Highlights
- Learn to cook Bosnian dishes in Sarajevo and Mostar
- Sample Dalmatian delicacies on a food tour of Split
- Savor a roast "peka" dinner at a family-run tavern in Hvar
- Taste fresh oysters straight from the bay in Ston
- Explore the wine-growing landscape of the Pelješac peninsula
Brief Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Sarajevo (Bosnia & Herzegovina), Explore the Old Town | Sarajevo |
| Day 2 | Sarajevo Food & Culture Tour, Free Afternoon | Sarajevo |
| Day 3 | Bosnian Pie Workshop, Visit the Tunnel of Hope & Bosna Spring | Sarajevo |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Mostar, Walking Tour & Cooking Class | Mostar |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Split (Croatia) via Počitelj | Split |
| Day 6 | Split Food & Culture Tour, Free Afternoon | Split |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Hvar, Visit Španjola Fortress, Peka Dinner | Hvar |
| Day 8 | Transfer to Dubrovnik, Konavle Culinary Experience | Dubrovnik |
| Day 9 | Oyster & Wine Tasting Experience on the Pelješac Peninsula | Dubrovnik |
| Day 10 | Depart Dubrovnik |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Sarajevo (Bosnia & Herzegovina), Explore the Old Town
Dobar dan! Welcome to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina! Surrounded by the Dinaric Alps in the heart of the Balkans, this historic city offers a rich tapestry of cultures and religions dating back to the Ottoman Empire. On arrival at the airport, a private driver will meet you for a transfer to your hotel. Drop your bags, refresh, and set out to explore "The Jerusalem of Europe" at your own pace.
Day 2: Sarajevo Food & Culture Tour, Free Afternoon
Have a light breakfast to cleanse your taste buds before this morning's half-day food and culture tour of Sarajevo. Navigate the city's historic streets with your guide, savoring the essence of local Bosnian cuisine. Taste delicious sweet and sour traditional specialties and learn more about the city's rich history as you wander through charming alleys, trying fresh baked goods, Middle Eastern-inspired sweets, and local produce.
This afternoon, stroll along the Miljacka River before stopping at a local café for an authentic Bosnian coffee served at the table in its copper džezva pot. Finally, visit an iconic site like the wooden Sebilj Fountain and Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, or wrap up your day with a scenic hike to the Žuta Tabija (Yellow Fortress) for sweeping views of the city, followed by a delicious dinner of bosanski lonac (stew).
Day 3: Bosnian Pie Workshop, Visit the Tunnel of Hope & Bosna Spring
Join a local pie-making expert this morning for a lesson in cooking the delicious Bosnian pie celebrated around the Balkans. Get to know your host through stories about life in Sarajevo and learn fascinating regional facts while baking your pie the traditional way—from scratch—with your host's guidance. Once complete, dig in and enjoy!
Afterward, explore the resilience of Bosnia and Herzegovina with your guide. Hear tales of adversity and heroism during a four-hour return journey to the Tunnel of Hope, built in 1993 CE. This remarkable tunnel, once the city's lifeline during the Siege of Sarajevo, is now a museum showcasing wartime artifacts. Then, shift gears at the tranquil Bosna Spring, a nature park featuring lush greenery and the serene Bosna River.
Day 4: Transfer to Mostar, Walking Tour & Cooking Class
Meet your driver for a two-hour transfer to the 15-century city of Mostar, spanning a deep valley of the Neretva River. Check into your hotel, then walk the ancient streets of this Ottoman gem on a one-hour tour, including Kajtaz House, once the harem of a larger homestead, the old bazaar, Kujundžiluk Street, with its maze of artisan shops, and the UNESCO-listed Stari Most (Old Bridge), where local 16-year-old boys jump into the river as a rite of passage.
Day 5: Transfer to Split (Croatia) via Počitelj
This morning, check out of your hotel and enjoy a private transfer south along the scenic Neretva River. Spend the day in the charming walled town of Počitelj. Stroll through the UNESCO-listed Stari Grad's cobblestone streets, visit the iconic Clock Tower, and admire the Hadži Alija Mosque. Try local uštipci s lučnicom (fritters) at a riverside spot, then climb the medieval Počitelj Fortress for panoramic views.
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Day 6: Split Food & Culture Tour, Free Afternoon
Wake up in sunny Split, much loved for its annual pop music festival since 1960. Start with bread rolls topped with fig or sour cherry jam, then join your guide for a three-hour food tour through the city's historic streets, visiting street markets, bakeries, and old bars for regional specialties. At Pazar market, taste pršut (prosciutto) and cheese with rakija (fruit brandy), then delve into Roman history in the palace's cellars.
Day 7: Transfer to Hvar, Visit Španjola Fortress, Peka Dinner
Fall in love with the 13th-century walled Hvar Town after a 50-minute cruise to the Croatian island of Hvar. Check into your hotel, then wander up from the main square, pass through the Porta di Datallo, and climb the steep stairway to the 16th-century Venetian Španjola Fortress. Take in the views from the town's battlements, framed by the Adriatic Sea and the Pakleni Islands archipelago.
Day 8: Transfer to Dubrovnik, Konavle Culinary Experience
Board the early ferry for a three-hour trip to Dubrovnik, a walled city founded in the seventh century. After checking into your hotel, take a half-hour private transfer to a family-run farmhouse in the Konavle region. Immerse yourself in the region's gastronomy, culture, and history as you pick vegetables, prepare lunch with your hosts, and savor your efforts alongside homemade wines.
Afterward, be charmed by the UNESCO-listed beauty of Dubrovnik—the "Pearl of the Adriatic." Stroll the wide limestone-paved main street, polished to a brilliant shine by centuries of foot traffic. Pause at small shops for filigree silver or ice cream and visit a gallery, museum, or palace. Or, escape the city with a quick boat trip to the nature reserve island of Lokrum before heading back for a dinner of grilled fish and blitva (chard).Day 9: Oyster & Wine Tasting Experience on the Pelješac Peninsula
Seafood lovers will relish today's day trip to Ston Bay at the southern end of the Pelješac peninsula. Travel an hour north along the scenic coastal road to the historic town of Ston, famed for its oyster farms, salt beds, and 14th-century fortified walls. Head out on a small boat to savor oysters fresh from the crystal-clear bay, along with a glass of wine, and learn firsthand from the skipper how oysters are farmed.
Day 10: Depart Dubrovnik
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