Beach holidays in Bosnia, in Neum; a small sandy strip located on the Adriatic coast. Neum is the last undiscovered beach resort town, with Pebble beaches and only 22 km of coastline (The second smallest coastline in the world, after Monaco) It is located only 1 hour drive from Dubrovnik Airport, and dates since 533 AD. Neum has started to develop as a touristic destination around 1960. Having a closed bay, Neum is protected from the strong winds by the Pelješac Peninsula, and it is ideal for different sea activities such as scuba-diving, jet skiing, parasailing ect. During the full week, we will relax by the seaside, enjoy swimming, sunbathing and SPA treatments at the hotel; while combining the stay with excursions to some of the touristic highlights of Bosnia and Croatia.
Dubrovnik, Split or Sarajevo Airport
Neum, Dubrovnik, Mostar, Split, Hutovo Blato
8 Days
April to October
Arrival Dubrovnik, Split or Sarajevo Airport – Neum
Arrival at Dubrovnik Airport and transfer at the hotel in Neum, a coastal town in Bosnia, where we will spend the next 7 nights. Dinner and overnight.
Beach time in Neum
Free day to enjoy swimming and sunbathing in the beach. Dinner and overnight in Neum.
Excursion to Dubrovnik (Croatia)
This morning we take a guided tour of Dubrovnik old town, located in Croatia and only one hour drive from our hotel. During 2 hours walking tour through the old town we will see Dubrovnik’s most significant historical landmarks. We will pass by Pile Gate, Cove of Kolorina, Onofrio’s Fountains, Orlando’s Column, Rector’s Palace, Sponza Palace, Stradun (the main street), The Cathedral, Church of St. Blaise, Church of St. Joseph, The Wide Street, Square of Ivan Gundulić, some locations were recent popular movies were filmed, like the Game of Thrones and much more. Free time before the return transfer to the hotel in Neum. Dinner and overnight in Neum.
Excursion to Mostar (Bosnia)
Today we visit the old town of Mostar, one of the highlights of Bosnian tourism. During the guided tour we see famous Old Bridge of Mostar built in 1566, Kriva Ćuprija, the oldest arch bridge in Mostar, The Hamam – Turkish bath, the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, the second biggest mosque in Mostar, We also pass through the Old Bazzar, which winds along a small, pretty, cobbled street, dating back to the middle of the 16th century, where are located many characteristic crafts shops and traditional restaurants. In the afternoon return to our hotel in Neum. Another relaxing afternoon at the Spa center of the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Neum.
Excursion to Split (Croatia)
Today we visit Split, one of the most beautiful and oldest cities in Mediterranean, capital and centre of Croatian Dalmatia region. In AD 305, the world’s most powerful man, Emperor Diocletian, was faced with the decision on where to spend the rest of his days. He chose to build his home in the heart of the region of Dalmatia, setting the first stones in place for the future city of Split.
We take a guided tour of Split old town, through 1,700 years of history within the walls of the UNESCO-listed historical complex, where we will see the City Clock, Riva, People’s Square and the Diocletian’s Palace. Diocletian’s Palace is an ancient palace built for the Roman emperor Diocletian at the turn of the fourth century AD, which today forms about half the old town of Split. It is one of the best preserved monuments of the Roman architecture in the world. Afternoon return to Neum for dinner and overnight.
Excursion to the natural park of Hutovo Blato (Bosnia)
Today we visit Hutovo Blato Park, the unique sub-Mediterranean swamp in Europe, only fifteen kilometers from the Adriatic Sea. It occupies an area of 7411 hectares, and is home for hundreds unique plants and animals species. Hutovo Blato is considered also one of the largest bird wintering places in Europe. We take a boat tour to enjoy the amazing views and birdwatching. Further we stop to see the remainings of old Hutovo town, before our return transfer to Neum. Dinner and overnight in Neum.
Beach time in Neum
Free day to enjoy swimming and sunbathing in the beach. Dinner and overnight in Neum.
Neum – Return flight
Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning in the beach, until the time for the airport transfer.
