Visiting Bosnia
Experience Bosnia and Herzegovina in 10 Days
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Duration:
10 Days
10 Days
Group Size:
8 persons
8 persons
Location:
Konjic
Konjic
Tour Type:
Adventure Tour
Adventure Tour
Overview
TOUR DETAILS:
When it comes to traveling to a new country and destination, it’s not just about sightseeing and exploring the beauty of the place. It’s also about immersing yourself in the local culture and way of life.
On this personalized 10-day, 9-night journey to Bosnia and Herzegovina, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a captivating blend of history, stunning natural landscapes, mesmerizing waterfalls, authentic Bosnian architecture and monuments, mouthwatering local traditional and international cuisine, and warm and welcoming hospitality.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is home to a remarkable array of waterfalls, surpassing the combined count of Italy, France, and Germany together. It is a country with a captivating fusion of historical influences, including the Ottoman Empire and the Austro-Hungarian era, which can be seen in every aspect of life and architecture.
Our staff, including an English-speaking tour guide and driver, will be with you from the first to the last day of your tour.
We are mobile-friendly, with tour maps, tour descriptions, and Explore Bosnia credentials available for download on your cell phone.
Our professional customer service representatives are ready to answer any questions you may have throughout your tour with Explore Bosnia.
We handle everything for you, including accommodation, three meals each day, airport transfers, luggage, sightseeing, visits to restaurants, and other tour activities detailed in our tour itinerary.
Rest assured that we will make sure you have the most amazing holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Highlights:
- Guided tour of Sarajevo. Discover why Sarajevo is called "European Jerusalem."
- Experience the charm of Herzegovina.
- Sample local delicacies.
- Visit the pearl of Herzegovina, Mostar, Blagaj, Pocitelj and learn about their history.
- Explore the secrets of Tito's bunker, a nuclear shelter designed to withstand a direct 20-kiloton nuclear blast and constructed as part of a Cold War defense system. The importance of secrecy was such that workers were brought to the worksite blindfolded.
- Indulge in a nice spa experience in Fojnica.
- Visit to the magnificent Bosnian pyramid in Visoko.
Included/Excluded
4 star hotel accommodations in Sarajevo and Mostar. This includes all mandatory service lodging charges and taxes imposed by the hotel.
Overnight accommodations: Six nights in Sarajevo, 3 nights in Mostar.
Meals: 9 (Nine) breakfasts, 8 (Eight) lunches, and 9 (Nine) dinners. Meals are served family style.
Transfers to and from Sarajevo International Airport.
Transportation in a new luxury bus with all expenses covered (fuel, tolls, and parking).
Coppersmith workshop experience and Tunel of hope entrance fee.
The services of an English-speaking driver and tour guide (from the first to the last day of your tour)
Any other personal expenses.
The price of this tour does not include an airplane ticket.
Extra meal costs are not included in the tour itinerary.
Charges made by the hotels for the use of certain facilities and extra meals, drinks, laundry, and personal items including any tax or service charge levied for them.
Additional tour excursions, services, activities, and sightseeing trips that are not shown as included in this tour itinerary.
Wellness or spa services such as massage, spa treatments, etc.
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks that are not included in the package price.
Tips for driver and tour guide
Traveler insurance. Please buy it in your home country.
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Travel Styles
- Cultural
- Nature & Adventure
- Activities
- Special Interest
Itinerary
1
DAY 1:
ARRIVAL AT SARAJEVO AIRPORT
Upon arrival at Sarajevo International Airport, a driver will greet you and take you to your hotel. The afternoon or evening will be dedicated to panoramic sightseeing and a guided walking tour of Sarajevo Old Town, built in the 15th century by the Ottoman Empire. The Old Town combines Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian architecture, symbolizing the intersection of East and West cultures.
Following the tour, a welcome dinner and brief tour information will be provided.
Guests will receive tour maps, descriptions, and Explore Bosnia credentials.
NOTE:
• If you have any dietary restrictions for meals, please contact us ahead of time.
• The guided town of Sarajevo is optional, and the guest may opt out to relax in the hotel after arrival in Sarajevo.
Overnight stay in Sarajevo.
Meals: Welcome Dinner
2
DAY 2:
SPRING OF THE BOSNA & VISIT TO MUSEUM
In the morning after breakfast, we will be heading to the natural park “Vrelo Bosne”. The Vrelo Bosne is a famous natural outdoor monument in the nation, including the source of the River Bosna and offering a peaceful, pleasant getaway.
The 603-hectare Vrelo Bosne natural monument is located near Ilida, approximately 15 kilometers from Sarajevo’s downtown, at the foot of the Igman mountain. The region is well-known for its exceptional freshly caught river trout, which you will be able to experience for lunch at a local restaurant in the complex’s center.
