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Dear travellers and guests It is my pleasure to welcome you to Mo-star on behalf of FORTUNA TOURS, the largest Destination Management Com-pany (DMC) in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Founded in 1989, Fortuna Tours has grown to become the leading tour operator in Bosnia Herzegovina and neighbouring re-gions, fulfilled by a rapid expansion and an eye to detail in the needs of the contem-porary travel industry.

The company takes pride in its provision of comprehensive and personalised travel services through its team of fully accredited professionals, at the best possible price. The key to Fortuna’s suc-cess lies in its effective organisation and network of branch offices catering for all travel needs. To mention a few: we provide short ex-cursions, tailor-made tours, transfers, and a variety of other travel services from accommodation to ticketing, transfers to translation.

The core to our company’s culture and success is centred on our guide service personnel who are both skilled and fluent communi-cators in all European languages. Having grown with the business, they are enthusiastic and accomplished in their provision of infor-mation in an entertaining manner.

You are invited to check further the additional information on our web site, or call in to one of our several branch offices in Mostar.

Yours sincerely, Mili Bijavica

What is DMC? A Destination Management company (DMC) is a locally based company that provides ground handling services for their destination and that can include translation, airport meet and great, individual and group transfers, car rental and other transportation, hotel and restaurant reservations, sightseeing & excursions, conference venues and other logistics.

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ContentBosnia and Herzegovina 4/Croatia 5/Slovenia 6/Macedonia 7/Serbia 8/Montenegro 9/Albania 10/Transfers 11/Authentic Bosnia and Herzegovina 12/Embrace history of Bosnia & Herzegovina 14/Travel through Cultural Heritage Bosnia & Herzegovina and Croatia 16/From The Mediterranean to Orient 18/Enjoy peaceful escape to gorgeous scenery of...20/So fantastically close, yet so wildly different 22/ Treasures of Bosnia and Herzegovina 24/ Make your stay trully memorable 26/Between nature and rich history 28/ With wine through time 30/Timeless charms of Ljubljana, Zagreb, Split, Mostar and Sarajevo 32/Journey through Croatia, B&H, Montenegro 34/Adriatic tour 36/Beautiful discovery of Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina And Croatia 38/Explore the inspiring culture, art and architecture 40/Explore and admire Montenegro 42/Tradition kept for ages 44/ Monasteries of Serbia 46Lands of un-forgettable beauty filled with lakes, mountains and landscapes 48/Balkan Tour 50-53/Day excursions from...54-57/Company profile 59

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Sarajevo

Area: 51.209 km2Population: 4.377.033 inhabitantsCapital: SarajevoInternational Airports: Sarajevo, Tuzla, Banja Luka, MostarInternational country code: +387Currency: BAMTime zone: GMT +1

Area: 56.542 km2Population: 4.437.460 inhabitants

Capital: ZagrebInternational Airports: Zagreb, Split,

Dubrovnik, Osijek, Zadar, Pula, Brac, Losinj, KrkInternational country code: +385

Currency: kunaTime zone: GMT +1

Croatia

Zagreb

Croatia occupies the largest part of the eastern coast of the Adriatic sea which, as a part of the Mediterranean sea, pen-etrates deepest into European soil. Croa-

tia’s shoreline and numerous islands enjoy the majority of the Adriatic coastline.

The narrow Dinara mountain range separates the country’s Mediterranean region from its central European continental part, which spans from the easterly edges of the Alps in the North-West to the shores of the Danube in the East, encom-passing the southern part of the fertile Pannon-ian lowlands.A land whose rich cultural heritage is not dis-covered only from within the walls of numerous museums, galleries and churches, many of which today, as zero category monuments, are included in a part of the UNESCO World Heritage List, but much more in that magical place on the Mediter-ranean, where even the shortest stroll becomes a journey down a staircase thousands of years old which takes one through a history that is at the same time turbulent, exciting and glorious.

Whether walking the intricate grid of narrow white stone streets and alleys, or revelling in the teeming life of the port towns of Istria, Kvarner or Dalmatia, or climbing the green serpentines of Central Croatia to the fairy-like fortresses and castles, each step is an ever fresh experience, made special by the fact that on it’s territory as many as four cultural circles meet, intertwine and complement one another - west, east, Central European and the southern spirit of the Mediter-ranean. Croatia is a land of urban culture which numbers more cities than any other part of the Mediterranean.

This wondrous country has plenty to offer with its rich history, monumental herit-age, tradition and humor, uniqueness, resistance, audacity, wisdom and the new

pages of its future. From time immemorial, an area where various worlds, cultures and civiliza-tions have collided and merged, three religions – Catholic, Orthodox and Islam, have had a tre-mendous impact on the cultural development of the area. This country is unique in many ways. It is a mosaic of contrast, where the traces of ma-terial and spiritual, colors and scents as well as optimism and pride are interwoven.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, although small on the map of the world is placed at the meeting point of continental and Mediterranean climate. As part of its identity and way of living it has preserved national costumes, music and songs, especially the famous „sevdalinka“ type, which represent a „reflection of the soul“, a melancholic love song with a long tradition. There is folk creativity, cus-toms, cottage industry, old crafts, especially fili-gree work, which requires the precise hand of the master and the patient weaving of fine gold and silver strings, creating exquisite jewelry and other decorative objects that numerous visitors have taken home with them throughout the world as cherished memories of the spirit of this country and its people.

In this manner, Bosnia and Herzegovina opens itself to all, its reality and imagination, the tradi-tional and the contemporary, its yesterday and to-day, all of which can be felt and seen at every step.


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Macedonia


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Skopje

Area: 25.713 km2Population: 2.071.710 inhabitants

Capital: SkopjeInternational Airports: Skopje, Ohrid

International country code: +389Currency: Denar

Time zone: GMT +1

Slovenia

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Ljubljana

Area: 20.273 km2Population: 2.021.435 inhabitantsCapital: LjubljanaInternational Airports: Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, Portorož Airport and Maribor Edvard Rusjan AirportInternational country code: +386Currency: EuroTime zone: GMT +1

Macedonia is a mountainous land in the heart of the Balkans, sprinkled with beautiful valleys and lakes. It has a rich Hellenic heritage. The capital, Skopje,

has many delights, including Kale Fortress, dat-ing from the 10th century with its views over the capital, and the sixth-century Stone Bridge.

Shop in the Old Bazaar (the largest in the Bal-kans), or revel in one of the many lively bars. Macedonia’s many churches and mosques, con-tain fine examples of art and architecture from the Byzantine and Ottoman periods.

The city of the immortal Ohrid is the sublime lake-side point that for many represents the culmina-tion of the Macedonian experience, a kingdom of light and water, a repository of an ancient ruins from Macedonia’s earlier kingdoms. Ohrid’s ma-jor attractions are all located within a remark-ably concentrated and eminently walkable area, among and above the narrow streets of the Old Town lined with restaurants and cafes perfectly suited for relaxing in the cool summer, spring and autumn evenings.The uniqueness of Lake Ohrid and the city’s his-torical architecture has been attested by UN-ESCO, honoring it with an official designation as one of the few places on the cultural institution’s list „World Inheritance“.

Slovenia is the only country in Europe that combines the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Pannonian Plain and the Karst. The changing landscape is constantly surpris-

ing. You can have one eye on the sea, then look in the other direction and be surrounded by high mountains. Heading up into the forests, you can see the green plains below you. From upland meadows your view stretches into river gorges. This proximity of opposites and contrasts is a hallmark of the country.

This small country is a big attraction. Extending over 20,273 square kilometers and situated in central Europe between Austria, Italy, Hungary and Croatia, Slovenia has become a tourism mag-net that can easily be reached using all forms of transport.Slovenia has numerous sites of special natural interest, with features of all four main areas: the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Karst and the Pan-nonian Plain. It also has a wealth of diverse ar-chitecture and urban design. You can truly feel at home in Slovenia’s towns.

Slovenia is a land of greenery, which offers great opportunities for activity holidays. Its high-qual-ity accommodation guarantees a comfortable stay. It is perfect for a summer holiday, a winter break or a weekend away.



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Belgrade

Montenegro

Podgorica

Area: 13.812 km2Population: 662.000 inhabitants

Capital: PodgoricaInternational Airports: Podgorica, Tivat

International country code: +382Currency: Euro

Time zone: GMT +1

Area: 88.361 km2Population: 7.478.820 inhabitantsCapital: BelgradeInternational Airports: Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport and Airport Constantin The Great, NisInternational country code: +381Currency: CSDTime zone: GMT +1

Serbia

Serbia has connected West with East for centuries – a land in which civilisations, cultures, faiths, climates and landscapes meet and mingle.

It is located in the centre of the Balkan Peninsula, in southeastern Europe. The northern portion be-longs to central Europe, but in terms of geography and climate it is also partly a Mediterranean coun-try. Serbia is landlocked but as a Danube country it is connected to distant seas and oceans. Serbia is a crossroads of Europe and a geopolitically impor-tant territory. The international roads and railway lines, which run through the country’s river valleys, form the shortest link between Western Europe and the Middle East.The cultural and historical heritage of Serbia be-gins with prehistoric archaeological sites and its legacy from classical antiquity. Perhaps its great-est richness, though, are in the many mediaeval Serbian churches and monasteries, some of which are included on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

All year round, numerous cultural, entertainment, traditional and sporting events are held in Serbia, demonstrating the creative power and spiritual vi-tality of this country.

Today, Serbia is a modern, democratic European country, on the path to membership of the Europe-an Union, which a diverse range of visitors – from young backpackers to participants in congresses and fairs – visit every day.

Statistically, the most-visited tourist destinations are the cities of Belgrade and Novi Sad, the moun-tains of Kopaonik and Zlatibor and the spa towns of Vrnjačka Banja and Sokobanja.

Montenegro, the pearl of the Medi-terranean, unique in many ways, is situated in the south of the Adriatic. Montenegro is certainly one of the

most interesting spots in the world. Even though it covers only 14,000 km2 and has about 670,000 citizens, its contribution to the cultural heritage of the world is impressive, considering its size....Nowhere else can you find, so much natural wealth, beauty, mild beaches, clear lakes, fast riv-ers, and gorgeous mountains in such a compact area as in Montenegro. In the morning you can wake up along the beautiful Adriatic coast, have lunch on the banks of Skadar Lake, and enjoy an evening walk in the Montenegrin mountains. Montenegro cannot leave you indifferent.

Not only an excellent choice for holidays, Monte-negro has many other remarkable characteristics: history, culture, tradition, good weather condi-tions, clean air, beautiful nature, the blue Adriatic Sea.... Everyone should visit Montenegro. This little country combines features of both the Bal-kans and the Mediterranean, near Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Italy and Albania. Despite its small size, Montenegro offers great diversity and abundant natural beauty. Don’t forget to take your camera to capture the dream-like grandeur of every view in Montenegro. You won’t need to stage your photos; just click and capture the most beautiful photos from your holidays in your album.


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Tirana

Area: 28.748 km2Population: 3.194.972 inhabitantsCapital: TiranaInternational Airports: TiranaInternational country code: +355Currency: LekTime zone: GMT +1

Explore the heritage of a country influ-enced by the Greeks, Romans, Italians and Turks. In the heart of the Mediter-ranean, on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas,

Albania is fast becoming one of the world’s most interesting getaways. Still relatively un-spoiled by globalization, tourists will notice an inspiring mixture of civilizations and cultures - making this European country truly unique. Nestled in between Greece, Macedonia, Ko-sovo, and Montenegro, and across the Adri-atic from Italy, Albania boasts blue and tur-quoise seas, beautiful beaches, snow peaked mountains, rivers, lakes, and forests. As well as stunning nature, Albanians themselves are famous for their hospitality, and tourists are welcomed with heart-warming generosity. Albanian history and culture is fascinating. Butrint, one of the world’s archeological won-ders - and a UNESCO World Heritage site - in the south of Albania provides a glimpse of Mediterranean civilization from the Bronze Age through the Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman periods - all atop a cliff overlooking Corfu. It’s not to be missed! Home of both Mother Theresa and the great 15th Century hero Skanderbeg, Albania today offers not only beach and mountain holidays, but also a vibrant city life, a relaxing outdoor cafe culture and you will see that it’s quickly evolving in a myriad of directions.

Albania

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SARAJEVO – KRALJEVA SUTJESKA – BANJA LUKA – JAJCE – TRAVNIK – MOSTAR – SARAJEVO

Authentic Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mostar

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Jajce

Sarajevo

Banja Luka

The beautiful Ottoman style

mosques and ar-chitecture dot the

skyline and the old quarters still maintain an au-

thentic Turkish carsija with ori-

ental sweet shops, cafés, and tradi-

tional Bosnian foods. At the same

quarter you will see the Catholic

Cathedral, Ortho-dox Church and

Jewish synagogue.

“When you spend a night in Mostar, it is not the sound that wakes you up in the morn-ing, but- the light. I know this from my own experience. It was the light that welcomed me when I arrived, it followed me from the morning to the evening, and when I left, that light forever stayed in me as the main characteristic of my memories of Mostar…” Ivo Andric, Nobel Prize winner

Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the last undiscovered regions. Vast tracks of wild and un-touched nature make it an ideal holiday destination for adventurers and nature lovers alike.

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Day 01: SARAJEVO Arrival at the APT Sarajevo, transfer and accommodation at the hotel; lunch in restaurant, sightseeing tour of Sarajevo – a city that is etched in the archives of history. The beautiful Ottoman style mosques and architecture dot the skyline and the old quarters still maintain an authentic Turkish carsija with oriental sweet shops, cafés, and tradition-al Bosnian foods. At the same quarter you will see the Catholic Cathedral, Orthodox Church and Jewish synagogue. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 02: SARAJEVO - KRALJEVA SUTJESKA - SARAJEVO (120 km)After breakfast, excursion to Kraljeva Sutjeska (60 km from Sarajevo), place where you will see the oldest mosque, Mon-astery and Museum of medievel Bosnian history and Statue of the last Bosnian Queen Katarina. Return to Sarajevo, dinner and overnight.

Day 03: SARAJEVO - BANJA LUKA (240 km)After breakfast departure to Banja Luka, the second largest city in B&H; it’s dotted with parks and its Tree Line Avenues makes it very attractive, healthy, and relaxing place to visit. Afternoon free at leisure to explore the beauty of Banja Luka streets of old city on your own.

Day 04: BANJA LUKA - JAJCE (60 km)Breakfast, departure to Jajce– residence of Bosnian kings.After check in, we will start with sightseeing tour and visiting cultural and historical sites such as Medvjed tower, Roman Temple of Mithras, the historic monument of the Catacombs church of St Mary with St Luke’s bell tower, Un-derground church. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 05: JAJCE - TRAVNIK – MOSTAR (245 km)After breakfast departure to Travnik. The Travnik Fortress, tombstones and the Maculja Necropolis are some of the me-dieval remains to be found in Travnik. With the arrival of the Turkish Empire, Travnik became the capital of Ottoman in Bosnia and in 1699 the residence of viziers. Sightseeing tour will also include visit to Sarena Mosque or Sulejmanija with a sadrvan, drinking fountain, home of Ivo Andric (the Yugoslav Nobel Laureate) that is now a museum of local heritage and history. In the evening hours departure to Mostar.

