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Bosnia Explorer: 8-Day Cultural Journey

Sarajevo
Sarajevo
8 Days 7 Nights
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the heart of Bosnia with our carefully crafted Muslim-friendly package, designed to immerse you in the rich tapestry of its history, culture, and natural beauty.

Explore Sarajevo's diverse heritage, from Ottoman architecture to wartime resilience.

Venture to the picturesque River Bosna spring and the miraculous Tunnel of Hope. Visit Central Bosnia for cultural gems and learn about wartime struggles in Ahmici village.

Experience the Olympic Mountains' breathtaking scenery and the poignant Srebrenica Memorial. Delve into Mostar's UNESCO treasures and end with a day of relaxation in Sarajevo.

This immersive trip offers a profound understanding of Bosnia's past and present.

Day 1 : Welcome to Sarajevo & Old Town Tour

Arrive at Saraejvo Airport where you will be welcomed by our team.

Transfer to your hotel, rest and refresh. Then take a walking tour of the Old Town, with buildings from the time of the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian empires, as well as architecture from World War II and the communist era.

Learn about the fascinating interfaith history and traditions of Sarajevo, where Muslims, Christians, and Jews have lived together for centuries.

Explore the amazing 550-year-old waqf of Gazi Husref Bey, who was governor of Bosnia and built most of the Old Town.

Explore the busy Ottoman marketplace and enjoy delicious Bosnian food and desserts. 

Day 2 : Sarajevo Discovery

Discover the beauty of Sarajevo alongside its tragic history.

Start the day with the war tour - visit the location of the Franz Ferdinand assassination that started World War 1 and learn about the events of that fateful day.

Take a tour of the sites of the Siege of Sarajevo, part of the Bosnian War of 1990’s which saw massive destruction and the genocide of Muslims – and the bravery of the Bosnian defenders of all religions who united and struggled against huge odds to achieve victory.

Visit the Lion Cemetery and make dua for the shaheeds.

Travel to the spring of the River Bosna and relax in beautiful nature among a green pine forest, then take a lovely horse carriage ride.

Visit the incredible Tunnel of Hope, which was built in 1993 under the airport, and learn about the story of this miraculous lifeline for the people of Sarajevo, surrounded and under siege—shelled daily by Serbian artillery for over 3 years.

Visit the Trebevic Mountain and take a break at Sunnyland Restaurant, which has great panoramic views of Sarajevo. Try the exciting alpine coaster ride (separate fee).

Proceed to the top of the mountain and take a cable car ride back down into the city.

Day 3 : Central Bosnia Tour

Travel to central Bosnia and visit Travnik with a rich culture and its amazing Coloured Mosque (1757) and Ottoman fortress.

Relax at the beautiful Blue Water spring merging out of the mountainside and enjoy delicious local food in beautiful riverside restaurants.

Visit villages and meet the friendly locals.

Visit Ahmici village and the memorial to a war crime committed here against Muslims in 1993.  

Day 4 : Olympic Mountains Tour

Travel to the mountains where the 1984 Winter Olympics were held – widely regarded as the best Olympics ever.

Enjoy beautiful scenery and walk in the fresh mountain air. Visit the Army Mosque, built during the war and learn about its amazing story.  Take a cable car ride. Enjoy lunch in the mountains.

Day 5 : Herzegovina Tour

Travel south along a green valley, past beautiful lakes and rivers to the UNESCO heritage city of Mostar – the ‘pearl of the Adriatic’.

Take a tour of the old town, the Ottoman marketplace and the world famous Stari Most bridge, as well as the Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque and more.

Visit the Skybridge on a mountain for spectacular views and try the 1000m zipline (separate fee).

Proceed to Blagaj with its 450-year-old Dervish House stunningly located by the source of the river Buna and the base of a cliff.

Along the journey stop by the riverside to enjoy delicious roast lamb or grilled fish dishes

Day 6 : Free Day

An easy day for rest and relaxation. Explore Sarajevo and enjoy the city life, cafes, markets, malls, restaurants, museums, and cultural sights.

Day 7 : Srebrenica Tour

Visit the scene of Genocide in Europe that took place when this town was abandoned by the UN and fell to Serbian extremist forces on 11 July 1995.

Learn about the tragic story of betrayal at the touching Memorial centre surrounded by the over 8370 graves of the Muslim victims.

Meet local survivors who returned with great bravery and dignity despite the hardship and enjoy lunch with the Muslim villagers, who will share their experiences - their resilience is humbling.

 

Day 8 : Farewell Bosnia

After breakfast check out and transfer to the airport. End of trip.

