Grand Balkans Tour from Istanbul - (Skopje Arrival - Belgrade Departure) - Winter - 7 Nights with Pegasus Airlines

About Grand Balkans Tour from Istanbul - (Skopje Arrival - Belgrade Departure) - Winter - 7 Nights with Pegasus Airlines

This package tour departs from Istanbul on a Pegasus Airlines flight and lasts 7 Nights 8 Days, covering Skopje, Ohrid, Shkoder, Trebinje, Sarajevo and Belgrade. The itinerary travels through North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia. Skopje, with its Stone Bridge over the Vardar, Old Bazaar and Macedonia Square, is the capital of North Macedonia. The tour includes 7 nights of accommodation. The tour has a single departure on 13 November 2026. Prices start at €1.070 per person; prices for children aged 2–11 start at €699. A €250 supplement applies to single-room accommodation. 4-star hotels are available to choose from when booking, at no additional cost. The price includes round-trip economy-class flights, airport taxes, 7 nights of accommodation, breakfast at the hotels, airport–hotel–airport transfers, the panoramic city tours listed in the itinerary, and mandatory package tour liability insurance. 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 “Included in the Price” and “Not Included in the Price” sections on the page.

Departure Dates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Skopje

We meet at the international terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport; you are advised to arrive at the airport at least three hours before your flight. We depart for Skopje with Pegasus Airlines (departure 10:30, arrival 09:55). The Skopje itinerary 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, brings together an Ottoman-era bazaar and a modern square on the two banks of the Vardar River. Tirana, the capital of Albania, is known for its colorful building façades and spacious square. Mostar is the center of Herzegovina; it is known for its cobbled streets, bazaar and bridge over the Neretva. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 — Skopje – Ohrid

We start the day with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. We set off from Skopje for Ohrid. Along the way, we visit Tetovo, Resen, Ohrid, the Painted Mosque, Bitola, Yeni Mosque, Haydar Kadı Mosque and the Atatürk Museum. Ohrid is a UNESCO-listed lakeside city with churches, a castle and stone streets. Tetovo is a city at the foot of the Šar Mountains, visited for the Painted Mosque and the Arabati Baba Tekke. Resen is a town near Lake Prespa, known for the palace built by Niyazi Bey of Resen. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 — Ohrid

We start the day with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. The Ohrid itinerary includes Ohrid, Resen, Bitola, St. Naum Monastery, the Church of Hagia Sophia, Tsar Samuel's Fortress, and the Halveti Tekke of Ohrid. After the tour, you'll have free time, which you can use to take a walk along the shores of Lake Ohrid at your own pace. Bitola is known as a city that was home to consulates during the Ottoman period; you'll explore Širok Sokak and the Clock Tower. St. Naum Monastery was founded in the 10th century and is located on the southern shore of Lake Ohrid; the spring waters in its garden can be reached by boat. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 — Ohrid – Shkodër

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

Day 5 — Shkodra – Trebinje

We start the day with an open buffet breakfast served at the hotel. We depart from Trebinje towards Shkodër. The Shkodër program includes Budva and Kotor. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 — Trebinje – Sarajevo

We start the day with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. We travel from Sarajevo to Trebinje. The Sarajevo itinerary includes Mostar Bridge, Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Baščaršija, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Sarajevo Catholic Cathedral, Latin Bridge and the Fatih Mosque. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 — Sarajevo – Belgrade

We start the day with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. We travel from Belgrade to Sarajevo. The Sarajevo itinerary includes Fortress Square, the Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Fountain, the Monument to Stefan Lazarević, Nebojša Tower, Saborna Church, Republic Square and Terazije Square. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 8 — Belgrade – Istanbul

Following breakfast and hotel check-out, we transfer you to the airport. Return to Istanbul on Pegasus Airlines flight (departure 10:10, arrival 09:35).

Transport Information

Dates and Prices

Tour date: 15 - 22 November 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 Airlines. Outbound: PC351 10:30 SAW – 09:55 SKP; Return: PC374 10:10 BEG – 09:35 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 state your accommodation preference when booking via WhatsApp: 4-star hotels (no price difference). Hotels included in the program: Skopje: 4* Hotel (Skopje), Ohrid: 4* Balkan Hotels, Shkoder: 4* Hotel - HB (Shkoder, Podgorica or Budva)), Trebinje: 4* Hotel - HB (Trebinje or Medjugorje)), Sarajevo: 4* Hotel (Sarajevo) and Belgrade: 4* Hotel (Belgrade). A €250 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 €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 November 13, 2026 and lasts 7 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 €1,070. A single room supplement of €250 applies.