A 12 days Tour of Bosnia, Dubrovnik, Serbia and Montenegro; starting with a visit of Bosnia and its highlights, including the capital city Sarajevo, the war tunnels and UNESCO town of Mostar. We spend 3 days in the Riviera of Croatia and Montenegro, while exploring other UNESCO towns, such as Dubrovnik and Kotor; and relaxing in the coastal Herceg Novi and Budva. We walk through the narrow stony streets of these medieval towns before spending the next 3 days through the mountains and national parks connecting Montenegro and Serbia. We conclude the tour with the vivid capital city, Belgrade, a folkshow dinner, some delicious wine tasting and a sunset cruise through the Danube.
Sarajevo – Belgrade
Sarajevo, War Tunnels, Beer Tasting, Mostar, Dubrovnik, Herceg Novi, Perast, Kotor , Budva, Podgorica, Kolasin, Zlatibore, Mokra Gora, Drvengrad ethno village, Uvac, Belgrade, River Cruise on the Danube, Novi Sad, Petrovaradin Fortess, Sremski Karlovci
12 Days
All year
Arrival Sarajevo
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Free evening and overnight in Sarajevo.
Sarajevo Tour – War Tunnels – Beer Tasting
In the morning we take the Sarajevo Walking Tour.We reach the old town of Sarajevo where our first stop is Baščaršija square and its most interesting symbol; the fountain Sebilj. We continue further to the Kazandžiluk street and learn about the story of origins of copper and tin industry in Sarajevo.Continuing further through the old town, we stop in Bravadžiluk street; an area where the main restaurants and food shops are located. We use this opportunity to try some local foods, like burek or pita.We visit one of the oldest mosques in Sarajevo, Imperial mosque. Then continue to Gazihusref-beys – a covered market-bazaar built in early 16th century for trading reasons still today serves the original purposeJust bridge further down the Mijacka river, we shall arrive to Atmejdan park, Latin bridge and assassination point of Franz Ferdinand where we learn the origins of the WW1.We then continue to Sarajevo city centre where we see the Cathedral of Sacred Jesus Hearth, The Eternal flame, Clock tower, and the farmers market. Time for lunch before our transfer to the War Tunnels. Tunnel of Hope, which in period of 1993-1995 was the major “blood line” for heavily besieged and destroyed city.At the Tunnel we will see a short movie about the War in Sarajevo and Tunnel, followed by going through the Tunnel itself. At the exhibition part of the museum we have the opportunity to see many interesting exhibits directly connected with Siege of Sarajevo. In the afternoon return to the city, and stop at Sarajevo Brewery which was founded on May 24th, 1864, and historians consider it the oldest industrial plant in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Relaxing evening with beer tasting. Overnight in Sarajevo.
Sarajevo – Mostar
We leave Sarajevo and drive to the old town of Mostar; to visit the city. 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, whose original color and wall decorations have been preserved. Visitors are allowed to climb the minaret, which offers a panoramic view of the city and The Old Bridge. We also pass through Kujundžiluk – Old Bazzar, which winds along a small, pretty, cobbled street, dating back to the middle of the 16th century, where characteristic crafts shops and traditional restaurants are found. Dinner with traditional menu and Overnight in Mostar.
Mostar – Dubrovnik – Herceg Novi
This morning we transfer towards Croatia. After border crossing we enjoy a guided tour of Dubrovnik old town. As we step through the gates of old city, we will be taking a step back in time, losing our self in the grandeur and beauty of this culturally influential city. We will walk by Dubrovnik’s most significant historical landmarks such as the 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, 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 for lunch in Dubrovnik, or to explore the city further on your own. Afternoon in the coastal town of Hercegnovi, located in Montenegro borders with Croatia.
Hercegnovi – Perast – Kotor UNESCO – Budva
Morning transfer towards the small town of Perast, Visit the town and enjoy a boat ride towards the artificial Island located in front of the town. In the island we visit the church “Our Lady of the Rock”. The Island treasures paintings of the most talented local artists, more than 2,000 silver votive plaques and many other interesting gifts donated by local sailors.
Continue further to the Old City of Kotor, a well preserved urbanization typical of the Middle Ages, built between the 12th and 14th century. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor an UNESCO listed “World Natural and Historical Heritage Site”. The entrance of the city is in 3 different old gates. We visit the town and the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon
In the evening we reach another coastal town, Budva. The biggest resort town in Montenegro. It is called the ‘Montenegrin Miami’ because of its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife. Budva has 17 incredible beaches, and its coast is one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world.
We take a walking tour of the old town. The tour starts from the streets of old Budva – a place that is more than 2500 years old. The center of attraction for tourists is the Old City, called Civitas Antiqua. It contains artifacts and buildings, objects that belong to different epochs. There were also Roman and Illyrian periods in a very huge history of the city.
Dinner by the seaside and overnight in Budva.
