BALKANS EXTREME 8 COUNTRIES 17 DAYS 14 NIGHTS JOINER GROUP TOUR PACKAGE FROM MANILA PHILIPPINES - TRAVELONLINE

✅ Roundtrip International Airfare via Turkish Airlines
✅ 30 KG Check-in Baggage and 7 KG Hand Carry/Pax
✅ 14 Nights 4-Star and 5-Star Hotel Accommodation based on Twin Sharing
✅ FREE 28 Meals: 14 Breakfasts, 0 Lunches and 14 Dinners
✅ Round-Trip Airport Transfers
✅ Daily Tours with Entrance Fees via Private Coach (Includes Bran Castle, Peles Castle, Rila Monastery, St. Naum Monastery, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Postojna Cave, and Pletna Boat Ride to Bled Island)
✅ European Tour Manager and Filipino Tour Escort

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🛫 FLIGHT DETAILS:
✈️ Turkish Airlines TK 85, Manila (MNL) → Istanbul (IST), 21:25 (9:25 PM) to 05:00 (5:00 AM) / 21:35 (9:35 PM) to 05:55 (5:55 AM) [+1 Day]
✈️ Turkish Airlines TK 1043, Istanbul (IST) → Bucharest (OTP), 06:50 (6:50 AM) to 08:10 (8:10 AM) / 08:30 (8:30 AM) to 08:50 (8:50 AM)
✈️ Turkish Airlines TK 1064, Ljubljana (LJU) → Istanbul (IST), 19:35 (7:35 PM) to 00:05 (12:05 AM) / 20:10 (8:10 PM) to 23:40 (11:40 PM) / 20:25 (8:25 PM) to 23:50 (11:50 PM) [+1 Day]
✈️ Turkish Airlines TK 84, Istanbul (IST) → Manila (MNL), 01:55 (1:55 AM) to 18:10 (6:10 PM) / 02:10 (2:10 AM) to 19:10 (7:10 PM) / 02:35 (2:35 AM) to 19:10 (7:10 PM)
📌 All times are local. Standard operating group schedules are shown above. Final flight numbers and exact departure times will be confirmed and reissued on your official TravelOnline voucher upon airline group seat allocation.

❌ EXCLUSIONS
OPTIONAL
🇵🇭 PH Travel Tax: $30/Pax (or verified PHP equivalent)
🛏️ Single Supplement: $1000/Pax
MANDATORY
🇪🇺 Visa Fee: ₱12800/Pax (Slovenia via VFS Belgium)
💵 Tipping for Driver and Guide: $150/Pax ($10/Day for 15 Days)
🏛️ Airline Taxes: $180/Pax
🏨 City Taxes: $128/Pax
PRIVILEGE / VISA REQUIREMENT: Schengen Visa required for Philippine Passport holders. TravelOnline provides visa processing assistance for our passengers.

📅 TRAVELONLINE COVERAGE DATES AND RATES/PAX - TWIN/TRIPLE SHARING:
📌 GROUP TIER BASE RATES
• 40+ Pax: $3288 Base Rate/Pax
• 35+ Pax: $3388 Base Rate/Pax
• 30+ Pax: $3488 Base Rate/Pax
• 25+ Pax: $3588 Base Rate/Pax
• 20+ Pax: $3688 Base Rate/Pax

📌 IMPORTANT GROUP TIER ADVISORY: The advertised starting rate is strictly based on a minimum traveling group of 40 fully paid adult passengers. Should the final group headcount fall below 40, the higher base rates listed above will automatically apply based on the final passenger count.

