All Across the Balkans from Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines - 7 Nights - Winter (18 October – 20 December)

About All Across the Balkans from Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines - 7 Nights - Winter (18 October – 20 December)

This package tour from Istanbul lasts 7 nights 8 days with Pegasus flights and covers a route including Skopje, Ohrid, Shkodra, Trebinje, Sarajevo and Belgrade. The itinerary travels within the borders of North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia. Skopje is the capital of North Macedonia, known for the Stone Bridge over the Vardar River, the Old Bazaar and Macedonia Square. The tour includes 7 nights of accommodation. There are 5 departure dates between 18 October 2026 and 20 December 2026. The per-person price varies between €1.070 and €1.080 depending on the departure date. The price for children aged 2–11 starts at €669. A €200 supplement applies for guests wishing to stay in a single room. On Day 1, you fly from Istanbul to Skopje and check in to the hotel. On Day 2, you visit Ohrid and Skopje; Day 3 is free time in Ohrid; on Day 4, you visit Shkodra and Ohrid; on Day 5, you visit Trebinje and Shkodra; on Day 6, you visit Sarajevo and Trebinje; and on Day 7, you visit Belgrade and Sarajevo. On Day 8, you return to Istanbul. You choose your accommodation when booking: 4-star hotels (no price difference). The hotels included in the itinerary are as follows: Skopje: 4* Hotel (Skopje), Ohrid: 4* Balkan Hotels, Shkodra: 4* Hotel - Half Board (Shkodra or Podgorica or Budva)), Trebinje: 4* Hotel - Half Board (Trebinje or Medjugorje)), Sarajevo: 4* Hotel (Sarajevo) and Belgrade: 4* Hotel (Belgrade). The price includes round-trip economy-class airfare, airport taxes, 7 nights of accommodation, breakfast at the hotels, airport–hotel–airport transfers, the panoramic city tours in the itinerary, and compulsory package tour liability insurance. 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. 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

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Skopje

The meeting point is the international departures terminal at Sabiha Gökçen Airport; passengers are advised to arrive at least three hours before the flight. The flight to Skopje is operated by Pegasus Airlines (departure 10:30, arrival 09:55). The Skopje tour includes Ohrid, Tirana, Mostar, Sarajevo, Belgrade, the Vardar River, the Davut Pasha Complex, Mustafa Pasha Mosque and Sultan Murat Mosque. Skopje — the capital of North Macedonia, spanning both banks of the Vardar and combining an Ottoman bazaar with a modern square. Tirana — the capital of Albania, known for its colorful building façades and spacious square. Mostar — the center of Herzegovina, known for its stone streets, bazaar and bridge over the Neretva. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 — Skopje – Ohrid

After an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel, the day begins. We travel from Ohrid to Skopje. The Skopje tour includes Tetovo, Resen, Ohrid, the Painted Mosque, Bitola, Yeni Mosque, Haydar Kadı Mosque and the Atatürk Museum. Ohrid — A UNESCO-listed lakeside city known for its churches, castle and cobbled streets. Tetovo — Set at the foot of the Šar Mountains, the city is explored via the Painted Mosque and Arabati Baba Tekke. Resen — A town near Lake Prespa, known for the palace built by Niyazi Bey of Resen. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 — Ohrid

The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. The Ohrid tour includes Ohrid, Resen, Bitola, the Monastery of Saint Naum, the Church of Hagia Sophia, Car Samuel Castle and the Ohrid Halveti Tekke. Free time follows the program. Bitola — known as the city of consulates during the Ottoman period, it is explored via Širok Sokak and the Clock Tower. The Monastery of Saint Naum — founded in the 10th century, this monastery lies south of Lake Ohrid; its garden springs can be explored by boat. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 — Ohrid – Shkodër

Start the day with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. Travel from Shkodra to Ohrid. During the day, visit Ohrid, Tirana, the Ethem Bey Mosque, the Square, the Janna River, Podgorica and Budva. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 — Shkodra – Trebinje

The day begins after an open buffet breakfast at the hotel. Moving from Trebinje to Shkodër. Budva and Kotor are visited during the Shkodër tour. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 — Trebinje – Sarajevo

The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. Travel from Sarajevo to Trebinje. On the Sarajevo tour, you will visit the Old Bridge, Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Baščaršija, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, the Catholic Cathedral in Sarajevo, Latin Bridge and Fatih Mosque. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7 — Sarajevo – Belgrade

The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. Travel from Belgrade to Sarajevo. The Sarajevo tour includes Castle Square, the Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Fountain, the Stefan Lazarević Monument, Nebojša Tower, the Cathedral Church, Republic Square and Terazije Square. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 — Belgrade – Istanbul

After breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer to the airport. Return to Istanbul on a Pegasus Airlines flight (departure 11:15, arrival 14:55).

Transport Information

Dates and Prices

Tour date: 17 - 24 November 2026

Tour date: 8 - 15 December 2026

Tour date: 22 - 29 December 2026

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Skopje & Ohrid & Shkodër tour from Istanbul last?

The tour is 7 nights 8 days. Accommodation is provided for 7 nights.

Which cities does the tour cover?

The route consists of Skopje, Ohrid, Shkodër, Trebinje, Sarajevo, and Belgrade stops, travelling within North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia.

What is included in the tour price?

The price includes round-trip economy-class airfare, airport taxes, 7 nights’ accommodation, breakfast at the hotels, airport–hotel–airport transfers, the panoramic city tours listed in the itinerary, and mandatory package tour liability insurance. All inclusions are listed in the “What’s Included” section on the page.

What is not included in the tour price?

Optional excursions organised by the guide, entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites, meals not listed 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: PC351 10:30 SAW – 09:55 SKP; Return: PC374 11:15 BEG – 14:55 SAW. Flight times may be changed by the airline; confirmed times will be shared in the pre-tour information.

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

You can specify your accommodation preference when booking via WhatsApp: 4-star hotels (no price difference). Hotels in the itinerary: Skopje: 4* Hotel (Skopje), Ohrid: 4* Balkan Hotels, Shkodër: 4* Hotel - Half Board (Shkodër or Podgorica or Budva)), Trebinje: 4* Hotel - Half Board (Trebinje or Medjugorje)), Sarajevo: 4* Hotel (Sarajevo) and Belgrade: 4* Hotel (Belgrade). A €200 supplement applies to guests wishing to stay in a single room.

Are there child and infant rates?

Prices for children aged 2–11 start from €669, and for infants aged 0–1 from €150. Guests aged 12 and over are subject to adult pricing.

On which dates are departures available?

There are 5 departure dates between 18 October 2026 and 20 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 €1,070. A single room supplement of €200 applies.