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Overview

DETAILED ITINERARY  ( 3 Countries - Bosnia,Croatia, Montenegro )

*Prayer time will be provided during tours*

DAY 1 SARAJEVO ARRIVAL (Dinner)

Arrival at the Sarajevo Airport where you will meet with the guide and depart with all possible

assistance by A/C modern Vehicle.

Proceed to the hotel for check-in. Dinner at a hotel/restaurant. Overnight and accommodation at a hotel in

Sarajevo.

DAY 2 SARAJEVO TOUR (Breakfast, Lunch)

Breakfast at hotel.

Today we visit Tunnel of Hope, the most important structure during the 1992 war in Bosnia and

Herzegovina. Visit the Tunnel and Museum and watch the movie about Siege in Sarajevo 1992-1995.

After the tunnel we take horse carriage ride (Optional) through the beautiful oak alley while

admiring splendid villas from the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, and just when you believe that this is

already a perfect restful escape, the whole new world of lush green fields, bubbling springs and

waterfalls opens in front of you. A fairy-tale-like scenery has a name – Bosna Springs.

Panoramic tour of Sarajevo on the bus on the way to Old Town. Lunch at a local restaurant. Later,

have an easy walking tour of the Old town Bascarsija, the Latin bridge, a place where the Austro-HungarianArchduke

was assassinated, which triggered the 1st World War; Brusa bezistan – covered market

place; Gazi Husref Bey Mosque- built in 1530 year during the Ottoman era – and Gazi Husref Bey

Madrass; Moricahan built in 1551; Vijecnica –City Hall for the Austro-Hungarian era,etc.. The rest of

the day at leisure and shopping. Drive back to the hotel.

Overnight at a hotel in Sarajevo.

*Optional 1: Horse carriage ride trough oak tree Great Avenue long 3km

DAY 3 SARAJEVO – MOSTAR – BLAGAJ – NEUM (Breakfast, Dinner)

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

Proceed to Mostar (120 km; +/- 2h 30 min). Upon arrival have a Mostar City Tour and visit Koski

Mehmed pasha mosque and walk through the Old Town and visit Crooked Bridge and Old Bridge,

listed as a UNESCO heritage site.

Continue towards Blagaj (+/- 20 min), – a haven of peace and natural harmony. In Blagaj you will

see a Tekke – the Dervish Monastery, built around 1520. The monastery is an important

monument of the early Ottoman period in Bosnia & Herzegovina. The dervishes have been using the

monastery in order to perform their special rituals – Dhikr (praise to God). Blagaj Tekke is situated

by the Spring of the river Buna, surrounded by beautiful mountains. Free time

Drive to Neum (+/- 1 hour). Check-in hotel. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight and accommodation at a hotel

in Neum.

DAY 4 NEUM – DUBROVNIK – BUDVA (Breakfast, Dinner)

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out.

Proceed to Dubrovnik (62 km; +/- 1 hour). In Dubrovnik we have a day walking tour with a local

tour guide. Dubrovnik is the & Pearl of the Adriatic , a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea, in the

region of Dalmatia and one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea.

Because of its rich historical monuments and heritage, the restoration program in Dubrovnik is co-

ordinate by UNESCO. Visit Rector Palace, Clock Tower, and Orlando’s Columns. Next, you will see

Franciscan Monastery with its 14th-century pharmacy, which is still operating today. Free time to

explore the Dubrovnik city on your own.

Continue to Budva (92 km; +/- 2h 30 min). Check-in hotel. Dinner at hotel/restaurant. Overnight

and accommodation at hotel in Budva. 

DAY 5 BUDVA – KOTOR – MOSTAR (Breakfast, Lunch)

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out.

Proceed towards Kotor (195 km; +/- 3h 30 min). Kotor is a medieval town on the Adriatic coast which is

also surrounded by stone walls. Kotor is also one of the largest bays on Adriatic Sea which attracts

many cruise ships. We will have a walking tour of Kotor – visit Old City, Cathedral of Saint Tryphon,

Sea Gate, Maritime Museum of Montenegro, etc. Lunch in local restaurant. Free time.

Continue towards Mostar (195 km; +/- 3h 30 min). Overnight and accommodation at a hotel in

Mostar

DAY 6 MOSTAR – JAJCE – TRAVNIK – SARAJEVO (Breakfast, Lunch)

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

Proceed to the royal town Jajce (163 km: +/- 2 h 30 min) and visit the magnificent Jajce waterfall in the

heart of the city. After the waterfall, we’ll continue to see Pliva lakes and visit wooden watermills.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Proceed towards Travnik (67 km; +/- 1 hour). Travnik is a small town with mosques and fortresses

that dot the skyline showing the original style of Bosnian architecture that gives this town a charm. We’ll

see the Plava Voda springs.

Continue toward Sarajevo. Overnight and accommodation at a hotel in Sarajevo. 

DAY 7 SARAJEVO – OLYMPIC MOUNTAINS – SARAJEVO (Breakfast, Dinner)

Breakfast at the hotel.

First proceed to Olympic Mountain Bjelasnica, which is known for its multitude of authentic

mountain villages with a specific architectural style. On the top of the hill there is a weather

station, which was built in the highest part, at 2067 m above sea level in 1894, which is also the

highest permanently inhabited point in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Free time.

Proceed to Olympic Mountain – Igman (18 km: 30 min). Igman has an extremely high ozone level

and is ideal for sports team training. This is the Olympic Mountain whose sports venues were

devastated the most during the war and have not fully recovered yet. Besides that, the unique

greenery and coniferous trees catch the eye of every visitor.

Continue towards Olympic Mountain Trebevic (+/- 40 min). Trebevic is an oasis of peace and

greenery which makes a significant tourist and recreational center, both in summer and in winter.

How has significant flora, Trebevic is considered the lungs of the city of Sarajevo. After enjoying

some refreshing nature we will continue to Sunnyland, which is placed on the slopes of Trebevic

Mountain. There is so many activities for kids and adults, we are sure that you will have so much

fun in the capital city. The Rest of the day is free and easy for activities on your own, shopping, etc.

Dinner at a restaurant. Overnight.

DAY 8 SARAJEVO DEPARTURE (Breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out.

Free time before departure.

Transfer to Sarajevo International Airport for departure. End of service.