Jewels of Bosnia and Orient 10D/9N

Istanbul City tour (Topkapi Palace museum, Dolmabahçe Palace, Üsküdar, Camlica Hill)

After breakfast, we will start our day with a visit to the Topkapi Palace Museum. Topkapi Palace was the administrative, educational, and art center of the Empire for nearly four hundred years. Although Palace was abandoned by the Ottoman Dynasty by moving to the Dolmabahçe Palace in the middle 19th century.

After Topkapi, we will visit one of the most glamorous palaces in the world Dolmabahçe, located on the European coast of the Bosphorus, which served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and 1909 to 1922.

Our next destination is Üsküdar and the Maiden’s Tower (Kız Kulesi) on a tiny island.

We will finish the perfect day on Camlica Hill one of the highest hills of the city, located on the Asian side. Camlica attracts many local and foreign visitors, who enjoy the magnificent panorama of the Bosphorus and the city.

Free time and overnight in Istanbul.

Full-day Bursa tour

After breakfast, we will drive to the city of Bursa, holding great importance for Ottoman Empire’s history for being the first capital and having a rich Islamic Cultural Heritage for centuries.

Our day will start with a visit of the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum neighboring each other. They are both known for the green-blue tiles used for impressive decorations. Green Mosque also represents the architectural transformation between the Seljuk style and Ottoman Style, later its architectural form will be known as “Bursa Style” and will be used during the construction of other mosques in Bursa.

Next, we will visit Great Mosque, a remarkable landmark from the early Ottoman period. Its importance lies in the well-preserved early Ottoman architecture of the mosque. Great Mosque is also known for its inner fountain used for ritual ablution. The fountain is well placed under one of the domes of the mosque, capping the skylight and illuminating the mosque. The dim light also serves to create a sense of privacy during the prayer.

Our next destination will be Koza Han dating from the 14^th century. Koza Han was the center of the trade of silk in Bursa and played an important role in promoting Bursa’s Textile Industry during the early republic era of modern Turkey.

Our last destination on this beautiful tour will be Mount Olympus or Uludağ as we name it in Turkish. We will take the cable car to reach the summit of the mountain. Uludağ is major revenue for winter tourism and skiing. Since the Roman era, the fresh waters of Uludağ are used for baths and health tourism. Still today, there are lots of hotels located on the summit to accommodate guests visiting from all corners of the world for skiing.

Drive back to the hotel in the evening, free time, and overnight in Istanbul.

Fly Istanbul – Sarajevo, Sarajevo city tour, Sarajevo cable car, Olympic mountain Trebevic

Transportation from the Airport to the Hotel. Check-in and short rest.

The afternoon will be reserved for the tour through Old Town and the city center of Sarajevo. As part of the City tour, you will see the historical monuments of Sarajevo city. This walking tour will provide you with information about every aspect of living in Sarajevo nowadays and in the past. You will enjoy a delightful mixture of Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and modern heritage.

After the Old Town adventure, we are going to enjoy an unforgettable panoramic cable car ride to the Olympic Mountain Trebevic. During the 1984 Winter Olympic Games, Trebevic was the location of the competition in the bobsled sport discipline.

Today Trebevic is a favorite excursion place for the locals and tourists, where you can walk through the forest, take a bike, have exciting paintball fun in the Brus picnic area, or enjoy in the adrenaline park and have a crazy ride on an alpine coaster in Sunnyland entertainment park.

If you are looking just for a chill we suggest you enjoy the natural ambient and fresh air sitting in one of the many mountain cafes surrounded by the amazing forest.

Free time and overnight in Sarajevo.

Travnik city (Blue water, colorful mosque, Fortress), Royal city Jajce, Pliva waterfall, Pliva lakes, ethno village Semesnica

After breakfast in the hotel, we depart to Jajce. Our first stop is in the historical city Travnik, a residence of early Ottoman rulers whose influence on the city’s culture and heritage is still evident today. We will visit the Colored (Sulejmania) mosque, Elci Ibrahim Pasha’s Madrassah, Ivo Andric Home-the Bosnian Nobel winner writer, the Bluewater area, Travnik medieval Fortress where you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the vizier town Travnik.

Our adventure continues visiting  Jajce city, the home of the last Bosnian Kings. Aside from its rich history, Jajce is also famous for its impressive real natural monument a 22-meter height Pliva Waterfall which is one of the twelve most beautiful waterfalls in the world.

Our next stop will be at the Pliva lakes. A unique attraction is a complex of 20 small watermills that during the 16th century were constructed between the Great and Small Pliva lakes.

The adventure continues at ethno village Semesnica – an oasis of peace, beauty, and excellent local gastronomy where you will be able to enjoy traditional food with local flatbread from the traditional mill.

Return to Sarajevo in the evening. Free time and overnight in Sarajevo.

