Valleys, Villages, and Balkan Culture

Welcome to Bosnia! Please be prepared to meet in the lobby at 5:30pm to depart for your welcome dinner. The dinner reservation time will be finalized closer to your trip date. If you plan on arriving today, we recommend flying into Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ).

For your first day in Bosnia, fill up on breakfast and set out to explore the old town. Walk through Baščaršija, the Ottoman Old Town, and discover important landmarks. Connect with the local culture through food by sampling local specialties along the way. After your walking tour, you’ll have some free time to enjoy lunch on your own before heading to the Tunnel of Hope Museum to learn more about the history of Sarajevo during the war. In the afternoon, you’ll return to your hotel with the evening at your leisure. Today we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes.

• Sarajevo City and Food Tour

  Discover Sarajevo’s rich history on a guided walking tour through Baščaršija, the Ottoman Old Town. Stroll past landmarks such as the elegant Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque, the Old Orthodox Church, the iconic Sebilj fountain, and the Latin Bridge. Along the way, you’ll make around 3 stops at local shops or stalls to sample artisanal specialties such as local cheeses, charcuterie, and/or baklava. The stops you make and local bites you will try will vary and are subject to change.

  09:00· 150 min· Sarajevo
• Visit Tunnel of Hope

  After lunch, you’ll regroup and take a 30-minute private transfer to the Tunnel of Hope Museum, a powerful testament to Sarajevo’s resilience. During the Siege of Sarajevo from 1993 to 1996, the city was completely cut off from the outside world, unable to receive humanitarian aid. In response, the Bosnian Army secretly dug an underground tunnel by hand beneath the airport runway, allowing essential supplies like food, water, and fuel to reach the city during the war. For panoramic views, take an optional cable car ride (at an additional cost) to Mount Trebević, with a short walk to the atmospheric abandoned Olympic bobsleigh track. Then, transfer back to your hotel with the evening at your leisure.

  13:00· 90 min

After breakfast, depart Sarajevo and head toward Mostar, stopping at the small towns of Konjic and Jablanica on the way. Sample burek in Konjic and stop in Jablanica where you’ll have some time to enjoy lunch on your own - the regional specialty of roasted lamb comes recommended! In the afternoon you’ll continue to Mostar where you’ll enjoy dinner together, with the rest of the evening at your leisure. Today we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes.

• Konjic Visit and Burek Tasting

  With your guide, you’ll take a short walk through this beautiful town situated in a valley on the Neretva River surrounded by green forests and tall mountains. Stop into a local shop to taste the regional specialty snack, burek. You’ll be able to sample different flavors depending on the availability of the day, including meat, cheese, and spinach.

  11:30· 60 min
• Jablanica Visit

  Continue to Jablanica, where your guide will lead you on a short walk through the town. The town, also nestled along the Neretva River, is known for its lush greenery and surrounding views of the Dinaric Alps. One of Jablanica’s most iconic features is the historic Jablanica Bridge, which played a key role during World War II. The original bridge was the site of a famous partisan sabotage operation in 1943, which destroyed it to hinder Axis forces—a story that has become a symbol of bravery and resistance. Today, the bridge is partially reconstructed and serves as both a historical monument and a scenic spot for visitors, offering striking views of the Neretva River below. After your short tour, enjoy some time for lunch - the town is also famous for its succulent roasted lamb.

  13:30· 90 min· Jablanica
• Transfer · Sarajevo → Konjic

  Take a private transfer from Sarajevo to Konjic.

  90 min
• Transfer · Konjic → Jablanica

  Continue your transfer to Jablanica

  60 min
• Transfer · Jablanica → Mostar

  Depart Jablanica and transfer to Mostar.

  60 min

This morning, visit a local restaurant for a hands-on cooking class where you’ll prepare regional specialties and then enjoy your creations for lunch. With the afternoon at your leisure, we recommend exploring Mostar on foot, admiring its charming cobblestone streets and stunning Ottoman-era architecture, including the iconic reconstructed Stari Most (Old Bridge) spanning the Neretva River. Today you’ll want to wear comfortable shoes for standing and walking.

• Bosnian Cooking Class

  This morning you will head to a local restaurant to discover Bosnian cooking! Immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions guided by local hosts who share family recipes passed down through generations. Together, you’ll create 3 courses, a starter, a main, and a dessert, which you will enjoy for lunch. The exact dishes you will prepare will vary but may include dishes like Japrak, Dolmas, Cevapi, Pita (burek), or Hurmasice.

  11:00· 120 min

This morning, enjoy breakfast before setting out to explore the surrounding region. Your first stop is Blagaj, home to the Blagaj Tekija, a stunning monastery built in the 1500s at the base of a dramatic cliff. Next, visit Počitelj, a picturesque hillside village rich in Ottoman heritage, where you’ll have time for lunch on your own. Continue to Kravice Waterfall, where the cool waters are perfect for a refreshing dip on a warm day. Finally, return to Mostar for an evening at leisure. Today we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and dressing modestly. Pack a swimsuit if you plan on swimming at the waterfall today!

• Blagaj Tekija Visit

  Depart Mostar on a 20 minute private transfer to Blagaj, home to the serene Dervish House and the mystical Buna River spring. The scenic monastery rests at the foot of a towering cliff, where the short but vibrant Buna River begins. This historic complex was established in the 1500s by the Dervishes, a branch of the Sufi religious order. When visiting the monastery, we recommend dressing modestly, covering shoulders and legs.

  09:30· 120 min
• Počitelj Visit

  From Blagaj, transfer another 20 minutes to Počitelj village, a fortified village built on the hillside of the Neretva River. With your guide, you’ll enjoy a short walking tour of this village, exploring Ottoman architecture of stone houses, ancient walls, and narrow cobblestone streets all built into the hillside. You’ll have some time to explore on your own and get lunch.

  11:30· 150 min· Počitelj
• Kravice Waterfalls Visit

  After lunch, you’ll head 30 minutes to Kravice Waterfall, one of Bosnia’s most stunning natural wonders. Surrounded by lush greenery, the cascading waters create a breathtaking setting, perfect for relaxation, photography, or even a refreshing swim. There are cabins available at the waterfall for changing if you wish to take a swim!

  14:30· 120 min
• Transfer · Kravice Waterfall → Mostar

  After visiting Kravice Waterfall, you will take a transfer back to Mostar.

  60 min

You’ll have the morning at leisure. Sleep in or get some last minute exploring in. After lunch time, you’ll transfer back to Sarajevo. In the evening you’ll enjoy one last meal together and toast to a wonderful trip!

• Transfer · Mostar → Sarajevo

  Take a private transfer to Sarajevo. Stops for bathrooms will be made along the way as needed.

  135 min

All good things must come to an end—until your next adventure! Enjoy your final breakfast and then continue on your journey. If you're departing directly from the hotel, we recommend flying out of Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ).