Regent Cultural Landscapes of Bosnia-Herzegovina

• Shop for hand-made woolen rugs
• Enjoy views of the Rakitnica Canyon
• Visit the tiny town of Kraljeva Sutjeska
• Visit one of Bosnia’s oldest Mosques
• Admire the architecture at Travnik
• Shop for silver in Mostar
• See divers jump into the Neretva River
• Enjoy the sunset from Stepjan Grad

• Return flights in economy class with Fly Bosnia from Luton
• All airport taxes and security charges
• Accommodation in 3-star guesthouses/hotels with breakfast as specified
• Meals as specified (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
• All transfers and transportation
• English-speaking driver/guide throughout
• Entrance fees on sightseeing tours

Day 1: Fly to Sarajevo

Fly to Sarajevo. Transfer to the hotel and check in to the hotel for four nights.

Day 2: Sarajevo

Enjoy a city tour of Sarajevo. Visit the major historical, cultural and war sites in and around the city and to piece together Sarajevo’s complex and fascinating history. Spend some time in the Old Town of Sarajevo,shop for wooden boxes and hand-made woolen rugs. Head to Kazandziluk situated at the end of the Old Town to see metalwork crafts. In the afternoon, take the newly re-opened cable car up to Mt Trebevic. At the top, the abandoned bobsleigh course from the 1984 Winter Olympics awaits (B)

Day 3: Lukomir

Today is a full day trip to Lukomir. This is the highest and most isolated village in Bosnia-Herzegovina and is only accessible 6 months of the year by car. However, if you fancy putting on a pair of skis or snowshoes then it can be an all-year-round destination. The houses are typical of those found in traditional Bosnian villages. The kitchen is at the heart of the house with its stove, coffee table, smiling ‘grandmothers’ and the ubiquitous Turkish coffee. Enjoy a hearty home-made meal at one of the families’ homes. Wander over to the edge of the village, where the views of the Rakitnica Canyon are truly impressive. (B,L)

Day 4: Kraljeva Sutjeska

Day excursion to Kraljeva Sutjeska. Visiting this tiny, ancient town is like taking a step back in time. Here, explore the Franciscan church and monastery with its rich library and wander amongst sleepy houses and stop at one of the oldest Mosques in Bosnia. Have lunch locally before returning to Sarajevo. (B,L)

Day 5: Sarajevo to Travnik and Jajce

Drive to Travnik, beautifully set in the Lavsa Valley. This town is famous for its impressive architecture, abundance of water, Nobel Prize winner Ivo Andric (a visit to his house is included) and its cheese, which is similar to feta and is used in local dishes. Continue to Jajce and see its waterfall and the old ruins of St Luke’s Church and the catacombs, originally built for the Bosnian King but also used for 6 months by the local community as a shelter during the Balkan War. Overnight stay in Jajce. (B,D)

Day 6: Jajce to Mostar

Drive to Mostar, the oriental gem of Herzegovina. On the 2 hour city tour, shop for silver and admire the famous bridge from all angles: visit the photographic exhibition depicting the story of the bridge during past decades; witness skilled divers performing crazy jumps into the Neretva River and enjoy the sunset behind this landmark bridge from the terrace of one of the restaurants in the Old Town. Check-in to hotel for overnight stay. (B)

Day 7: Pocitelj to Kravica and Blagaj

Today’s sightseeing includes the town of Pocitelj, an old Turkish market town and a beautifully preserved Ottoman hill settlement. Here, walk through the narrow lanes and enjoy views of the mosque and river below. Lunch is included. We as well as a tour of Blagaj, a lovely village at the source of the River Buna. The River Buna flows out of a 200m cliff and beside this gurgling water is the impressive Tekke, a Dervish Monastery. For the energetic, climb to Stepjan Grad, a fortress overlooking the village and enjoy splendid views of the sunset over the plain below. Drive to Sarajevo and check-in for overnight stay. (B)

Day 8: Fly to UK

Spend the morning at leisure before transferring to the airport for the flight back to the UK. (B)

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 2 people sharing and don’t include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.