Konjic Ottoman Bridge, eco-village Raj u Raju, Jablanica Lake, Mostar city

After breakfast in the hotel, we are going to Herzegovina – part of our country full of great natural wonders, beautiful rivers, and cities with mixed cultures.

Our first stop will be in Konjic – a small city in Herzegovina attractive for its beautiful natural surroundings and famous old stone bridge from the Ottoman period (Stara Cuprija).

The next stop is at the eco-village „Raj u Raju“ (Paradise in Paradise).

After the village, we will visit Jablanica Lake where we will enjoy a boat ride on Jablanica Lake. The Jablanica Lake is created in 1953 by the construction of a massive hydroelectric dam (80 m high) on the Neretva River. Has a rather elongated shape over the surface of 13km2. this artificial, but beautifully nature-shaped lake is a very popular tourist destination and a marvelous human-made gem.

We will end today’s trip in Mostar – the largest city in Herzegovina. Mostar is most famous for the UNESCO – protected Old Bridge (Stari Most) that crosses the river Neretva and connects two parts of the city. You will enjoy magnificent architecture and a stunningly beautiful river and its surroundings. A large number of oriental Caffe bars will make you sit, enjoy and soak in the sounds, views, and impressions made by this marvelous town.

Free time and overnight in Mostar.

Kravice Waterfalls, Hutovo Blato Nature Park, Pocitelj Medieval Town, Blagaj Tkke & Buna river spring, Sarajevo

 After breakfast in the hotel, we are going to Kravice Waterfalls. In one word you will be amazed by untouched nature and amazing waterfalls.

After Kravice Waterfalls our next destination is Hutovo Blato Nature Park. Recreational visits and admiration of the beautiful scenery, whose natural diversity and harmony of forms and colors are breathtaking at any time of the year, as well as the variety of flora and fauna inhabiting the endless swamps, are inviting you to come and visit it. You will enjoy a boat safari.

After spending a nice time in Hutovo Blato nature park, we continue our adventure in Pocitelj– a beautiful Medieval stone Town located below the high cliffs above the Neretva river, dominated by medieval defense fortresses.

After Pocitelj, we will visit Blagaj village and Buna river spring. Here you will enjoy the peace of Dervish House and the beautiful waters of Buna. You will experience unique and unforgettable scenes that evoke the beauty and grandeur of this beautiful place.

Return to Sarajevo in the evening. Free time and overnight in Sarajevo.

Nature Park Vrelo Bosne, Ethno Bey´s Village, Bijambare caves

After breakfast in the hotel, we are going to visit the nature park „Vrelo Bosne“. This is one of the country’s popular natural landmarks, featuring the spring of the River Bosna, and provides a quiet escape and relaxation from the city crowd. The park is magical and it is ideal for walking and enjoying nature. You will enjoy a romantic horse carriage ride via a 3 km straight main avenue (called Velika Aleja) leading into it. Our next destination is Ethno Beys village, an authentic Bosnian village. In one word here you can feel the spirit of Bosnia in an authentic natural environment near Sarajevo, with cozy accommodations and quality healthy food. The place is like a fairytale, full of beautiful nature, antiques, mementos, and the Bosnian past. You will try Bosnian native food prepared in an authentic way unchanged for decades.

Our day ends visiting Bijambare nature park and cave complex, a very popular protected landscape located near Sarajevo. Optimum height above sea level (950 m on average), thick conifer woods, meadows, two water flows with lakes and chasms, five caves, rocky massif, and high-quality air provide ideal conditions for hiking, speleology, mushrooms, and medicinal herbs picking, or simply for nature excursions and visits.

Free time and overnight in Sarajevo.

The Sarajevo Tunnel of Hope museum, Miljacka river spring, Olympic mountain Jahorina, shopping

After breakfast in the hotel, we will start our day with a visit to The Sarajevo Tunnel of Hope (Bosnian: Tunel spasa) museum. The tunnel was an underground tunnel constructed between March and June 1993 during the Siege of Sarajevo.

The next destination is the spring of river Miljacka and the fish farm, where you can try delicious fish meals.

We end our day at the Olympic mountain Jahorina. Our adventure continues at the Olympic mountain Jahorina. The best ski resort in our Country. You will be able to enjoy nature, fresh air and walk through the forest. For you more active and feel adventurous we suggest you try the unforgettable ride on the biggest alpine coaster in this part of Europe, mountain biking, enjoying a quad safari, paragliding, or one of the panoramic cable car rides.

The end of the day is reserved for shopping in the best malls.

Return to the hotel in the evening. Free time and overnight in Sarajevo.

Sarajevo/Departure

Breakfast in the hotel. Free time for shopping or walking through the Town.

Departure to the airport.

Here your 10 days tour concludes and unfortunately, it is time to say goodbyes… We hope you have enjoyed your tour with our agency!