the Coppersmiths’ Bazaar at your own expense and enjoy Bosnian-style coffee. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 — Sarajevo

The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. On the optional excursion, you will visit Blagaj Tekke, the Neretva River, Blagaj Dervish Lodge, Mostar Old Bridge, Mostar Bridge and Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque; those who do not join the tour can enjoy free time at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 — Sarajevo – Istanbul

After breakfast and check-out, transfer to the airport. Return to Istanbul Airport on a Turkish Airlines flight (departure 14:25, arrival 17:25). On the optional excursion, you can visit the Tunnel of Hope, the Bosna River, and Vrelo Bosne National Park; those who do not choose this tour can enjoy free time at the hotel.

Transport Information

Dates and Prices

Tour date: 19 - 24 November 2026

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Skopje & Pristina & Prizren tour from Istanbul take?

The tour is 5 nights 6 days. Accommodation includes 2 nights bed & breakfast in Skopje, 1 night bed & breakfast in Belgrade, and 2 nights bed & breakfast in Sarajevo.

Which cities does the tour cover?

The itinerary consists of stops in Skopje, Pristina, Prizren, Belgrade, and Sarajevo, continuing within the borders of North Macedonia, Kosovo, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

What is included in the tour price?

The price includes round-trip economy-class flights, airport taxes, 2 nights' Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Skopje, 1 night's Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Belgrade and 2 nights' Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Sarajevo, airport–hotel–airport transfers, the panoramic city tours listed in the itinerary, professional Turkish-speaking guide services and compulsory package tour liability insurance. All inclusions are listed in the “What's Included” section of the page.

What is not included in the tour price?

The international departure fee, optional excursions arranged by the guide, museum and archaeological site entrance fees, personal expenses, and guide and driver tips (optional) are not included in the price. The full list is provided under “Not Included in the Price.”

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

Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines. Outbound: TK1017 07:55 IST – 08:30 PRN; Return: TK1024 14:25 SJJ – 17:25 IST. Flight times may be changed by the airline; the confirmed times will be shared before the tour.

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

Please state your accommodation preference when booking via WhatsApp: 4-star hotels (Skopje: Bed & Breakfast · Belgrade: Bed & Breakfast · Sarajevo: Bed & Breakfast, no price difference). Hotels on the itinerary: Skopje: Karposh Hotel, Belgrade: Nobel Hotel, and Sarajevo: Hollywood Hotel. A €160 supplement applies to guests wishing to stay in a single room.

Are meals included in the price?

Stay for 2 nights in Skopje on a Bed & Breakfast basis, 1 night in Belgrade on a Bed & Breakfast basis, and 2 nights in Sarajevo on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Bed & Breakfast includes breakfast only; lunch and dinner are at your own expense.

Are there child and infant rates?

Prices start from €639 for children aged 2–11, and €200 for infants aged 0–1. Ages 12 and above are subject to adult rates.

On which dates are departures available?

There are 2 departure dates between 27 October 2026 and 17 November 2026.

Is there a Turkish-speaking guide?

Yes, professional Turkish-speaking guiding service is included in the tour price. The guide accompanies the group throughout the program.