Day 06: MOSTAR – HERCEGOVINA TOUR (80 km)Sightseeing tour of Mostar – Home of Old Bridge. Walking through Mostar is a walking through the past, where you will experience centuries old churches, mosques, and famous Ot-toman architecture. Herzegovina tour includes: visit of Blagaj (12 km from Mostar), place with the largest karst spring in Eu-rope, nearby the famous Dervish tekke; Počitelj (30 km from Mostar), Ottoman village; Mogorjelo (35 km from Mostar), it was a Roman Villa rustica with the objects dating back from the 4th century; Kravice waterfalls (30 km from Mostar), one of the most beautiful natural Attractions in Herzegovina. Re-turn to Mostar, dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 07: MOSTAR – SARAJEVO (135 km)After breakfast departure to Sarajevo APT

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Skilled craftsmen have preserved old trades from being forgotten

Jajce, royal coat of arms


SARAJEVO – KRALJEVA SUTJESKA – TRAVNIK – FOČA – MOSTAR – BLAGAJ – POČITELJ – RADIMLJA - SARAJEVO


Embrace history of Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Radimlja is the most famous location of tombstones in Her-zegovina. In this site there are 133 tomb-stones of different size and shape.

Blagaj - Source of Buna - It wells under a cliff hun-

dred meters high.43 cubic metres of drinka-ble water per second come

out from the source.

For over for hundred years, mosques, synagogues, Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches have been bulit and have stood side by side amidst Sarajevo giving the city its unique feel and adds to Sarajevo image of European Jerusalem.

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prija (crooked bridge), reconstructed 16th century Stari Most Bridge (symbol of Mostar), Turkish House and Karadjoz-Bey’s Mosque. Dinner and overnight in hotel .

Day 08: MOSTAR - BLAGAJ - POČITELJ - RADIMLJA - MOSTAR (100 km)Whole-day excursion to Blagaj, a former Dervish house beau-tifully situated beside a clear river pouring from a cliff face. After lunch we drive to the mysterious “Stecci” tombs at Radimlja and explore Pocitelj, an Ottoman hill town and beau-tifully restored UNESCO heritage site. Dinner in local restau-rant, overnight in hotel.

Day 09: MOSTAR - SARAJEVO (135 km)After breakfast, transfer to the airport for return flight.

Day 01: SARAJEVOArrival to Sarajevo where over four hundred years, mosques, synagogues, Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches have been built and have stood side by side here.Enjoy evening at leisure in this friendly city, before dinner at hotel.

Day 02: SARAJEVOWalking tour of Sarajevo which includes National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina (with famous Sarajevo Haggadah, illustrated 14th century Jewish manuscript), Arts Academy. Lunch in local restaurant. Continuation of a walking tour with Princip Bridge (site of 1914 assassination of Archduke Ferdi-nand), Careva Mosque, Franciscan Monastery of St Ante, Svr-zo Museum (house and garden of former Ottoman governor), Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque (one of finest examples of Ottoman architecture in Balkans). Dinner in local restaurant, overnight in hotel.

Day 03: SARAJEVO - KRALJEVA SUTJESKA - ZENICA - SARAJEVO (120 km)Whole-day excursion to Kraljeva Sutjeska where you have opportunity to visit Franciscan monastery - treasure house of Bosnian culture. We are given a guided tour of the library. Departure to Zenica, where we have lunch and wander the Ot-toman quarter, the former synagogue and the new museum and cultural centre. Continuation to the medieval village and fortress of Vranduk before returning to Sarajevo.Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 04: SARAJEVO - TRAVNIK - JAJCE - SARAJEVO (320 km)Whole-day excursion firstly to Travnik, an old trading town and military strongpoint for the Turks. After a break at a cafe near a rushing stream where Nobel Prize Winner Ivo Andric used to go, we climb to the fortress which has an excellent new museum. We descend to the colored mosque and con-tinue to Birthplace of Andric and the local museum. We go on to Jajce for lunch. We visit the Roman temple of Mithras, and climb past St Luke’s tower up to the castle, then follow the walls and fortified gates till we reach the famous waterfalls below the old town. Return to Sarajevo, dinner in local restau-rant, overnight in hotel.

Day 05: SARAJEVO - FOČA - VIŠEGRAD - SARAJEVO (265 km)Whole-day excursion to Foca (former caravanserai on trade route to Dubrovnik) where we see the remains of the old cen-tre. We continue via a wild landscape of gorges and torrents to Visegrad to cross on foot Sinan’s 16th century bridge over River Drina. Lunch in local restaurant. We also see the art gal-lery and a recreation of a schoolroom from Andric’s day.Return to Sarajevo in evening hours.

Day 06: SARAJEVOSarajevo: After breakfast, visit to the Tunnel of escape used in the 1990’s war to move supplies in and refugees out. Then to the Sarajevo History Museum, 16th century Ali Pasha’s Mosque, former Austrian official buildings, Jewish Museum, Catholic and Orthodox cathedrals. Lunch in local restaurant. Free time recommend to use opportunity for shopping and walking, visit of bazaars and market places Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 07: SARAJEVO - MOSTAR (135 km)For two night. Transfer to Mostar. Lunch in local restaurant, afternoon in Mostar: old town, Kujundziluk bazaar, Kriva Cu-

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Day 01: SARAJEVOUpon the arrival, panoramic tour and sightseeing of Sarajevo, including a walk through Baščaršija – one of the most main-tained old bazaar with most diverse stores and restaurants and religious monuments of the major world religions, which have given Sarajevo the nickname of the Jerusalem of Europe. Possibility of visit of Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Sarajevo’s Or-thodox Cathedral, Cathedral of Jesus’ Heart, Sarajevo Jewish synagogue. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 02: SARAJEVO - VIŠGRAD - SARAJEVO (230 km)After breakfast departure to Višegrad visiting The Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge of Višegrad across the Drina River that was built at the end of the 16th century by the court archi-tect Sinan on the order of the Grand Vizier Mehmed Paša Sokolović. Dinner and overnight at Sarajevo.

Day 03: SARAJEVO - TRAVNIK - JAJCE - MOSTAR (330 km) After breakfast, departure to Travnik (90 km from Sara-jevo), that has a strong cul-ture, mostly dating back to its time as the center of local government in the Ottoman Empire, numerous mosques and churches exist in the re-gion, as do tombs of impor-tant historical figures and ex-cellent examples of Ottoman architecture such as Colored Mosque, House of the inter-

nationally known local writer Ivo Andrić-Nobel winner. Pro-ceed trip to Jajce (70 km from Travnik), home town of Bosnian kings; after lunch sightseeing tour that includes visit of The Mithra Temple, the historic monument of the Catacombs, the church of St Mary with St Luke’s bell tower, Underground church - the only sacral structure sculptured in a rock and according to some it may also be a unique Christian sacral ar-chitecture structure in the whole world. Departure to Mostar. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 04: MOSTAR - BLAGAJ - MOGORJELO - MEĐUGORJE - MOSTAR (80 km)After breakfast, sightseeing of Mostar – The Old Bridge area, with its pre-Ottoman, eastern Ottoman, Mediterranean and western European architectural features is an outstanding example of a multicultural urban settlement. Visit of Ko-ski Memhmed Pasha’s or Karadoz-Bey’s Mosque and the Turkish style house. After lunch, Herzegovinian tour (Blagaj, Počitelj - housed watchmen and military to guard against possible invasion from the Neretva Valley, Mogorjelo-an ar-chaeological site from the 4th century Roman period) lunch at Mogorjelo (visit Kravice Waterfalls, Međugorje- place that the vision of Our Lady was witnessed) return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 05: MOSTAR - DUBROVNIK - MOSTAR (280 km)After breakfast, full day trip to Dubrovnik, The ‘Pearl of the Adri-atic’, managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. Evening return to Mostar for dinner and overnight.

Day 06: MOSTAR - SPLIT - TROGIR - NP KRKA (210 km)After breakfast departure to Split, sightseeing tour of Split, visit of the ruins of Diocletian’s Palace, built between the late

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3rd and the early 4th centuries A.D, 12th and 13th-century Romanesque churches, medieval fortifications, 15th-century Gothic palaces and other palaces in Renaissance and Baroque style make up the rest of the protected area. On the way to Trogir stop at National Park Krka, lunch, sight-seeing of Trogir, remarkable example of urban continuity. The orthogonal street plan of this island settlement dates back to the Hellenistic period and it was embellished by succes-sive rulers with many fine public and domestic buildings and fortifications. Return to the hotel for dinner and night stay.

Day 07: SPLIT After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flight.

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Diocletian’s Palace was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 as much for the gothic and baroque buildings that date from the middle ages as for its Roman origins.

The Krka National Park offers the calm and fas-cinating form of nature, with a number of moun-tains made up of lime-stone and splashing riv-ers making their way out of these mountains

Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge

in Višegrad - The univer-

sal value of the bridge at

Višegrad is un-questionable for

all the histori-cal reasons and

in view of the architectural

values it has. It represents a ma-

jor stage in the history of civil

engineering and bridge architec-ture, erected by one of the most

celebrated build-ers of the Otto-

man Empire.

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“Sarajevska Hagada”, wrtitten in Spain in the 14th c.


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Day 01: DUBROVNIKUpon arrival to Dubrovnik, meeting with a tour escort and transfer to center of town for a sightseeing tour. Dubrovnik - city of unique cultural and political history (Dubrovnik Repub-lic, municipal statue from 1272), world famous historical herit-age and beauty (it is drawn in UNESCO”s registry of world’s cultural heritage) - one of the most attractive and known Mediterranean cities. With extraordinary natural beauties and preserved nature, Dubrovnik is a city with rich tourist offer.Dinner and overnight at hotel in Dubrovnik.

Day 02: DUBROVNIK – TREBINJE - MOSTAR (190 km)After breakfast, departure for Mostar via Trebinje - In the southernmost part of Herzegovina where Mediterranean and Eastern styles or architecture meet Trebinje. Visit the Arsla-nagica bridge, which is one of the most attractive Turkish bridges in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has two large and two small semicircular arches. Arrival to Mostar, lunch. Dinner at the hotel in Mostar.

Day 03: MOSTAR – WINE AND FOOD TESTING (80 km)After breakfast, departure to Herzegovina vineyards. Drive through vineyards where grow the autochthonous grape va-

rieties, mostly “Zilavka bijela” and “Blatina crna”, by following old traditions. The two varieties have been growing in this part of Herzegovina for over two thousand years, as a sign of their quality and a value. Walk through vineyard and visit to wine cellar with brief history about wine production in Herzegovina. Tasting the wines of Herzegovina with the domestic cuisine specialties such as smoked ham, cheese and home-made bread, is an absolute feast. After lunch, drive to other vineyard where your host, the owner of the vineyard, will welcome you and accompany you on your tour through the vineyards where the ways of wine production will be presented to you. Wine testing, fruit schnapps, crockets.Visit of the Museum and the Gallery Humac - The oldest mu-seum in B&H, founded in 1884, is situated in the Franciscan convent on Humac, The museum consists of an archeological, numismatic, stone monuments, and sacral collection and eth-nological department. The famous Humac plate from the 12th century is situated in this museum. Return to Mostar, dinner at the hotel.

Day 04: MOSTAR –HERZEGOVINA TOUR (80 km)Herzegovina tour – includes visit to Blagaj (12 km from Mo-star)–place with the largest karst spring in Europe, near by famous Dervish tekija, Počitelj (30 km from Mostar) – char-acterizeed by buildings in Ottoman style, Mogorjelo (35 km from Mostar)- It was a Roman Villa Rustica, objects found there go back to the 4th century, Kravice waterfalls (30 km

from Mostar)- one of the most beautiful natural attractions in Herzegovina. Return to hotel in evenings hours, dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 05: MOSTAR - SARAJEVO (135 km)After breakfast, departure to Sarajevo. Panoramic tour and sightseeing of Sarajevo, including a walk through Baščaršija, one of the most maintained old bazaar with most diverse stores and restaurants and religious monuments of the ma-jor world religions, which have given Sarajevo the nickname of the Jerusalem of Europe. Possibility of visit of Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Sarajevo’s Orthodox Cathedral, Cathedral of Jesus’ Heart, Sarajevo Jewish synagogue. Afternoon at leisure, to ex-plore the wonders of Sarajevo on your own before dinner at hotel.

Day 06: SARAJEVO - TRAVNIK - MOSTAR (270 km)After breakfast, departure to Travnik (90 km from Sarajevo), that has a strong culture, most-ly dating back to its time as the center of local government in the Ottoman Empire, numerous

mosques and churches exist in the region, as do tombs of im-portant historical figures and excellent examples of Ottoman architecture such as Colored Mosque, House of the interna-tionally known local writer Ivo Andrić-Nobel winner. Afternoon departure to Mostar, dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 07: MOSTAR - DUBROVNIK (140 km)After breakfast departure to Dubrovnik Airport.

From The Mediterranean to Orient

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In the time of medieval state upsurge dur-ing the Turkish period, Trebinje was the main re-sort and station caravans who were traveling from Dubrovnik to Bosnia and Serbia.

Located at the far south of Croatia, Dubrovnik is known as “the pearl of the Adriatic” because of its exceptional beauty and unique Renaissance architecture.

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ZAGREB – SPLIT – TROGIR – MOSTAR – DUBROVNIK – RISAN – PERAST – KOTOR - DUBROVNIK

Day 01: ZAGREBArrival to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Zagreb is one of Eu-rope’s oldest cities yet one of the youngest European capitals. Modern Zagreb is represented in the Lower Town where theat-ers, shops, museums and cafés are found. The city has a tradi-tion of almost one thousand years, and celebrated its 900th birthday in 1994. Zagreb is not only rich in cultural and histori-cal monuments, museums and galleries; it also has a variety of modern shops, and offers a good selection of restaurants as well as sports and recreation facilities.

Day 02: ZAGREB - SPLIT (410 km)This morning starts with sightseeing tour of Zagreb, the Croa-tian capital. The city has a tradition of almost one thousand years, and celebrated its 900th birthday in 1994. Zagreb is not only rich in cultural and historical monuments, museums and galleries; it also has a variety of modern shops, and offers a good selection of restaurants as well as sports and recrea-tion facilities. Afternoon arrival to Split, enjoy the rest of your evening at leisure.

