Sarajevo

Wellcoming the guests at the airport, transfer to the hotel and short tour of area close to hotel.*

*Depending on time arrival

Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina , geographically it is situated in central part of the country. Sarajevo is Political, cultural and economical center of country, as well as border  Balkan area. Population of Sarajevo is around 450 000 inhabitants, established in 1462 in area of old midlevel settlement .Throughout the history Sarajevo was marked by influence of different cultures. Because of that, Sarajevo is the city in which can be seen preserved architecture form ottoman, Austro-Hungarian and socialists 20th century era.

Sarajevo is surrounded wonderful mountains on which where hosted 14th winter Olympic games.

Today, Sarajevo is modern dynamic, open and welcoming city that will leave long lasting pleasant memories to all its visitors  

Historic trading center of Sarajevo since ottoman period. Represents most attractive part of the city.  Meaning of Baščaršija “main part of downtown “ Wider area of Baščaršija encompass many cultural-historical landmarks, shops with traditional handcraft products, cafe shops  and restaurants that serve traditional cuisine ,bezistan (Ottoman style shopping center)offering different goods.

Begova Mosque

Represents most significant building of Ottoman architecture outside today’s Turkey

Mosque was built in 1532. By very prominent figure of  Bosnian history ,Bosnian governor Gazi Husrev Bey.

This mosque is characterized by monumental size,45 m high minaret, wide courtyard of the mosque. The mosque itself is surrounded by many endowments that where established by Gazi Husref Bey, which are known as Vakufs of Gazi Husref Bey which till this day are functional.

Breake for a lunch

Guest will try trtaditional traditional meal in one of the restaurants in Baščaršija Ćevapi (minced meet wit traditonaly made bread served with onion and white cream a side)or Pie Baščaršiji. This is traditional food by which Sarajevo is famous in whole world.

After lunch departure to Vrelo Bosne (Favorite outing destination for Sarajevans)

Vrelo Bosne

Is situated beneath Igman  mountain, Vrelo Bosne (Source of the river Bosna) is just 15 Km from downtown Sarajevo. Bosnia is one of reara countries in the world that has country and river have same name. Vide area of Vrelo Bosne is composes large natural park with unique ecological protection.

At the very beginning, source of river Bosna is branching out, forming small lakes which are inhabited by Swans. In all directions visitors are surrounded by beautiful sceneries of mountain, forests and glades.

Entrance to this park is very attractive by itself, it leads through 3 Km walnut alley, through which you can ride a carriage pulled by the horses.

In the park itself, there are restaurants and coffee shops.

Return to the hotel and free time            

Guests are free to spend their time on their own

Trip to Travnik and break on location of national monument Plava Voda (Blue Water)

Travnik



One of the most famous Bosnian cities with rich history and numerous cultural and historic monuments. Travnik is also know as the city of Vezeers, as it was capital of Bosnia in period of second half of 18th and first half of 19th century. In city is preserved several mosques, among which is especially unique Sulejman – pasha mosque dating back to 1815 this mosques is also known as “colorful mosque“ because of rich decoration of its walls. Other uniqueness of this mosque are that in lower part of building is space for renting, which generates revenue for covering running costs of the mosque while the minaret of the mosque is positioned on the left side of the mosque, which is unusual for Bosnian mosques.



Plava Voda (Blue Water)

Represents complex of old buildings and one of the most beutuful sources of water in Bosnia. Blue water with its natural ambient ,old coffeshops and rosturants makes Blue Water ideal place for rest.

Visit to the Šarena džamija -   “Colorful mosque”

Visit to Jajce waterfalls and Pliva lakes – Plivska jezera    Jajce City

Jajce city is also called the city of kings, as it was place from which Bosnian kings roled from in midevel period of the Bosnian history . Jace city is the city with the most beutuful surroung in Bosnia. Jajce was first time mentioned in historyc documents in 1396.

