Arrival at Istanbul Airport. Transfer to hotel. Enjoy a welcome session followed by a Bosphorus cruise to see Istanbul’s skyline and waterways. Introductory talk: "Istanbul – The Gateway of the Ottoman Empire."
Overnight in Istanbul.
Full-day excursion to Bursa, the first Ottoman capital. Visit the Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii), Green Tomb (Yeşil Türbe), and the historic Silk Market. Educational session: "Bursa’s Influence in Ottoman State Formation."
Return to Istanbul in the evening.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, and Süleymaniye Mosque. Afternoon free for personal exploration or optional visit to Eyüp Sultan Mosque.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Cross into Bulgaria and travel to Plovdiv. Explore the Old Town, Dzhumaya Mosque, Roman Theatre, and Ottoman streets. Evening educational talk: "Ottoman Bulgaria: Layers of History."
Overnight in Plovdiv.
Travel to Skopje. Visit Stone Bridge, Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Skopje Fortress, and the Old Bazaar. Educational session: "Islamic Heritage in North Macedonia."
Overnight in Skopje.
Stop in Sofia for a visit to Banya Bashi Mosque and Sofia’s Old Town. Continue to Pristina, Kosovo. Visit Imperial Mosque, Mother Teresa Square, and the Old Town.
Overnight in Pristina.
Travel to Novi Pazar, heart of the Sandžak Muslim community. Visit Altun-Alem Mosque, Novi Pazar Fortress, and the Ottoman-style bazaar.
Overnight in Novi Pazar.
Excursion to Sjenica to explore local mosques, traditional neighborhoods, and Muslim highland culture. Learn about Islamic life in the mountains. Return to Novi Pazar in the afternoon.
Overnight in Novi Pazar.
Travel to Podgorica. Visit Osmanagić Mosque, the Old Clock Tower, and Ribnica Fortress.
Overnight in Podgorica.
Drive along the scenic Montenegrin coast. Stop in Budva, Kotor, and Herceg Novi to explore the old towns and coastal mosques. Continue to Trebinje. Visit Osman-Pasha Mosque and Trebinje Old Town.
Overnight in Trebinje.
Travel to Mostar. Visit the UNESCO-listed Old Bridge, Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, and Old Town. Continue to Blagaj to explore the Dervish Monastery by the Buna River. Stop in Počitelj, a preserved Ottoman village, on the way to Sarajevo.
Overnight in Sarajevo.
Explore Baščaršija Old Town, Gazi Husrev-bey’s Mosque, Sebilj Fountain, Latin Bridge, City Hall, and Trebević Mountain for panoramic views.
Overnight in Sarajevo.
Free day for personal exploration.
Group debrief and feedback session, transfer.
Mozaik Travel d.o.o.
Terezija bb, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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