Balkan countries: Bosnia & Herzegovina and Croatia. Experience the ultimate combination of cultural diversity, historical intrigues and outdoor activities. Meet the locals, explore the rural and off the beaten path Balkan areas and experience the best story telling.
SARAJEVO – LUKOMIR – TRAVNIK – JAJCE – BIHAC – NATIONAL PARK UNA – NATIONAL PARK PLITVICE LAKES – SPLIT – TROGIR – HVAR ISLAND – PELJESAC PENNINSULA – DUBROVNIK – CAVTAT – MOSTAR – SARAJEVO
Upon arrival to Sarajevo Airport have private transfer to your hotel. Once you check-in your hotel, rest of the day is free to rest and get ready for great week to follow up.
Enjoy Walking Tour of Sarajevo. Explore iconic locations like Sebilj, Bey's Mosque, Sacred Heart Cathedral, and the Orthodox Church. Dive into Sarajevo's rich history and immerse yourself in the city's vibrant cultures. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Sarajevo with a knowledgeable local guide.
While in Sarajevo, we gladly suggest to visit one of the few preserved nomad villages in Balkans, Lukomir village. Do it on medium demanding hiking tour. Admire one of the deepest and most remote canyons in Europe – Rakitnica canyon, and enjoy the most amazing panorama views and scenery nature was ever able to create. Taste local food and learn local traditions.
Continue firther Traveling between Sarajevo and Bihać. On the way visit once upon a time the most important city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Travnik and medieval capital of Bosnian Kingdom, Jajce. In the afternoon check in to your hotel and overnight at Bihać.
Staying in Bihac, take an opportunity to explore unique and not so crowded National Park Una. Una National Park is all about water with a network of river streams, pools, white water rapids, canyons and waterfalls. All are surrounded by lush forests with dense vegetation and limestone cliffs. Una river got its name from a Roman warrior that thought the river was so beautiful that it was the one and only (Una). I can personally say that the Una is indeed one of the most spectacular rivers in Bosnia with its deep turquoise blue and emerald green colors.
Step into Croatia, only 45 minutes driving distance to famous National Park Plitvice Lakes. The first Croatian national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site, Plitvice lakes offer its visitors a blend of vivid colours, sounds and smells that are spectacular and memorable. Its 16 cascading lakes and numerous waterfalls make up one of the greatest wonders of the world. The lakes are a mesmerizing view of green and blue accompanied by the thundering sounds of the many waterfalls that connect the lakes to create a true paradise on Earth.
Moving forward to south of Croatia, enjoy private guided tour of the ancient town of Split. Indulge yourself taking a walk inside Diocletian Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will go back in time and discover where Split’s local spirit and life have been evolving since the 4th century. During the tour visit locals walking through Green market and tasting most delicious traditional specialties. Discover why do food and wine take such a big role in our everyday lifestyle.
On your way back to Sarajevo, visit Mostar town in Bosnia and Herzegovina and enjoy private guided tour with local English speaking guide. The historic town of Mostar developed in the 15th and 16th centuries as an Ottoman frontier town has been long known for its Turkish houses and Old Bridge after which is named. During the early 1990s conflict most of the historic town and the Old Bridge designed by the renowned Ottoman architect Sinan (Sultan Sulejman era) was destroyed. The Old Bridge is rebuilt and many of the edifices in the Old Town have been restored by UNESCO.
Moving forward to Dubrovnik – “The Pearl of The Adriatic”! meet our local guide who will take you for a walk through the city among its architectural and cultural masterpieces that will set you back in time of the Franciscan Monastery, Gothic cloister with one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe.
Cavtat is built on the site of the Roman colony Epidaurum which was destroyed in the 7th-century Slav and Avar invasions. The beauty of its nature, green lush vegetation, beaches and interesting monuments. Without Cavtat, there’d be no Dubrovnik, as it was refugees from the original Cavtat who established the city of Dubrovnik in 614. Enjoy a scenic journey to the picturesque region of Konavle, home to around 30 picturesque villages that have settled among the verdant natural beauty.
Cavtat is built on the site of the Roman colony Epidaurum which was destroyed in the 7th-century Slav and Avar invasions. The beauty of its nature, green lush vegetation, beaches and interesting monuments. Without Cavtat, there’d be no Dubrovnik, as it was refugees from the original Cavtat who established the city of Dubrovnik in 614. Enjoy a scenic journey to the picturesque region of Konavle, home to around 30 picturesque villages that have settled among the verdant natural beauty.
Departure to airport