In the afternoon, discover the history of Sarajevo through the museum’s stories. We will be visiting the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The museum was established in 1888 and it is a cultural and scientific institution covering a wide range of areas including archaeology, art history, ethnology, geography, history, and natural history. Following the museum visit, we will return to the hotel for a little break before departing for dinner.
Overnight stay in Sarajevo.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
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DAY 3:
MOSTAR
In the morning, after breakfast, we will head towards Mostar, a two-hour drive from Sarajevo.
Mostar is the most prominent city in Herzegovina settled next to the Neretva River. It emanates history and cultural legacy, as well as stunning ancient architecture, the most well-known of which is the Old Bridge (Stari Most) and the tradition of divers plunging into the Neretva River.
Beautiful river stone lanes run both sides of the Old Bridge, full of Ottoman Empire-style boutiques selling artisan products and various restaurants providing traditional Herzegovinian food.
If you enjoy shopping, Mostar is a great place to shop. Time to go shopping. Optional free time for shopping (2 hours).
Lunch will be served on the Nerteva River bank, overlooking Old Bridge.
In the evening, we will travel to the city’s most famous viewpoint, Fortica. Fortica, a hill located above Mostar, not only gives a view of the entire city, but you can also find a warm and friendly café on Fortica and sip coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, as well as local beer, vine and a wide variety of local cuisine.
Dinner follows the excursion to Fortica Hill.
Overnight stay at Mostar Hotel Bristol or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
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DAY 4:
BLAGAJ and KRAVICE WATERFALLS
Blagaj
In the morning, after breakfast, we will head to Blagaj.
Blagaj, Herzegovina’s gem, is rich in historical and architectural sites like as the ancient fortress, Buna Spring, Velagić House, and so on.
Today, a city founded during the Roman Empire reflects antiquity. In the surrounding area, there are 17th-century Ottoman architectural styles, the Sultan’s Sulejman Mosque, the Karađozbeg Bridge on the Buna River, and the Hamam, which was built during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Dervish Tekija house from the 16th century appears to float between rocks and water on the right side of the river, in a stunning scene that only nature can create.
Lunch at the banks of the river overlooking Tekija.
Kravice Waterfalls.
In the afternoon, the next stop is Kravice Waterfalls. Nature is at its finest, and the beauty and power of these waterfalls will astound you. One of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most well-known waterfalls. In the summertime, you can swim and cool down from the scorching summer days.
Overnight stay at Mostar.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
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DAY 5:
POČITELJ AND VJETRENICA CAVE
Medieval village of Počitelj
In the morning, after breakfast, we are heading towards Počitelj. Počitelj is a one-of-a-kind medieval, Ottoman-Mediterranean- style fortification that has been preserved in its entirety to the current day. The town is noted for its growth and strategic importance, including landmarks like the Hajji Alija Mosque, the Clock Tower, and the Gavrankapetanovic Tower. Time Explore the streets of Pocitelj and enjoy lunch.
Vjetrenica Cave
In the afternoon, we will head towards Vjetrenica, the largest cave in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is the most biologically diverse in the world, home to nearly 200 distinct animal species. Its entrance is a unique physical phenomenon, with a strong wind balancing the cave’s internal temperature with the variable outside air temperature. The cave’s magnificent halls and extraordinary fauna captivate scientists, explorers, and nature admirers.
Overnight stay at Mostar.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
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DAY 6:
KONJIC AND TITO ARK BUNKER
Konjic
We will depart in the morning for a 1–2-hour excursion to the ancient portion of the unique, prehistorically inhabited Konjic, a town noted for its 17th century 6-arch ancient Bridge, which towers over the blue Neretva river.
After lunch, the next stop for a few hours is Tito’s Nuclear Bunker, also known as Facility D-0, Atomic War Command Center (ARK), one of the most expensive Yugoslavian undertakings.
The ARK is the largest nuclear shelter and one of the largest underground structures ever created in the former
Yugoslavia, built between 1953 and 1979 inside a hill at the foot of the Zlatar Mountain. The complex is made up of living spaces, conference rooms, offices, strategic planning rooms, and other facilities, and was built to safeguard Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito and up to 350 members of his inner circle in the event of an atomic attack.
Overnight stay in Sarajevo.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
7
DAY 7:
FOJNICA, KOZICA WATERFALLS, SPA and LEISURE RESORT
Fojnica
Today, in the morning we are heading to the town of Fojnica known by its prominent spa and leisure resort.
Nearby Fojnica is another natural site spectacular Kozica waterfalls consisting of the several smaller and large cascades that have formed varying in size from 5 to 20 meters.