After breakfast check out and transfer to the airport. End of trip

Day 1 : Welcome to Sarajevo & Old Town Tour

  • transfer Arrival at the airport
  • sightseeing Walking tour of the Old Town
  • sightseeing Beautiful Ottoman Marketplace
  • sightseeing Clock tower
  • sightseeing Gazi Husref Bey Mosque
  • hotel Overnight at hotel

Day 2 : Sarajevo Discovery

  • meal Breakfast
  • sightseeing Visit the location of the infamous assassination of Franz Ferdinand that started World War 1
  • sightseeing Tour the sites of the Siege of Sarajevo
  • sightseeing Visit the Lion Cemetery
  • sightseeing Travel to the Spring of the River Bosna
  • sightseeing Tunnel of Hope
  • sightseeing Trebevic Mountain
  • sightseeing Cable car ride
  • hotel Overnight at the hotel

Day 3 : Central Bosnia Tour

  • meal Breakfast
  • transfer Travel to Travnik
  • sightseeing Visit Coloured Mosque
  • sightseeing Ottoman fortress
  • leisure Relax at the beautiful Blue Water spring
  • sightseeing Visit villages
  • hotel Overnight at hotel

Day 4 : Olympic Mountains Tour

  • meal Breakfast
  • sightseeing 1984 Winter Olympics Mountain
  • leisure Enjoy a scenic walk
  • sightseeing Visit the Army Mosque
  • sightseeing Cable car ride
  • hotel Overnight at hotel

Day 5 : Herzegovina Tour

  • hotel Breakfast
  • transfer Travel to Mostar
  • sightseeing Tour of Old Town
  • sightseeing Ottoman marketplace
  • sightseeing Stari Most bridge
  • mosque Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque
  • transfer Transfer to Blagaj
  • leisure Dervish House
  • hotel Overnight at hotel

Day 6 : Free Day

  • hotel Breakfast
  • leisure Free and easy
  • hotel Overnight at hotel

Day 7 : Srebrenica Tour

  • hotel Breakfast
  • sightseeing Tour Sebrenica
  • sightseeing Visit Memorial Centre
  • hotel Overnight at hotel

Day 8 : Farewell Bosnia

  • hotel Breakfast
  • transfer Transfer to the airport

Tour Inclusions :

  • 7 nights hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis
  • Transfers (Airport – Hotel – Airport)
  • Private driver in high quality vehicle
  • Professional licenced tour guides
  • Entry fees to all attractions and activities
  • Tourist taxes and VAT

Tour Exclusions :

  • Airfare
  • Lunch & dinner
  • VISAs
  • Halal Restaurants in the HotelHalal Restaurants in the Hotel
  • Mosque nearbyMosque nearby
  • Bidet or Jet in the hotel washroomBidet or Jet in the hotel washroom
  • Not part of a gambling resortNot part of a gambling resort
  • Mosque visit included in the packageMosque visit included in the package
  • Packages are fixed and cannot be customized
  • Pricing for packages are as mentioned and are not negotiable
  • All payments made would be in SGD, other currencies mentioned are only indicative and not final
  • Prices do not include, visa fees, insurance, airport taxes, gratuities, personal expenses or any other expenses not mentioned in the package inclusions
  • Full payment is needed in order to confirm the booking
  • Alternate Hotels will be offered in case the original Hotel (included in the package) is not available
  • If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative
  • The sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice
  • Due to local or religious festivals unforeseen circumstances and weather conditions, the sequence of itinerary may need to be changed or alternative sites substituted at short notice
  • Passengers have to ensure that they hold a valid visa to enter their destination country
  • The minimum number of Adults needed for the package is mentioned under "number of adults"
  • Timings of tours and meals are subject to last minute changes and customers would be updated during the tour
  • Package inclusions are as mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Details of local points of contact will be shared with the booking vouchers
  • Payment confirmation will be sent at the time of booking
  • Confirmed booking vouchers will be shared within 7 business working days from date of payment
  • Packages available “On Request” require 3 business working days to have confirmed availability

A leisure trip undertaken by Halal-conscious travellers, i.e Muslim travellers who do not wish to compromise their basic faith-based needs while travelling.

Terms generally used to refer to a tour package/itinerary, which has taken into account the needs of the Halal-conscious traveller. These include services such as providing Halal food, prayer facilities and accommodation that is better suited for Muslims. Some packages will also include visits to Islamic Heritage sites, Mosques and Muslim cultural places. The services included may vary from one package to another.

Tour packages that ensure all aspects of the itinerary and the activities are suitable for Muslims and take into account all the key faith based needs of the Muslim travellers.

Tour packages which include, visits to Islamic religious sites or Muslim heritage sites. They may also include a qualified guide or scholar to explain the significance and etiquettes required in the destination.

