Grand Balkans Tour with Kosovo from Samsun - 7 Nights with AJet

About Grand Balkans Tour with Kosovo from Samsun - 7 Nights with AJet

This package tour from Samsun lasts 7 Nights 9 Days with AJet flights and includes stops such as Skopje, Pristina, Prizren, Ohrid, Tetovo and Resen. The itinerary travels within the borders of North Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro, 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. Accommodation is planned as 1 night Half Board in Ohrid, 1 night Half Board in Shkoder, 1 night in Medjugorje, 2 nights Bed & Breakfast in Skopje, 1 night Half Board in Belgrade and 1 night Half Board in Sarajevo (a total of 7 hotel nights). The tour departs on 4 March 2027, 4 July 2027 and 4 November 2027; each departure lasts 7 nights. The per-person price starts at €1.000. The price for children aged 2–11 starts at €729. A €200 supplement applies to guests staying in a single room. On day 1, you arrive in Skopje by flight from Samsun and check in to the hotel. Day 2 covers the Skopje, Pristina and Prizren route; day 3 covers the Ohrid, Skopje and Tetovo route; day 4 covers the Shkoder, Ohrid and Elbasan route; day 5 covers the Medjugorje, Shkoder and Sveti Stefan route; day 6 covers the Sarajevo, Medjugorje and Mostar route; and day 7 covers the Belgrade and Sarajevo route. The remaining days of the program are listed in the day-by-day itinerary on the page. On day 9, you return to Samsun. You can select your accommodation when booking: 4-star hotels (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference). The hotels in the itinerary by city are as follows: Skopje: 4-star hotels, Ohrid: 4-star hotels, Shkoder: 4-star hotels, Medjugorje: 4-star hotels, Sarajevo: 4-star hotels and Belgrade: 4-star hotels. The price includes round-trip economy-class airfare, 1 night Half Board accommodation in Ohrid, 1 night Half Board accommodation in Shkoder, 1 night in Medjugorje, 2 nights Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Skopje, 1 night Half Board accommodation in Belgrade and 1 night Half Board accommodation in Sarajevo (a total of 7 hotel nights), airport–hotel–airport transfers, professional Turkish-speaking guide service and mandatory package tour liability insurance. Museum and archaeological site entrance fees, meals not listed in the itinerary and personal expenses 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 — Samsun – Skopje

Meet at the international departures terminal in Çarşamba; you are advised to arrive at least three hours before the flight. Fly to Skopje on an AJet flight (departure 23:55, arrival 01:25). Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, straddles both banks of the Vardar River and brings together an Ottoman bazaar and a modern square. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 — Skopje – Pristina – Prizren

After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, the day begins. The itinerary takes you through Skopje, Pristina and Prizren. During the day, you will see the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque, Yaşar Pasha Mosque, Sinan Pasha Mosque, the Halveti Lodge, Bayraklı Mosque and Mehmet Pasha Bathhouse. There is free time after the tour. Pristina — the capital of Kosovo, known for its Clock Tower, Fatih Mosque and Newborn monument. Prizren — Kosovo's historic city, explored for its stone bridge, bazaar and mosques. Sinan Pasha Mosque — the mosque in central Prizren, dating from 1615, is considered a symbol of the city. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 — Ohrid – Skopje – Tetovo

The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. The route for the day takes in Ohrid, Skopje, Tetovo and Resen. The sights visited include Matka Canyon, Bitola, Ohrid, Mount Vodno, the Painted Mosque, the Atatürk Museum, Ishak Pasha Mosque, the New Mosque and Reseneli Niyazi Bey’s Palace. Free time follows the program. Ohrid — a UNESCO-listed lakeside town known for its churches, castle and stone streets. Tetovo — a city at the foot of the Šar Mountains, visited for the Painted Mosque and Arabati Baba Tekke. Resen — a town near Lake Prespa, known for the palace built by Reseneli Niyazi Bey. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 — Shkodër – Ohrid – Elbasan

