Highlights of Bosnia-Herzegovina

4 Nights / 5 Days

4N Sarajevo

ITINERARY

DAY 01: ARRIVE IN SARAJEVO

Arrive in Sarajevo. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel and time to refresh. In the evening, enjoy time at leisure.

Overnight in Sarajevo.

DAY 02: SARAJEVO WALKING TOUR

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Sarajevo city center and will meet your guide. In just little more than two hours, you will be shown a unique line where East meets West. Join and find out more about the city which is also called as “the Jerusalem of Europe”. The city that is commonly associated with the siege in the 1990’s has plenty more to offer. Sarajevo is a living museum, with centuries of history vying for space amidst its mosques, cathedrals, market squares and bridges. Join in a journey through the past where the guide will reveal the small and big secrets of this city and introduce you to the mysticism of Sarajevo streets and alleys. The tour will take you to the main sights of the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian architecture and will show you a unique line where East meets West. Start at National library and visit the famous Bascarsija street, Enjoy the scent of fresh made coffee, flavors from hookah, sound of church bells and call from the minarets. Learn about the assassination that triggered the First World War and discover Gazi Husrev-Beg Mosque. Rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

Overnight in Sarajevo.

DAY 03: HERZEGOVINA TOUR

After breakfast, do a scenic drive through Sarajevo and to Herzegovina region. Have a nice day in this city of stone on stone, historical, political, scientific and cultural center of Herzegovina lies at the foot of the slopes of Velez Mountain, in the Neretva River valley. Pass through Jablanica Lake and hear the story of Neretva battle, one of the biggest of WW2, made into a movie with Orson Welles as a star. Drive to Mostar. It is a city of sun, a city in which the culture and art of the east and west meet, Nonetheless, the most magnificent stone monument is the Stari Most (Old Bridge), built in 1566 according to the plans of Hayreddin, the great Turkish builder of the 16th century. It has a large stone arch and has been entered on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Also make a visit to Turkish House to explore different architectural styles. After a pleasant walking tour, spend some time in Mostar on your own, before continuing to Medjugorje pilgrimage site. After a short orientation walk, take some free time for independent exploring of various religious monuments in Medjugorje. In the late afternoon drive back to Sarajevo for an evening at leisure. (B)

Overnight in Sarajevo.

DAY 04: JAJCE HISTORIC TOWN TOUR

After breakfast, depart Sarajevo and drive to historic town of Jajce that has an important place in Bosnian history, especially during medieval times of independent Bosnia, or later in the Ottoman Empire. In the center of the town, river Pliva over tufa rock, flows into the river Vrbas, creating a magnificent waterfall, a symbol of Jajce. From there start your walking tour through the town filled with monuments from different historic periods. Former Yugoslavia was created here during World War II and the whole town is a historic site for itself. You will have a chance to visit Catacombs, located inside the city walls, next to the Bear Tower. The monument Catacombs (underground church, the crypt) is an underground building carved into the solid rock and is placed 6 metre under the earth. After the visit, enjoy some free time for independent exploring of the town, before departing back to Sarajevo for an evening at leisure. Return back to Sarajevo. (B)

Overnight in Sarajevo.

DAY 05: DEPARTURE DAY

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Sarajevo International Airport for your flight. (B)

INFORMATION:

INCLUSIONS:

• 3*/ 4*/ 5* Accommodation as per itinerary (subject to availability) at the time of booking or similar.
• Includes 4 Breakfasts, meals as per itinerary (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner).
• Airport arrival and departure transfer
• Car (for min 2), Mini Van (for min 4), Van (min 6 – 15) or coach (min 20 – 40) transfers for daily tours
• Private English speaking guides in Sarajevo, Herzegovina Tour and Jajce Town
• Entrance Fees at Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and Turkish House in Mostar
• Tourist taxes

Highlights:

1. Sarajevo Walking Tour
2. Herzegovina Tour
3. Jajce Historic Town Tour

COST: From EUR 780 onwards Per Person in standard double room

EXCHANGE RATE: 1 EUR = 76 INR (exchange rate as on the day of payment applicable)

VALIDITY: Till 31st March 2017

At times there may be special deals – enquire at the time of booking.

EXCLUSIONS:

• All flights, excess baggage fees, airport departure taxes and other relevant taxes
• Optional activities and excursions
• Drinks, tips, laundry, bottled drinking water and other personal expenses
• Medical, Travel and Baggage Insurance
• Holiday Surcharge
• Items of a personal nature (i.e. internet, curio, laundry, beverages, etc.) unless specifically quoted for above
• Tips and gratuities
• Passport and Visa fees
• Anything not specifically quoted in the inclusions
• Porterage
• GST extra as applicable

NOTES:

1. Rates are subject to availability and to further terms and conditions.
2. All prices are correct at the time of printing. Namaste Tourism reserves the right to alter the published price of any tour due to increasing tariffs, costs and entry fees or fluctuation of exchange rates, such amounts shall be determined at the sole discretion of Namaste Tourism.
3. No reservations have been made and accommodation is subject to availability. In case of non-availability, alternate accommodation will be recommended.
4. All outdoor activities are weather permitting.
5. Prices may vary depending on hotel availability and date.
6. Please make sure you have a valid visa.
7. Smoking is not allowed in the vehicles. Comfort stops will be made en route.
8. All distances and travelling times are approximate.
9. Peak Season Surcharge may be applicable during Xmas, New Year or during any special events.
10. Namaste Tourism Terms & Conditions Apply.
11. Effective November 15, 2015, Swachh Bharat cess in addition to the Service tax will be applicable on all currencies (payable in INR).
12. All Payments to be made in INR, USD or EUR as per rate of exchange at the time of booking.
13. Any payments automatically mean adherence to the terms & conditions of Namaste Tourism.