Day 1 : Welcome to Sarajevo & Old Town Tour

  • transfer Arrival at the airport
  • sightseeing Walking tour of the Old Town
  • sightseeing Beautiful Ottoman Marketplace
  • sightseeing Clock tower
  • sightseeing Gazi Husref Bey Mosque
  • hotel Overnight at hotel

Day 2 : Sarajevo Discovery

  • meal Breakfast
  • sightseeing Visit the location of the infamous assassination of Franz Ferdinand that started World War 1
  • sightseeing Tour the sites of the Siege of Sarajevo
  • sightseeing Visit the Lion Cemetery
  • sightseeing Travel to the Spring of the River Bosna
  • sightseeing Tunnel of Hope
  • sightseeing Trebevic Mountain
  • sightseeing Cable car ride
  • hotel Overnight at the hotel

Day 3 : Central Bosnia Tour

  • meal Breakfast
  • transfer Travel to Travnik
  • sightseeing Visit Coloured Mosque
  • sightseeing Ottoman fortress
  • leisure Relax at the beautiful Blue Water spring
  • sightseeing Visit villages
  • hotel Overnight at hotel

Day 4 : Olympic Mountains Tour

  • meal Breakfast
  • sightseeing 1984 Winter Olympics Mountain
  • leisure Enjoy a scenic walk
  • sightseeing Visit the Army Mosque
  • sightseeing Cable car ride
  • hotel Overnight at hotel

Day 5 : Herzegovina Tour

  • hotel Breakfast
  • transfer Travel to Mostar
  • sightseeing Tour of Old Town
  • sightseeing Ottoman marketplace
  • sightseeing Stari Most bridge
  • mosque Koski Mehmet Pasha Mosque
  • transfer Transfer to Blagaj
  • leisure Dervish House
  • hotel Overnight at hotel

Day 6 : Free Day

  • hotel Breakfast
  • leisure Free and easy
  • hotel Overnight at hotel

Day 7 : Srebrenica Tour

  • hotel Breakfast
  • sightseeing Tour Sebrenica
  • sightseeing Visit Memorial Centre
  • hotel Overnight at hotel

Day 8 : Farewell Bosnia

  • hotel Breakfast
  • transfer Transfer to the airport

Tour Inclusions :

  • 7 nights hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis
  • Transfers (Airport – Hotel – Airport)
  • Private driver in high quality vehicle
  • Professional licenced tour guides
  • Entry fees to all attractions and activities
  • Tourist taxes and VAT

Tour Exclusions :

  • Airfare
  • Lunch & dinner
  • VISAs
  • Halal Restaurants in the HotelHalal Restaurants in the Hotel
  • Mosque nearbyMosque nearby
  • Bidet or Jet in the hotel washroomBidet or Jet in the hotel washroom
  • Not part of a gambling resortNot part of a gambling resort
  • Mosque visit included in the packageMosque visit included in the package
  • Packages are fixed and cannot be customized
  • Pricing for packages are as mentioned and are not negotiable
  • All payments made would be in SGD, other currencies mentioned are only indicative and not final
  • Prices do not include, visa fees, insurance, airport taxes, gratuities, personal expenses or any other expenses not mentioned in the package inclusions
  • Full payment is needed in order to confirm the booking
  • Alternate Hotels will be offered in case the original Hotel (included in the package) is not available
  • If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative
  • The sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice
  • Due to local or religious festivals unforeseen circumstances and weather conditions, the sequence of itinerary may need to be changed or alternative sites substituted at short notice
  • Passengers have to ensure that they hold a valid visa to enter their destination country
  • The minimum number of Adults needed for the package is mentioned under "number of adults"
  • Timings of tours and meals are subject to last minute changes and customers would be updated during the tour
  • Package inclusions are as mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Details of local points of contact will be shared with the booking vouchers
  • Payment confirmation will be sent at the time of booking
  • Confirmed booking vouchers will be shared within 7 business working days from date of payment
  • Packages available “On Request” require 3 business working days to have confirmed availability

A leisure trip undertaken by Halal-conscious travellers, i.e Muslim travellers who do not wish to compromise their basic faith-based needs while travelling.

Terms generally used to refer to a tour package/itinerary, which has taken into account the needs of the Halal-conscious traveller. These include services such as providing Halal food, prayer facilities and accommodation that is better suited for Muslims. Some packages will also include visits to Islamic Heritage sites, Mosques and Muslim cultural places. The services included may vary from one package to another.

Tour packages that ensure all aspects of the itinerary and the activities are suitable for Muslims and take into account all the key faith based needs of the Muslim travellers.

Tour packages which include, visits to Islamic religious sites or Muslim heritage sites. They may also include a qualified guide or scholar to explain the significance and etiquettes required in the destination.