Astonishing tour in Bosnia and Herzegovina: UNESCO sites and other top destinations on a 11-days tour from Sarajevo

Astonishing tour in Bosnia and Herzegovina: UNESCO sites and other top destinations on a 11-days tour from Sarajevo

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General facts

• Tour developed by: Monterrasol Travel
• Tour provider: Monterrasol Travel
• Tour type: private multi-day guided tour
• Tour duration: 11 days (10 nights)
• Tour start in: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Tour finish in: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Tour passing through countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Planned distance: 1115 km
• Tour availability: available all year round
• Tour start date: by request
• The minimum number of participants: 1
• The maximum number of participants: 5

UNESCO attractions during the tour: 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 4 sites from the UNESCO Tentative List.

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Tour description

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Day 1. After beginning our tour in Sarajevo, we will first travel to the Tunnel of Hope museum, a poignant reminder of the city's resilience during the 1992-1996 siege. Continuing our journey, we will come to Travnik to see its impressive 15th-century fortress, once the residence of Ottoman viziers. After that, we will come to the historic town of Travnik for our overnight accommodation.

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Day 2. After an overnight in Travnik, we travel to Vranduk to explore its medieval fortress dramatically perched above the Bosna River gorge, dating from the 14th century. From there, we continue to Doboj to see its imposing fortress, first mentioned in 1415 and one of the best-preserved in the country. After that, we will come to Doboj for our overnight stay.

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Day 3. After an overnight in Doboj, we travel to Tesanj to explore its ancient castle, whose origins date back to the 14th century and later served as an Ottoman stronghold. Continuing to Banja Luka, we will wander through its historical center with Austro-Hungarian architecture and visit the local brewery, renowned for traditional beer craftsmanship since 1873. After that, we will come to Banja Luka for our overnight accommodation.

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Day 4. After an overnight in Banja Luka, we travel to Ljubacke doline to explore this charming ethno village showcasing traditional architecture and rural life. We will then admire the picturesque Krupa waterfall, a serene natural gem nestled in lush greenery, followed by a peaceful stroll through Vrbas river park along the emerald-green canyon. After that, we will come to the historic town of Jajce for the next two nights.

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Day 5. After an overnight in Jajce, we dedicate the day to exploring this remarkable town. We will marvel at the unique Jajce waterfall where the Pliva River plunges directly into the town center, explore the 14th-century fortress, wander through the well-preserved historical center (UNESCO Tentative List Site), and enjoy a peaceful walk in the town park. We will remain in Jajce for a second night.

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Day 6. After 2 nights in Jajce, we travel to Scit to explore its serene Franciscan monastery and the fascinating Ethnographic museum, learning about local heritage and traditional life. Our journey then brings us to the iconic city of Mostar, where we will spend time exploring its vibrant historical center and gaze upon the famous Stari Most (Old Bridge) (UNESCO World Heritage Site), a masterpiece of Ottoman engineering from the 16th century. After that, we will come to Mostar for the next three nights.

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Day 7. After an overnight in Mostar, we travel to Blagaj to see the remarkable Blagaj monastery (UNESCO Tentative List Site), a Dervish monastery built in the 16th century at the base of a cliff overlooking the source of the Buna river. We will then visit Podrumi Andrija winery to sample local wines in the picturesque Herzegovina countryside. We will return to our accommodation in Mostar for a second night.

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Day 8. After 2 nights in Mostar, we travel to the picturesque medieval town of Pocitelj (UNESCO Tentative List Site), with its characteristic stone houses and 15th-century fortress overlooking the Neretva River. We will then continue to the stunning Kravica waterfall, a 25-meter high cascade perfect for relaxation. Our next stop is Medjugorje, the world-renowned pilgrimage center where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared since 1981. We will return to our accommodation in Mostar for a third night.

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Day 9. After 3 nights in Mostar, we travel to Radimlja to explore the remarkable Radimlja archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage Site), featuring exceptional stecci medieval tombstones from the 15th-16th centuries. We continue to Stolac to view its ancient fortress (UNESCO Tentative List Site), followed by a visit to Vjetrenica cave (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the largest and most biodiverse cave in Bosnia-Herzegovina. We will also see the nearby Zavala monastery, an Orthodox monastery dating from the 13th century. After that, we will come to the charming city of Trebinje for the next two nights.

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Day 10. After an overnight in Trebinje, we begin with a visit to the Tvrdos monastery, an Orthodox monastery originally from the 15th century, where we can also explore its renowned winery producing fine wines. Returning to Trebinje, we will see its elegant 16th-century Ottoman bridge, visit the beautiful Hercegovacka Gracanica church perched on a hill overlooking the city, and wander through the well-preserved historical center with its stone streets and squares. We will remain in Trebinje for a second night.

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Day 11. After 2 nights in Trebinje, we travel to Sutjeska National Park, the oldest national park in Bosnia-Herzegovina, established in 1962. We will explore its scenic roads through primeval forests and dramatic mountain landscapes, home to the last primeval forest in Europe. After that, we will return to Sarajevo, where our memorable tour concludes.

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Tour style

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This tour is focused on cultural and historical aspects of visited countries, exploring well-known destinations as well as off-the-beaten-path hidden gems.

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We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a pace that allows our clients to have a more authentic experience and a true exploration of each destination we visit. We dismiss the stress, the rush, the tight schedules, and the crazy running from spot to spot, especially related to bus travel package tours for large groups.

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We love to travel in a relaxed, not hurried, way. All our tours have been designed with that key idea in mind, and we try to keep a balance between the places scheduled to be visited and free time to take a break. Also, we do not like to keep our clients in the car for a long time on the way between itinerary points, just a fair amount of time.

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Tour price

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The price shown is for a minimum of two participants and includes rooms in 3-star hotels, which are usually not near the historical centers with pedestrian streets. If you would like better accommodation in terms of location and quality level, please select an upgrade to a 4-star hotel when making your reservation.

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This tour is available for solo travelers (traveling alone) who would like to have an exclusive private tour for just one person. If this is the case, you have to choose accommodation in a single room together with the extra option "Solo tour supplement".

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If you are thinking of taking this tour with more than 2 people, please contact us, Monterrasol Travel, for possible discounts. Also, we provide for this tour a special discount for pensioners (senior citizens); conditions apply.

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The number of participants is limited by space in the car. If you are thinking of taking this tour as a larger group, please contact us.

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Tour notes

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The availability of quality accommodations highly depends on the season and the amount of time we have in advance to book. The sooner you book your trip, the more possibilities we have of finding you better accommodations.

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We strongly recommend traveling off-season. The great benefits of the off-season period are fewer tourists, cooler weather, and reduced prices. Traveling off-season offers a different, more relaxed travel experience compared to the overcrowded summer months.

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This tour has the #192 ID number on our site Monterrasol Travel private tours. As a private tour, this tour can be customized and personalized to fit your travel plans, personal interests and schedule (free of charge).

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This tour (the same apply for our other tours) is available in English and Spanish. Disponible en Español.

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Our company

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We, at Monterrasol Travel, specialize in year-round multi-day private car tours across Central and Southern Europe, especially Bosnia, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Serbia, North Macedonia, Spain, Portugal. The main idea we work with is providing in-depth cultural historical tours of medium and long duration for mature travelers.

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