Day 03: SPLIT - SALONA - TROGIR - SPLIT (60 km)Today we will enjoy a full day of sightseeing, beginning with a walking tour of the city of Split and the surrounding area, starting with a main attraction, visit to the Palace of the Em-peror Diocletian. This palace was first built in the 3rd century AD, and its outline still forms the heart of the old city today. We continue the tour to Salona, once the Roman capital of Dalmatia and today the most important archaeological site in the Mediterranean to study Early Christianity and Late An-tique architecture after Rome. Finally, we visit Trogir, known as the ‘Jewel of the Adriatic’. Situated on a small island, be-tween the Croatian mainland and the island of Čiovo, this UN-ESCO World Heritage site lies on the Adriatic coast.Return to hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 04: SPLIT - MOSTAR – DUBROVNIK (310 km)This morning we depart to Dubrovnik the ‘Pearl of the Adri-atic.’ As we travel along the coast we stop on route in Mostar, a picturesque town famed for its ‘Stari Most’. After Mostar we continue on to Dubrovnik and enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure.

Day 05: DUBROVNIK - KONAVLE VALLEY - DUBROVNIK (80 km)Today we enjoy a full day tour of Dubrovnik and Cavtat. Start the day from the Old Harbor with a walking tour of the old city of Dubrovnik, proclaimed a city museum by UNESCO, and stroll along the centuries-old main city promenade called Stradun; at one end of this street you will visit 14th-century Franciscan Monastery whose cloister ranks among the most inspiring sites of the city. After sightseeing in Dubrovnik con-tinue to Konavle valley, with a stop in a picturesque village. We continue toward picturesque town of Cavtat. Return to Dubrovnik and enjoy the rest of your evening at leisure.

Day 06: DUBROVNIK - KOTOR - DUBROVNIK (170 km)On the way to Montenegro, our route takes us to Boka Kotor-ska, the most southerly fiord in Europe and one of the most beautiful bays in the area, where precipitous mountains rear up from azure waters. Continue past Risan and Perast, and see the Church of Our Lady of the Rocks (Gospa od Skrpjela), a Baroque edifice that was first constructed in 1452 on a man-made islet. In the afternoon continue to Kotor to discover this beautiful area. Kotor, a city designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is surrounded by impressive medieval bulwarks which extend above the town to the fortress of Sveti Ivan. Re-turn to Dubrovnik and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Day 07: DUBROVNIKOur journey comes to an end today with return transfer to the airport.

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Konavle Valley is known for its tradition-al way of living, pure olive oil, green hon-ey, sweet-smelling herbs and embroidery and it is a real ethnographic and natural jewel of Croatia.

Kotor is called a town of one

hundred jewels and its Bay the

natural place of art. Join this panoramic ride by boat through the most south-

ern fiord, en-joying the sight of steep moun-tains and calm

sea.

Zagreb is a city of green parks and promenades with numerous resorts in the beautiful sur-roundings.

Trogir

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SARAJEVO – MOSTAR – CANOE SAFARI – RAFTING – HIKING - SARAJEVO

Day 01: SARAJEVO – MOSTAR (135 km)Upon arrival, transfer to the heart of Sarajevo for a sightseeing tour– Baščaršija, one of the most maintained old bazaar from Turkish period, mosque, Catholic Cathedral, Orthodox Church and Jewish synagogue. After Sarajevo, we continue toward Mostar, accommodation and dinner at the hotel.

Day 03: MOSTAR; CANOE SAFARI ON TREBIŽAT RIVER (80 km)After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Mostar – traces of the past can still be seen in the Old Bazaar, mosque, Museum of Herzegovina or in typical Turkish house. The adventure starts with canoe safari on the Trebižat River (35km from Mostar), where you will enjoy the scenery, bathe in transparent river and have a lunch. In the evening, return to Mostar, dinner and overnight .

So fantastically close, yet so wildly different


Sarajevo

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Day 03: RAFTING ON NERETVA RIVER (180 km)After breakfast, departure to the place called Ban-Vir (90km from Mostar), rafting start point. After light meal of domestic specialties; adventure and the feel of un-spoilt nature on the river starts. Rafting takes about five hours and route gets you to the village Džajići. Return to Mostar for dinner and overnight .

Day 04: HIKING (20 km)After breakfast, transfer to Podveležje (10 km from Mostar) eco -tourism zone - ideal place for hiking and mountaineering, since above is the moutain of Velež around 1900 m a.s.l. After a long walk, organized lunch at the restaurant of hotel Sunce. In the evening, return to Mostar for dinner and overnight.

Day 05: MOSTAR – SARAJEVO (135 km)After breakfast, departure to APT Sarajevo.

Mostar

Sarajevo

The adventure starts with canoe safari on the Trebižat River (35km from Mostar), where you will enjoy the scenery, swim in a clear river and have lunch.

The Lower Neretva val-ley contains the largest and the most valuable

remnants of the Mediter-ranean wetlands on the

eastern Adriatic coast and one of the few areas of this kind remaining in Europe

Rafting is doubtless one of our most exciting trips. Five kilometers away from Boracko Lake, in a place called Banvir, you will be served domestic specialties: fish from the Neretva, barbecue, specially pre-pared dishes etc.

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SARAJEVO - VISOKO - TRAVNIK - JAJCE - MOSTAR - SARAJEVO

Day 01: SARAJEVOArrival at Sarajevo APT. Meeting with tour escort and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, panoramic tour and sightseeing of Sarajevo, including a walk through Baščaršija one of the most maintained old bazaar with most diverse stores and restau-rants. Dinner and the overnight at hotel.

Day 02: SARAJEVO – VISOKO PYRAMIDS (60 km)Visiting Spring of river Bosnia.The presence of water, dense vegetation and a fresh breeze blowing from Igman is an unforgettable atmosphere and ex-perience to all the visitors. Lunch at traditional restaurant. Half day trip to “Bosnian pyramids“ in Visoko, archaeological researches which can completely change the roots of human life in this area. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 03: SARAJEVO - TRAVNIK - JAJCE - SARAJEVO (320 km)Full day trip to Travnik (90km from Sarajevo), visiting the birth-place of Ivo Andric Nobel Price Winner for Literature, Sarena mosque and famous excursion site - Plava voda (Blue water). Sight-seeing of Jajce (70 km from Travnik), lovely town, linked to the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Organized lunch at restau-rant. Return to Sarajevo, dinner at hotel.

Day 04: SARAJEVO – MOSTAR (135 km)Departure to Mostar, check in at hotel.ln the afternoon, sightseeing tour of Mostar which includes a walk tour through the Old Town with a magnificent “Stari most”- Old Bridge, visit to Koski Memhmed Pasha’s or Kara-doz-Bey’s Mosque, and the Turkish style house.Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 05: FULL DAY EXCURSION – HERZEGOVINA TOUR I (80 km)The southern part of our country is renowned for its rich natural beauty, and ancient cultural treasures. To see these we stop at

the following sites: Pocitelj (30 km from Mostar), an ancient town with “Museum-like” qualities, and artistic traditions dating from the 15th century, Mogorjelo, an archaeological site from the 4th century, Roman period.Organized lunch at restaurant. Visit of the waterfalls Kravica on the river Trebizat, which make a stunning picture and Med-jugorje - place of Apparitions of the Virgin Mary. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Treasures of Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Jajce

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Visoko

Kravice waterfall ... Here the river drops into a horseshoe-shaped can-yon. The waterfalls are from 26 to 28 m high, with a lake below the falls of 120 m in radius.

Travnik is the birthplace of Ivo

Andric, winner of the Nobel Laure-

ate for Literature, author of Bridge on

the Drina.

A spectacular medieval citadel is set on top of the hill in the middle of town Jajce. Hugging the old fortress are beautiful old Ottoman-style homes and rushing below them are the two beautiful 27m waterfalls of the Pliva River.

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Day 06: FULL DAY EXCURSION – HERZEGOVINA TOUR II (80 km)We start with a visit to the medieval site of Blagaj, which is located just 12 km from Mostar. It’s natural water spring is one of the most prolific in Europe. Organized lunch at restaurant. In the vicinity of Stolac (33 km from Mostar) you will see an archaeological findings of the Palaeolithic period.Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 07: MOSTAR - SARAJEVO (135 km)Transfer to Sarajevo Airport.

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SPLIT – TROGIR – KRKA – MOSTAR – MEĐUGORJE – DUBROVNIK – KOTOR – BUDVA - DUBROVNIK – SPLIT


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Make your stay trully memorable

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Day 01: SPLITArrival to Split, and exploring the massive palace built by the 4th century Roman emperor Diocletian as his retirement home which is also on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We see Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral as well as Split’s many Renaissance and Gothic structures. Over time the city has encroached into the corners and crannies of the pal-ace; shopkeepers and tiny restaurants now make their home within its massive walls. The afternoon is free for independ-ent activities or to take an optional tour to Trogir, originally founded as a Greek colony in the 3rd century BC. Here we can walk along the marble-covered streets to see the portal of the St. Lawrence Cathedral.

Day 02: SPLIT – TROGIR – KRKA – SPLIT (200 km)After breakfast, departure to Trogir (about 40 min driving) a picturesque medieval town. Continue to Krka, the unforget-table tour of Skradinski Buk, visit the mills and stamping-mills, which are of exceptional culturally-historical importance. Due to specific position and various types of habitats, the region of the Krka River is distinguished by an exceptional wealth of flora and fauna, ranking it among the most valuable regions in Croatia and Europe. Return to hotel in Split in the late afternoon dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 03: SPLIT - MOSTAR (155 km)After breakfast departure to Mostar.Upon arrival in Mostar - town situated in the valley of the river Neretva sightseeing of Mostar – The Old Bridge area, with its pre-Ottoman, eastern Ottoman, Mediterranean and western European architectural features is an outstanding example of a multicultural urban settlement. Visit Mosque and the Turk-ish style house. Check in the hotel in Mostar and enjoy free time before dinner.

Day 04: MOSTAR – MEDJUGORJE - MOSTAR (60 km)After breakfast full day excursion, visiting to Medjugorje. Since the Virgin Mary appeared to six children on a hillside in 1981, the small town of Medjugorje has become one of the most signifi-cant and meaningful sites for pilgrimage in Europe.In the afternoon, arrival to Herzegovina vineyards. Drive

through vineyards where grow the autochthonous grape vari-eties, mostly “Zilavka bijela” and “Blatina crna”, by following old traditions. The two varieties have been growing in this part of Herzegovina for over two thousand years, a sign of their quality and a value. Walk through vineyard and visit to wine cellar with brief history about wine production in Herze-govina. Tasting the wines of Herzegovina with the domestic cuisine specialties such as smoked ham, cheese, home-made bread is an absolute feast. After late lunch and wine tasting return to Mostar for dinner and overnight.

Day 05: MOSTAR - DUBROVNIK (140 km)After breakfast departure to Dubrovnik (drive takes about 3 hours). On the way to Dubrovnik stop at Počitelj built under the fortress , has an oriental style, and as such is completely in the function of tourism and cultural events.Sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik-city of unique cultural and political history, world famous historical heritage and beau-ty. Sightseeing tour includes visit of Old Town of Dubrovnik which is also called museum on the open air. The Franciscan and the Dominican Monastery, the Cathedral, the Rector’s Palace, Stradun Street, city walls and St. Bleaise’s church and Synagogue will be the most interesting sights to see.)Afternoon free at leisure to explore the narrow cobbled streets of this old city on your own.

Day 06: DUBROVNIK – BUDVA – KOTOR - DUBROVNIK (260 km)After breakfast full day excursion to Montenegro (Budva and Kotor).The cultural richness of Kotor is made priceless by its treasury which hides some significant cultural monuments like: Watch Tower (VIII century), Saint Triphun’s Cathedral (XII century), Church of Saint Luka (XII century), Prince’s Palace (XVII century), Church of Saint Marija (XII century), Church of Lady of Health (XV century), and Napoleon’s Theater (XIX century). Return to Dubrovnik in a late afternoon.

Day 07: DUBROVNIK - SPLITAfter breakfast departure to Split airport.

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Medieval ar-chitecture and

numerous monuments of cultural herit-

age have made Kotor an UN-

ESCO listed “World Natural

and Historical Heritage Site”.

Through the entire city the buildings are criss-crossed with narrow

streets and squares.

The unforgettable tour of Skradinski Buk, visit the mills and stamping-mills, which are of exceptional culturally-historical importance. Due to specific position and various types of habitats, the region of the Krka River is distinguished by an exceptional wealth of flora and fauna, ranking it among the most valuable re-gions in Croatia and Europe

Since the Virgin Mary ap-peared to six children on a hillside in 1981, the small town of Medugorje has become one of the most significant and meaning-ful sites for pilgrimage in Europe

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LJUBLJANA – BLED – ZAGREB – PLITVICE – TROGIR – SPLIT – MOSTAR – POČITELJ – DUBROVNIK – KOTOR – BUDVA – DUBROVNIK

Day 01: LJUBLJANAUpon arrival in Ljubljana transfer to hotel, located in the heart of the city, just a short walk from the city’s central square.

Day 02: LJUBLJANA – BLED - LJUBLJANA (120 km)This morning starts with a tour of this picturesque capital. One of the most charming areas of the city is the Old Town where we visit the Ljubljana Cathedral whose twin towers loom over the city. Grad Castle is situated on a hill overlooking the river. Dating back to the Middle Ages it offers magnificent views of the city. Continuing this afternoon through the beautiful Slovenian countryside to idyllic Lake Bled, near the Austrian and Italian borders. Here we visit Bled Castle, the former seat of the Bishops of Brixen and the oldest medieval fortress in Slovenia. There is time at leisure to stroll through the grounds.Return to Ljubljana where the evening is at leisure.

Day 03: LJUBLJANA - ZAGREB (140 km)Today we drive to the city of Zagreb in Croatia with sightsee-ing on route. Upon arrival in Zagreb, check into the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Zagreb is one of Europe’s oldest cities yet one of the youngest European capi-tals. Modern Zagreb is represented in the Lower Town where theaters, shops, museums and cafés are found.

Day 04: ZAGREB - VELIKI TABOR CASTLE - ZAGREBZagreb morning tour starts with visiting the Croatian Na-tional Theatre and the Mu-seum of Arts and Crafts. Con-tinue with a walking tour by a

local guide to the historic upper town of Zagreb. Some of the best-preserved buildings in Europe are found here along with a wealth of monuments from the past.Drive through the stunning countryside to the Croatian High-lands as you continue on to Veliki Tabor Castle and Trakoscan Castle for a guided visit of the 15th century fortress. Its setting on a beautiful hillcrest offers tremendous views of the pictur-esque surroundings. Return to Zagreb and enjoy an evening at leisure in this friendly city.

Day 05: ZAGREB - PLITVICE LAKES - TROGIR - SPLIT (395 km)On the way to Split, we will enjoy the beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park. Due to their unique evolution and beauty, the Plitvice Lakes have been included in the UNESCO Register of World Natural Heritage. Often described as one of the great-est natural wonders of Eastern Europe, this spectacular scenic region is made up of 5 miles of shimmering turquoise lakes and cascading waterfalls that are linked by emerald forests and meadows of wild flowers. Last stop before Split, Trogir (UNESCO World Heritage sites) is one of the cultural centers of Dalmatia and has cultural and historic monuments dating back to ancient times. The ruins of the ancient Salona lie be-tween Sveti Kajo and the central part of Solin. In the southern part of the ancient core is a forum with a Roman theatre from the 1st century. Also nearby is a large three-nave early Chris-tian church with an octagonal baptistery and the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre, dating back to the end of the 2nd cen-tury. Check in the in Split and enjoy dinner at hotel .