💵 MANDATORY FEES BREAKDOWN
• Airline Taxes: $180/Pax
• Tipping: $150/Pax
• City Taxes: $128/Pax
• Visa Fee: ₱12800/Pax

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🗓️ DEPARTURE DATES AND COMPLETE PRICING BREAKDOWN
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🟢 STANDARD PROMO DATES
📅 SEP 07-23 2026 ➔ Base $3288 Rate ($300 Peak Surcharge) + $180 Airline Taxes + $150 Tipping + $128 City Taxes + ₱12800 Visa Fee = $4046 + ₱12800/Pax Total
📅 NOV 05-21 2026 ➔ Base $3288 Rate ($300 Peak Surcharge) + $180 Airline Taxes + $150 Tipping + $128 City Taxes + ₱12800 Visa Fee = $4046 + ₱12800/Pax Total

🟡 PEAK SEASON DATES
📅 DEC 19-JAN 04 2027 ➔ Base $3288 Rate ($500 Peak Surcharge) + $180 Airline Taxes + $150 Tipping + $128 City Taxes + ₱12800 Visa Fee = $4246 + ₱12800/Pax Total

💱 FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND PAYMENT RATE NOTICE:
For Peso (PHP) payments, rates are converted based on the prevailing bank USD selling exchange rate plus ₱1.00 (+₱1 supplier conversion rate) on the day payment is made. Paying an initial deposit secures your seat allocation but DOES NOT freeze foreign exchange rates for remaining balance installments. Final balance payments will reflect the active exchange rate at the time of transaction.

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📍 TOURIST SPOTS: Piata Sfatului Council Square (Photo Stop), Biserica Neagra Black Church (Photo Stop), Brasov Historic Streets, Bran Castle (Admission Included), Peles Castle (Admission Included), Parliament Palace Bucharest (Photo Stop), Arc of Triumph Bucharest (Photo Stop), Bucharest Old Town, Opera House Bucharest (Pass By), Village Museum Bucharest (Pass By), Revolution Square Bucharest (Photo Stop), Romanian Athenaeum (Photo Stop), Tsarevets Fortress Veliko Tarnovo (Outside View), Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Church of St Peter and Paul, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Sofia (Photo Stop), Rila Monastery (Admission Included), Kale Fortress Skopje (Photo Stop), Stone Bridge Skopje (Photo Stop), Macedonia Square (Photo Stop), Alexander the Great Statue and Fountain (Photo Stop), Daut Pasha Hammam (Photo Stop), Old Bazaar Skopje (Photo Stop), Mother Teresa Memorial House (Photo Stop), Old Railway Station Skopje (Photo Stop), Old Bazaar Ohrid, Old Chinar Tree, Pearl Shop Ohrid, Ohrid Square, Upper Gate Ohrid, Samoil's Fortress, Ancient Theatre Ohrid, Church of St Sophia, Church of St Jovan, Monastery of St Naum (Admission Included), Tirana City Center, Budva Old Town, Square of Arms Kotor (Photo Stop), Beskuca Palace (Photo Stop), Byzantine Palace (Photo Stop), Pima Palace (Photo Stop), St Tryphon Palace (Photo Stop), Maritime Museum Kotor (Photo Stop), North Gate Kotor (Photo Stop), Kotor City Walls (Photo Stop), Dubrovnik Old Town, Dubrovnik City Walls (Outside View), Onofrio Fountain (Photo Stop), Dubrovnik Harbor (Photo Stop), Rector's Palace (Photo Stop), Stari Most Old Bridge Mostar (Photo Stop), Old Bazaar Mostar (Photo Stop), Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque (Photo Stop), Bascarsija Old Bazaar Sarajevo (Photo Stop), Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque (Photo Stop), Latin Bridge (Photo Stop), Sebilj Fountain (Photo Stop), Sarajevo City Hall Vijećnica (Photo Stop), Plitvice Lakes National Park (Admission Included), Ban Jelacic Square Zagreb (Photo Stop), Zagreb Cathedral (Photo Stop), St Mark's Church Zagreb (Photo Stop), Upper and Lower Town Zagreb, Dolac Market (Photo Stop), Islamic Center and Mosque Zagreb (Photo Stop), Postojna Cave (Admission Included), Lake Bled, Pletna Boat Ride to Bled Island (Admission Included), Church of the Assumption of Mary Bled (Outside View), Bled Castle (Outside View), Farmers Market Ljubljana (Photo Stop), Town Hall Ljubljana (Photo Stop), Ljubljana Cathedral (Photo Stop), Three Bridges Ljubljana (Photo Stop), National Library Ljubljana (Photo Stop), Preseren Square Ljubljana (Photo Stop)

