Bosnia & Herzegovina Uncovered
7 days, Trebinje to Sarajevo
Itinerary
Day 1Trebinje
Arrive at any time. After a welcome briefing, set off with your CEO on an evening orientation walk along the river and into the old town. Get your bearings of the area on the way to an optional group dinner.
Trebinje boasts beautiful views of the river and the walled city, and offers various squares, mosques, and intricate archways.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Evening Orientation Walk of Trebinje
Take an evening orientation walk with your CEO along the river and onto the old town, The view from across the river of the old walled city is very pretty and serves as a great starting point from the hotel, it's also a great place to be introduced to the history and culture of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Continue around the wall to the market square to see where you can go in the morning to get some fresh fruits and food, then walk into the old town via the gate off the market square. See the various squares, the mosque and also one of the archways onto the water. In this area there are plenty of cool cafes to choose from for dinner, or to just have some street food.
Optional Activities - Day 1 HideShow
Dubrovnik to Trebinje Transfer and Winery Visit
Set off from Dubrovnik and visit Tvrdos Monastery to sample some local wine before a stop at Hercegovacka Temple for great views of the city. Snap photos at the Arslanagic Bridge before arriving to Trebinje in the late afternoon. Travellers booking this option need to be at the meeting point in Dubrovnik no later than 12pm noon before departing for Trebinje. Anyone flying into Dubrovnik on this same day should arrive no later than 10am in order to arrive at the Dubrovnik meeting point in time for departure.
Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
Hotel Integra (or similar)
Day 2Trebinje
Today is all about local flavours, culture and long-standing traditions.. Explore the organic market to sample some options and learn of the local specialties before transferring to a women run apiary and see how they manage the hives. Continue to a farm that has specialized in cheese making for more than 5 generations. Visit the farm and share a delicious farm-to-table lunch with the family. Understanding the local culture is made easier by immersing yourself in the cuisine, and there is no better way than this. The rest of the day is free after returning to Trebinje in the aftenroon.
Your Foodie Moment: Trebinje Market Tour
Explore the local Green (Organic) Market. Begin with the meat and cheese vendors, sample some options and learn of the local specialties. Wander to the outdoor market and try seasonal fruits and vegetables grown from small scale farmers. Then meet with women who gather wile, medicinal plants and prepare traditional teas to cure various ailments.
Your Foodie Moment: Cheese Making Farm and Lunch
Join our guide at a local farm that has specialized in cheese making over more than 5 generations. Today the farm is moving beyond just sustenance farming and joining the slow food movement to build awareness about organic food production. Here you'll visit the farm to witness the cheese production before enjoying lunch with the family, outside overlooking the farm. Cheese and meat made on site, fruits and vegetables grown on the farm, and homemade bread - it doesn't get more farm to table than that.
Your Foodie Moment: Apiary Visit
Climb aboard a private bus and set off to a local, family run apiary. Meet your guide and learn of the 5 generations of women who've built the farm into what it is today. Suit up in protective gear should you wish, and see how they manage the hives. After, discover the honey and related products, learn more about the family history and enjoy the farm.
