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Bosnia and Herzegovina - Sarajevo - Mostar
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Bosnia and Herzegovina - Sarajevo - Mostar
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Welcome by your guide, transfer and check-in for two nights just a stone's throw from Bascarsija. The hotel was built at the end of the 19th century in the Austro-Hungarian style. Numerous renovations have been carried out since then, and the décor alternates between southern Biedermeier style and contemporary lines. Excellent facilities, including indoor swimming pool, spa, Turkish bath, etc. The Café Viennois revives the imperial and royal tradition with its creamy cakes.
Already on your itinerary - Private tour of Sarajevo.. The Ashkenazi synagogue (Karel Parik, 1902), the Gazi Husrev-beg mosque (Sinan, 1530-31), the Catholic Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (Josip Vancas, 1884-87) and the Seher Cehaja Bridge (1585-86) are among the iconic monuments you will visit. During the 1992-96 siege, the ‘tunnel of hope’ was dug under the city that it helped to supply.
Already on your itinerary - Drive to Kiseljak, where a famous mineral water is bottled, then on to Visoko. Although the Visoki Valley was the centre of medieval Bosnia, it was the Ottomans who developed Visoko. The ‘Bosnian pyramid’ is a curious example of crypto-archaeology as Visocica Hill, which overlooks Visoko, is said to be a remnant of the ancient Illyrian civilisation. Nothing proven, nor even plausible, but plenty of national pride and a beautiful view of the surrounding area. Lunch in Fojnica and visit to the Franciscan monastery of the Holy Spirit (17th century). Sultan Mehmed II (1432-81) allowed the Friars Minor to remain in Bosnia, and they became the champions of Catholicism in the region. Night in Sarajevo.
Drive to Herzegovina and Mostar. Stay for two nights in a museum hotel in the historic centre. The building is typical of Bosnian-Ottoman architecture and the decor partly reflects the traditional layout. The rooms are equipped with all the latest amenities, while still immersing guests in the nostalgic atmosphere of Bosnia of yesteryear.
Already on your itinerary - Discover the city with a private guide. A treasure trove of Ottoman architecture and a martyred city, Mostar is undergoing major restoration work. The Old Bridge (Stari Most, 16th century) over the Neretva River is not only a Bosnian emblem but also an international one (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site). It is also an example of how architecture can be integrated into the landscape. Crossing it today to discover the picturesque beauty of the old bazaar, mosques, inns and shops that made up this large border town of the Sublime Porte is both enchanting and a privilege. Beautiful Secession buildings in the Austro-Hungarian part of the city.
Already on your itinerary - About six miles (ten kilometres) from Mostar, Blagaj is a little gem. Located at the source of the Buna River, the village combines Adriatic and Turkish architectural styles with great elegance and charm. The tekke (Sufi monastery, 16th century) is inseparable from Vrelo Bune and is a splendid example of how a site can be interpreted. Pocitelj and its 15th-century fortress add to the enchantment. And the Trebizat waterfalls at Kravice provide refreshment. In the afternoon, visit the Marian shrine of Medjugorje. The Catholic Church has not ruled on the reality of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary in this village in the municipality of Citluk, but the movement of devotion is impressive. Night in Mostar.
Transfer to Sarajevo airport and return flight.
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