🛍️ SHOPPING STOPS: 1 Shopping Stop (Sarajevo Free Time Shopping), Purchase Optional

🏨 HOTELS:
Brasov: Golden Time Hotel (4 Star) or Similar
Bucharest: Hotel Continental Forum Bucuresti or Palatul Parlamentului (4 Star) or Similar
Veliko Tarnovo: Yantra Grand (4 Star) or Similar
Sofia: Astoria Grand (4 Star) or Similar
Skopje: Panoramika Design and Spa (4 Star) or Similar
Ohrid: Inex Olgica Hotel and Spa (5 Star) or Similar
Budva: Hotel Bracera (4 Star) or Similar
Dubrovnik: Hotel Adria (4 Star) or Similar
Sarajevo: Koncept Residence Hotel (4 Star) or Similar
Postojna: Hotel Jama (4 Star) or Similar
Ljubljana: Hotel Exe Lev (4 Star) or Similar
Hotels may change nightly based on itinerary.

🌦️ WEATHER - SEPTEMBER TO JANUARY:
🌡️ The Balkans typically experience around -2°C to 22°C depending on the month and altitude. Expect mild early autumn weather in September and cool to freezing winter conditions with snow in December/January.
🧥 RECOMMENDED: Layered thermal clothing, waterproof winter jacket, sturdy walking boots, scarves, gloves, and beanies.

📩 PRE-DEPARTURE DOCUMENTS & TRAVEL DISPATCH NOTICE:
📌 Complete travel documents including your official hotel vouchers, confirmed airline e-tickets, visa approval notices, pre-departure requirements checklist, transfer guidance (if applicable), and direct emergency contact numbers for your designated airport assistant, tour escort (if applicable), and local tour guide will be sent via email or messaging 2 to 3 days prior to departure.

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🗓️ DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY - TRAVELONLINE
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DAY 1 – MANILA TO BUCHAREST
Assembly at Manila airport for departure flight to Bucharest, Romania, via Istanbul on Turkish Airlines.
📌 BEFORE DEPARTURE: Complete the Philippine eTravel declaration at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours prior to departure.
✈️ Turkish Airlines TK 85 MNL-IST 21:25 - 05:00 / TK 1043 IST-OTP 06:50 - 08:10
🛍️ SHOPPING STOPS: None
🍽️ TRAVELONLINE FREE MEALS: Meals on Board
🏨 Onboard Flight

DAY 2 – ARRIVAL IN BUCHAREST TO BRASOV
Upon arrival at Bucharest Airport, meet your European Tour Manager and transfer by comfortable coach to the charming town of Brasov. Check in at your hotel and enjoy dinner.
🛍️ SHOPPING STOPS: None
🍽️ TRAVELONLINE FREE MEALS: Meals on Board, FREE Dinner
🏨 Golden Time Hotel (4 Star) or Similar

DAY 3 – BRASOV TO BRAN CASTLE, PELES CASTLE AND BUCHAREST
After breakfast, enjoy a Brasov City Tour with photo stops at Piata Sfatului (Council Square) and Biserica Neagra (Black Church), followed by a stroll along Brasov's historic streets. Visit the legendary Bran Castle (Admission Included) and fairytale Peles Castle (Admission Included). Return to Bucharest for dinner and hotel check-in.
🛍️ SHOPPING STOPS: None
🍽️ TRAVELONLINE FREE MEALS: FREE Breakfast, FREE Dinner
🏨 Hotel Continental Forum Bucuresti or Palatul Parlamentului (4 Star) or Similar