Accommodation
Hotel Integra (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 3Trebinje/Čitluk
Head out of Trebinje in the morning by bus for a day of highlights. First, stop in Stolac to see the town centre then visit a UNESCO-listed site with ornamented necropolis tombstones to get a glimpse into how people lived in the Middle Ages. Continue to the spectacular Kravica waterfall and carry on to the lesser-visited Koćuša Waterfall to enjoy the scenery and have time for lunch. Later, travel to the town of Čitluk for the night and cap off the day with dinner at a winery, paired with their locally produced wines.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Stolac Visit and Necropolis Tombstones
Visit the town centre of Stolac and learn about its history before reaching the Necropolis 'stećak' tombstones. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the necropolis consists of hundreds of ornamented tombstones and is part of a large local complex, one of many such sites across Bosnia and Herzegovina which give insights into how people lived in the Middle Ages.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Kravica Waterfall
Take a moment to enjoy the Kravica waterfalls, arguably one of the most beautiful natural sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Surrounded by poplars and figs, this 25 meter high waterfall is a sight to be seen.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Koćuša Waterfall
The Koćuša Waterfall sits near the village of Veljaci on the Trebižat River. Enjoy time to visit this spectacular waterfall, a hidden gem with a restaurant on-site.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation
Villa and Winecellar Ostojic (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Čitluk/Mostar
Immerse yourself in history today by visiting the Pocitelj Ottoman stone town and art colony, taking a short hike to the Blagaj Fortress, and soaking in the natural beauty of the Dervish Monastery, built on cliffs by the water at the mouth of the Buna River. Later, continue to the city of Mostar and set off on a guided walking tour before spending the rest of the evening at leisure.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Počitelj Fortress Visit
Explore Pocitelj, an old Ottoman stone town and art colony boasting beautiful views of the surrounding village. Located along the Neretva river, Pocitelj is considered an open-air museum and hold significant architectural and historic value. Artists gather from around the world to be part of the largest operating art colony in southeast Europe.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Blagaj Fortress Hike
Hike for approximately 20 minutes to explore the Blagaj Fortress, once hold to the Ruler of the region prior to the Ottoman conquest. The fortress sits atop the mountain, overlooking the Buna River spring below.
Dervish Monastery Visit
This Ottoman-era building, built in 1520, is located at the base of an enormous cliff, next to a small waterfall from the Buna river. Take in the stunning blue water that's said to contain mystic properties.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Guided Walking Tour of Mostar
Join a local expert guide and set off on a walking tour of the beautiful city of Mostar and it's historic buildings and landmarks. See the iconic old bridge over the Neretva River and wander the narrow alleys lined with shops and market stalls. Visit a 17th century Turkish house and enjoy a coffee while hearing all about the storied history of the city.
Accommodation
Hotel Almira (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5Mostar/Sarajevo
Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo today, stopping at Tito's Bunker along the way. Explore the underground complex and learn of the Cold War-era history that made it come to be in the former communist Yugoslavia. Continue to the vibrant city of Sarajevo and be immersed in the local culinary scene on a history and food tour that will serve as a delicious dinner this evening and a great introduction to the city.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Tito's Bunker
Explore the Cold War-era nuclear bunker and military command centre built in the 1950s for Josip Broz Tito, esteemed leader of Yugoslavia. Located near Konjic, the top-secret bunker was designed to be an intricate underground complex providing safety and security.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your Foodie Moment: Sarajevo Food Tour
Immerse yourself in the culture by sampling traditional Bosnian flavours. Learn about the rich history while exploring important landmarks, tiny alleys, local restaurants, and hawker markets with a local expert. Discover the city beyond the tourist attractions and fill your belly; what could be better?
Accommodation
Hotel Cosmopolit (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 6Sarajevo
Take advantage of a free day to get the most out of the beautiful city of Sarajevo. Dive into the history and tragic past with countless museums and culturally significant monuments, take a graffiti art tour or just relax and sample local flavours at one of the many cafes.
Free Time
Set out to explore this historic city at your own pace. You may choose to take the funicular up to the old bobsled track or visit the Museum of the Assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
10-30BAM per personFounded in 1888, the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the oldest cultural and scientific institutions in the country.
Times of Misfortune Tour & Tunnel Museum
54BAM per personWalk in the footsteps of Sarajevans who endured the Siege (1992-1995). Visit many historical sights including a stunning viewpoint over the city, a cemetery were the defenders of Sarajevo are buried, and Sniper Ally. Learn about the Siege and absorb interesting stories about daily life.
Gallery 11/07/95
12-15BAM per personThis gallery space aims to preserve the memory on Srebrenica tragedy and 8372 persons who tragically lost their lives during the genocide through photography, video and interactive documentary.
Sarajevo Graffiti Art Tour
Meet up with a guide and certified local artists to learn all about Sarajevo street art and then get hands-on and spray-paint yourself on the 1984 Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh track. Learn all about spray painting and gain insights about Sarajevo's history through concepts of art.
Accommodation
Hotel Cosmopolit (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Sarajevo
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.