The Best of Bosnia & Herzegovina and Croatia

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

After breakfast, we start for the Plitvice Lakes National Park. This beautiful natural lake complex was registered on UNESCO’s List of World Natural Heritage in 1979 and comprises a string of 16 turquoise lakes linked by 92 waterfalls and cascades surrounded by dense wooded mountains and lush vegetation. Sightseeing tour of the National Park. We continue to Sarajevo. Arrival in the hotel, dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, the city tour of Sarajevo, including Bascarsija, Gazi Husref Bey Mosque and Tunnel War Museum. Later on we continue our trip to Mostar, a town situated in the valley of the river Neretva. It is known for the famous Old Stone Bridge from the 16th century with a unique arch, included in the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage. Arrival in the hotel, dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, departure for Medjugorje. Tour of the shrine – a guide will explain all about Medjugorje parish and then take the group to the statue of the Risen Jesus which is located behind St. James’ church (a place for silent prayer). After this we go to the Blue Cross (easy climbing, also place of many apparitions of Our Lady). Evening return to Mostar.

In the morning, departure for 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 Pocitelj, a medieval town, one of the most beautiful cultural and historic sights in Herzegovina. Pocitelj is a living proof of Turkish domination in this area. Upon arrival in Dubrovnik a sightseeing tour will focus on the beautifully preserved medieval town with its imposing city walls. Among the highlights is the Rector’s Palace, Franciscan Monastery, with one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe. The evening will be free for night sightseeing, tasting food and experiencing the nightlife of Dubrovnik.

After breakfast, we start our FD excursion for the Elaphiti Islands, a picturesque archipelago in the vicinity of Dubrovnik comprising 13 islands, islets and rocks; we visit three largest islands in the group: Kolocep, sipan and Lopud. A short stop on the island of Kolocep; the island is covered with a dense pine forest, and the inhabitants live in a fishing village that stretches along the sandy beach. We continue to Sipan, the largest island where we disembark at the port of Sudjuradj. Later we shall continue to Lopud, dominated by its Franciscan Monastery; the island is known for its beautiful Gjorgic-Mayneri Park. In Lopud you will have time at leisure to stroll through the winding streets, to swim by the Sunj beach or to have lunch in one of the excellent local restaurants.

Breakfast in the hotel. Afternoon free at leisure to explore the narrow cobbled streets of this old city on your own.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.