In Center of Jajce city there are many national monuments 14 to be precise. All of this makes uniqe mix of  antic cristian medivle monuments and thse from ottoman period condense in small area. Old city is surrounded by walls with remaints of watchtowers . Jajce is a city in which is preserverd several very valuable residentainl buildings from Ottoman era, as well as Esma sultneya mosque

Pliva Waterfalls - Plivski vodopad

Only waterfall in Europe, that is situated in center of the city.  It is 22 m high and it is regarded as 12th most beautiful waterfalls in the world . Beauty of the waterfall attracts tourist from all over the world . Waterfall can be observed from close distance as all access walking paths are built beneath it

Pliva Lakes - Plivska jezera

 Pliva lake is situated very close to Jajce city . Large lake is 3,3 Km long  while small lake is around 1 Km long. Between large and small lake is unique attraction where are old water mills which are listed as national treasure. Lakes are surrounded by mountains and thick vegetation. Sightseeing of large lake is possible by electric boats. On the banks of the lakes are picnic area, restaurants and places for rest 

Departure to Bihać  and overnight stay

Tour of downtown streets in Sarajevo Ferhadija and Titova

Ferhadija and Tito street represents main city streets and favorite touristic destinations. One is connecting in to other and total length of both streets is 1,3 Km Ferhadija street got its name by Ferhat paša Mosque  which is at it beginning  while Titova street got its name by former president of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito. Both streets are attractive, with many shops, restaurants and coffee shops.

Visit to the emperor’s mosque (Sultan faith mosque)

The emperor’s mosque (Sultan faith mosque)

Built in period when the Sarajevo was still establishing  city by its founder Isa beg Ishaković, sometime before 1462 and the mosque was dedicated to the sultan Mehmed the II El – Fatih . However the build in its today’s shape dates back to 1565 and represents architecture from classic Ottoman period . This mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in Bosnia . Its courtyard draw attention with its colonnades that surrounds the courtyard, where one can rest and hove a coffee or tea.

Lunch at Morića Han

Morića Han

Built by the end of 16th   or 17th century It represent last remaining old khan in Sarajevo. Its name got by the family that rent it in 19th century. Hans where used as hotels. Today it is a place of coffee shops, restaurants and shops. Building has inside garden with plants and trees where one can rest and try genuine Bosnian coffee as well as visit large shop with handmade Persian carpets.

Museum of Genocide

Dedicated to the largest crimes commited in Europe after the second world War that happened in Bosnian town of Srebrenica in 1995.Genocide against Bosniak civilians were commited by serb solders killing more than 8000 civilians. Throug its exebition, musesum testifies to this horrific crime.

Ghazee Husrev bey - Library

Ghazee Husrev bey – Library is one of the oldest library in Balkan region. It was established in same time when was opened school – Madresa with same name in 1537 established by Ghazee Husrev bey Bosnian governor. Library contains one of the largest collection of manuscripts written in oriental languages. Library also contains museum, in which can be seen most famous manuscripts and Islamic calligraphy paintings, that are kept in this institution as well as other works of art.

Museum of Ghazee Husrev-bey

Is located in historic building of Ghazee Husrev bey  school – Madresa built in  1537 Building represent building from classic period of Ottoman architecture consisting of rooms in which reside students, and other large separate room are where lectures where held. With  in building there is a courtyard with the fountain. Museum is dedicated to the life of Ghazee Husrev bey, his endowments – Wakufs. Museum also has number of valuable showpieces like cloth that was covering grave of Prophet Mohammed PBUH and samples of Prophet’s hear from head and beard.

Dinner in one of Sarajevo′s restaurants 

Whole day trip :Cable car ride  to the mountain Trebević              

Cable car ride  to the mountain Trebević

The mountain Trebević is close to Sarajevo and overlooks the city. Mountain is 1627 meters above sea level and on this mountain where held 14th winter Olympic games  in 1984

Only for few minutes ride by car this mountain can be reached, but now with rebuilt modern cable car ,visitors can enjoy in magnificent view of the city  from the cabins on ride up and down.

Area dedicated for tourist visits of the mountain is covered in dense forest and paved with long paths.

Many guests are surprised that one can enjoy in a magnificent scenery and view  just few kilometers from the city.

We advise visit to one of the most beautiful mountain hotels on the Balkans, Pino Natre hotel  with excellent selection of food, as well  nearby  Sunyland, with its restaurant and adrenaline park.

Lunch at Pino Nature Hotel        

Adrenaline park and restaurant Sunyland

Return to  Sarajevo – hotel

Guests are free for the rest of evening

Departure of the guests  Gests are packing and getting ready for transfer to the airport.