Our first stop today is at entrance to Fojnica, a
Franciscan monastery which dates from the 14 th century and has museum and library serving as a National Monument of Bosnia.
Next stop is Kozica Waterfalls.
The rest of the day we will spend relaxing at Fojnica
prominent spa and leisure resort known for healing water and hot springs.
This is your day to go exploring while also unwinding and relaxing your mind and body.
Return and overnight stay in Sarajevo.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
8
DAY 8:
VISOKO PYRAMIDS, TRAVNIK and JAJCE
Bosnian pyramids Visoko
Today, in the morning after breakfast, we head towards Visoko, a place where the Bosnian pyramids are located.
The Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun along with four other pyramids is the world’s tallest pyramid, standing over 270 meters tall, and has three preserved sides: north, east, and west.
The pyramidal tunnel complex is an interesting story. A guided tour with a local expert will provide an in-depth understanding of the Bosnian pyramids fascinating history.
The next stop on the way to Jajce is Travnik.
Travnik, a town in Bosnia and Herzegovina from the medieval and Ottoman eras and the birthplace of Nobel Prize winner for literature, Ivo Andric, Great Karst Spring, the source of blue water, and the best traditional Bosnian Travnik cevapi (small meat sausages) which we will stop by for lunch, and taste traditional “Luftina” coffee served with sweets and a cigar as an option.
In the afternoon, next stop is Jajce.
Jajce – a city with 30 national monuments
Jajce is a royal city located at the mouth of the Pliva River with its lakes and waterfalls. It is the only city in the world with a waterfall in the very center of the city. The Old Town is a fortress from the 13th century and is home to several monuments, such as the Catacombs, Omer Bey’s house, the Old Town, the Church of St. Mary, the Temple of Mithras, and the Tower of St. Luke.
Near the center of Jajce, there are national monuments of nineteen watermills, which the local population calls “Mlinčići”.
They date from the Middle Ages.
Unforgettable and stunning views with dinner on Lake Pliva.
After the tour of Jajce, return to Sarajevo.
Overnight stay in Sarajevo.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
9
DAY 9:
SARAJEVO
Everything today revolves around experiencing local culture, traditions, and cuisine. You will have the choice of exploring Sarajevo on your own, rejoining us for the farewell dinner at 5 p.m., or join us in a tour package that includes an optional tour of Sarajevo.
These two optional tour (Coppersmith Workshop and Tunnel of Hope) are included in the price of the tour package.
Coppersmith workshop
If you decide to join us, our first visit will be at the coppersmiths workshop and tin industries on Kazandiluk street. Here you will learn more about Sarajevo’s copper and tin industries and have the opportunity to build your own unique copper souvenir with the help of a trained copper master if necessary.
This experience will take around 2 hours.
Lunch follows the workshop experience.
Tunnel of Hope
The next is an optional tour of Sarajevo’s Tunnel of Hope. T
Tunnel of Hope, which was the main “bloodline” for the badly besieged and damaged city from 1993 to 1995.
We will be able to see several intriguing exhibits directly related to the Siege of Sarajevo in the museum’s display section.
Following that, we will reunite at the hotel at 5 p.m. for a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant. Here, the master chef will show you how to make original Bosnian meals and you will get the opportunity to sample local delicacies.
Overnight stay in Sarajevo.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
10
DAY 10:
DEPARTURE TO SARAJEVO AIRPORT
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, you will depart for the Sarajevo International Airport.
This marks the conclusion of our wonderful journey together. We sincerely hope that you had a truly unforgettable experience with our travel agency.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for choosing to travel with us
It was our pleasure to assist you.
Meals included: Breakfast
FAQs about
Experience Bosnia and Herzegovina in 10 Days
The tour starts and finishes in Sarajevo. Additionally, there is an option to arrange organized transport from either Zagreb or Banja Luka International Airport for an additional cost. Feel free to get in touch with us via email at info@explore-bosnia.com or reach us on WhatsApp at +387 60 305 6493 (English Help) to organize transportation or for any additional trip extensions.
This 10-day Experience Bosnia and Herzegovina tour includes airport transfers from and to Sarajevo International airport.
Yes, you can. A considerable portion of our fellow travelers are traveling alone.
Yes, that is possible. Our expertise lies in creating personalized travel experiences. Please reach out to our team and share your preferences. We would be delighted to assist you and provide some incredible options based on your requirements.
Yes, please contact us via email at info@explore-bosnia.com or reach us on WhatsApp at +387 60 305 6493 (English Help) if you'd like to customize your tour or add any extra trip experiences.
While some places do accept EUR, please make sure to have local Bosnia and Herzegovina currency, Bosnian convertible
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