DAY 4 – BUCHAREST TO VELIKO TARNOVO
After breakfast, embark on a Bucharest City Tour showcasing the Parliament Palace (Photo Stop), Arc of Triumph (Photo Stop), and Old Town. Pass by the Opera House and Village Museum, with photo stops at Revolution Square and Romanian Athenaeum. Transfer across the Bulgarian border to Veliko Tarnovo for dinner and hotel check-in.
🛍️ SHOPPING STOPS: None
🍽️ TRAVELONLINE FREE MEALS: FREE Breakfast, FREE Dinner
🏨 Yantra Grand (4 Star) or Similar

DAY 5 – VELIKO TARNOVO TO SOFIA
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Veliko Tarnovo with photo stops outside Tsarevets Fortress, Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, and Church of St. Peter and Paul. Transfer to Sofia for dinner and hotel check-in.
🛍️ SHOPPING STOPS: None
🍽️ TRAVELONLINE FREE MEALS: FREE Breakfast, FREE Dinner
🏨 Astoria Grand (4 Star) or Similar

DAY 6 – SOFIA TO RILA AND SKOPJE
After breakfast, take photo stops at the magnificent Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia. Travel to Rila to visit the famous Rila Monastery (Admission Included). Depart for Skopje, capital of North Macedonia, for dinner and hotel check-in.
🛍️ SHOPPING STOPS: None
🍽️ TRAVELONLINE FREE MEALS: FREE Breakfast, FREE Dinner
🏨 Panoramika Design and Spa (4 Star) or Similar

DAY 7 – SKOPJE TO OHRID
After breakfast, enjoy a Skopje City Tour with photo stops at Kale Fortress, Stone Bridge, Macedonia Square, Alexander the Great Statue, Daut Pasha Hammam, Old Bazaar, Mother Teresa Memorial House, and Old Railway Station. Continue to Ohrid for a city tour including Old Bazaar, Old Chinar Tree, Pearl Shop, Ohrid Square, Upper Gate, Samoil's Fortress, Ancient Theatre, Church of St. Sophia, and Church of St. Jovan. Transfer to hotel for dinner.
🛍️ SHOPPING STOPS: None
🍽️ TRAVELONLINE FREE MEALS: FREE Breakfast, FREE Dinner
🏨 Inex Olgica Hotel and Spa (5 Star) or Similar

DAY 8 – OHRID MONASTERY OF ST. NAUM
After breakfast, visit the magnificent Monastery of St. Naum (Admission Included), located near the Albanian border surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. Return to hotel for dinner.
🛍️ SHOPPING STOPS: None
🍽️ TRAVELONLINE FREE MEALS: FREE Breakfast, FREE Dinner
🏨 Inex Olgica Hotel and Spa (5 Star) or Similar

DAY 9 – OHRID TO TIRANA AND BUDVA
After breakfast, depart for Tirana, capital of Albania, for a short city tour. Continue to the coastal town of Budva, Montenegro, for an evening city tour of the old town and seaside. Transfer to hotel for dinner.
🛍️ SHOPPING STOPS: None
🍽️ TRAVELONLINE FREE MEALS: FREE Breakfast, FREE Dinner
🏨 Hotel Bracera (4 Star) or Similar

DAY 10 – BUDVA TO KOTOR AND DUBROVNIK
After breakfast, enjoy a Kotor Guided City Tour with photo stops at Square of Arms, Beskuca Palace, Byzantine Palace, Pima Palace, St. Tryphon Palace, Maritime Museum, North Gate, and Kotor City Walls. Continue across the border to Dubrovnik, Croatia, for dinner and hotel check-in.
🛍️ SHOPPING STOPS: None
🍽️ TRAVELONLINE FREE MEALS: FREE Breakfast, FREE Dinner
🏨 Hotel Adria (4 Star) or Similar

