Be Inspired by Herzegovina/Day Trip Explore Some of Herzegovina's Most Beautiful and Iconic Sites. We Depart from S
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Be Inspired by Herzegovina/Day trip Explore some of Herzegovina's most beautiful and iconic sites. We depart from Sarajevo in the morning. The first stop in our journey today is in Blagaj, located some 10 km from Mostar, the capital of Herzegovina during medieval times. We will visit its main attraction, the 16th century tekke – a dervish monastery located on the source of the river Buna. Built on a rocky cliff sloping steeply down to the bank of the Neretva River, Počitelj is one of the most picture-perfect architectural ensembles in the country. Architecturally, two stages of evolution may be observed: mediaeval, and Ottoman. We take a small break and use the chance to enjoy traditional coffee in serene surroundings. We move to Kravice, for rest and relaxation. Kravice waterfalls are a real gem on the river Trebižat, and is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the beauty that nature can offer. The brave ones can even cool off by taking a swim in the clear, cold water under the waterfalls. In the afternoon we will drive to Mostar to see and admire Stari Most, one of the most famous bridges in the world. After an organized tour of the old town, free time will be given to enjoy Mostar on your own way. In the evening hours we will return to Sarajevo. Day Plan: All days 08:00 – Departure Sarajevo 10:20 – Arrival Blagaj and start of tour 11:00 – End of tour and departure from Blagaj 11:30 – Arrival to Počitelj, tour and coffee break 11:30 – Departure from Počitelj 12:00 – Arrival to Kravice and free time 15:30 – Departure from Kravice 16:00 – Arrival to Mostar 18:30 – Departure from Mostar 20:30 – Arrival to Sarajevo and end of programme Tour duration: 12,30 h All prices are per person: Minimum 2 persons 2 pax: 155 € 3 pax: 110 € 4 pax: 85 € 5 pax: 70 € 6 pax: 65 € 7 pax: 60 € 8 pax: 55 € Minibus 8 -15 pax: 45 € Bus 15 + : 35 € Included: Transport (Walking & panoramic tour), tour guide, entrance and parking fees, VAT and taxes. Not included: Lunch, caffe Herzegovina Experience/Day Trip In a country so rich in historical and natural heritage, it is next to impossible to decide which places deserve your full attention. So let us do it for you. With this tour we will take you to the most interesting and sometimes intriguing places in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the company of highly experienced tourist guides you will enter the «Tito’s Bunker» in Konjic, once one of the most secret locations in former Yugoslavia. After this full immersion in the Cold War era we will continue to Blagaj where the group will explore the 16th century Islamic monastery built by the source of the cold Buna river. Free time for lunch in one of the local restaurants will follow. In the afternoon we will drive to Mostar to see and admire Stari Most, one of the most famous bridges in the world. After an organized tour of the old town, free time will be given to have a nice local coffee or perhaps buy some souvenirs. In the evening hours we will return to Sarajevo. Day Plan: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Saturday): Day Plan (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday): 08:30 Departure from Sarajevo 08:30 Departure from Sarajevo 09:30 Arrival to Konjic 11:00 Arrival to Mostar 10:00 – 11:30am Visit of the Tito Secret Bunker 11:00 – 14:00 Mostar Old town tour and 13:30 – 15:30 Arrival to Blagaj (Lunch and tour of lunch Blagaj Tekke) 14:15 Departure to Kravice Waterfalls 15:45 Departure in the direction of Mostar 15:05 Arrival to Kravice and visit of the 16:15 Arrival to Mostar place 16:30 - 17:30Mostar Old town Tour 16:05 Departure to Blagaj 18:00 Departure to Sarajevo 17:00 – 18:00 Arrival to Blagaj and guided 20:30 Arrival to Sarajevo tour of the Blagaj Tekke 18:00 Departure to Sarajevo 20:30 Arrival to Sarajevo Tour duration: 12h Included: Transport, guide, entrance and parking fees / Not included: Lunch Important Note: Tito Secret Bunker visitable on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. If the tour is booked some other day, in alternative to the Tito's Bunker we will visit the Kravice Waterfalls. All prices are per person: 2 pax: 155 € 3 pax: 99 € 4 pax: 84 € 5 pax: 69 € 6 pax: 59 € 7 pax: 54 € 8 pax: 49 € Minibus 8 -15 pax: 45 € Bus 15 + : 35 € Ottoman toWns in Herzegovina We start the day’s exploration by traveling to Stolac. In Stolac we see heritage from various periods at a walking distance of each other (Čaršija -old market area, Ottoman-time houses). In Počitelj, an ancient town on a rocky cliff that slopes down to the Neretva River, we walk through narrow stone