Day 06: SPLIT – MOSTAR (155 km)Morning departure to Mostar, ancient point where East and West symbolically met. During Turkish rule, the city was an important trade center and the Old Bazaar Kujundziluk which

was named after the goldsmiths who crafted their wares on this street, flourishes today. Check in the hotel in Mostar and enjoy free time before dinner in town.

Day 07: MOSTAR - POČITELJ - DUBROVNIK (140 km)Today’s first stop on the way to Dubrovnik is Počitelj, a medie-val town, one of the most beautiful cultural and historic zones in Herzegovina. Pocitelj is living proof of Turkish domination in this area. Out tour continues with exploring the old city of Dubrovnik, proclaimed a city museum by UNESCO.The old city is surrounded by a circuit of city walls; over a mile in length, and with a tower in each corner, they are a master-piece of medieval and renaissance architecture.

Day 08: DUBROVNIK – KOTOR - BUDVA - DUBROVNIK (260 km)Today’s tour goes through the region of Herceg Novi and along the coast of Europe’s most southerly fiord, the Gulf of Kotor (Bokarska Kotor) to the historic city of Kotor, a

UNESCO World Heritage Site. After time at leisure and lunch, we drive over the Lovčen Mountain (the Black Mountain which gives Montenegro its name ‘Crna Gora’) to Cetinje which is the former capital of Montenegro and home of Njegoš.We will also visit Budva which is one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic Sea dating back to the 5th Century BC.Evening return to Dubrovnik.

Day 09: DUBROVNIK - ELAPHITE ISLANDS - DUBROVNIKAfter breakfast, we start our FD excursion to Elafiti Island, picturesque archipelago in the vicinity of Dubrovnik comprises 13 islands, islets and rocks, visiting the three largest islands in the group; Kolocep, Sipan and Lopud. A short stop will be made on the island of Kolocep; with an interior covered by a dense pine forest, the inhabitants live in a fishing village that stretches along the sandy beach. Continue to Sipan, the larg-est island where you disembark at the port of Sudjuradj. Later we will continue to Lopud; dominated by its Franciscan Mon-astery, the island is home to the beautiful Gjorgic-Mayneri Park. In Lopud you will have time at leisure to stroll through the winding streets, to swim on the Sunj beach or to have lunch in one of the excellent local restaurants.

Day 10: DUBROVNIKThe tour ends with return transfer to airport.

Due to their unique evolution and beauty, the Plitvice Lakes have been included in the UN-ESCO Register of World Natural Heritage. Often described as one of the greatest natural wonders of Eastern Europe, this spectacular scenic region is made up of 5 miles of shimmering turquoise lakes and cascading wa-terfalls that are linked by emerald forests and meadows of wild flowers.

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One of the most charming areas of the

city is the Old Town where we visit the

Ljubljana Cathedral whose twin towers loom over the city.

Grad Castle is situat-ed on a hill overlook-ing the river. Dating

back to the Middle Ages it offers magnifi-cent views of the city.

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HERZEGOVINA - MONTENEGRO

Between nature and rich history

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SARAJEVO – KRALJEVA SUTJESKA – MOSTAR – ZITOMISLICI – CERNO – BLAGAJ – STOLAC – SARAJEVO

Day 01: SARAJEVOArrival to Sarajevo, meeting with tour escort and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: SARAJEVO - KRALJEVA SUTJESKA - SARAJEVO (130 km)After breakfast, excursion to Kraljeva Sutjeska (60km from Sara-jevo), place where you will see the oldest mosque, Monastery and Museum of medievel Bosnian history and Statue of the last Bos-nian Queen Katarina. Return to Sarajevo, dinner and overnight .

Day 03: SARAJEVOAfter breakfast, tour with a local guide: Baščaršija (the best preserved old bazaar in the Balkans), Bey’s Mosque (1580), Old Serbian Orthodox Church (with its Museum of Icons), Old Jew-ish Temple (1581), Catholic Cathedral, Tunnel Museum (unique opportunity of rescue from the surrounded Sarajevo during last war 1992-1995). Afternoon free at leisure to explore the beauty of Sarajevo on your own.

Day 04: SARAJEVO - MOSTAR (135 km)After breakfast, departure to Mostar - the Gem of Herzego-vina. After panorama, continues walking tour through old part of town –its ancient walls tell timeless tales of the way it used to be – The Old Bridge area, Koski Memhmed Pasha’s or Kara-doz-Bey’s Mosque, and the Turkish style house.

Day 05: WINE AND FOOD TESTING (60 km)Bosnia and Herzegovina inherits the culture of wine growing and producing from the Illyrian period. After breakfast, on the way to vineyards of Herzegovina we stop at Žitomislići - Žitomislići Monastery, which was built for the first time in 15th century. After panorama view of vine-yards, visit of winery and testing the autochthonous wine Bla-tina and Žilavka of the cellar at Cerno (30km from Mostar).You will feel authentic Herzegovinian village ambience and taste home made specialties. In the evening return to Mostar for dinner and overnight.

Day 06: WINE AND FOOD TESTING (60 km)On our way through eastern Herzegovina, first point is Blagaj (12 km from Mostar) - the town where one of the strongest

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karst spring is placed, near by Islamic Monastery – fa-mous Dervish tekke, today an attractive cultural monu-ment, built in 16th century. The trip goes on to Stolac in which is the most beautiful and significant necropolis of ‘’stećak’’, the original BH tombstone. Visit to family run winery Zadro near Stolac, testing traditional wines and traditional cousin. After interesting tour through Herze-govina, return to Mostar.

Day 7: MOSTAR - SARAJEVO (135 km)After breakfast, departure to Sarajevo for the return flight.

Mostar

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Kraljeva Sutjeska

Bosnia and Herzegovina inherits the culture of wine growing and producing

from the Illyrian period

You will feel authentic Herzegovinian village ambience and taste traditional wines Zilavka and Blatina and tradi-tional cuisine.

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LJUBLJANA – BLED – ZAGREB – PLITVICE – ZADAR – TROGIR – SPLIT – MOSTAR – SARAJEVO

Day 01: LJUBLJANAUpon arrival at the Ljubljana we will enjoy a half day excursion of the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana with a local English-speak-ing guide. Ljubljana is characterized by beautiful Baroque ar-chitecture. Visit the Three Bridges area, Cathedral, the Plečnik open market, Prešern Square, Ljubljana Castle and Congress square. After a great tour, check inn and dinner at hotel. Day 02: LJUBLJANA - ZAGREB (140 km)This morning we enjoy our tour to the capital of Croatia, Za-greb. On route we will be visiting Bled Lake and Bled Castle. The Castle stands on a rock approximately 100 meters above the lake with wonderful views of the town, lake and country-side. The castle museum has a large collection of armor and weapons from the 16th to 18th centuries, your tour also in-clude a boat to St. Mary Island. Check in the hotel in Zagreb and enjoy free time before dinner at hotel.

Day 03: ZAGREBThe day starts with sightsee-ing tour of Zagreb, Croatian capital. The city with a tradi-tion of almost one thousand years celebrated in 1994 its 900th birthday. Zagreb is not only rich in cultural and his-

torical monuments, museums and galleries; it also has a va-riety of modern shops, and offers good quality of diversified restaurants as well as sports and recreation facilities. Enjoy walking through the loveliest parts of Zagreb seeing National Theatre, Mimara Museum, Academy of Arts and Scientists, Art Pavilion, Government buildings, Foreign Embassies, Pal-aces and some of the best public monuments such as Well of Life by Ivan Mestrovic. Visit the main square Trg bana Josipa Jelacica, that is the cities heart and divides the old town from the new. Take a funicular built in 1889 that connects upper and lower towns. Upper Town of Zagreb is a unique place for many reasons: colorful rooftop of St. Marks Church, Lotršcak Tower, Stone Gate and gas street lamps that have to be lit by hand. Visit Kaptol, the ecclesiastical district that is still mostly dominated by the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Day 04: ZAGREB – PLITVICE - ZADAR (280 km)On our way to Zadar today we will stop at the Plitvice Lakes National Park; due to their unique evolution and beauty, the Plitvice Lakes have been included in the UNESCO Register of World Natural Heritage. Often described as one of the great-est natural wonders of Eastern Europe, this spectacular scenic region is made up of 5 miles of shimmering turquoise lakes and cascading waterfalls that are linked by emerald forests and meadows of wild flowers. The tour includes an excursion by electric boat and electric train. Following our visit, we will continue on your journey to Zadar.

Day 05: ZADAR - SPLIT (160 km)This morning enjoy a walking tour of Zadar. Our tour starts by tour seeing Forum of Roman Jadera and visit St. Donat church that is a real pearl of Pre-Romanesque architecture and the

pride of Zadar built in 800 AD. You will visit Romanesque Ca-thedral of St. Anastasia and Benedictine Nunnery that houses exhibition called “Gold and Silver of Zadar”, the best examples of Gothic and Re-

naissance works of Venetian and Dalmatian goldsmiths. We end our tour by visiting famous sea organs of Zadar on the quayside at the end of the old town peninsula and enjoy lis-tening chords played by movement of the sea. This afternoon we will travel to Split stopping en route in Trogir, known as the ‘Jewel of the Adriatic’. The city is renowned for the beauty of its buildings and fortifications, and is considered to be the best preserved Romano-Gothic complex in Central Europe. Notable structures of Trogir are the City Hall, the Ćipiko Pal-ace, the Loggia and St. Lawrence’s Cathedral whose portal is a masterpiece of medieval sculpture.

Day 06: SPLIT - MOSTAR (155 km)After breakfast we will enjoy a city tour of Split starting with an exploration of the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian which lies at the heart of Split, built in 295 BC. See Peristil Square where the Emperor made his speeches as well as the mauso-leum of the Roman Emperor which been transformed into a Catholic church. Explore the old town with its many interest-ing sights. At the end of the city tour we will also see Riva, a coastal walk with palm trees where you can relax in the sun and enjoy a beautiful view of the port and close-by islands. Af-ternoon departure to Mostar along the Dalmatian Coast and Herzegovina hinterlands.

Day 07: MOSTAR - SA-RAJEVO (135 km)After breakfast, sight-seeing of Mostar – The Old Bridge area, with its pre-Ottoman, eastern Ottoman, Mediterranean and western European ar-chitectural features is

an outstanding example of a multicultural urban settlement. Visit Mosque and the Turkish style house. Departure to Sara-jevo, the beautiful Ottoman style mosques and architecture dot the skyline and the old quarters still maintain an authentic Turkish carsija with oriental sweet shops, cafés, and traditional Bosnian foods. At the same quarter you will see the Catholic Cathedral, Orthodox Church and Jewish synagogue. Check in the hotel in Sarajevo and enjoy free time before dinner at hotel.

Day 08: SARAJEVOOur journey comes to an end today with return transfer to the airport.

The old town of Mostar has an en-ticing quality, particularly on the Neretva, which often leads one to sit for hours and just soak up the sights and sounds.

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Day 01: ZAGREBUpon arrival in Zagreb, transfer from the airport to city center. Sightseeing tour of Zagreb with a visit to Upper and Lower Town, Cathedral, Church of St. Mark and the National Theatre. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: ZAGREB – SARAJEVO (500 km)After breakfast, we head towards the Plitvice Lakes National Park. This beautiful natural lake complex was registered on UNESCO’s List of World Natural Heritage in 1979 and compris-es a string of 16 turquoise coloured lakes linked by 92 water-falls and cascades surrounded by dense wooded mountains and lush vegetation. Sightseeing tour of the National Park. Continue for Sarajevo. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and over-night.

Day 03: SARAJEVO - MOSTAR (135 km)After breakfast, city tour of Sarajevo, including Baščaršija, Gazi Husref Bey Mosque and Tunnel War Museum. A later on we continue our trip to Mostar, town situated in the valley of the river Nerterva. It is known for the famous Old Stone Bridge from the 16th century

with unique arch, recently included in the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight. Day 04: MOSTAR - DUBROVNIK (140 km)Morning departure to Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” a seventh-century walled town and UNESCO World Heritage Site brimming with medieval charm. Today’s first stop on the way to Dubrovnik is Počitelj, a medieval town, one of the most beautiful cultural and historic zones in Herzegovina. Pocitelj is living proof of Turkish domination in this area. Upon arrival to Dubrovnik sightseeing tour will focus on the beautifully preserved medieval town with its imposing city walls. Among the highlights are the Rector’s Palace, Franciscan Monastery, which houses one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe.

Day 05: DUBROVNIKAfter breakfast, we start our FD excursion to Elafiti Island, picturesque archipelago in the vicinity of Dubrovnik comprises 13 islands, islets and rocks, visiting the three largest islands in the group; Kolocep, Sipan and Lopud. A short stop will be made on the island of Kolocep; with an interior covered by a dense pine forest, the inhabitants live in a fishing village that

stretches along the sandy beach. Continue to Sipan, the larg-est island where you disembark at the port of Sudjuradj. Later we will continue to Lopud; dominated by its Franciscan Mon-astery, the island is home to the beautiful Gjorgic-Mayneri Park. In Lopud you will have time at leisure to stroll through the winding streets, to swim on the Sunj beach or to have lunch in one of the excellent local restaurants.

Day 06: DUBROVNIK – KOTOR – NJEGUSI - CETINJE (135 km)Morning departure to Montenegro. Drive along the Bay of Kotor to Perast. Boat drive to the island Gospa od Skrpjela. After the visit of the church boat drive to Kotor. Sightseeing of Kotor, the town protected by UNESCO. Drive up the Lovcen mountain. Stop in local village, Njegusi for snack (home made bread, smoked ham and cheese). Drive to Cetinje. Cetinje sightseeing. Arrival, check in and dinner in a hotel in Cetinje.

Day 07: CETINJE – SKADAR LAKE – CETINJE (30 km)After breakfast, drive to National Park Skadar Lake. Skadar Lake was declared a National Park in 1983, with an area of 370-540km. It is located in Zeta-Skadar Valley and an area that varies depending on water level about 390 square kilometers, is the largest lake on the Balkans. Boat drive around the lake from Rijeka Crnojevica to Virpazar. Lunch in a local restaurant on the lake. Visit of the old town Bar. Return to Cetinje. Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Cetinje.

Day 08: CETINJE – AIRPORT Breakfast and free time till transfer to airport.


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Sarajevo is a cosmopolitan European capital with a unique Eastern twist that is a delight to visit.

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Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor a UNESCO listed “World Natural and Historical Heritage Site”.

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Day 01: DUBROVNIKArrival to Dubrovnik, one of the world’s best preserved walled cities. Transfer to hotel, check inn and diner at hotel.

Day 02: DUBROVNIKDay two starts with morning sightseeing tour of this medieval town with its imposing city walls. Among the highlights is the Rector’s Palace, Franciscan Monastery, whichhouses one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe. Afternoon free at leisure to explore the beauty of Dubrovnik streets of old city on your own.

Day 03: DUBROVNIK - SPLIT (210 km)The tour continuous toward Split, along the Adriatic, where you meet the city and its famous massive palace built by the 4th century Roman emperor Diocletian as his retirement home which is also on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We see Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral as well as Split’s many Renaissance and Gothic structures. After a great tour, check in and dinner at hotel.

Day 04: SPLIT - TROGIR - PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK (256 km)After breakfast, we head north along the Dalmatian coast to Trogir, so called town-museum and visiting its monuments (Cathedral with Radovan’s Portal and belfry, City Loggia, and Spectacular works of art in stone ) will be unforgetable expe-riance for you because of all the Dalmatian cities, this small town has kept its medieval character best. The historical heart of Trogir is a distinctive monument and since 1997 registered under UNESCO Cultural Heritage List just like Diocletian Pal-ace. After the Trogir tour, we continue our way to Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Day 05: PLITVICE NATIONAL PARKDay starts with exploring the beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park. It is one of the most visited parts of Croatia. It is situated in the mountainous Lika region. These amazing 16 lakes con-nected with countless waterfalls, are one of the most beauti-ful places in Europe in general and it is no surprise that this National Park often gets voted as the most beautiful National Park in all of Europe. Afternoon at leisure, to explore the won-ders of the national park.

Day 06: PLITVICE - BLED (315 km)After Plitvice our today’s goal is Bled. The town of Bled, with its alpine lake, glacial origin, the famous island-living goddess, and the oldest castle in Slovenia, is one of the most prestig-ious Slovenian resorts. Bled has been the most popular tourist resort in Austro-Hungarian Monarchy since the 19th century.

Swiss doctor Arnold Rikli discovered its ideal natural condi-tions and founded a health center there. We will take you to Bled Island, which has been visited by pilgrims since ancient history, by a traditional boat called Pletna. From the castle, we will admire the unbelievable beauty of the lake and the high peaks of the Julian Alps.

Day 07: BLED - LJUBLJANA - BLED (120 km)After a nice breakfast we drive to Slovenia’s capital, where we enjoy the tour of the city that is filled with churches and palaces – reminders of the town’s baroque Austro-Hungarian days. Ljubljana’s castle and Roman ruins speak of even ear-lier rulers. The charming old town nestled between the castle hill and the Ljubljanica River is reached by the Tromostovje “the triple bridge.” Here we stroll across the triple bridge and through the local market, offering typical Slovenian foods and everyday products; see the City Hall, Robba’s Fountain and visit Ljubljana Castle. We also see the famous “Dragon Bridge” – the symbol of Ljubljana. In the afternoon we return to Bled to do the tour of this lake resort with included visit to the Castle, perched on the cliff high above the lake.

Day 08: BLED - ZAGREB (195 km)Morning departure to Zagreb. Zagreb got its start as two me-dieval fortress towns atop hills overlooking the Sava River, and was reborn in the Baroque period as center of business, perfectly located on routes connecting Central Europe to the Adriatic Sea. These days, Zagreb is the heart of contemporary Croatia’s culture, art, sports, and academics, but its history is not forgotten. The unique blend of medieval towers, 19th century palaces, open-air markets, and ancient cathedrals, make Zagreb the perfect city to explore. Check in the hotel in Zagreb and enjoy free time before dinner at hotel.

Day 09: ZAGREBAfter breakfast in Zagreb, the tour ends with return transport to Zagreb Airport.

Take your time to think about what you see when in Dubrovnik. Very romantic place, nice people, wonderful landscape. Feeling Du-brovnik is a unique experience.

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Bled Castle, a pictur-esque white and red castle enclosed by a

Romanesque wall with parapets, ramparts,

and towers.

Trogir - such a tiny is-land and so much histo-ry in such a small place

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BELGRADE - NOVI SAD - SARAJEVO - MOSTAR - SPLIT - ZADAR - ZAGREB

Day 01: BELGRADEArrival to Belgrade, the capital of ex-Yougoslavia and present capital of Serbia. The dinner is scheduled in one of the local restaurants in the bohemian part of Belgrade, Skadarlija.

Day 02: BELGRADE – NOVI SAD (95 km)Day two starts with sightseeing of Belgrade, and its main at-tractions including the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress, dra-matically situated at the joining of the Sava and Danube riv-ers, Republic Square and Knez Mihajlova Street, Saint Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox Church in the city and Tito’s Memorial. In the afternoon, proceed north west for Novi Sad, second large city of Serbia. Novi Sad is situated on river Dan-ube which is its biggest richness. Beside beautiful Petrovara-din fortress, which dominates over town, there are also build-ings of University and National theatre. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: NOVI SAD - SARAJEVO (280 km)After breakfast we depart Novi Sad and drive into the wildly beautiful mountain country of Bosnia and Herzegovina. After-noon arrival to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzego-vina, a real crossroad of nations and cultures. For over hundred years, mosques, synagogues, Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches have been built and have stood side by hire.Check in the hotel in Sarajevo and enjoy free time before din-ner at hotel.

Day 04: SARAJEVO - MOSTAR (135 km)The day starts with walk-ing sightseeing of this half-oriental city including visit to old oriental quarter Bascarsija with its Mosques and small workshops. Later on proceed to panoramic visit of the rest of the city and at the end visit to the War Museum Tunnel, through which Sarajevo had the only connection with the world during its siege. The tour

continuous toward Mostar - town situated in the valley of the river Neretva. It is known for the famous Old Stone Bridge from 16th century with the unique arch. Accommodation at hotel, dinner and overnight.

Day 05: MOSTAR - DUBROVNIK (140 km)After breakfast, departure to Dubrovnik, preserved medieval town with its imposing city walls. Among the highlights are the Rector’s Palace, Franciscan Monastery, where was situ-

Beautiful discovery of Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina And Croatia

ated one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe. Afternoon free at leisure to explore the narrow cobbled streets of this old city on your own.

Day 06: DUBROVNIK - SPLIT (213 km)Morning departure for Split. Upon arrival in Split, a guided city tour of the Diocletian’s Palace which is under UNESCO’s protection, its cellars, the Cathedral of St. Domnius and the Peristyle. Over time the city has encroached into the corners and crannies of the palace; shopkeepers and tiny restaurants now make their home within its massive walls. Check in the hotel in Split and enjoy free time before dinner.

DAY 07: SPLIT - TROGIR - ZADAR (160 km)After breakfast, we head North along the Dalmatian coast to Trogir, originally founded as a Greek colony in the 3rd century BC. Here we walk along the marble-covered streets to see theportal of the St. Lawrence Cathedral. Then it’s on to Zadar with a short stop in Šibenik on the way. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Zadar.

DAY 08: ZADAR - ZAGREB (280 km)Morning sightseeing tour of Zadar including the Roman Fo-rum and St. Donatus Church, a magnificent monument of Romanesque Architecture. Departure to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Check in your tour hotel in Zagreb and enjoy sight-seeing tour of Zagreb on which we explore Gornji Grad (Upper Town), the well-preserved historical core of the city, see St. Mark’s Church, the Parliament, the Government Palace and visit the Cathedral.

DAY 09: ZAGREBMorning free until transfer to the airport in Zagreb for the flight home.

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The Petrovaradin For-tress - massive network of catacombs can be navi-gated with the help of a guide, who can explain the hundreds of years of history locked within the walls of the fortress.

Zadar has this distinctive flavor of the past mixed with contemporary. Placed neatly on small peninsula with shiny and polished stone streets it is somehow built to fit human measures.

Belgrade has soul and a living culture and will

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Day 01: RIJEKA - SPLIT (420 km)Guided tour of Rijeka - the second largest city and important commercial port in Croatia. It is a city of unusual past, tor-mented, which could be compared to an olive tree: long, twist-ed, bitter fruits. The oil, however, has a good flavor. Lunch in a restaurant, accommodation and dinner at the hotel in Split area.

Day 02: SPLIT - MEÐUGORJE - MOSTAR (155 km)Today we leave the shores of the Mediterranean to delve into the Balkans. In the morning visiting Medjugorje, a small vil-lage in Bosnia-Herzegovina. It’s name means „Between the mountains”, the Apparition Hill and Cross Mountain. Today is the destination of many Marian pilgrimages who wish to visit the place of the apparitions and to pray to Mary Queen of Peace. Lunch in a restaurant. Afternoon dedicated to walk-ing tour of Mostar with its quaint old Turkish quarter and the famous Old Bridge. Accommodation and dinner at the hotel in Mostar.

Day 03: MOSTAR - SARAJEVO (135 km)Departure to Sarajevo–capital city of Bosnia and Herze-govina, historically famous for its traditional religious di-versity, with adherents of Islam, Orthodoxy, Catholicism and Judaism coexisting there for centuries. Due to this long and rich history of religious diversity, Sarajevo is often called the “Jerusalem of Europe” or “Jerusalem of the Bal-kans”. Guided tour through the heart of town - the famous Baščaršija from the Turkish period, where you can see vari-ous handicrafts of metal, stone, wood, glass, wool, leather. Accommodation at the hotel in Sarajevo, traditional dinner in Old town. Day 04: SARAJEVO - ZAGREB (500 km)Departure for Croatia through the fascinating landscapes of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Lunch in Banjaluka - the second big-

gest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina – recognizable by its wide boulevards, parks,and the kilometers of tree-lined roads. The fortress of Kastel raised by the Romans in the beginning of the new era, a walk called “Gospodska ulica” with its old build-ings, the monuments of culture, make the town, among oth-er, special. Arrival in Zagreb and if time allows, walking tour through this fascinating city often called “The little Vienna”. Lunch in a restaurant, accommodation and dinner at the hotel in Zagreb. Day 05: ZAGREBGuided tour through Zagreb which is really two cities in one. There’s the Lower Town, full of wide boulevards, huge squares and Secession architecture. Then there’s the Upper Town which is cosy, intimate and distinctly medieval in ambience. The boundry between the Upper and Lower towns is Trg Jelac-ica, Zagreb’s central square and meeting place. Highlights in-clude visiting the Cathedral, the City Museum, Dolac Market, the Stone Gate, the Gallery of Naive Art and St Mark’s Church. Lunch in a restaurant, and END OF TOUR.

Medjugorje - the destination of many Mar-ian pilgrimages who wish to visit the place of the apparitions and to pray to Mary Queen.

Departure for Croatia through

the fascinat-ing landscapes of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Lunch in Ban-jaluka - the

second biggest city of Bosnia and Herzego-

vina – recogniz-able by its wide

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Rijeka a city of unusual past, tormented, which could be compered to an olive tree: long, twisted, bitter fruits. The oil, however, has a very good flavor.

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Explore and admire Montenegro

MONTENEGRO

There are three colors present in the Montenegrin landscape:

blue, emerald green and iron gray, amazingly combined

and interwoven, because of its priceless natural beauty, Mon-

tenegro was proclaimed an eco-logical state through a special

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Day 01: BAR – PODGORICA – OSTROG – VIRPAZAR (100 km)Arrival in Bar, meeting with a guide and transfer to Podgorica. Arrival in Podgorica a town situated on the shores of six riv-ers - Morača, Ribnica, Zeta, Sitnica, Marež and Cijevna Rives, which has the characteristics of a modern European city, even though you can easily recognize the traces of a long history.Visit the Ostrog, Montenegro’s largest Orthodox shrine locat-ed in a rocky mountain, often hidden by clouds. The Ostrog Monastery was founded by Metropolitan Bishop Vasilije of Herzegovina in the 17th century. The Bishop Vasilije /St Basil/ brought monks to this secluded place after the Ottomans destroyed Tvrdos Monastery. He died there in 1671 and some years later he was sanctified.Dinner and overnight. Day 02: VIRPAZAR – SCADAR LAKE – VIRPAZAR Breakfast in hotel, visiting Scadar lake - the largest lake on the Balkan Peninsula, the largest bird reserves in Eu-rope, having 270 bird species, among which are some of the last pelicans in Europe. The shore of the Skadar Lake is picturesque and abounds in peninsulas and bay of swamp type. The Scadar Lake hides numerous endemic spe-cies of flora and fauna. It is decorated by Goricas, small islands covered by wild pomegranate laurel and ivy. The Scadar Lake is rich with cultural and historic monuments. Return to hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 03: VIRPAZAR – CETINJE – NJEGUSI – BUDVA – CETINJE (110 km)After breakfast in hotel, departure to Cetinje (via Podgorica). Arrival in Cetinje, the historical royal capital and the secondary capital of Montenegro. Sites to see include: Cetinje Monastery - 1485 Njegos’ Billiard Pool Hall - 1838 Palace of King Nikola, The Blue Palace, Zetski Dom The Government House. Continuing to Njegusi village. This village is best known as birth place of Montenegro’s royal dynasty of Petrovic, which ruled Montenegro from 1696 to 1918. The village is also signifi-cant for its well-preserved traditional folk architecture.Njeguški sir and Njeguski prsut (local forms of cheese and prosciutto respectively), made solely in area around Nje-gusi, are genuine contributions to Montenegrin cuisine. Departure to Budva for a sightseeing tour in Budva. Budva is the centre of Montenegro’s tourism, and is well known for its sandy beaches, diverse nightlife, and examples of Mediterranean architecture. Budva is 2 500 years old, which makes it one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic sea coast. A legend recounts that Budva was founded by Cadmus the Phoenician, a hero exiled out of Thebes, Greece, finding a shelter in this place for himself and his wife Harmonia.Dinner and overnight in hotel in Cetinje.

