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G011 9 Days Bosnia & Herzegovina - Croatia - Slovenia

With so many religions, cultures in this region and borders that have shifted many times in the last century alone, there’s a
unique mix of experiences to be had. From the Muslim, Jewish, Christian and Catholic influences to the flavors of both the
Ottoman and Austrian empires, there’s literally a little bit of almost everything European and Middle Eastern in one region.
Although it hasn’t always been smooth sailing, it’s so beautiful to watch it all coexist in the present.

Day 01: Sarajevo Airport – Transfer to Sarajevo (Bosnia & Herzegovina)
(6km – 20min) Included:
• Accommodation in 4* hotels
Meet and greet the group at Sarajevo International Airport. Transfer to the hotel • Breakfast
only 15min. • Guide English speaking
(Please let us know your flight details in order to organize the first and the last day) • Private transport
Sarajevo, capital and cultural center of Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the
most oriental and culturally diverse cities in Europe, and had spent over 300
years under Turkish rule until the Austro-Hungarians arrived in the late nineteenth SLOVENIA
century. Bled Ljubljana
The most impressive landmark found within Sarajevo’s Old Town is the Gazi Postonja Zagreb
Husrev-beg Mosque, built in 1532. Off along the outside of the Bezistan
Covered Market, you’ll find the open air ruins of the Tašlihan, an Ottoman
caravanserai from the 16th century, although only foundations of the building CROATIA
now remain.
Plitvice NP
Overnight in Sarajevo: Hotel Bristol 4* or similar
BOSNIA &
Day 02: Sarajevo HERZEGOVINA
Today we’ll learn more about the war of Sarajevo. A journey into the tunnel
of Sarajevo, a 700 meter underground track which, for the inhabitants of the
Bosnian capital, meant the difference between life and death. For the people of Sarajevo
Sarajevo “the tunnel” is the symbol of courage and survival.
Free afternoon in Sarajevo Split
Mostar
Overnight in Sarajevo: Hotel Bristol 4* or similar
Day 03: Sarajevo – Mostar – Split (Croatia) (275km – 5h30min)
Today after breakfast, our drive to Mostar, passing along the Neretva River will
be just stunning. Lots of sights to see and places to stop. The road snakes
through a few tunnels and along very picturesque gorges. Little villages dot the
way and there are quite a few places to stop for refreshments. little town and the Mostar Bridge is the main attraction, listed under UNESCO
Once in the town, take some time to explore, perhaps admiring the famous Heritage, but it has that something special that can’t be listed in ‘attractions’ or
arched bridge and visiting the Old Bazaar alongside historical mosques and ‘sights’
the Turkish House. Mostar has a charm like nowhere else. It’s a very compact After traditional lunch in a local restaurant, continue our drive approximately for

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