Bosnia and Herzegovina Mostar Culture & Historical Tours

This tour of the Balkans covers 5 countries Croatia, Serbia, N.Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro and five of its capital cities Zagreb, Belgrade, Sofija, Skopje and Tirana. It brings you to important places of former Yugoslavia´s president Tito. Then takes you to somehow less visited but beautiful and interesting Bulgaria and then back to former Yugoslavia into Northern Macedonia. Its mountains and lakes will make you feel you are in the Alps, Orthodox churches and mosques will tell you you´re not. You´ll see some of the finest examples of medieval remains of the Otoman presence in the Balkans, you´ll see Venetian influences and their fine architecture. And you are going to realize ancient Greeks and Romans have considered this part of Europe rich and must have. Yes, from historical view point this tour is an eye opener. You´ll see some of the finest parts of Adriatic coast line and you´ll end up in magnificent bay of Kotor. In the area of Dubrovnik, which gives you the opportunity to extend your stay on the Adriatic in one of the fine towns of this area.

If you are on a short vacation and want to visit a country you have never been to before, we suggest a seven-day trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina through which you can experience the harmony of diversity. This trip will take you through stunning landscapes in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles. Also, you will have the opportunity to ride a steam locomotive on a part of the railway that was built in the former Yugoslavia by its youth and the youth of 20 other countries in just 6 months, back in 1946. Through the various activities and visits listed in the program, you will be accompanied by a professional tourist guide and driver.

Itinerary:Departure from Dubrovnik08:00 - Comfort break (cca.15-20 min)09:20 - Visit Kravice waterfalls (cca.1.15h)11:30 - Arrival in Mostar, guided tour, free time (cca. 3h)14:30 - Departure from Mostar17:30 - Approximate return to DubrovnikIn this day-tour, the focal point is Mostar. This city had important roles in this region’s historic battles between eastern and western cultures. Its famous bridge symbolically unites the east and the west, while its charming streets tell a story of cultural clashes of the olden days. You will visit Kravice waterfalls on Trebižat River. The falls are most spectacular in the spring when the surrounding nature, often referred to as Europe’s last jungle, turns bright green. In the summer, however, waters calm down, and the lakes become shallower. You can enjoy a refreshing swim if you like. After Kravice falls, we visit a culturally and ethnically diverse city of Mostar with its famous historic UNESCO-protected Old Bridge (Stari Most) over Neretva river which is the highlight of our tour. It includes a guided walking tour of the old city.During the visit, there is enough free time to explore or relax by sipping the traditionally served Turkish coffee.

The seldom-opened treasure chest of the Balkans and southeastern Europe is yours for the taking on this 11-day luxury tour from Bulgaria to North Macedonia (max. 20 travellers). Stroll through the vibrant streets of Sofia, explore the medieval architecture and lively nightlife of Belgrade, immerse yourself in the rich history of Sarajevo and snap photos of Montenegro’s Instagram-worthy Bay of Kotor. Guided city tours take you under the surface of the best sights on the Balkan Peninsula, allowing you to peek beneath the once-closed curtains of countries like Albania, North Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is a European tour unlike any other, as you embark on a discovery of cities cloaked by soul-stirring mountains, salt-licked coastline and history captured in stone.