Budva – Podgorica – Kolasin
This morning we take a walking tour of Podgorica, to explore more about the capital city before going to the mountains. We visit the old town and walk through some of the most important historical sites such as Repuclic square, St George church from the 11th century, the Skaline, the Doganjska Mosque from the 15th century, the clock tower, the Millenium and Russian bridges, Entrance to the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, which with it`s monumental, architectural and artistic value, is a unique, new, religious building.
Further, We spend the afternoon in Kolasin, the small village surrounded by high mountains and the two rivers, Tara and Moraca. Because of its altitude of about 1000 meters and the favorable climate
Kolasin is considered a natural SPA area. Dinner with traditional dishes of the village and overnight in Kolasin.
Kolasin – Zlatibore
This morning we continue towards Zlatibor in Serbia, a mountain of pine forests.
We enjoy the day in the nature, relaxing or taking a walk/hike in the village. Relaxing evening at our hotel in the mountains. For dinner we can try some local prosciutto made in Zlatibor. Overnight.
Zlatibor– Mokra Gora and Drvengrad village – Retro train journey through the mountains – Zlatibor
This morning we visit the villages of Drvengrad And Mokra Gora, picturesque mountainous villages hidden between Zlatibor and Tara.The ethno village Drvengrad (Wooden Town), built by prominent movie director Emir Kusturica. The village, which includes the Mećavnik Hotel, houses, galleries, shops, a cinema and a church, is made of natural materials, mostly wood. Since 2008, the village plays host to the annual Küstendorf Film and Music Festival and Drvengrad has been visited by the likes of Johnny Depp, Monica Belucci, Jim Jarmusch and many others.After arrival in Mokra Gora we start a unique trip in an old retro train called Šargan Eight. The train travels on the bottom of Šargan mount, on a way shaped in the form of number eight; this is why it is called “Šargan eight”. This Journey will take us back in time, while we enjoy the unspoiled mountain sceneries. The train journey lasts 1 hour and stops us in Sargan village. From there, the bus takes us back to the hotel in Zlatibor. Relaxing evening in the mountains.
Zlatibor – Special Nature Reserve of Uvac – Live music dinner in Belgrade
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we return to Belgrade, where we arrive in the late afternoon. Along the way, we visit Uvac, a Special Nature Reserve. It is a beautiful valley along the river canyons, with a rich flora and fauna of more than 350 species and a distinctive wild life. One of the most important species is the Griffon vultures, biggest bird type in Serbia. Free afternoon in Belgrade to relax after the long trip of the day. In the evening we will have dinner at a local restaurant with traditional menu and live music. Overnight in Belgrade.
Belgrade City Tour & River Cruise
Full Day guided tour of Belgrade, to explore the capital city of Serbia – one of the oldest cities in Europe, After breakfast we transfer to the Vračar plateau, where we’ll see one of the most important sights of Belgrade – Saint Sava Temple, one of the biggest orthodox temples on the Balkans. In the vicinity is located the National Serbian Library. Continue further to the city center and Slavija Square, St. Mark Church and the Serbian Parliament Building, Republic Square, the National Theatre and National Museum. A walk through the always lively Knez Mihailo Street, main walking and shopping zone, on our way to Kalemegdan, we will visit the Congregational Church.The tour will end at Kalemegdan, the most important cultural-historic complex of the city. In the Kalemegdan Park, on the confluence of the rivers Sava and Danube, the Belgrade Fortress raises proudly, and is the witness of the tumultuous history of this ancient city. In the afternoon we take a river cruise to enjoy the views of Belgrade from the boat (1.5 hrs) Dinner and overnight.
Belgrade – 2021 European Capital of Culture Novi Sad – Petrovaradin Fortess – Rural Lunch in an ethno village – Wine Tasting in Sremski Karlovci – Belgrade
This morning we transfer towards Vojvodina region, one of the most panoramic sites of Serbia, to visit 2 of the most beautiful cities of the region: Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci. Along the way we stop in the Krušedol Monastery. Further we reach Novi Sad, the 2021 European Capital of Culture, where we enjoy the walking tour in the city center, passing through The City Hall, The Cathedral, Assembly of Vojvodina, shopping zone with restaurants and coffee-shops.We continue to visit the Fortress of Petrovaradin, the so-called ‘Danube’s Gibraltar’, where the fortress is located. At the fortress, we will see the clock tower, old fortress walls, and have great views over the Danube, including the many bridges spanning the river. We stop for lunch in an ethno village, with authentic farm houses still in use today, who offer traditional menus in a traditional setting. In the afternoon we start our return transfer towards Belgrade. Along the way we stop for a visit of Sremski Karlovci, a city of vineyards, rich in culture and history. Sremski Karlovci feels like a ‘museum town’ with its Baroque centre, the Patriarchal Court, the Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicholas and the first
Serbian secondary school (gymnasium). It is also famous for wine production and the town’s annual Wineball festival. We visit a local winery and enjoy degustation of wines. Dinner and overnight in Belgrade.
Belgrade – Airport
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time in Belgrade until airport transfer for the return flight.