DAY 11 – DUBROVNIK SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, experience a Dubrovnik Guided City Tour featuring photo stops at Dubrovnik Old Town, Dubrovnik City Walls (Outside View), Onofrio Fountain, Harbor, and Rector's Palace. Transfer back to hotel for dinner.
🛍️ SHOPPING STOPS: None
🍽️ TRAVELONLINE FREE MEALS: FREE Breakfast, FREE Dinner
🏨 Hotel Adria (4 Star) or Similar

DAY 12 – DUBROVNIK TO MOSTAR AND SARAJEVO
After breakfast, drive to Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, for a guided city tour featuring photo stops at Stari Most (Old Bridge), Old Bazaar, and Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque. Continue to Sarajevo for a guided tour with photo stops at Baščaršija (Old Bazaar), Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Latin Bridge, Sebilj Fountain, and Sarajevo City Hall. Enjoy free time for shopping before dinner at the hotel.
🛍️ SHOPPING STOPS: Sarajevo Free Time Shopping
🍽️ TRAVELONLINE FREE MEALS: FREE Breakfast, FREE Dinner
🏨 Koncept Residence Hotel (4 Star) or Similar

DAY 13 – SARAJEVO TO BIHAC
After breakfast at the hotel, depart Sarajevo and embark on a scenic drive to Bihac. Check in at hotel upon arrival and enjoy dinner.
🛍️ SHOPPING STOPS: None
🍽️ TRAVELONLINE FREE MEALS: FREE Breakfast, FREE Dinner
🏨 Local 4 Star Hotel in Bihac or Similar

DAY 14 – BIHAC TO PLITVICE LAKES, ZAGREB AND POSTOJNA
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous Plitvice Lakes National Park (Admission Included). Continue to Zagreb for a city tour with photo stops at Ban Jelačić Square, Zagreb Cathedral, St. Mark's Church, Upper and Lower Town, Dolac Market, and Islamic Center and Mosque. Proceed across the Slovenian border to Postojna for dinner and hotel check-in.
🛍️ SHOPPING STOPS: None
🍽️ TRAVELONLINE FREE MEALS: FREE Breakfast, FREE Dinner
🏨 Hotel Jama (4 Star) or Similar

DAY 15 – POSTOJNA TO BLED AND LJUBLJANA
After breakfast, visit Postojna Cave (Admission Included). Travel to Bled and ride a traditional Pletna boat across Lake Bled to Bled Island (Admission Included), with views of the Church of the Assumption of Mary and Bled Castle (Outside View). Continue to Ljubljana for a city tour with photo stops at Farmers Market, Town Hall, Ljubljana Cathedral, Three Bridges, National Library, and Prešeren Square. Dinner and hotel check-in.
🛍️ SHOPPING STOPS: None
🍽️ TRAVELONLINE FREE MEALS: FREE Breakfast, FREE Dinner
🏨 Hotel Exe Lev (4 Star) or Similar

DAY 16 TO 17 – LJUBLJANA TO MANILA
After breakfast, transfer to Ljubljana Airport for your return flight back to Manila via Istanbul.
📌 BEFORE RETURN: Complete the Philippine eTravel arrival declaration prior to boarding your return flight.
✈️ Turkish Airlines TK 1064 LJU-IST 19:35 - 00:05 [+1 Day] / TK 84 IST-MNL 01:55 - 18:10
🛍️ SHOPPING STOPS: None
🍽️ TRAVELONLINE FREE MEALS: FREE Breakfast, Meals on Board
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✈️ Turkish Airlines TK 1043, Istanbul (IST) → Bucharest (OTP), 06:50 (6:50 AM) to 08:10 (8:10 AM) / 08:30 (8:30 AM) to 08:50 (8:50 AM)
✈️ Turkish Airlines TK 1064, Ljubljana (LJU) → Istanbul (IST), 19:35 (7:35 PM) to 00:05 (12:05 AM) / 20:10 (8:10 PM) to 23:40 (11:40 PM) / 20:25 (8:25 PM) to 23:50 (11:50 PM) [+1 Day]