pathways, exploring its Ottoman-era architecture (mosques, hamams, a clock-tower, mekteb, han and many oriental homes). Počitelj is UNESCO WHS patron and national monument. In Blagaj, once the mediaeval capital of Herzegovina, we visit the 16th c. Dervish tekke built on a mighty cliff at the source of the river. Free time for lunch next to the source. In the Old Town of Mostar we learn about its turbulent past and intriguing present. Surrounded by the marvelous Ottoman architecture , we visit the Old Bridge of Mostar, the UNESCO world heritage site. Day Plan: All days 08:00 Departure from Sarajevo 10:45 Arrival to Stolac, walking tour 12:00 Departure from Stolac 1230 Arrival to Počitelj, walking tour and coffee break 14:00 Departure from Počitelj 14:30 Arrival to Blagaj, walking tour, free time for lunch 15:30 Departure from Blagaj 16:00 Arrival to Mostar and start of walking tour 17:30 Free time in Mostar 18:30 Departure from Mostar 20:30 Arrival to Sarajevo Tour duration: 12,30 h Included: Transport (Walking & panoramic tour), tour guide, entrance and parking fees, VAT and taxes. Not included: Lunch All prices are per person: 2 pax: 135 € 3 pax: 95 € 4-5 pax: 75 € 6 pax: 65 € 7+ pax: 55 € Minibus 8 -15 pax: 55 € Bus 15 + : 40 € Rafting on the Neretva river When you make the drive between Mostar and Sarajevo, you will inevitably be astonished by the beauty of the canyons of Neretva – the river which is the lifeline of Herzegovina. Rafting is the ideal way to appreciate this beauty while refreshing yourself in the pure, drinkable water of the river. Rafting is a great way to stay active and healthy, spend quality time with friends and/or family. This rafting route allows us to appreciate the hidden gems of the river, that are otherwise inaccessible. After you arrive to Konjic you meet your skipper, who makes sure you firstly catchy our transport to the starting point of the route. We are handed our equipment and instructions, and after a half-hour ride through the forests and hills that surround Konjic, we finally get into the river and start the trip. The descent is relaxing for the most part, since there aren't may rapids. You'll take breaks for swimming, chilling out and food, and arrive back to Konjic safely a few hours later. After showering and changing back to our regular clothes, depart from Konjic. Day plan: All days 10:00 Depart from Sarajevo 11:00 Arrival to Konjic, meeting the skipper and departing for starting point of the rafting 11:45 Arrival to starting point. Preparing for the raft – changing into wetsuits, safety gear and instructions 12:30 Rafting down Neretva river, including breaks for swimming, sunbathing and lunch 16:30 End of rafting 16:45 Returning equipment, changing back to regular clothes, showering etc. 17:00 Departing Konjic 18:00 Sarajevo Tour duration: 8 h Price includes: Transport, Full rafting package (skipper, equipment, boat), lunch on the river (barbeque), VAT and taxes. Price: 50 € per person Minimum: 2 persons South Herzegovina Tour Southern Herzegovina is the land of herbs, honey and wine. Historically, it's been part of important trading routes between the inland and the coast, which means it has a rich and colourful history which we'll be able to explore in this tour. We depart Sarajevo in the morning and travel south. Our first stop is National Park Sutjeska. A tour of the Sutjeska National Park. Sutjeska is an important place of Tito’s Yugoslavia known for the Battle of Sutjeska. Then we continue our trip to Trebinje, one of the most interesting towns in Herzegovina. We meet our local guide who takes us for a lovely walking tour of the town, followed by free time for lunch and individual exploration. After Trebinje we make a stop at the Tvrdoš monastery. This monastery, dated back to the 14th century, is famous not only because it's one of the oldest and most important orthodox monasteries in the country, but also because of their famed wine cellars. So, we not only visit a truly interesting religious site, but also take some time to do a wine tasting. In the evening hours we will return to Sarajevo. Day plan: All days 08:00 Departure from Sarajevo 10:00 Arrival to NP Sutjeska, walking tour 11:00 Departure from NP Sutjeska 12:30 Arrival to Trebinje, meeting with local guide, walking tour 13:30 Free time for lunch 14:30 Departure to Tvrdoš monastery 14:45 Arrival to Tvrdoš monastery, visit to wine cellars and wine tasting 16:30 Departure from Trebinje 20:00 Arrival to Sarajevo Tour duration: 12 h All prices are per person: Minimum 2 persons 2 pax: 155 € 3 pax: 110 € 4 pax: 90 € 5 pax: 80 € 6 pax: 70 € 7 - 8 pax: 60 € Minibus 8 -15 pax: 45 € Bus 15 + : 35 € Included: Transport (Walking & panoramic tour), tour guide, entrance and parking fees, VAT and taxes.