From Sarajevo, the capital, to Neum on the Coast 8 DAYS
Embark with us on a journey in which you will be hearing about the interesting history of this country. We will
refer to the events leading to the start of World War I and the assassination in Sarajevo, and try to follow the
development and disintegration of country after World War I, until its return to the world focus in the 1990s as
an independent state on the Balkans. Today, Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the UN’s youngest members. In
this journey you will see the fascinating nature, and feel two climate zones , the moderate continental climate
in Bosnia and Mediterranean climate in Herzegovina. This journey connects the capital of BiH with Neum, the
only BiH town on the Adriatic coast.
Day 1 Arrival in Sarajevo
Arrival in Sarajevo. Meet the team leader at the
airport – transportation to the hotel. Welcome
drink. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 2 Sarajevo
Breakfast at the hotel. A guided tour of Sarajevo is a walk through its exciting history. Free
time at Baščaršija, tasting ćevapčići or local
specialties of your own choice. Free time in
the afternoon. Dinner in a pleasant ambience
of HS cavernous bar (Sarajevo Brewery, 1864).
Sarajevsko light and dark beer served with
dinner. Overnight stay in the hotel in Sarajevo
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
Sarajevo
CROATIA
Jablanica
Konjic
Mostar
Neum
Day 3 Sarajevo – Jahorina
Today we return to the Austro-Hungarian period and the architectural heritage. Lunch on
Jahorina (OG 1984) Mountain; light mountain
walk after lunch. Visit to Sarajevo Tunnel of
Hope in the afternoon. Dinner in one of Sarajevo’s restaurants. Overnight stay in the hotel
in Sarajevo.
Day 4 Mostar – Neum
After breakfast and check-out, we drive along the Neretva
canyon. Tour of Mostar and the Old Bridge, built in 1566
(UNESCO WHL). After difficult wartime years at the close
of 20th century, Mostar now seems to be one of the most
popular and most visited cities in the region. Lunch in the
restaurant right beside the Old Bridge, the stunning view.
Free time. The journey continues to Neum, the only BH town
on the Adriatic coast. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 5 Free time
Day for rest and activities of your own choice. Possibility to
organize extra excursions to nearby places. In the evening,
traditional dinner in a family-run farm. Return to the hotel
late in the evening.
Day 6 Trebinje
Trebinje is among a few cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
that can boast such a large number of heritage assets from
the Austro-Hungarian period, from the imperial vineyards
to the promenade under ancient sycamore trees. The walk
Trebinje
Dubrovnik
ADRIATIC SEA
through the city involves talking about a lyric poet and Serb
nationalist, Jovan Dučić, the old town from the Ottoman
period, the Museum of Herzegovina ….
The walk ends with wine tasting in a wine cellar and lunch by
the Trebišnjica. Free time and return to the hotel for dinner
and overnight stay.
Day 7 Dubrovnik
A full-day tour of Dubrovnik, the southernmost city on the
Croatian coast. The Old City has been hiding the mediaeval
tales and intrigues within its walls for over 800 years. After a
guided tour of the city, time is left for you to wander through
its lanes and alleys on your own. Dinner and folklore in the
hotel’s national restaurant.
Day 8 Jablanica – Konjic – Sarajevo, Departure
Breakfast. Depart Neum. On the way to Sarajevo, we visit the
Museum of the Battle of Neretva (World War II) in Jablanica.
Lunch in Konjic. Tour of Konjic and visit to the Woodcarving
Museum of the Nikšić Family (established in 1927). We depart
Konjic and head to Sarajevo Airport.
Lasta Travel doo Mostar — tel: +387 36 332 011/012 — www.lasta.ba — [email protected]