Day 04: CETINJE – BAY OF KOTOR – PERAST – RISAN – TIVAT – CETINJE (150 km)After breakfast, departure by bus to the Bay of Kotor, through the the most beautiful fiords of the Mediterranean. The bay has been inhabited since antiquity and has some well pre-served medieval towns. The picturesque towns of Kotor, Risan, Tivat, Perast, Prčanj, Herceg Novi and Budva along with their natural surroundings, are major tourist attractions.Risan is the oldest settlement in Boka Kotorska. It was the seat of the Illyrian Queen Teuta long before the appearance of Christianity. A fragment of this rich archaeological sight is the preserved Roman mosaics, among which is the mosaic of Ipnos dating from the second century BC.The panorama of Perast is dominated by the 17th century church of St Nicholas and above it rises the Venetian tower

and the bell tower of the Madonna of the Rosary (Gospa od Rozarija), also built in the 17th century. Perast represents the best-preserved baroque entity on the Adriatic Sea, the town in which famous sea captains built their beautiful palaces and surrounded them by magnificent exotic gardens.Kotor is a town that is a story in itself. The old town, which can be entered through one of three gates, is a real treasure house of history, culture and art. Tower from the 16th cen-tury, the Cathedral of St.Tryphone, the Churches of St.Luka and St.Mary from the 12th century, the old palaces with luxurious facades such as the Prince’s Palace from the 17th century, Napoleon’s theatre from the 19th century, the Mari-time Museum and many other buildings on the streets and squares of the Old Town of Kotor are only a part of the world culture heritage that is under the protection of UNESCO! - Tivat, the youngest town in the Boka Kotorska Bay, was dur-ing the middle Ages the place where the nobles used to build their palaces and summer houses. From this period dates the church of Saint Antun. Tivat is a convenient place for sailors.Return to Cetinje and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Day 05: CETINJE – BAR - ULCINJ – CETINJE (90 km)After breakfast, departure to Ulcinj – located on the southern part of the Adriatic Sea coast and one of the mostbeautiful bays in the world. On the way to Ulcinj we stop in Bar.. The roots of the city of Bar are far from the sea, on the slopes of Rumija mountain, in “Stari Bar” (Old Bar), an almost undamaged but completely deserted medieval town. This fortified bastion was first mentioned in the 9th century docu-ments as Antivary (literally “Facing Bar”). When entering Bar you will pass by the oldest olive tree in Europe. Today Bar is a harbour-city, connected with Italy and the rest of the world by lively maritime traffic. Ulcinj bears traces of the various domi-nations: Greek, Roman, Illyrian, Byzantine, Slav, Venetian and Turkish. Since 1878, Ulcinj has been a part of the Montenegrin State. The architecture best exhibits the history of mixture of people in this town. Dinner and overnight in Ulcinj.

DAY 06: ULCINJ – BAR (30 km)After breakfast, return home.

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Monastery Ostrog, a miracle build by nature

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Day 01: DUBROVNIK - MOSTAR (140 km)Meeting with the guide at the Dubrovnik port / airport, imme-diately continuing travel to Mostar taking the main Adriatic road. On the way, you can see the islands of the archipelago of Dubrovnik. Short break for rest and refreshment in Neum - the only coastal town in Bosnia and Herzegovina. About twenty miles beyond the border, travel continues with visiting Radimlja - the most famous location of medieval tombstones in Herzegovina. Lunch in restaurant Villa Rustica in Capljina, located next to the archaeological site —the ruins of a Roman villa that dates from the early fourth century. Visiting Počitelj — pituresque small village, perched on the heights of the val-ley of Neretva and crowed by the ruins of medieval fortress. Visit to Žitomislići - Orthodox Church Monastery that dates back in 15. century. Arrival in Mostar, accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight. Day 02: MOSTAR - BUNA - KONJIC - SARAJEVO (160 km)Breakfast at the hotel; in the morning hours Mostar sightseeing tour with the magnificent Old Bridge and old town, included in 2005 into UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage. With its towers, oriental shops, smells of various specialties of orien-tal cuisine, returns you into times of a few hundred years ago. Traces of those times can be seen in the old Bazaar, mosque or a typical Turkish house where we will take you. Continue to Bla-gaj for visiting dervish tekke – a holy place for Muslims and the Buna river spring. Continuing to Sarajevo through the canyon of the Neretva river with beautiful view to mountains. Lunch in restaurant in Konjic. Arrival in Mostar, accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight.

Day 03: SARAJEVOBreakfast at the hotel. This day is dedicated to visit the old town of Sarajevo Bascarsija, Bey Mosque and the old Orthodox church of the fourteenth century with the museum of icons. Lunch in a restaurant in the center. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: SARAJEVO - ZVORNIK (140 km)After breakfast departure to Srebrenica, visiting the Memo-rial Center Potocari, lunch in restaurant. Continuing to the Se-kovici, small village in northeastern Bosnia, visiting Orthodox Monastery Lomnica - built in wood and stone in the fifteenth century and rebuilt in the sixteenth century. Dinner and over-night at the hotel in Zvornik.

Day 05: ZVORNIK - BELGRADE (220 km)Breakfast; departure to Sremski Karlovci passing through Banja Koviljača, Ruma, Irig, Iriški Venac. Visiting Monastery Ravanica in Vrdnik. Lunch in restaurant; continued with a visit to the monasteries of Fruška Gora : Grgeteg, Krušedol and Novo Hopo-vo. Arrival in Belgrade. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 06: BELGRADEBreakfast, visit Belgrade - the capital of Serbia. Lunch in res-taurant. Free time, dinner at local restaurant on the banks of the Danube.

DAY 07: “DRVENGRAD” (WOODEN TOWN), MOKRA GORA (240 km)Breakfast, departure for Mokra Gora - visiting the ethno set-tlement “Drvengrad” (Wooden town) on Mećavnik. After lunch train ride with a steam locomotive. Dinner and overnight at the hotel Mećavnik.

Day 08: MOKRA GORA - VIŠEGRAD - KOLAŠIN (190 km)Breakfast, departure to Višegrad with the stop to visit the mon-astery Dobrun, located in a picturesque setting in the canyon of the river Rzav. Continuing to Visegrad, visiting the famous bridge built over the Drina river – “A magnificient massive stone bridge, over the emerald green river Drina“ as the Nobel Prize winner Ivo Andrić describe it in his book. Continue travel to Prijepolje, break for lunch. After lunch visit the monastery of Mileseva. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Kolasin.

Day 09: KOLAŠIN - ŽABLJAK - DUBROVNIK (255 km)After breakfast, departure to Zabljak situated in the north-west of Montenegro, in the heart of the Durmitor region, 1450 meters above sea level, making it thus the highest ur-ban conglomerate in the Balkans. Walking tour through the Durmitor National Park. Lunch in a restaurant. Departure to Dubrovnik through the picturesque region of wild beauty that surrounds the road Zabljak - Šavnik - Niksic - Trebinje. Arrival in Dubrovnik. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: DUBROVNIKBreakfast, visit of Dubrovnik and its historic center with the Franciscan Monastery, Rector’s Palace, Cathedral, Church of St. Blaise, walls. In the afternoon departure to the port /airport.

Tradition kept for ages

Drvengrad is situated in Mokra Gora, a village between the Western Ser-bian mountains of Zlati-bor, Tara and Šargan, above the Mećavnik hill, and happens to be one of best known ethno vil-lages in Serbia

Mostar was named after the bridge keep-ers (natively: mostari) who in the medi-eval times guarded the Stari Most (Old

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Continuing to Visegrad, visiting the famous bridge built over the Drina river – “A magnificient massive stone bridge, over the emerald green river Drina“ as the Nobel Prize winner Ivo Andrić described in his book...

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Day 01: BELGRADE Arrival in Belgrade, accommodation and lunch in hotel. Meet-ing with the guide for a guided tour through the center of Bel-grade. Walking tour is the best way to see almost all famous sites of the capital: City Hall, National Parliament, Old Palace, Terazije Street and square, Republic and Nikola Pasic square. Take a walk down Knez Mihailova Street, the main pedestrian area of down town, see Albanija Tower, King Peter’s Street, Skadarlija - bohemian street, Kalemegdan Park, Belgrade Fortress (Military Museum, The Victor Monument, Rudjer Boskovic Observatory, Ruzica Church, St. Paraskevi’s Chapel, Nebojsa Tower, Gate of Charles VI, see from the tower walls- confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, big Military Island, New Belgrade, Zemun). Dinner in Bohemian street, overnight in hotel.

Day 02: BELGRADE - OPLENAC - MANASIJA AND RAVANICA MONASTERY - KRALJEVO (290 km)Early in the morning, after breakfast in hotel we begin our jour-ney by visiting Oplenac, the center of Serbian Royal family. It is situated 70 kilometers from Belgrade and it represents one of the most important historical sites in Serbia. Oplenac is the endowment of King Petar I and it is consisted of the church of St. Đorđe, Petar’s house, new opened Gallery (The house of vinogradar) and Karađorđe’s fortified town. All this represents a unique monument of the cultural-historical heritage of the Serbian people. The most important sight is the church of St. Đorđe, white marbled five-domed church, built between 1904 and 1912. It is the burial place of the Karađorđevid Dynasty. After visiting Oplenac, we continue to Manasija and Ravanica

Monastery. These monasteries are one of the most important monasteries in Serbia. Manasija Monastery was founded by Despot Stefan Lazarevid and it belongs to the Morava school of architecture. Ravanica Monastery is the famous Prince La-zar’s foundation. We will have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we continue to Kraljevo.

Day 03: KRALJEVO - ZICA MONASTERY - STUDENICA MONASTERY - BELGRADE (295 km)After breakfast in hotel, we go to visit Zica Monastery. Zica Monastery was built in early 13th century. It is situated near Kraljevo, at the entrance to the Ibar Gorge in central Serbia. It was the first seat of the Serbian Archbishopric After vis-iting Žiča Monastery, we continue to Studenica. Studenica is one of the largest and richest Serbian Orthodox monasteries, founded in 1190 by Stefan Nemanja. Studenica Monastery is under of the protection of the UNESCO World Heritage. It rep-resents a real pearl of architecture of that time and one of the

most important centers of religion of Serbian people. After we have visited Studenica Monastery, we will have lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch we continue to Belgrade. Dinner and overnight in Belgrade.

Day 04: BELGRADEMorning dedicated on exploring on your own. After lunch, transfer to airport.

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Manasija Monastery, surrounded by beautiful nature, is perched upon a hill next to the Resava River, not far away from the town of Despotovac. Monastery was built in the 15th century by Despot Stefan Lazarevic.

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Day 01: DUBROVNIK Arrival to Dubrovnik Airport. Pick up by coach and tour guide. Transfer to hotel, dinner / overnight. Day 02: DUBROVNIK – MOSTAR – SARAJEVO (280 Km)Breakfast and guided city tour. Dubrovnik is truly a monumen-tal city of a unique history and of world-famous cultural heri-tage and beauty. A City of impregnable walls, museums, trea-suries, luxurious palaces, churches, monasteries, synagogues, international festivals. Departure to Mostar. On arrival to Bos-nia and Herzegovina a brief visit to Pocitelj will remind you of 5 centuries of Eastern cultural influence on these territories. In past times many cultures and religions have left traces of their presence, and we wish to show them to you. The mag-nificent Old Bridge with old town, included in 2005 into UNE-SCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage, with its towers, oriental shops, smells of various specialties of oriental cuisine, returns you into times of a few hundred years ago. Traces of those times can be seen in the old Bazaar, mosque or a typical Turk-ish house where we will take you. Continuation to Sarajevo. Accommodation in a hotel, dinner / overnight.

Day 03: SARAJEVO – PLITVICE (360 Km)This morning we will visit Sarajevo, a real crossroad of nations and cultures. For over four hundred years, mosques, syna-gogues, Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches have been built and have stood side by side here. However the population of this town often depended on the historical and geopolit-ical situations and the great-power interests. That is why in Sarajevo, on the banks of Miljacka the I. World War started by the assassination of Austrian Archduke Ferdinand in 1914. Assassination place, mosque and Svrzo house – an example of typical Bosnian home will be visited during the city tour. Lunch and continuation to Plitvice lakes National park. Upon arrival sightseeing of National Park Plitvice that is inscribed on the List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. While on Plit-vice lakes the group will have a possibility to see16 beautiful lakes of crystal blue-green colour that lie in a valley between high forested mountains and cascade into 92 spectacular waterfalls. You will enjoy the exceptional beauty of the lakes and waterfalls, rich plant and animal life, contrasting co-lours, forests and the pure mountain air. An inescapable part will be a walk on the wooden promenades to view majestic waterfalls where every turn leads to breathtaking scenery and yet another waterfall. Diner and overnight in the hotel. Day 04: PLITVICE – ZAGREB (140 Km) Breakfast and drive to Zagreb. Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of Croatia. Zagreb is the cultural, scientific, eco-nomic and governmental centre of the Republic of Croatia. Its favorable geographic position in the south-western part of the Pannonian Basin, which extends to the Alpine, Dinaric, Adri-atic and Pannonic regions, provides an excellent connection for traffic between Central Europe and the Adriatic Sea. The historical part of the city to the north of Ban Jelacic Square is comprised of the Upper Town and Kaptol, a medieval urban complex of churches, palaces, museums, galleries and govern-ment buildings that are popular with tourists on sightseeing tours. The old town’s streets and squares can be reached on foot, starting from Jelacic Square, the central part and the heart of Zagreb, or by a funicular on nearby Tomićeva Street.

Day 05: ZAGREB – LJUBLJANA – ZAGREB (280 Km) Day excursion to Ljubljana – capital of ex Yugoslav republic of Slovenia, first one that voted for independence. Just a few

sides being the last home of the royal family the church of Saint George is also known by its mosaics representing the copies of most beautiful medieval frescoes. Lunch and con-tinuation to Vrnjacka Banja – spa for dinner and overnight. Day 08: VRNJACKA BANJA – SKOPJE (350 Km)This morning we will drive through the Republic of Kosovo, the youngest European country which proclaimed the inde-pendence in 2008. Visit of the monastery of Gracanica and its fresco paintings from 14 the century. It was during the rule of Serbian emperor Dusan that the medieval state reached its Golden age including the territories between Danube riv-er, Adriatic and Ionian sea. Dusan’s capital was Skopje, play-ing the same role today – as a capital city of Former Yugo-slav Republic of Macedonia. Dinner and overnight in Skopje. Day 09: SKOPJE – OHRID (200 Km)Breakfast followed by guided city tour of Skopje. It lies on the upper course of the Vardar River and is located on a major north – south Balkan route between Belgrade and Athens. Already in II. cent. B.C: there had been a Roman settlement of Scupi which unfortunately disappeared in a disastrous earthquake in 518. However this would not be the only one to happen in Sko-pje. Again in 1967 the city lived the same tragedy. Today Skopje is the best example of Macedonian contrasts. There you can admire the skill of the author of wooden altar of Saint Savior church, the emperor Samuel’s fortress or mosques and Turkish baths dating from the period of Ottoman rule. Lunch and drive to Ohrid. Dinner and overnight in a hotel by the Ohrid Lake. Day 10: OHRID The day will be spent visiting the town that was called Lychni-dos already in Greek time. It is the rising sun and its splendid shine that gave the name to this real pearl of traditional ar-chitecture. Relations with Byzantine empire were stressed by the construction of Sainte Sofia church considered to be the master piece of Byzantine architecture. Lunch in a restaurant serving famous Ohrid trout. Afternoon continuation of the guided visit – Saint Clement church famous for its frescoes and Saint Naum. This last one was built on the place where two Greeks Cyril and Method, founders of cyrillique alpha-bet lived and taught their first disciples. Dinner / overnight. Day 11: OHRID – CETINJE (360 Km) Today we will be passing through 2 countries and by two lakes. Leaving the town of Ohrid / Macedonia the tour con-tinues through Albania and following the banks of the lake Skadar. Lunch in Shkodra well known by the Rozafa for-tress where a young patrician girl had to be sacrificed in or-der that the fortress is completed. Two countries are shar-ing the Scutari lake: Albania and Montenegro where we will spend the night. Dinner and overnight in Montenegro. Day 12 CETINJE – KOTOR – DUBROVNIK (140 Km) Morning visit of Cetinje – former montenegrian capital where the last King Nicolas lived untill 1916. Further we will visit of the most beautiful stone towns on Adriatic coast – Kotor The Old City of Kotor is a well preserved urbanization typical of the Middle Ages, built between the 12th and 14th century. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor and UNESCO listed “World Natural and Historical Heritage Site”. Later in the af-ternoon arrival to Dubrovnik. Farewell dinner and overnight. Day 13 DUBROVNIK After the breakfast transfer to Dubrovnik airport.

