Balkan Trip

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and accommodation

Stop At: Sarajevo Airport Shuttle, Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina
Arrival to Sarajevo. Accommodation at the hotel. Short walk and dinner at Baščaršija.

Overnight stay in Sarajevo.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Sarajevo, 4* hotel

Day 2: Sarajevo city tour

Stop At: Bascarsija, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Breakfast. Visit to the Old Town center from the 15th Century (Baščaršija, Gazi Husref-bey's Mosque, Gazi-Husref-bey's bezistan, Sebilj, City Hall, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Latin bridge – Princip's bridge, Avaz Tower). Lunch at Baščaršija, the old city center.

Visit to mountain Trebević and spring of the Bosna river. This nature park is great place for trekking tours and relaxing activities in nature during summer days.

Dinner and overnight stay in Sarajevo.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Sarajevo, 4* hotel

Day 3: Visits to Travnik, Jajce and Bihać

Stop At: Fortress of Jajce, Old Town Jajce, Jajce 70101 Bosnia and Herzegovina
After breakfast, we start our day and the first stop is Travnik, a beautiful place in Ottoman style, with stunning Plava Voda spring and an old Ottoman fortress. Next city to explore is Jajce, which has been the residence of Bosnian kings for years, and the only city with natural waterfall in the city center. Lunch will be organized in Jajce. The third city is Bihać, with an easy walking tour.

Dinner and overnight stay in Bihać.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Bihać

Day 4: Visits to Una National park and Zagreb

Stop At: Zagreb 360, Ilica 1a, Zagreb 10000 Croatia
Breakfast. With organized transport, we will go to Una National park to see amazing waterfalls, called Štrbački buk, that will take your breath away.

After that, we continue the trip to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. We will have Zagreb city tour that includes the main Ban Jelačić sqaure, the Cathedral of St. Mark, Zagreb's Upper city, beautiful parks and getting to know the rich history of the city. After lunch, check in at the hotel and some free time to explore the city by yourselves.

Dinner and overnight stay are organized in Zagreb.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Zagreb

Day 5: Visits to Ljubljana and lake Bled

Stop At: Ljubljana Old Town, Ljubljana Slovenia
After breakfast, we are going across the border and this time to Slovenia. First we will explore its capital Ljubljana, one of the greenest cities in Europe. Prešern square, Ljubljanica river, Triple and Dragon bridge and many other interesting places will be a part of a walking tour.

Continuation of the trip to lake Bled, one of the most amazing Alpine resorts. Glacier lake nested beneath Julian Alps, with only natural island in the middle of it, is simply a must see when in Slovenia. We will have lunch there and if the weather allows it, then you should go for a swim as well.

Dinner and overnight stay in Zagreb.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Zagreb

Day 6: Visits to Plitvice National Park and Split

Stop At: Plitvicka Jezera, Plitvice Lakes National Park 53231 Croatia
After breakfast, we are leaving towards the southern part of the country and Croatian coast. On our way to Split, we will visit Plitvice National park, the oldest and the largest national park in Croatia, a world heritage site which is under the UNESCO protection. A comfortable hike along the sixteen beautiful and crystal clear lakes with numerous waterfalls, will definitely be something to remember.

After lunch at Plitvice, we are going to Split, where you can enjoy a stroll along the heart of the city – the famous Splitska Riva.

Dinner and overnight stay in Split.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Split

Day 7: Visits to Ston and Dubrovnik

Stop At: Zinfandel Split Croatia, Maruliceva 2, Split 21000 Croatia
Breakfast. Free time to enjoy Split and then continuation of our trip to Ston. Ston is well known by its walls, which are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the city – state of Dubrovnik. Lunch will be organized as well.

