Balkan Trio Tour from Istanbul, 3 Nights — with Pegasus Airlines
About Balkan Trio Tour from Istanbul, 3 Nights — with Pegasus Airlines
This package tour from Istanbul lasts 3 Nights 4 Days with Pegasus Airlines flights and includes stops such as Tirana, Pristina, Ohrid, Elbasan, Skopje and Resen. The itinerary travels through Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia. Tirana is the capital of Albania, known for Skanderbeg Square and its colorful painted facades. Accommodation is planned as 1 night Bed & Breakfast in Tirana, 1 night Bed & Breakfast in Ohrid and 1 night Bed & Breakfast in Skopje. There are 5 departure dates between 15 October 2026 and 10 December 2026. The per-person price varies from €1.030 to €1.040 depending on the departure date. The child price for ages 2–11 starts at €329. A €100 supplement applies to guests who wish to stay in a single room. On Day 1, you fly from Istanbul to Pristina and check in to your hotel. On Day 2, the tour follows the Ohrid, Tirana and Elbasan route, and on Day 3, the Skopje, Ohrid and Resen route. On Day 4, you return to Istanbul. You can choose your accommodation when booking: 4-star hotels (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference). The hotels in the itinerary by city are: Tirana: 4-star hotels, Ohrid: 4-star hotels and Skopje: 4-star hotels. The price includes round-trip economy-class airfare, airport taxes, 1 night of Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Tirana, 1 night of Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Ohrid and 1 night of Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Skopje, the panoramic city tours included in the itinerary and mandatory package tour liability insurance. The international departure fee, optional excursions arranged by the guide, museum and archaeological site entrance fees, meals not listed 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 “What’s Included” and “What’s Not Included” sections on the page.
Departure Dates
14 - 17 November 2026 — €1.040 (≈₺59.400)
28 November - 1 December 2026 — €1.030 (≈₺58.800)
12 - 15 December 2026 — €1.030 (≈₺58.800)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Istanbul – Tirana – Pristina
Meet at the international terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport; you are advised to be there at least three hours before the flight. Fly to Pristina on a Pegasus Airlines flight (departure 08:15, arrival 08:50). The day’s itinerary includes Pristina, Prizren, Tirana, Kruja, Ohrid, Bitola, Bitola, Resen and Tetovo. The optional excursion includes the Sinan Pasha Mosque, Prizren Fortress, Tirana, the Ethem Bey Mosque and Skanderbeg Square; those who do not join can enjoy free time at the hotel. Lunch is at your own expense during free time. Pristina — the capital of Kosovo, known for its Clock Tower, Fatih Mosque and Newborn Monument. Prizren — a historic city in Kosovo, explored for its stone bridge, bazaar and mosques. Tirana — the capital of Albania, known for its colorful building facades and large square. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 — Ohrid – Tirana – Elbasan
The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. The route for the day takes in Ohrid, Tirana, and Elbasan. Kruja and Ohrid are visited during the day. The optional excursion in Kruja includes the Skanderbeg Museum, Esad Toptani Pasha Mansion, Kruja Castle, the Dolma Baba Bektashi Lodge, and Murat Bey Mosque; those who do not join can enjoy free time at the hotel. Lunch is during free time and at guests' own expense. There is free time after the itinerary. Ohrid — a UNESCO-listed lakeside city, known for its churches, castle, and stone streets. Kruja Castle — the castle, known for Skanderbeg's resistance, and its museum are about an hour from Tirana. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 — Skopje – Ohrid – Resen
After an open buffet breakfast at the hotel, the day begins. The itinerary takes you through Skopje, Ohrid, Resen, Bitola and Tetovo. During the day, you will visit Ohrid and Bitola. The optional excursion includes the Yeni Mosque, Haydar Kadi Mosque, Atatürk Museum and Painted Mosque; those who do not join can enjoy free time at the hotel. Lunch is at your own expense during free time. Free time follows the itinerary. Skopje — the capital of North Macedonia, with the Ottoman bazaar and modern square on either side of the Vardar River. Resen — a town near Lake Prespa, known for the palace built by Niyazi Bey of Resen. Bitola — known as the city of consulates during the Ottoman period, explored via Širok Sokak and the Clock Tower. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 — Skopje – Pristina – Istanbul
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, you are transferred to the airport. You return to Istanbul on a Pegasus Airlines flight (departure 17:40, arrival 20:15). During the day, you visit Matka Canyon and the Vardar River. Lunch is at your own expense during free time.
