Mostar (Cyrillic: ??????, Serbo-Croatian pronunciation:is a city and municipality in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina. Inhabited by 113,169 people, it is the most important city in the Herzegovina region, its cultural capital, and the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. Mostar is situated on the Neretva River and is the fifth-largest city in the country. Mostar was named after the bridge keepers (mostari) who in the medieval times guarded the Stari Most (Old Bridge) over the Neretva. The Old Bridge, built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most recognizable landmarks, and is considered one of the most exemplary pieces of Islamic architecture in the Balkans.
The city is the birthplace of many famous people, including Aleksa Šantic, Alois Podhajsky, Džemal Bijedic, Osman Ðikic, Avdo Humo, Vladimir Corovic, Svetozar Corovic, Elisabeth Radó, Senad Lulic, Predrag Matvejevic, Himzo Polovina, Zlatko Ugljen, and Grga Martic. Mostar is also widely celebrated in popular lore, featured frequently as the setting for books, movies, and television programs. Dani Matice Hrvatske is one of city's significant cultural events and it is commonly sponsored by the Croatian Government and the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Mostar Summer is another umbrella event which includes Šantic Poetry Evenings, Mostar Summer Festival and Festival of Bosnia and Herzegovina choirs/ensembles. The city is a home of music festival called Melodije Mostara (Mostar Melodies) which has been held annually since 1995. Theatre festivals include Mostarska Liska (organized by the National Theatre Mostar) and The Mostar Spring (organized by the Matica hrvatska Mostar).
Srebrenica is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina , which during its history has changed several names, such as Domavia, Argentaria, Argentum, Bosnia Argentaria etc. In the area of Srebrenica, there were traces of life since the earliest times, which was conditional on the favorable geographic position and rich silver ore. During the reign of the Roman Empire Srebrenica was a major center for minting money and one of the largest smithy of the Roman Empire. Srebrenica ten days ride away from Dubrovnik .
Srebrenica is in the medieval Bosnia seemed very important area for valuable ore deposits of precious, so is visited by travelers from all over the world, leaving in this region traces of different cultures. Seen from a military point of view, its significance was invaluable, because of its favorable geographical position. Arrival of the Franciscans in Srebrenica somehow verified long ago set the border between the eastern and western civilizations.
Province of Bosnia Silver or Bosnia Argentaria formed as a Franciscan easternmost settlement, showed the importance of this area and confirmed the Drina as a border between different cultures. Wars, changes of rulers, occupation, rare and little freedom and security through the ages began to interfere with the spirit of Bosnian small town, but it maintained and defined as specitikum based fighting mentality, striving for self-preservation.
In Bosnia, she had lived in Srebrenica in the last two millennia, this fight was ongoing. East and West have always come warriors and wanted the territory, power, silver , health spa Guber and the position on the Drina. Srebrenica that fight never fully received. Occasionally he showed that crafts, agriculture, culture and art, above all, have a favorable environment for existence, but the periods in which the history allowed this city to try to live, were rare and brief.
Kraljeva Sutjeska is located in the central part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the area of the municipality Kakanj. It is situated in the valley of the river Trstionica. This is a peaceful settlement where you can see preserved authentic Bosnian houses, people wearing clothes that were used in this region in the past, and everything in it looks as if time had stopped.
The Franciscan monastery, a magnificent medieval building that defies time and space, stands at the foot of a hill. It was built in the first half of the 14th century and in its long history it was destroyed several times. Its current design dates from the year of 1890. Although the library and the archives were destroyed by fire, as were many other valuable items, there is still a rich archive of cultural and historical material in its chambers.
Kraljeva Sutjeska is not only famous by the Franciscan monastery that dominates this area, it is also famous by the oldest house in this part of the country – The Dusper House, that was built in the early 18th century and it represents a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina that is protected by the country. Kraljeva Sutjeska is a settlement where one of the oldest mosques in Bosnia in Herzegovina is located. A few kilometres away from Kraljeva Sutjeska there is the royal city of Bobovac that hides a lot of historical stories, just like Kraljeva Sutjeska.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Driving from Sarajevo to Kraljevska Sutjeska 2 hours approximately (mostly with highway); guests will see part of Zenica from transport.
• Kraljevska Sutjeska sightseeing of city center 1.5 hours approximately (traditional houses and citizens in traditional clothes); city has strong history so I will recommend to join a guided visit, because there is too much to remember).
• Guests have the opportunity to visit the Franciscan monastery, accompanied by the guardian (1.5 hours approximately); the monastery is a church, a museum exhibition and one of the richest the monastery library.
• Driving back to Sarajevo (2 hours approximately).
The Medjugorje tour is ideal for catholic pilgrims and those wanting to connect with their faith. It is visited by millions of people from all around the world during the year.