Dinner and overnight stay in Dubrovnik.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Dubrovnik

Day 8: Dubrovnik city tour

Stop At: Dubrovnik Cable Car, Petra Kresimira IV BB, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia
After breakfast, we are going to Srđ hill and enjoy amazing view on Dubrovnik and stunning islands of the Adriatic sea. The whole afternoon is only for exploring the old town of Dubrovnik. This city is under UNESCO protection as well and its glorious walls, with their fortresses and bastions, offer a unique walk with amazing views. Dinner and overnight stay in Dubrovnik.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Dubrovnik

Day 9: Visits to Perast and Kotor

Stop At: Perast Museum, Obala Kapetana Marka Martinovica bb, Perast, Kotor Municipality 85336 Montenegro
Breakfast. With organized transport we are going to Montenegro. Our first stop is Perast, a baroque city with stunning islands: Sveti Đorđe and Gospa od Škrpjela. Boat ride to Basilica of our Lady on the Rocks (Gospa od Škrpjela), located on picturesque island in Kotor bay.

On our way to Kotor, we will drive through Boka Kotorska (Bay of Kotor). Check in at the hotel and lunch time. Free time for relaxing and swimming.

Dinner and overnight stay in Kotor.
Duration: 24 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kotor

Day 10: Kotor city tour and trekking to Kotor city walls

Stop At: Kotor Old City, Stari grad, Kotor, Kotor Municipality 85330 Montenegro
Breakfast. In the morning hours, before it is too hot and sunny, a two hour easy hike to the fortress on the top of the hill, where you will have the most amazing view on the whole Kotor Bay. After the hike, we will go back to the Old town, and your free time for relaxing and exploring the city.

Dinner and overnight stay in Kotor.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kotor

Day 11: Visits to Trebinje and Mostar

Stop At: Old Bridge (Stari Most), Mostar Bosnia and Herzegovina
After breakfast, we are going back to B&H, and our first stop is its most southern city – Trebinje. We will have a short break there and then continuation of the trip towards Mostar.

After check in at the hotel, we will have Mostar city tour, including visits of cultural-historical monuments: the Old Bridge (UNESCO), Old Town (Kujundžiluk ), Karađoz-bey's mosque, Kriva ćuprija. You will also have some free time for exploring on your own.

Dinner and overnight stay in Mostar.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Mostar

Day 12: Visit to Konjic, Tito's bunker tour and rafting on the river Neretva

Stop At: ARK D-0: Tito's Nuclear Bunker, Off Neretva River, Konjic 88400 Bosnia and Herzegovina
After breakfast, participants depart to Konjic. Tour to Tito's bunker, one of the best kept secrets of former Yugoslavia, which was built to protect 350 members from the highest military and state leadership of Yugoslavia in case of a nuclear attack. With construction lasting for 26 years (1953 – 1979) and costing 4.6 billion USD, the bunker was built under the mountain Zlatar with the deepest point of 280 m underground.

After this tour, participants depart to our rafting base to prepare for rafting tour. The length of the rafting tour is 23 km and it lasts 5 hours. All necessary rafting equipment is provided (neoprene suit, life jacket, shoes and helmet). You will enjoy untouched nature, breaks for swimming, taking photos and BBQ lunch break (grilled meat and vegetables).

Dinner and overnight stay in Konjic.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Konjic

Day 13: Trip to mountain Bjelašnica and ethno village Lukomir

Stop At: Selo Lukomir, Lukomir, Konjic 88400 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Breakfast. With our jeeps, trip to Lukomir with breaks on mountain Bjelašnica. Upon arrival to Lukomir we will go on a village tour around the highest populated place in B&H, and the last traditional Bosnian village as well. Before we head for a two hour trekking tour to Umoljani, we will have lunch and some time to relax. For lunch we serve traditional Bosnian meals made from organic ingredients.

Dinner and overnight stay in Sarajevo.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Sarajevo

Day 14: Departure

Stop At: Sarajevo Airport Shuttle, Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina
After breakfast, guests depart with organized transport to the International Airport in Sarajevo.
Duration: 12 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.