After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, the day begins. Travel along the Shkodër, Ohrid, Elbasan and Tirana route. During the day, visit Lake Ohrid, the Monastery of Saint Naum, Ethem Bey Mosque and Skanderbeg Square. Enjoy free time after the itinerary. Shkodër — a city in northern Albania known for Rozafa Castle and its lakeside setting. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 — Međugorje – Shkodër – Sveti Stefan

After an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel, the day begins. The route for the day includes Medugorje, Shkodra, Sveti Stefan, Budva, and Kotor. There will be free time after the itinerary. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 — Sarajevo – Međugorje – Mostar

The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. The route for the day passes through Sarajevo, Medjugorje, Mostar, Počitelj and Blagaj. During the day, Počitelj, Mostar Bridge, Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Baščaršija and the Latin Bridge are visited. There is free time after the program. Overnight accommodation is at the hotel.

Day 7 — Belgrade – Sarajevo

The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. You will travel from Belgrade to Sarajevo. The Belgrade tour includes the confluence of the Sava and Danube Rivers, Belgrade Fortress, and Kalemegdan. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 — Belgrade – Skopje

The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. Travel from Belgrade to Skopje. The Skopje tour includes Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Murat Pasha Mosque, the Vardar River, Macedonia Square, Davut Pasha Hammam, Skopje’s Turkish Bazaar, Sultan Murat Mosque and Isa Bey Mosque. Free time follows the tour. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 — Skopje – Samsun

Transfer to the airport after breakfast and hotel check-out. Return to Samsun with AJet flight (departure 02:25, arrival 05:50).

Transport Information

Dates and Prices

Tour date: 4 - 12 March 2027

Tour date: 4 - 12 July 2027

Tour date: 4 - 12 November 2027

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The tour lasts 7 nights and 9 days. Accommodation includes 1 night in Ohrid on a Half Board basis, 1 night in Shkodër on a Half Board basis, 1 night in Medjugorje, 2 nights in Skopje on a Bed & Breakfast basis, 1 night in Belgrade on a Half Board basis and 1 night in Sarajevo on a Half Board basis (7 hotel nights in total).

Which cities does the tour cover?

The route includes stops in Skopje, Pristina, Prizren, Ohrid, Tetovo, Resen, Shkodër, Elbasan, Tirana, Međugorje, Sveti Stefan, Budva, Kotor, Sarajevo, Mostar, Počitelj, Blagaj and Belgrade, and travels through North Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia.

What is included in the tour price?

The price includes round-trip economy-class flights, 1 night of Half Board accommodation in Ohrid, 1 night of Half Board accommodation in Shkoder, 1 night in Medjugorje, 2 nights of Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Skopje, 1 night of Half Board accommodation in Belgrade, and 1 night of Half Board accommodation in Sarajevo (7 hotel nights in total), airport–hotel–airport transfers, 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?

Museum and archaeological site entrance fees, meals not specified in the itinerary, and personal expenses are not included in the price. The full list is detailed in the "Excluded from the Price" section.

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

Flights are operated by AJet. Outbound: VF4278 23:55 SZF – 01:25 SKP; Return: VF4279 02:25 SKP – 05:50 SZF. 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 (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference). Hotels on the itinerary: Skopje: 4-star hotels, Ohrid: 4-star hotels, Shkodra: 4-star hotels, Međugorje: 4-star hotels, Sarajevo: 4-star hotels and Belgrade: 4-star hotels. A €200 surcharge applies to guests wishing to stay in a single room.

Are meals included in the price?

Accommodation includes 1 night on a Half Board basis in Ohrid, 1 night on a Half Board basis in Shkoder, 1 night in Medigorje, 2 nights on a Bed & Breakfast basis in Skopje, 1 night on a Half Board basis in Belgrade and 1 night on a Half Board basis in Sarajevo (7 hotel nights in total). Bed & Breakfast accommodation includes breakfast only; lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Half Board includes breakfast and dinner.

Are there child and infant rates?

Prices start from €729 for children aged 2–11, and €150 for infants aged 0–1. Ages 12 and above are subject to adult rates.

On which dates are departures available?

The tour departs on 4 March 2027, 4 July 2027 and 4 November 2027 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.