Balkans

Registration Deadline: Sunday, December 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST

If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact us at info@bschooltravel.com.

Trip Overview | Important Trip Information | Entry & Exit Requirements

Trip Overview

Global Study Tours give students the opportunity to explore the economic, political, and cultural contexts of business in regions around the world. Through cultural tours and interactions with executives who are doing business in these destinations, students develop essential business skills required for success in a global economy.

13 Days, 6 Cities
Istanbul, Turkey; Thessaloniki & Corfu, Greece; Sarandë, Vlorë & Tirana, Albania
Dates: 05/05/2025 – 05/17/2025
Arrival in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST)
Departure from Tirana: Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Istanbul Hotel: Golden Royal Hotel
Thessaloniki Hotel: Imperial Plus | Urban Smart Hotel Thessaloniki
Corfu Hotel: Arcadion Hotel
Sarandë Hotel: Oasis Hotel
Vlorë Hotel: Kraal Hotel
Tirana Hotel: Starlight Hotel

Important Trip Information

Please see below for important trip information and registration support.

Golden Royal Hotel Address:

Peykhane Sokak, no:19 Çemberlitaş 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Imperial Plus | Urban Smart Hotel Thessaloniki Address:

Egnatia Str. 8, Thessaloniki 546 26, Greece

Arcadion Hotel Address:

Vlassopoulou 2, Corfu 491 31, Greece

Oasis Hotel Address:

Rruga Butrinti, Sarandë 9701, Albania

Kraal Hotel Address:

Rruga Gavril Dara, Vlora 9401, Albania

Starlight Hotel Address:

Ali Begeja Street, Tirana 1001, Albania

When registering, please create an account so you can log back in to change any information, if needed.
Please select quantity “1” for the trip package during registration. All other extras are optional depending on your travel plans. Upon checkout, you will have the option to pay by entering your US bank account information or credit card information. Please note, there is a fee for paying by credit card.
If you would like to include any pre or post nights at the hotel, please select the total number of nights you would like to include during the check-out process. There will be a follow up question in the registration form that will ask you the dates you would like the extra room nights. The deadline to register for any pre or post nights and a single supplement is March 6, 2025.
Please note, the cost of any upgrades or add-ons is fully non-refundable after March 6, 2025.
We strongly advise students to purchase travel insurance. You can purchase travel insurance using the link here, or find your carrier of choice in an open marketplace.

Entry & Exit Requirements

Please see below for important information pertaining to country specific entry and exit requirements.

Please Note:

Please check COVID guidelines for any country that you will transit through during a connecting flight, as many restrictions will still apply even in transit.

Turkey

Up-to-date requirements for US travelers can be found here.

Entry and Exit Requirements

COVID-19 Requirements:

There are no COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens.
Travel regulations and restrictions are subject to change, sometimes with little notice. You should review the information available on the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey website for the most current visa information before traveling.

Entry & Exit Requirements:

You must have a valid U.S. passport to enter Turkey and your passport expiration date must be 6+ months beyond the date of entry.
Your passport must have at least one blank page available per stamp.
Visas are not required for US citizens staying less than 90 days for tourism or business purposes.

Greece

Up-to-date requirements for US travelers can be found here.

Entry and Exit Requirements

COVID-19 Requirements:

There are no COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens.
Travel regulations and restrictions are subject to change, sometimes with little notice. You should review the information available on the Embassy of Greece website for the most current visa information before traveling.

Entry & Exit Requirements:

You must have a valid U.S. passport to enter Greece and your passport expiration date must be 6+ months beyond the date of entry.
Your passport must have at least one blank page available per stamp.
Visas are not required for US citizens staying less than 90 days for tourism or business purposes.

Albania

Up-to-date requirements for US travelers can be found here.

Entry and Exit Requirements

COVID-19 Requirements:

There are no COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens.
Travel regulations and restrictions are subject to change, sometimes with little notice. You should review the information available on the Embassy of Albania’s website  for the most current visa information before traveling.

Entry & Exit Requirements:

You must have a valid U.S. passport to enter Albania and your passport expiration date must be 3+ months beyond the date of entry.
Your passport must have at least one blank page available per stamp.
Visas are not required for US citizens.