people really know how many castles there are in Ljubljana, and it is said there must be about a dozen of them directly in the district. The best know is however the Ljubljana castle that dominates the old town is. Tromostovje (triple bridge district) is maybe the most unusual part of the town), St Nicolas Cathe-dral, Presern ‘s square are some of the sites you will have the opportunity to visit. Return to Zagreb for dinner and overnight. Day 06: ZAGREB – BELGRADE (400 Km)Early breakfast and drive to Serbia. After passing the fertile planes of Slavonia and Srijem we’ll reach Belgrade at lunch time. One of the oldest cities of Europe, with a continu-ous documented history of 7,000 years Belgrade’s wider city area was the birthplace of one of the largest prehistoric cul-ture of Europe, the Vinca culture. Kalemegdan fortress con-structed during Turkish domination at the place where Dan-ube meets its tributary Sava, The Republic Square with the monument dedicated to Prince Mihajlo, National Theatre, St Sava – the third largest Orthodox church of Europe or the famous Knez Mihajlova street will be visited during this af-ternoon. Dinner in a Bohemian quarter Skadarlija. Overnight. Day 07: BELGRADE – VRNJACKA BANJA (340 Km)Leaving the Serbian capital we’ll drive to Oplenac. The silence and shades of an old park became the last home of numer-ous members of Karadjordjevic dynasty that ruled in Serbia until the beginning of II world war. Six generations of the Karadjordjevic family have been buried in this church. Be-


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Day 01: ARRIVAL BELGRADE, SERBIAOur journey of the bewildering Balkans start at the heart city of Serbia, Belgrade. We find a beautiful romantic and medieval city competing amongst the most charming cities in Eastern Europe as we are warmly received and transferred to our hotel. Day 02: BELGRADE The capital city of Serbia since 1403, our Belgrade tour starts with the Republic Square, where we see the architectural wonders in monuments such as the National Theatre, Na-tional Museum, Serbian Academy of Science & Arts in the famous Knez Mihajlova Street. At the old town we see 19thC quarters, the ‘Question mark sign’ Inn, Princess Ljubica’s Resi-dence (now housing a permanent exhibition of original furni-ture), the Patriarchy and the Orthodox Cathedral. No visit to Belgrade is complete without the fortress area which includes well-preserved artillery structures dating from the 18thC, acropolis with original ramparts, gateways, towers, some Turkish monuments and some older, ancient Roman.

Day 03: BELGRADE - ZLATIBOR - SIROGOJNO (240 km)Continuing our journey we drive south and ascend Mount Zlatibor National Park known for its beauty and intact nature. It is a mountain of golden pines, after which it got its name (Zlatan - golden Bor – pine three). A short drive through the beautiful countryside gets us into an area where the vegeta-tion changes into a jungle. Here we find flora and fauna such as the Omorica. This is also one of the last refuge areas for Bears. Our final destination for today is the unique and charm-ing ethno village of Sirogojno. It is an open-air museum of tra-ditional architecture, as well as an exhibition of handicrafts and world famous hand-knitted clothes. We walk through the village before checking in at our hotel.

Day 04: MOKRA GORA - SARGAN - STUDENICA - KOPAONIK (210 km)An interesting 15 km train ride on the old narrow gauge steam engine “Sarganska Osmica”. We cross breathtaking scenery through 20 tunnels, 10 bridges and as many viaducts. The trail cut its path through astonishing landscapes of Serbia and Bosnia, on its way from Belgrade to Sarajevo and Dubrovnik. We visit the World Heritage Site of Studenica Monastery con-sidered to be the crowning achievement of medieval culture and art in Serbia. After visiting the monastic site including Churches of the Virgin (1183-1196). SS Joachim & Anne (also known as the King’s Church) and St. Nicholas, we continue for the final destination of the day - Kopaonik park. Among Ser-bian mountains, Kopaonik is unrivalled by its natural beauty and mineral wealth.

Day 05: KOPAONIK - PRISTINA (KOSOVO) - SKOPJE (MACEDONIA) (240 km)A scenic drive as we cross into Kosovo. We drive past Kos-ovska Mitrovica before reaching the capital city of Pristina where we stroll along its streets and the main square located right in the heart of the town. We then visit the Monastery of Gracania from where we drive to the countryside of Pris-tina to see the famous Church devoted to Annunciation. The monastery was an endowment of King Milutin and was built in the early 14th century. Its architectural structure repre-sents the apex of Serbian building that followed in the spirit of Byzantine tradition. However, this monastery also stands apart as a work of harmonious proportions and extraordi-nary beauty. We then cross from Kosovo to the historical country of Macedonia and drive to the capital city, Skopje.

Day 06: SKOPLJE - SV JOVAN BIGORSKI - OHRID (180 km)Skopje is not only the capital but also the largest city in the Republic of Macedonia. It is located in a valley, on both sides of River Vardar and traces back to over 2000 years of history when it was known as Skupi. Our exploration of this historical city starts with a walking tour the old part of the town “Char-shi”, where lies the Stone Bridge - a symbol of Skopje built by Turks in 15thC. Here we visit some of the marvels which include the Church St. Spas, (famous for its marvelous iconos-tas from 17thC), the Old Bazaar, Fortress Kale (with walls dat-ing back from the 6thC), Mustapha Pasha Mosque (a marvel of Ottoman architecture erected in 1492 with the earliest wall paintings), Daut Pasa Bath (a masterpiece of Islamic civil archi-tecture from the 15thC). Continuing to Ohrid, we cross the Na-tional Park of Mavrovo with its majestic lake, river, gorges and waterfalls and culminate the day with a visit to the Monastery of Sv. Jovan Bigorski, famous for its iconostasis carved in wood and by its particular nice location on the slope of the mountain. Day 07: OHRID We start the day with a walking tour around the old town-museum of Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The old part of the town was known in ancient times as Lychnidos, the City of Lights. Slavs gave it the name of Arida in the 10thC, and it became a major center of culture and art for this area. It is the cradle of Slavic written language and literature, from where the alphabet called Cyrillic was created by the two brothers Cyril and Methody. Ohrid is also known as the “City of 365 churches “ and we visit, not all, but the most important ones. Visiting Tsar Smuili fortress from the 10thC, St. Kliment from the 13thC, St. Sophia from the 11th C, and St. Panteleimon from the 9th C., we culminate the tour of Ohrid with a walk through the lo-cal bazaar. Afternoon is free to enjoy Ohrid at our own leisure. Day 08: OHRID - BERAT (ALBANIA) (210 km)Before crossing into Albania, we visit the famous Monastery of Sv. Naum. Continuing our drive we go around Like Ohrid and enter Albanian before arriving Berat. Berat is known as a “city of one thousand windows”, and is a declared as a mu-seum city. The old name of the city was Antipatrea. It is built on the slopes of mountain Timori, with a castle dominating over the city. Within its walls there are dwelling houses and the Onufri Museum, where we see paintings by this out-standing painter from the 16thC, as well as paintings from his son Nikolla. In the old part of the town we visit several Byzantine churches known for their interesting architecture. Day 09: BERAT - DURRES - TIRANA (145 km) We drive from Berat to Durres (formerly Durrazzo) Albania’s second largest city and one of its oldest town. Legend has it that Durrazzo was founded by the Illyrian King, Epidamnos, who called it by his own name and named the port after his grandson, Dyrrah It was for centuries the largest port on the Adriatic and got back into world highlights when in 1939, the Italian troops met brief but fierce resistance, and those killed defending it are now regarded as the first martyrs of the War of National Liberation. Our visit here includes the Roman am-phitheatre and, time permitting, the archaeological museum. We visit the Roman Baths behind the Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre on the central square. We then drive to the capital city of Tirana relatively a new town. Our visit here includes the Skanderbeg Square in the centre of the town, the 1789 old Mosque of Et’hem Bey, the 1830 Clock Towerand the Palace of Culture housing the Opera.

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Day 10: TIRANA - KRUJA - SHODRA - PODGORICA (MONTENEGRO) - BUDVA (240 km)We start the day at the charming little town of Kruja, perched high on the face of a hill. Kruja was the centre of the 15th C. Al-banian resistance under Skanderbeg against Ottoman Turks. We visit the museum named after him. The street leading up to the castle is built in the style of a Turkish bazaar. From here we continue to Shkoder, in Illyrian times known as Scodra one of the oldest cities in Europe and the traditional centre of the Gheg cultural. Shkodra is rich with historical monuments, in-cluding the old Illyrian Rozafa Castle, Mesi Bridge. After cross-ing the border to Montenegro, we drive to the capital, Pod-gorica. We take a scenic drive alongside Lake Skadar to the Montenegrin coast to Budva. Budva is a medieval town and is definitely the most attractive tourist place on the Riviera. The old part of the town is fortified with typical architecture of narrow streets and stone buildings placed around the main cathedral.. Free evening.

Day 11: BUDVA - CETINJE - KOTOR - DUBROVNIK (CROATIA) (260 km)A scenic drive up the mountain gets us to Cetinje, capital of Montenegro during the Njegos era. It doesn’t have a strong fort like many other important capitals from its time as na-ture blessed this place with natural stone protections. We visit the royal palace of King Nikola II, last King of Montene-gro which contains both a beautiful small museum as well as the Monastery of St. Petar. Next we visit the World Her-itage Site of Kotar - a town museum which was inhabited from the times of the Illyrians and the Romans. Our walk through the city takes us back to medieval times, as most of the monuments we observe are from the 14th to 18th C’s. We vist the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, St. Luka Church, St. Mihail Church, amongst other sites. Late afternoon we con-tinue on a spectacular drive to Dubrovnik. This drive will be witnessing beautiful Boka Kotorska Bay and many old fish-ing villages, churches, monasteries, marinas and beaches. We cross the border into Croatia before arriving Dubrovnik. Day 12: DUBROVNIK This morning we start with a walking tour through the old walled heart of Dubrovnik. All motor vehicles are banned from the center and our transport drops us outside the Pile Gate where we visit the Franciscan Monastery, housing one of the world’s oldest pharmacies, the old harbor, St Laurence For-tress, the Sponza and Rector’s Palaces and other points of in-terest in this best preserved European walled city. Afternoon, we are free to enjoy Dubrovnik’s old city or its popular Adriatic Sea beach.

Day 13: DUBROVNIK - TREBINJE - SARAJEVO (BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA) (280 km)After a leisurely day at Dubrovnik coast, we drive inland up the mountains where we cross the border into Bosnia and Herzego-vina. We pass through the picturesque little town of Trebinje fa-mous for its Old Town and by the church Mausoleum of the very famous poet Jovan Ducic. We proceed through the bare moun-tains of the area, then through the National Park of Sutjeska, crossing the river Sutjeska and driving through its Canyon before arriving Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Day 14: SARAJEVO We start the day with a walking tour of Sarajevo. This magical town with all its charms takes us instantly back to the Otto-man day as we visit beautiful Ottoman mosques, old quar-

to tour Lipica Stud Farm. The impact of Lipica has been far greater than its tiny size would suggest. In 1580, the Aus-trian Archduke Charles, son of Ferdinand I, established a stud farm (kobilarna) to breed horses for the Spanish Rid-ing School in Vienna. We later visit Postojna. The cave at this scenic town is one of the largest in the world, and is among Slovenia’s most popular attractions. The Postojna Cave (Pos-tojnska Jama) system, a series of caverns, halls and pas-sages some 27 km (17 miles) long and 2,000,000 years old, was hollowed out by the Pivka River, which enters a sub-terranean tunnel near the caves’ entrance. The river con-tinues its deep passage underground, carving out several more series of caves, and emerges again as the Unica River.

Day 21: LJUBLJANA - BLED (60 km)We start the day with a tour of “Bela Ljubjana.” This was the nickname given to this delightful city after it was entirely re-built in the 16th century following the massive earthquake of 1511. We visit the old town with its large university, philhar-monic hall, and beautiful square of the three bridges. Across the bridge in the old town we will see the city cathedral. Per-haps the most interesting parts of the building are the brand new bronze doors. Commemorating centuries of struggle towards independence, these doors recount major events in the history of Slovenia. Our walking tour is not complete without time spent wandering through the open air and in-door city market. Our next visit is Lake Bled. Reflecting the high peaks of the Julian Alps, the lake has always been con-sidered sacred to the locals. We start with a visit of the cas-tle perched on a cliff overlooking the town. Offering stunning views over the still morning waters, the castle is also home to a small historical museum with artifacts dating back to the time of the Romans. At the shores of Lake Bled we em-bark on a boat ride to Slovenia’s only island. Legend has it that this little island was originally inhabited by fairies. To-day the island is home to a Baroque church dedicated to Our Lady of the Lake. Near the altar of the church hangs a rope attached to the bells in the tower. Legend has it that if you make a wish while ringing the bells the wish will come true. Day 22: BLED DEPARTURECompleting the historical trail of the Balkans with return transfer to Ljubljana airport

ters and the authentic Turkish “carsija”, with its oriental sweets shops, cafes and traditional Bosnian food. Sarajevo is also a town in which for more then 400 years mosques, orthodox churches, roman-catholic churches and synagogues have been standing to-gether. Day 15: SARAJEVO – MOSTAR (135 km) No visit of Bosnia & Herzegovina is complete without a visit to Mostar. We start the day with a breathtaking drive along River Neretva and through the Bosnian Mountains before ar-riving Mostar. Afternoon, we tour Mostar, a picturesque town, more then 5 centuries old and made famous by the Old bridge. The construction of the bridge began in 1557 and continued for nine years making it the masterpiece of Hajrudin, and un-der the close observation of the Caliph, Suleyman The Mag-nificent (builder). We stroll through the narrow medieval style old bazaar with astounding Ottoman Islamic architecture.

Day 16: MOSTAR - MEDJUGORJE - SPLIT (CROATIA) (155 km)After a short drive through the bare mountains of the area, we reach

the pilgrimage site of Medjugorje. It is a small village and a target of many pilgrims from all around the world in the last 24 years. In 1981, several of the local children received the messages of Virgin Mary, and since then, this has been a place of “miracles” which draw many believers. We tour the big local church and the area where the miracle is reputed to have taken place. A picturesque drive through the mount of Biokovo will take us down to the Dalmatian Coast where we make a brief stop at the town of Makarska mak-ing our for our final destination of the day to the old town of Split. Day 17: SPLIT Split is a vibrant city of shouting stall owners, in-transit travelers, and white-suited sailors who give it a noisy, night-on-the-town feel. At the heart of all of this, hemmed in by sprawling estates and a modern harbor, lies Diocletians’ Palace, a crumbling old town, and some of the most outstanding classical architecture in the world which we will enjoy visiting today. We visit the impres-sive cellars of the palace to get an idea of the original structure, Peristyle, Baptistery of St. John, Cathedral of St. Domnius and many more. Afternoon is free to enjoy the markets of Split.

