Overview

This 8-day “Gateway Balkan Tour” is a profound journey through the historical and cultural heart of three captivating countries: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, and Montenegro. The adventure begins and ends in Sarajevo, offering a deep dive into the region’s Ottoman heritage, medieval history, and stunning natural landscapes. Your exploration starts in Sarajevo’s old quarters, which maintain an authentic Ottoman ‘carsija’ with oriental sweet shops and traditional food, and includes visits to iconic monuments like the Gazi Husrev bey’s mosque and the Latin Bridge. The tour then ventures south into the Herzegovina region, a “Mediterranean oasis,” to see the beautiful Kravice waterfalls and explore the historic city of Mostar, famed for its UNESCO-recognized Stari Most (Old Bridge). A visit to the serene Dervish Tekke at the source of the Buna River in Blagaj adds a spiritual dimension to the journey.

The itinerary extends to the stunning Adriatic coast, with a city tour of Dubrovnik in Croatia, the UNESCO-protected “pearl of the Adriatic,” and continues into Montenegro to discover the medieval walled town of Kotor and the vibrant coastal city of Budva. The return journey to Sarajevo is a historical exploration in itself, passing through the beautiful city of Trebinje and the “open-air museum” of Stolac, before a unique visit to the UNESCO-protected Necropolis of Radimlja to see the mysterious medieval ‘stecak’ tombstones. The final days are spent exploring more of Bosnia’s rich history, from the Olympic mountain Bjelasnica and Sarajevo’s Tunnel Museum to the medieval town of Travnik and the poignant Ahmici village memorial.

Historic Sarajevo: Explore the old quarters with its Ottoman ‘carsija’, Gazi Husrev bey’s mosque, the Latin Bridge, and the Tunnel Museum.
Mostar & Herzegovina: Visit the city of Mostar to see the famous Stari Most (Old Bridge), experience the beautiful Kravice waterfalls, and see the Dervish Tekke in Blagaj.
Dubrovnik, Croatia: Take a city tour of the UNESCO-protected “pearl of the Adriatic,” visiting its Cathedral, Rector’s Palace, and Franciscan Monastery.
Montenegro’s Coast: Visit the medieval, stone-walled town of Kotor and the old town of Budva on the Adriatic coast.
Stolac & Radimlja Necropolis: Discover Stolac, a town known for its unique Ottoman architecture, and visit the UNESCO-protected Necropolis of Radimlja to see its decorated medieval tombstones (‘stecaks’).
Travnik: Visit the medieval fortress, the colorful Sulejmania mosque, and the short Plava Voda river.
Olympic Mountain Bjelasnica: Enjoy snow and winter sports on the Olympic mountain near Sarajevo.

Highlights

Historic Sarajevo: Explore the old quarters with its Ottoman 'carsija', Gazi Husrev bey's mosque, the Latin Bridge, and the Tunnel Museum.
Mostar & Herzegovina: Visit the city of Mostar to see the famous Stari Most (Old Bridge), experience the beautiful Kravice waterfalls, and see the Dervish Tekke in Blagaj.
Dubrovnik, Croatia: Take a city tour of the UNESCO-protected "pearl of the Adriatic," visiting its Cathedral, Rector’s Palace, and Franciscan Monastery.
Montenegro's Coast: Visit the medieval, stone-walled town of Kotor and the old town of Budva on the Adriatic coast.
Stolac & Radimlja Necropolis: Discover Stolac, a town known for its unique Ottoman architecture, and visit the UNESCO-protected Necropolis of Radimlja to see its decorated medieval tombstones ('stecaks').
Travnik: Visit the medieval fortress, the colorful Sulejmania mosque, and the short Plava Voda river.
Olympic Mountain Bjelasnica: Enjoy snow and winter sports on the Olympic mountain near Sarajevo.

Day 01 :

Sarajevo (D)

Arrival at Sarajevo Airport, where you will be met for a sightseeing tour of Sarajevo. You will see beautiful Ottoman-style mosques and architecture in the old quarters, which maintain an authentic Ottoman 'carsija'. A guide will explain famous monuments such as The Old City Hall, Gazi Husrev bey's mosque, the Clock Tower, the Latin Bridge, and the Old and new Jewish temple. After free time for shopping, you will proceed to the hotel for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 02 :

Sarajevo – Kravice Waterfalls – Mostar (B/L/D)

After breakfast and check-out, you will depart to Konjic, experiencing the Neretva River which makes Herzegovina a Mediterranean oasis. You will continue to Mostar for a city tour, visiting the oldest single arch stone bridge, Cejvan Cehaj Mosque, Koski Mehmed pasa Mosque, and Biscevica alley. You will proceed to the Stari Most (Old Bridge). You will then drive to Blagaj to visit the famous Dervish Tekke at the source of the river Buna. Afterwards, you will depart to experience the beautiful Kravice waterfalls before transferring back to Mostar.

Day 03 :

Mostar – Dubrovnik – Budva (B/L/D)

After breakfast and check-out, you will transfer to Dubrovnik for a city tour of the UNESCO-protected pearl of the Adriatic, including its Cathedral, Rector’s Palace, and Franciscan Monastery. Optional boat and cable car rides are available. After free time for shopping, you will continue to Budva. Check in. Dinner and Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Day 04 :

Budva – Kotor – Budva (B/L/D)

After breakfast and check-out, you will proceed to Kotor, a medieval town on the Adriatic coast surrounded by stone walls. You will then proceed to Budva for a half-day city tour of the Old town, visiting the old Entrance, Square of the poet, and Square of the churches. After free time for shopping, you will have dinner and an overnight stay in Budva.

Day 05 :

Budva – Trebinje – Stolac – Sarajevo (B/L/D)

After breakfast and check-out, you will depart for Sarajevo via Trebinje. You will proceed to the city of Stolac, which can be referred to as an open-air museum known for its unique Ottoman architecture. You will visit valuable buildings from that period, including Begovina and various mosques. You will then drive to the UNESCO-protected Necropolis of Radimlja to see the 'stecaks', a special type of tombstone from the medieval Bosnian state. Afterwards, you will drive back to Sarajevo for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 06 :

Budva – Trebinje – Stolac – Sarajevo (B/L/D)

After breakfast, you will visit Vrelo Bosne and the Tunnel museum. You will then be transferred to the Olympic mountain Bjelasnica to enjoy snow and winter sports before transferring back to the hotel in the noon hours for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 07 :

Sarajevo – Ahmici – Travnik – Sarajevo (B/L/D)

After breakfast, you will proceed to Travnik (100 kilometers). On the way, you will visit Ahmici village to see the memorial for Bosniak Muslims massacred during the Bosnian war. In Travnik, you will visit the short Plava Voda river, the medieval fortress, the Sulejmania mosque, and the elci Ibrahim Pasha madrasa. On the way back, you will stop at the FIS shopping mall. You will then arrive in Sarajevo for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 08 :

Departure Sarajevo (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and depart to Sarajevo Airport for your final departure.

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