Europe Private Tour (BOS003) Grand Bosnia Highlights (8 Days 7 Nights)

See You Again welcomes you at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade, Serbia, before taking you on a tour of Belgrade.

Explore downtown Belgrade and visit Kalemegdan Fortress, the city's oldest historical site dating back to the 13th century and the original settlement of Belgrade, perched above the confluence of the Sava and Danube Rivers. Visit the Church of Saint Sava, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world. While the interior is still being completed, it already looks breathtakingly finished with gleaming marble that rivals its exterior beauty.

Visit Saborna Church, located in the heart of Belgrade, Serbia. This Serbian Orthodox church is one of the country's most important places of worship. Continue on to visit Saborna Crkva, a popular landmark for visitors in Belgrade.

Explore the beauty of the Old Town, visit Tito's Grave commemorating the former president of Yugoslavia, and discover Terazije, Belgrade's most famous square steeped in fascinating history.

hotel Overnight Belgrade, Serbia

Depart for Mokra Gora, Serbia, a beautifully hidden mountain paradise. Visit Drvengrad (Wooden Village), a charming traditional wooden village, and experience its local customs and heritage. This village has served as a filming location for several movies. See the wooden church and traditional wooden restaurants.

Then head to Mokra Gora train station for a 2-hour journey on the Sargan Eight steam train, named for its figure-eight route. The construction of the Sargan railway was a triumph in conquering the mountain terrain and shortening travel distances. Today, it has become one of Serbia's most famous and popular attractions, offering a scenic and thrilling ride that climbs the rugged mountain slopes.

Mokra Gora is recognized as a unique destination worldwide, forming a figure-eight pattern when viewed from the sky. It is also famous through the films of filmmaker Emir Kusturica, depicting cultural themes in a traditional community setting.

When the time is right, travel 40 km to Zlatibor, a town in southern Serbia situated about 1,000 meters above sea level. It offers crisp, fresh air thanks to its pristine nature surrounded by mountains and lakes. In winter, it is also a well-known ski resort town.

hotel Overnight Zlatibor, Serbia

Then travel to Višegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina, a town filled with historic buildings reflecting its ancient heritage.

Walk across the famous bridge over the Drina River, built in 1577 with 11 arches, measuring 180 meters long and 4 meters wide. Highly renowned for its architectural beauty, it is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage cultural site.

After admiring the bridge, depart for Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia.

Sarajevo is known as the Jerusalem of Europe. Here, you will see religious monuments located in the city center, including a Muslim mosque, Catholic church, Orthodox church, and Jewish synagogue.

Next, visit the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, a prime example of Ottoman architecture. It is an extremely important and well-known landmark in Bosnia, built in 1531 with a 13-meter-wide dome and a 45-meter-high minaret.

Visit the Sacred Heart Cathedral (Cathedral of Jesus' Heart), the largest church in Bosnia, also known as Sarajevo Cathedral. Then visit the Cathedral Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos, the largest Serbian Orthodox church in Sarajevo and one of the largest in the Balkans.

See the City Hall, the largest building in the city and a proud symbol of the Austro-Hungarian Empire's prosperity.

hotel Overnight Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

In the morning, depart for Mostar, a city that suffered heavy bombing and war damage during the conflict between Serbs and Croats, and is the 5th largest city in the country.

Mostar is situated on the Neretva River, which acts as a cultural dividing line between two religions: the eastern bank is Islamic, home to mosques and Turkish houses, while the western bank is Catholic Christian, home to churches and clergy residences.

Today, Mostar is one of the most beautiful and famous cities in Bosnia. The name Mostar comes from "The Bridge Keepers," referring to the Mostar locals who guarded the bridge over the Neretva River.

Stroll through Tepa Market, located not far from the mosque area, where you can browse and shop for local products.

hotel Overnight Mostar Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Depart south for Blagaj, the source of the Buna River, located not far from Mostar.

Then travel to Počitelj, 25 kilometers from Blagaj. It is renowned for its rare Islamic architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage site undergoing restoration to return it to its historical glory, as Počitelj boasts some of the oldest legends, traditions, and history in Southeastern Europe.

Next, travel to Mali Ston, Croatia. Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant featuring a special tuna menu, discover the stages of oyster farming, taste fresh oysters straight from the Adriatic Sea, and sip white wine while savoring fresh oysters by the Mali Ston Bay on the Adriatic.

Afterward, travel to Cavtat. For dinner, we recommend enjoying local dishes starting with Black Risotto followed by a highlight dish of lobster with spaghetti. Overnight in Cavtat, Croatia.

Depart and cross the border into Montenegro, whose name translates to "Black Mountain" in English. The majority of the population follows Orthodox Christianity. Today, Montenegro is a member state of the United Nations and is working towards joining the European Union. Continue to the town of Budva (23 km, about 30 minutes drive), an ancient town on the Adriatic coast. It is one of the oldest settlements along the Adriatic Sea, with a history spanning over 2,500 years, and is known today as the "Montenegrin Riviera."

In the afternoon, travel to Kotor (93 km, about 2 hours drive), Montenegro's first UNESCO World Heritage site, inscribed in 1979. Enjoy scenic views of old towns and nature along the way, then visit St. Triphun Church, a Catholic cathedral. Afterwards, travel to one of Croatia's most famous and top-ranked beautiful tourist cities in the world.

hotel Overnight Kotor, Montenegro

Travel 100 km to explore Dubrovnik. In 1991, Dubrovnik was targeted and attacked by Yugoslav forces; more than half of its houses and various monuments were damaged and deteriorated. Later in 1995, the Erdut Agreement was signed to establish peace and return to normalcy. UNESCO and the European Union jointly restored the damaged parts of the city in a short time.

Today, Dubrovnik has regained its beauty and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Admire panoramic views of Dubrovnik situated along the Adriatic coast, characterized by its ancient fortress walls that symbolize the city.

Take commemorative photos with Orlando's Column (Knight's Column), the special bell tower with the sphere below the clock face that historically indicated moon phases, and the statue of St. Blaise, with the city's first Romanesque-style church in the background adding charm and beauty.

Head to the cable car station to take the cable car up to the summit of Mount Srd at an altitude of 400 meters, taking in expansive panoramic views of Dubrovnik's fortifications and the splendid beauty of the town.

Then, spend your remaining Croatian kuna shopping before departing Croatia. Pick up souvenirs at Konzum, a local supermarket offering a wide variety of goods, such as Kraš—the oldest local chocolate brand in Central and Eastern Europe—local Old World wines like "Dingač" and "Postup" made from the indigenous "Plavac Mali" grape variety rivaling the quality of French or Italian wines, and many other items.

hotel Overnight Dubrovnik, Croatia

Today, we arrange your airport transfer at the agreed time for your safe journey home to Thailand with fond memories of your trip.