Day 18: SPLIT - TROGIR - SIBENIK - ZADAR -PLITVICE LAKES (270 km) Another interesting day ahead as we start with a visit of the me-dieval town of Trogir, which has changed little over the years and even today is one of the most beautiful towns on this coast. Our next stop is at Sibenik located in an area of several hundred islets spread out to the open blue sea, forming many channels, bays and droves of rare beauty. Sibenik and its beautiful surroundings oc-cupy a unique place in the Dalmatian coast. Our last stop of the day will be at Zadar, the ancient capital of Dalmatia. Evening ar-rival to Plitvice. Day 19: PLITVICE LAKES - ZAGREB (140 km)Today we walk on one of the most magnificent sites in Croatia, the Plitvice Lakes. Here sixteen lakes, each at a different level join the other in a series of cascading waterfalls. Surrounded by dense woods, the region, UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site is a natural phenomenon of rare and unique beauty. Wooded paths follow the succession of lakes and waterfalls where streams burst out of rocks creating a unique place. The colors of the pools are reminiscent of Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies. Upon arrival to Zagreb in afternoon, we visit the Zagreb Cathedral followed by the lively atmosphere of Dolac Market. Our walk will also take us to St. Mark’s Church and the Lotrscak Tower, from where noon time is announced by cannon firing. We culminate the day with a tour of Maksimir, the oldest public cultivated park in Europe.

Day 20: ZAGREB - LIPICA STUD FARM - POSTOJNA CAVE - LJUBLJANA (SLOVENIA) (245 km)After breakfast we depart Zagreb for Slovenia. Our first stop is

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EXCURSIONS FROM MOSTAR, MEDJUGORJE, SARAJEVO, BANJA LUKA

MOSTARTHE CHARM OF AN ANCIENT PEARLPanoramic tour and sightseeing of the city (a half-day trip)Driving from Međugorje to Mostar lasts some forty minutes by bus as far as the belvedere above the city, from which a mar-vellous view extends to the city. Many cultures and faiths have left their mark in these regions, which we wish to show to you. The magnificent Old Bridge and the old town, belltowers and filigree workshops – all these are on the UNESCO list as the cultural and building heritage, whilst the scents of various spe-cialities of Oriental cuisine will return you to the times of by-gone centuries. The marks of these times are still visible while visiting the old bazaar, mosque or a typical Turkish house.

DUBROVNIKTHE PEARL OF THE ADRIATIC – the whole day tripArriving by bus through Herzegovina along the River Neretva as far as Metković, and then further on towards the Adriatic Way. After a 3-hour drive, we shall arrive at the belvedere above the city, from which you can see the roofs of Dubrovnik, the old town and picturesque surroundings.Sightseeing of the city in the morning. This city has been on the list of UNESCO’s building and cultural heritage. The me-dieval city of Dubrovnik, encompassed by walls and fortifi cations is a real treasury of architectural and cultural artefacts which have survived all centuries in a unique manner. By a pleasant walk, we come to the Rector’s Palace, the Franciscan monastery with the famous pharmacy from the 4th century and other interesting places. In your free time, you have the possibility to visit city walls and the islet of Lokrum in the vi-cinity of Dubrovnik.

HERZEGOVINA TOUR ICOLOURS AND SCENTS OF HEREZEGOVINA – a whole day trip.In this Karst region in the south of our country, you have the possibility to experience, in a relatively small area, various natural beauties created in distant past.Počitelj – artistic colony, town museum from the 16th century – Počitelj is one of the stations mof this tour.Mogorjelo – Excavations from the 4th century A.D. are in the vicinity of Čapljina.The Kravice Waterfall on the River Trebižat will impress you with its fantastic appearance.The museum of the Franciscan monastery – Humac; together with its rich archaeological collection, keeps the oldest docu-ment of this region – the Humac tablet from 1185.Discover and experience the phenomenon of Međugorje, oneof the best-known pilgrims’ destination in the Catholic world attracting millions of visitors.

HERZEGOVINA TOUR IIFROM ICONS TO BOGUMILS – a whole day trip.On our way through Eastern Herzegovina we shall learn about the rich history of this region.In the small town of Blagaj, twelve kilometres away from Mostar, below a steep rock, there is one of the most abun-dant river sources in Europe. There is also an old dervish monastery, an attractive cultural venue, originating from the end of the 15th or the beginning of the 16th century.On the way towards Stolac, we shall stop for a short break at Žitomislići, where there is an Orthodox cathedral from the 15th century. Arriving in Stolac we shall see the most beautiful necropolis of standing tombstones – stećci. There are numer-ous archaeological finds from the Palaeolithic and from the 3rd century B.C. In the vicinity of Trebinje, we shall visit one of the largest Karstcaves in Europe 6100 metres long. In the vicinity of Trebinje, we shall visit one of the largest Karst caves in Europe 6100 metres long. The Vjetrenica Cave is well-known by its endemic species of animals.The last station of this trip is the centre of East Herzegovina – the town of Trebinje, well-known by Arslanagić’s Bridge from Turkish times and many other interesting venues worth-while visiting.

WINE AND VINEYRADSOF HERZEGOVINATASTES OF HERZEGOVINA – a half day tripA good and quality wine with its taste, colour and bouquet is a

real pleasure for the palate, eye and heart. It is a real pleasure to taste it together with finely prepared specialities of the Herze-govina cuisine. This is the top offer on our “wine route” through Herzegovina. Tasting of Sušac wines Žilavka and Blatina is ex-pecting us in the village of Cerno near Međugorje. These are two best known sorts of wines of Herzegovina. Enjoy the simple vil-lage ambiance and preserved environment.

THE NERETVA RAFTINGADVENTURE ON THE RIVER – a whole day trip Rafting is with-out any doubt the most exciting way of discovering rivers and their charming banks. 5 kilometres away from the Boračko Lake in Ban-Vir in the small chalet in the ownership of HIT-Raft, local specialities wait for you: fish from the Neretva, grill, dishes under the baking lid…. The experienced rafters will take you through this green beauty. Driving in the rubber boat lasts about 5 hours as far as the village of Džajići, where a bus is waiting for us to return to Ban-Vir. Come with us through the deep canyon of the River Neretva. Experience all the beauty of untouched nature.

SPLITTHE CITY OF EMPERORS – a whole day trip Driving along the picturesque Neretva and Makarska Riviera we approach to our goal – Split. After about 3 hours driving we arrive in Split. Walking through the city we discover 1700 years of the his-tory of this city. We pass through Diocletian’s Palace from the 3rd century A.D. with its well-known cellars. Peristyle, Golden Gate and Silver Gate, the Cathedral and Juno’s Temple are only a small part of historical and cultural venues this city hides. After the visit to the old town, you have free time for shop-ping, walking, etc.

KORČULATHE NATIVE TOWN OF MARKO POLO – a whole day tripThe very driving to Korčula along the River Neretva, and on the peninsula of Pelješac will impress you. A small boat takes us to the island. The town of Korčula is allegedly the birth place of Marko Polo, whilst the legend says that the town was founded by the Troyan hero Anthenor. While walking through the small streets of this enchanting town you will see the marks of tradition at every step. After the sightseeing of the old town, you have free time, and we return to Mostar in the afternoon hours. Day excursions from...

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EXCURSIONS FROM MOSTAR, MEDJUGORJE, SARAJEVO, BANJA LUKA

(sightseeing tours and excursions from Mostar, Međugorje, Sarajevo, Banja Luka, etc...)

SARAJEVO GRAND TOURWe will show you the unique places and customs of this part of the world. Our first stop will be the spot of the Sarajevo Assassination of 1914 – which is one of the three events most commonly associated with the city. We will continue our walk on the other bank of r. Miljacka and get to the Emperor’s Mosque, which is near the place where Sarajevo was founded. We will also visit the Church and St. Anton’s Convent. After-wards, we will walk through the picturesque neighbourhood Alifakovac where we will visit the cemetery of the same name. Here there are beautiful panoramic views over the Old Town, the Town Hall, the Olympic mountain Trebevic, small quarters, and the remains of the ancient fortresses, the Jajce Barracks, the Sarajevo Brewery and other sites. After that we will come back to the right bank of the r. Miljacka and enter the busi-ness part of the city – carsija. In the main square you can drink tap water from the fountain which it is said will ensure you will never forget Sarajevo. Our next stop will be the Svrzo’s House where you can find out more about the lifestyle dur-ing the Ottoman rule in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Then we’ll visit the Old Orthodox Church, according to many one of the most beautiful orthodox churches in this area. Here we take a break in the only caravan-saray in the Balkans where you can try our unique Bosnian coffee. We will visit Ghazi Husrev Bey’s Mosque and hear the story about the most important man in the history of Sarajevo – Ghazi Husrev Bey. The walk then continues towards the Jewish Quarter, the Old Jewish Temple and Sarajevo’s Catholic Cathedral. Finally, it ends with a visit to the green marketplace Markale, known for the two deadliest massacres during the siege of Sarajevo.

BOSNIAN PYRAMIDS Are you ready to enter a world of a different truth, an alternative truth to the one coming from the world media and political elites on which all of mankind is based? If you are, then come with the Insiders to the town near Sarajevo, where you will meet with the phenomenon that changes the course of human history – the Bosnian Pyramids. Under the stone walls remaining of medieval Bosnian residence, town Visoki, there is 700 meter high Visocica, a hill of regular geometric angles and a phenomenon which is considered to be the work of human hands.

KRALJEVA SUTJESKA After one and a half drive from Sarajevo toward Central Bosnia, there is a picturesque old town Kraljeva Sutjeska. With nicely arranged gardens, women in traditional folk attires and traditional old

craftsmanship one can feel here as if back in the past. Kraljeva Sutjeska and medieval town Bobovac were seats of the two Bosnian kings from Kotromanic dinasty – Tomas and Tvrtko. The whole town was for a long time a natural oasis which still preserves its clean and unique mysticism where women even today cover their heads with black scarves in order to show their sorrow for the last Bosnian Queen Katarina.

After city sightseeing, traditional lunch is organized on Pli-va lakes and departure to Travnik, – the only town in whole world with two clock towers. Sightseeing tour which includes the Sarena (colored) Mosque or Sulejmanija with a sadrvan (fountain), drinking-fountain, Home of Ivo Andrić, the Yugo-slav Nobel Laureate that is now museum of local heritage and natural history.

BANJA LUKABanja Luka City Tour will give you an experience of diverse cultures that have interrelated in the area. You will visit many sights which are witnesses of various historic periods and human creativity, from the Roman and Slavic , through Otto-man and Austro-Hungarian Empires, all the way to a modern time. By visiting some of the sights, you will certainly experi-ence the atmosphere and spirit of the ancient times. (The medieval fortress “Kastel”, Museum of Republic of Srpska, Krajina Square, Gospodska Street, Orthodox Church “Christ The Savior”, Monument to Ban Milosavljević, Ban’s Government and Ban’s Court, National Theatre, Archive Or-thodox Church “Holly Trinity”, Park Mladen Stojanović, Tsar’s Road, Museum of Contemporary Art, Park Petar Kočić, etc.). Soul & mind spiritual shelter Trapisti – Maria Stern convent

Convent Maria Stern was founded by father Franz Pfanner, member of Cistercian order, in 1869. ( Trapists ). Their parole was “ prey and work “, lat. “ ora et labora “. By developing economy of their convent, Trapists made great influence on the economy of entire region of Banjaluka. They manufac-tured here, besides beer, food and number of different tools, famous Trapist cheese. You will see a beautiful church built in 1926., with preserved ornaments, and a permanent photo ex-hibit “130 years of Trapists”. Monks are always glad to meet with guests and talk about history of their monastery. They are hardworking as their predecessors.

OLYMPIC MOUNTAINS AND LUKOMIR VILLAGEVisit the highest and most isolated mountainous village in Bosnia and Herzegovina which is situated 1.500 m above sea level. The traditional medieval way of life of the Dinaric high-landers is still practiced here. Here, local women still wear the traditional folk attire the same as they used to wear centuries ago, and the village itself is known for its stone houses cov-ered with cherry tree shingles.

BEAUTIFUL SLOPES OF KRUPA RIVERKrupa na Vrbasu is a place with extraordinary natural and cul-tural values. It is located app. 25 km south from Banja Luka, between two canyons of the river Vrbas. This place boasts many natural sights accompanied by cultural heritage that leave indelible memories and positive energy at every visi-tor. The sights that should not be missed are the springs, the cascades and water mills on the river Krupa, Strika’s cave, St. Ilija’s Church and Krupa Monastery built in the 12th century, medieval towns of Greben and Zvečaj and the wooden church built in 18th century. Natural factors in the region of Krupa na Vrbasu have created a wealth of bio-diversity that is reflected in the large number of endemic and animal species.

...and besides these, there are a number of other tourist at-tractions in the region:- National Park Plitvice,Croatia- National Park Krka,Croatia- Elafiti Islands,Croatia- Skadar Lake, Montenegro/Albania- The Bay of Kotor, Montenegro- Bled, Slovenia- National park Kopaonik, Serbia- Ohrid, Macedonia...besides these, there are number of other

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JAJCE & TRAVNIK – CITY OF BOSNIAN KINGS AND VEZIRS Jajce city tour includes: catacombs ( XIV century ), Medvjed tower ( Bear tower ), St. Mary’s church with St. Luke’s tower ( XIV century, place where last Bosnian king was received his crown ), buildings from Austro-Hungarian period ( XIX centu-ry ), Sahat-kula ( clock tower from XV century ), Sinan-bey’s mosque ( XVII century ), Fortress of Hrvoje Vukcic Hrvatinic, founder of the city ( XIV century ), great tabija ( XV century ), Dizdar’s mosque ( XVI century ), Krslak’s house ( old Bosnian house, XVIII century ), Sultan-Esma mosque ( XVII century ), waterfalls, Museum of AVNOJ (Conference of Anti-Fascist Council of National Liberation of Yugoslavia ), and eco-house Jajce, where you can see and buy home made products from this area ( cheese, mushrooms, herbs, honey, sljivovica, sou-venirs… ).Jajce – the town of stone, light and water, the royal town, the open-air museum town, is built upon the shores of the riv-ers Pliva and Vrbas. Next to the town are the Great and Small Pliva lakes, between which, on the tufa partition, the famous water-mills stand.Jajce, with it’s cultural-historical wealths, is recently candidat-ed for UNESCO heritage protection.

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