Transport Information
Outbound: Pegasus Airlines PC341 — 08:15 SAW Istanbul, Türkiye Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport → 08:50 PRN Pristina, Serbia Pristina Intl.
Return: Pegasus Airlines PC344 — 17:40 PRN Pristina, Serbia Pristina Intl. → 20:15 SAW Istanbul, Türkiye Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport
Dates and Prices
Tour date: 14 - 17 November 2026
4* Oteller vb.- BB — double room per person 1.040 EUR, single room 1.140 EUR, child 429 EUR, infant 149 EUR
Tour date: 28 November - 1 December 2026
4* Oteller vb.- BB — double room per person 1.030 EUR, single room 1.130 EUR, child 329 EUR, infant 149 EUR
Tour date: 12 - 15 December 2026
4* Oteller vb.- BB — double room per person 1.030 EUR, single room 1.130 EUR, child 329 EUR, infant 149 EUR
Places to Visit
Pristina
Prizren
Tirana
Kruja
Ohrid
Bitola
Bitola
Resen
Tetovo
Sinan Pasha Mosque
Prizren Fortress
Ethem Bey Mosque
Skanderbeg Square
Skanderbeg Museum in Kruja
Esad Toptani Pasha Mansion
Kruja Castle
Dolma Baba Bektashi Tekke
Murat Bey Mosque
New Mosque
Haydar Kadı Mosque
Atatürk Museum
Alaca Mosque
Matka Canyon
Vardar River
What’s Included
Istanbul – Pristina – Istanbul Economy Class Flight Tickets with Pegasus Airlines
Local Transportation Services
Local professional Turkish-speaking guiding services
Total of 3 nights bed & breakfast accommodation in 4* hotels: 1 night in Tirana, 1 night in Ohrid, 1 night in Skopje
Tirana, Ohrid, Skopje, Pristina Panoramic city tours
Mandatory local guiding services required in some cities
All highway checkpoint and parking fees
City Taxes
Customs Duties
Panoramic city tours specified in the program
Airport taxes and service fees
Compulsory Travel Insurance (Professional liability insurance issued pursuant to Law No. 1618.)
What’s Not Included
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
Extras incurred at the hotel.
All personal expenses
Optional excursions
Lunches and dinners
Driver service (tipping) (5 EUR per person)
All excursions and tours not specified in the itinerary.
Optional tips for the guide
International departure fee
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days does the Tirana & Pristina & Ohrid tour from Istanbul take?
The tour is 3 nights 4 days. Accommodation is provided as 1 night bed & breakfast in Tirana, 1 night bed & breakfast in Ohrid, and 1 night bed & breakfast in Skopje.
Which cities does the tour cover?
The route consists of Tirana, Pristina, Ohrid, Elbasan, Skopje, Resen, Bitola, and Tetovo stops, proceeding within the borders of Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia.
What is included in the tour price?
The price includes a round-trip economy-class flight ticket, airport taxes, 1 night of Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Tirana, 1 night of Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Ohrid, and 1 night of Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Skopje, panoramic city tours listed in the itinerary, 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 Pegasus. Outbound: PC341 08:15 SAW – 08:50 PRN; Return: PC344 17:40 PRN – 20:15 SAW. Flight times may be changed by the airline; the confirmed times will be shared in the pre-tour information.
Which hotels are used for accommodation, can I choose the hotel?
You indicate your accommodation preference when booking via WhatsApp: 4-star hotels (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference). Hotels included in the itinerary: Tirana: 4-star hotels, Ohrid: 4-star hotels and Skopje: 4-star hotels. A supplement of €100 applies to guests wishing to stay in a single room.
Are meals included in the price?
Accommodation is on a Bed & Breakfast basis for 1 night in Tirana, 1 night in Ohrid, and 1 night in Skopje. Bed & Breakfast includes breakfast only; lunch and dinner are at your own expense.
Are there child and infant rates?
Prices start from €329 for children aged 2–11, and €149 for infants aged 0–1. Ages 12 and above are subject to adult rates.
On which dates are departures available?
There are 5 departure dates between 15 October 2026 and 10 December 2026.
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 €1,030. A single supplement of €100 applies for solo travelers.