Bosnia & Hercegovina
Experience Ancient Southern Europe. Journey Itinerary: Tour with English-speaking Guide
September 15-25, 2024
JOURNEY ITINERARY
10 DAYS JOURNEY ITINERARY
About Bosnia & Hercegovina: EUROPE
“Beautiful Bosnia and Hercegovina is most intriguing for its East-meets-West atmosphere born of blended Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian histories filtered through a Southern Slavic lens. These influences have helped to create Bosnia and Hercegovina's characteristically rich ethnic and religious mix. Not only is the country rich in natural springs, exquisite cuisine, and historical architecture, but it is abundant with flowing power and healing energies as exemplified by Visoko and Medjugorje."
Day 1 to Day 10: Bosnia & Hercegovina Journey Itinerary
Highlights of the trip include:
✔ Meditation inside the Visoko pyramid and a talk with Dr. Semir Osmanagic, the man who discovered the pyramid.
✔ A visit to Medjugorje where the blessed mother first appeared to a group of children in 1984
Day 1: Arrive Sarajevo
Arrive in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia & Hercegovina, no later than noon. You will be picked up and transferred to your hotel to unpack and for a short rest. In the afternoon, a tour of the town hall, museum, and square whereby the Orthodox and Catholic churches stand side by side. Lunch at a local favorite restaurant followed by a leisurely stroll down Bascarsija, Sarajevo’s old bazaar and historical cultural center of the city which was built in the 15th century. Dinner of cevapi at a quaint restaurant and overnight in Sarajevo.
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Day 2: Spent at Trebević
Day spent at Trebević, a mountain in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in the territories of Sarajevo and East Sarajevo city, known as “the lungs of Sarajevo.” We will go by cable car to the top of the mountain where we will have lunch and enjoy a panoramic view of the city down below. Dinner and overnight in Sarajevo.
Day 3 & 4: Visits in Visoko
After breakfast, travel approximately 40 minutes to the famous Pyramid of the Sun in Visoko. The Bosnian Pyramids are a complex of five pyramids in total, with the tallest (the Pyramid of the Sun) reaching a height of 220 meters (722 feet). It is believed to be the biggest and oldest pyramid. Depending on his availability, Dr. Semir Osmanagic, the discoverer, may speak to the group regarding his findings, the purpose of the pyramids, and how to use their energy. We will go inside the tunnels of the pyramid and conduct meditation and healing with some of the local healers and doctors. There will be time to explore the mysteries and captivating beauty of the area as well. Overnight in Visoko.
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Day 5: Travel back to Sarajevo
Travel back to Sarajevo and then on to Vrelo Bune, a natural and architectural ensemble located at the Buna River spring. There is a stunning 16th-centry Ottoman-era monastery known as Blagaj Tekija which is surrounded by rugged cliffs and lush vegetation and is the primary attraction. Blagaj Tekija (or Dervish House), was originally built as a Sufi monastery, and was a center for the Dervish order and played a significant role in the spiritual life of the region. After lunch at a local culinary restaurant travel to Mostar.
Day 6: Mostar
Mostar is situated on the Neretva River and is the fifth-largest city in the country. It was named after the bridge keepers (mostari) who guarded the Stari Most (Old Bridge) during the Ottoman era. The Old Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century, is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most visited landmarks, and is considered an exemplary piece of Islamic architecture in the Balkans. Dinner and overnight in Mostar.
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Day 7: Kravice Waterfalls
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast followed by exploring the nearby alleys and small streets of Mostar which are full of shops and market stalls. There is also time to visit the Old Bridge Museum. After lunch, we will travel to Medjugorje, with a stop at the Kravice Waterfalls. The falls are 82 feet high (25 m) and fall in an arc of 20 waterfalls into the rocks and lake below. It is one of the most popular spots in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Arrive in Medjugorje in the evening, dinner and sleep overnight.
Day 8: Medjugorje
Medjugorje literally means “between mountains” and has an altitude of 200 m (660 feet) above sea level. Since 1981, it has become a popular site of Catholic pilgrimage due to Our Lady of Medjugorje appearing to six local children, that are reportedly still happening to this day. As of 2019, pilgrimages to Medjugorje have been authorized by the Vatican. Free day to spend visiting the St. James Parish Church and climbing the two mountains which each have the stations of the cross. One is Apparition Hill and the other Cross Mountain. Overnight in Medjugorje.
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Day 9: Bijele i Zute Tabije
Return to Sarajevo. On the way back to Sarajevo, stop at Vrelo Bune where we will have a relaxing lunch. Upon arrival in Sarajevo, those who are returning home will be taken to the airport. Those who remain in Sarajevo for another day will venture to the Bijele i Zute Tabije (White and Yellow Fortresses) that overlook the city. These were built in the 1700’s to protect the city from invaders. Dinner and overnight in Sarajevo.
Day 10: Visit to Bascarsija
Short visit to Bascarsija, which is Sarajevo's old bazaar and the historical and cultural center of the city. Bascarsija is the largest Turkish bazaar in the Balkans and has approximately 12,000 shops and restaurants to explore. Here you will say goodbye to your amazing 10-day adventure in Bosnia and Hercegovina. Transport to airport.
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