Balkan Dream Tour 5 Countries from Istanbul - 7 Nights with Turkish Airlines

About Balkan Dream Tour 5 Countries from Istanbul - 7 Nights with Turkish Airlines

This package tour from Istanbul lasts 7 Nights 8 Days with Turkish Airlines flights and includes stops such as Ohrid, Resen, Skopje, Tetovo, Tirana, and Pristina. The itinerary travels through North Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ohrid is a lakeside city on the UNESCO list, known for the Church of St. John at Kaneo and its old town streets. Accommodation is planned as 1 night Half Board in Tirana and 1 night in Pristina (2 hotel nights in total). The tour has a single departure on 25 October 2026. Prices start at €1.070 per person. The price for children aged 2–11 starts at €699. A €250 supplement applies for single-room accommodation. On Day 1, you arrive in Resen from Istanbul by air and check in to the hotel. On Day 2, you explore the Tirana and Ohrid route; on Day 3, the Pristina, Tirana, and Prizren route; on Day 4, the Skopje and Pristina route; on Day 5, the Belgrade and Skopje route; on Day 6, the Sarajevo and Belgrade route; and on Day 7, the Sarajevo and Mostar route. On Day 8, you return to Istanbul. You can select your accommodation when booking: 4-star hotels (Half Board, no price difference). The hotels in the itinerary by city are: Ohrid: 4-star hotels, Tirana: 4-star hotels, Pristina: 4* Hotel (Pristina), Skopje: 4-star hotels, Belgrade: 4-star hotels, and Sarajevo: 4-star hotels. The price includes round-trip economy-class airfare, airport taxes, 1 night Half Board accommodation in Tirana and 1 night in Pristina (2 hotel nights in total), breakfast at the hotels, airport–hotel–airport transfers, the panoramic city tours in the itinerary, professional Turkish-speaking guide services, and mandatory package tour liability insurance. The price does not include the international departure fee, optional excursions organized by the guide, museum and archaeological site entrance fees, meals not listed in the itinerary, personal expenses, or guide and driver tips (optional). The complete list of inclusions and exclusions is provided in the “What’s Included” and “What’s Not Included” sections on the page.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Ohrid – Resen

The meeting point is at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport; passengers are advised to be there at least three hours before the flight. You will fly to Skopje with Turkish Airlines (departure 08:55, arrival 08:25). During the day, you will visit Ohrid, Resen, Bitola, Monastir, Mostar, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Skopje and Tetovo. Skopje — the capital of North Macedonia, with an Ottoman bazaar and a modern square on opposite banks of the Vardar River. Resen — a town near Lake Prespa, known for the palace built by Niyazi Bey of Resen. Bitola — known during the Ottoman period as the city of consulates, explored for Širok Street and its Clock Tower. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 — Tirana – Ohrid

The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. Travel from Tirana to Ohrid. The Tirana tour includes Ohrid, the Ethem Bey Mosque and the square. There is free time after the tour. Tirana — the capital of Albania, known for its colorful building facades and spacious square. Ohrid — a UNESCO-listed city on the lakeshore, known for its churches, castle and cobbled streets. Ethem Bey Mosque — a mosque in central Tirana, known for the landscape paintings on its interior walls. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 — Pristina – Tirana – Prizren

After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, the day begins. The route for the day takes us through Pristina, Tirana and Prizren. During the day, see Sinan Pasha Mosque, Prizren Fortress, the Church of Christ the Saviour, the Bazaar Mosque, Sultan Murad Mosque and Yaşar Pasha Mosque. The rest of the day is free. Pristina—the capital of Kosovo—is known for its Clock Tower, Fatih Mosque and Newborn monument. Prizren—a historic city in Kosovo—is explored for its stone bridge, bazaar and mosques. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 — Skopje – Pristina

The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. Travel from Skopje to Pristina. The Skopje tour includes the Vardar River, the Davut Pasha Complex, Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Sultan Murat Mosque, Isa Bey Mosque, Macedonia Square, the Church of the Holy Savior and the Mother Teresa Memorial. Free time follows the tour. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 — Belgrade – Skopje

After an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel, the day begins. Travel from Belgrade to Skopje. The Skopje tour includes Kale Square, the Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Fountain, the Stefan Lazarević Monument, Nebojša Tower, Saborna Church, Republic Square and Macedonia Square. Free time follows the tour. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 — Sarajevo – Belgrade

The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. Travel from Sarajevo to Belgrade. The Sarajevo tour includes Baščaršija, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and the Latin Bridge. Free time follows the tour. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 — Sarajevo – Mostar

After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, the day begins. You will travel from Sarajevo to Mostar. On the Mostar tour, you will see Mostar Bridge and Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque. The rest of the day is free after the tour. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 — Sarajevo – Istanbul

Following breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer to the airport. Return to Istanbul Airport via Turkish Airlines flight (departure 20:15, arrival 00:20).

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What’s Included

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Ohrid & Resen & Skopje tour from Istanbul take?

The tour is 7 nights 8 days. Accommodation includes 1 night half board in Tirana and 1 night in Pristina (total 2 nights in hotel).

Which cities does the tour cover?

The itinerary includes stops in Ohrid, Resen, Skopje, Tetovo, Tirana, Pristina, Prizren, Belgrade, Sarajevo and Mostar, and travels within the borders of North Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

What is included in the tour price?

The price includes round-trip economy-class airfare, airport taxes, 1 night’s Half Board accommodation in Tirana and 1 night in Pristina (2 nights in hotels in total), breakfast at the hotels, airport–hotel–airport transfers, panoramic city tours in the program, professional Turkish-speaking guide services and mandatory package tour liability insurance. All items are listed in the “What’s Included” 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: TK1003 08:55 IST – 08:25 SKP; Return: TK1026 20:15 SJJ – 00:20 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?

You can specify your accommodation preference when booking via WhatsApp: 4-star hotels (Half Board, no price difference). Hotels on the itinerary: Ohrid: 4-star hotels, Tirana: 4-star hotels, Pristina: 4-star hotel (Pristina), Skopje: 4-star hotels, Belgrade: 4-star hotels and Sarajevo: 4-star hotels. A €250 supplement applies to guests who wish to stay in a single room.

Are meals included in the price?

Accommodation is on a Half Board concept for 1 night in Tirana and 1 night in Pristina (total 2 nights in hotels). Half Board includes breakfast and dinner.

Are there child and infant rates?

Prices for children aged 2–11 start from €699, for infants aged 0–1 it is €150. Ages 12 and above are subject to the adult rate.

On which dates are departures available?

The tour departs on October 25, 2026 and lasts 7 nights.

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.