The Medjugorje tour departs from Sarajevo, driving through a variety of beautiful locations of Herzegovina. We will pass through the tunnel of Bradina near the Jablanicko lake. This lake was formed artificially many years ago from the river Neretva. It starts below the town of Konjic and covers a wide valley. We will make a short visit to Blagaj, home to Buna river spring – the most beautiful, powerful and clean river spring where we will have a traditional lunch. After 1h of driving we will arrive to our destination. Medjugorje is visited by millions of catholic pilgrims during the year. It is believed that the Virgin Mary has been appearing to the Medjugorje visionaries since 1981.
We will take you to the apparition hill which is specific for the spiritual peace which it provides. If lucky you might even see one of the visionaries having an apparition or sharing a message from Mother of God. One of the visionaries has an apparition on the 25th of every month during the year. Medjugorje is a unique religious experience for all catholics and the ideal destination to grow one’s faith and find inner peace with God.
Returning from Medjugorje we will also visit city Mostar. There you will see the most famous locations of this beautiful city on the river Neretva. You’ll visit the Old bridge known for famous cliff diving events. You will hear the history and story of the rise and fall of the old bridge, and maybe you might even see a diver jumping into the cold river of Neretva 20 meters below.
Find out why the birds sing high up in the sky, by flying in tandem with our qualified paragliding pilot and enjoy in beautiful view of city Sarajevo and its surroundings.
An experienced paraglider can remain in the air sharing the magic of open space with birds for hours. Paragliding around Sarajevo and the surrounding mountains will allow you to experience the true greatness of nature. Paragliding is the best way to actualize your dreams of flying like a bird.
Tandem paragliding, or paragliding in pairs, is the best and safest way to experience this amazing activity without prior experience, training, or preparation. Tandem paragliding around Sarajevo will give you the ultimate experience of looking down on a landscape from a bird’s eye view.
After experiencing paragliding in a tandem, you will be offered the opportunity to train for solo paragliding in the Sarajevo paragliding school. The standard flying locations for the Sarajevo tandem paragliding tours are the Olympic mountains; Bjelašnica, Jahorina, Igman, Trebevic; Barice, Mrkovici, Romanija, Vlašic and other flying courts around the country.
Explore the wild Bosnia and relax your spirit in the heart of the untouched nature. Travel back in time and relive the ancient times of Bosnia at the Ethno Beys village.
Bijambare is located on the Nisici plane, some 35 km away from Sarajevo. Bijambare is known for the enchanting dense forest and the Bijambare (read biyambare) caves. The Bijambare caves are composed of several smaller caves, 3 of which are open to visitors. The first cave we will explore is the central Bijambare cave, this is also the most popular cave in the Bijambare park. This cave is more than 400 meters long. It has passageways which lead to four different chambers. These chambers are naturally decorated with stalactites which hang from the roof of the cave resembling large curtains. The floor of the cave is covered in stalagmites. The largest chamber, which is the fourth chamber, is known as the chamber of music, due to its acoustic traits. The central Bijambare cave is the home of various species such as bats and crickets.
Within these caves many fossils have been discovered, even going back to the ice age. These fossils include animal skeletons and paleolithic cave men remains. The lower Bijambare cave is located 100 meters away from the central bijambare cave. We will explore this cave too and walk further down the forest to the Ethno Beys village. This is an authentic Bosnian village. There you can see many different artifacts and exhibits common to the Bosnian traditions. The Ethno Beys village is built with original ancient techniques and materials which are 200 years old.
You will have the chance to travel back in time and relive the ancient life of Bosnia. We will also take some photos and have a traditional local meal in the traditional house in village.
Join us for an unforgettable and optimally comfortable hiking experience of Bukovik! If you’re interested in experiencing this part of Bosnia in a powerful, adventurous and unique way then this trip is for you!
Sarajevo has it all – surrounding mountains with lush green landscapes, unspoiled nature, incredible views and enchanting forests that are home to wolves and wild animas. This tour takes us at 1,532 meters above sea level to Bukovik which is the highest peak of the mountain, Sarajevo’s Ozren. It lies northeast of Sarajevo. The whole region is under floral mountain pasturages and significant areas with pinewood and partly mixed forest. This region has been one of the Sarajevo citizens’ favourite excursion sites from the hikers, alpinists, speleologists to hunters. There are a number of different paths and mountain roads in the region. Anyway, this whole area is rich with smaller and larger streams and springs of unpolluted water. One of those areas is Skakavac nature monument with a waterfall 98 meters high.
Prepare to take some amazing photos! The area bounds with significant natural values, unique eco-climate water regime phenomenon, high degree of biological diversity, endemic and relicts species of plants, mushrooms and animals. Opulence of wildlife hunting animals is also evident as well as the extremely valuable and rare birds. There is a relay station up on Bukovik's summit which offers a spectacular view of Sarajevo and the surrounding mountains and, on a perfectly clear day, the peak of Mount Durmitor in Montenegro can also be seen. The area around Bukovik is covered by grasslands and conifer and mixed forests; plus, wild game and rare species of birds can be seen.
Ideal for walking and hiking, it has recently become popular among those who love mountain biking.
A horrific past sits side-by-side with a welcoming future on this Sarajevo tour that takes you deep into the dark days and back out into the light of today. See the sites that mark some of the city's biggest tragedies but have since become places to celebrate life, as you listen to stories of the siege, from those who lived to tell the tale.
This Sarajevo walking tour tells the story of the most difficult times to have befallen the city of Sarajevo, but alongside tales of the will, courage, and determination of the local people to survive what was once hell on Earth.
Your Sarajevo tour will start at the most beautiful building in the city: the City Hall/National Library, which had originally burned down during the siege of Sarajevo but was rebuilt and re-opened in 2014 — a sign of the rejuvenation seen throughout the city.
From there, we'll head to a local historic brewery, founded in 1864 and with a sad story behind the brews, as it was one of the few sources of drinking water for Sarajevans during the war.
We'll then visit the gallery that's home to the exhibit Siege'92-'95, honoring the longest siege in modern history. You'll learn about the darkest parts of Sarajevo's past before heading to the street of Green Berets (resistance organisers), which is now the centre of the city's nightlife.
Next up on your Sarajevo tour, we'll head to the local marketplace, which was the site of a horrific massacre in 1994. Yet today, it's a place to get fresh produce and local goods, and while we're there, we'll stop into the beautiful Market Hall, where we'll try local delicacies such as smoked beef and cheese.
We'll then continue to the Central Bank, where the famous Sarajevo Haggadah (an ancient manuscript containing the traditional text of Passover Haggadah) was kept safe during the siege. From there, it's on to the Great Park of Sarajevo, where you'll see the monument to the murdered children of Sarajevo, and then on to the presidencey building and Olympic Hall. We'll keep walking along the Miljacka River and see the contemporary bridge that's named Festina lente, meaning “make haste slowly“.
Next up, your Sarajevo tour will proceed to the Central Post Office, which burned down in 1992 but has since been rebuilt, before finally reaching the National Theatre, the main stage for two of the biggest cultural events in Sarajevo: the Theatre Festival and the Sarajevo Film Festival (founded during the siege as cultural resistance to the madness of war).
Jajce - The city of Bosnian kings
Jajce is a city in Central Bosnia, in the Jajce basin, at the confluence of the Pliva and Vrbas rivers, which have always been characterized by unique natural beauties, while crucial historical events have taken place here since distant times to the present day. Eight historical layers can be discerned in Jajce. Jajce is witness to 4 empires and 3 kingdoms. Three global monotheist religions meet here. In Jajce, six architectural styles can be discerned.
Jajce has 22 national monuments. In 2007, Jajce submitted the required UNESCO nomination documentation to be placed on the World Heritage List. Monuments from ancient times and the middle Ages have been preserved in Jajce: Mithras temple, from 4th c., St Catherine's Church, Franciscan monastery, Medvjed Tower and the Town Gates, as well as many others. The city is surrounded by forest covered mountains, and there are also two lakes, as well as the wonderful Pliva Waterfall (22,5m) in the very center of the city.
Travnik - The city of Bosnian viziers
The City of Travnik, which had been the capital of Bosnian Pashaluk for 150 years, the residence of 77 viziers, seat of two consulates, lying in the heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina, represents the main administrative and political center of Central Bosnia Canton today.
In its past, rich in cultural and historical tradition, and encompassing interesting events and important personalities, the people of Travnik have called their city a city-museum in the open, and justly so. This city is unique in many ways. Its exciting past has produced many important personalities and events. This city tells its own story at every step.
The hiking experience of your dreams through the most beautiful landscapes of Bosnia and Herzegovina and destinations that are breathtaking. Bosnia is famous because of her beautiful and breathtaking nature, and Bosnian lakes are on the top of the list. The tour starts from Sarajevo and goes towards Kiseljak, one of the famous BiH cities because of its natural mineral water. At the spring the water is drinkable, so you may want to bring an empty bottle. After, we are headed to Fojnica, small historically town known for healthy thermal waters and gold mining.
While in there we will visit Franciscan Monestry and discover very old story about “most likely, oldest written document on human rights – ahdnama”. Then the fun part starts – our 16 km long trip to Prokosko lake, with plentiful of small creeks crossing our way. This part is optional, you can go with van right to the Prokosko lake if you don’t wont to hike. This lake is located on Vranica Mountain at altitude of 1635 meters above sea level and it is one of those breathtaking places which makes every moment unforgettable. It is 426 meter long and 191 meter wide with maximum depth of 13 metres. With high altitude climate and nice position the lake is considered to be one of the most beautiful locations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
We will visit a small village and unique and beautiful small mosque, possibly the highest one in whole of Europe at altitude of 1666 m.a.s.l. and it is possible to visit it. Then we’re going to have a local lunch in one of the small houses, we suggest some of the local specialties like local bread, sheep cheese, pies, donuts and locally made tea. After lunch we are going back to Sarajevo.