Day 1, Arrive to Pristina
You will meet with our local guide at the Pristina Airport. Transfer to your hotel. Check in and free time for leisure. Dinner will be served at the hotel for you and for your travel partners. Accommodation at the hotel in Pristina.
*D – Dinner at the hotel.
* Center of Prizren-Kosovo
Day 2, Pristina – Prizren
Breakfast at the hotel and check out from our rooms. After that, we will start Pristina City Tour with our coach. After the city tour we will stop by for our lunch at the local restaurant. At the end of lunch, we will move to historic town of Prizren (84 Km – Approx : 2 Hours by Coach). After our arrival, we will start our Prizren City Tour (on foot). At the end of the Prizren City Tour, we will move to Macedonia Capital City of Skopje (99 Km – Approx: 3 Hours by coach). Arrival and transfer to our hotel. Check in at the hotel and free time for leisure. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel in Skopje.
*B-L-D – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
**Pristine City Tour : Pristina is the capital city of Kosovo. Pristina is a fast changing city that feels full of optimism and potential. You will find yourself in the quaint Turkic hillside neighborhoods that have defined the city for centuries, where the call to prayer still sounds from minarets overlooking the city’s terracotta roofs and where the bustling bazaar remains the focal point of Daily life. At Pristina, we will explore 14th Century Carshia Mosque, Bill Clinton Statue, Kosovo Museum, Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Monument of Brotherhood and Unity, Mother Teresa Statue, Assembly Building & Parliamet, Mother Teresa Cathedral, National Theather, and much more…
**Prizren City Tour : This little, sweet town located on the South of Kosovo and it one of the oldest town in Kosovo, known for its ancient history, the rich cultural and religious heritage, traditional handcraft shops, variety of festinas… Its multi-religious and multicultural city of Kosovo. During the our city tour at Prizren, you will discover of Shadervan, 16th Century Stone Bridge, Sinan Pasha Mosque, Catholic Cathedral, Orthodox Monastery, Lady of Levis, Turkish Hammam, Albanian League of Prizren (Historical Museum), Prizren Castle and Silversmith Filigree Workshop and Handcraft Shops…
Day 3, Skopje
Rich Breakfast at the hotel. After that, we will start Skopje City Tour with our private coach. After our tour, we will continue to Matka Canyon. You will relax in unbelievable nature and great waterfalls. We will have our lunch during the trip. At the end of the trip, we will return back to our hotel and free time. Inthe evening, we will be meeting at the hotel lobby for our dinner transfer. We will have our dinner in traditional Macedonian Restaurant with live traditional music. At the end of the dinner, we will return back to hotel and free time. Accommodation at the hotel in Skopje.
*B-L-D – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
**Skopje City Tour & Matka Canyon: Let’s start to discover Skopje main sights and attractions. We will have chance to see, Macedonia Square, Grand Fountain of Alexander The Great, Shopping Street of Macedonia, Memorial House of Mother Terasa, Green Market, House of Parliament, Archaeological Museum, Stone Bridge, The Museum of the Macedonian Struggle for Independence, The Holocaust Memorial Center, Philip 2 Square, Daut Pasha Hammam, The Old Bazaar, Kapan Han, Chifte Hammam, Suli Han, St.Holly Salvation, Mustapha Pasha Mosque, Skopje’s Fortress (Kale), Cablecar to Milenium Cross, St.Pantelejmon Church, Matka Kanyon and St.Andrew Church.
Day 4, Skopje – Niš
Breakfast and check out from hotel. Transfer to Niš, Serbia (212 Km – Approx: 3 Hours by coach). Arrival to Niš and we will start our city tour. After tour,we will transfer to hotel and check in. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel in Niš.
*B-L-D – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
**Niš City Tour : Serbia’s third largest metropolis is a lively city of curious contrasts, where Roman in horse-drawn carriages trot alongside new cars, and posh cocktails are sipped in antiquated alleyways. It’s a buzzy kind of place, with a high number of university students, packed-out lane way bars, a happening live music scene and pop-up markets and funfairs come summertime. Niš was settled in pre-Roman times, but hit its peak during the years of the Empire. Constantine The Great (AD 280-337) was born here, as were two Roman Emperors, Constantine the 3rd and Justin the 1st. Turkish rule lasted from 1386 until 1877, despite several Serb revolts; Ćele Kula (Towers of Skulls) and Niš Fortress are reminders of Ottoman dominion. Niš also had it rough during WW2, the Nazis built one of Serbia’s most notorious concentration camps here. We will visit Čegar Hill (battlefield from the first Serbian Uprising), Skull Tower Museum, Mediana Archeological Side, Niš Fortress, Bridge on Nišava River and Square of King Milan…
Niš fortress Serbia
Day 5, Niš – Belgrade
Breakfast and check out from hotel. Transfer to Belgrade (238 Km – Approx: 3 Hours by coach). Arrival to Belgrade. When we arrive, we will have city tour and lunch in Belgrade. After transfer to hotel and check in. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel in Belgrade.
*B-L-D – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
**Belgrade City Tour: First, we will start to Saint Sava Temple, one of the biggest Orthodox temples in Europe. Built in Vracar plateau on the location where remains of Saint Sava, the founder of the Serbian Orthodox church were burned in 1594 by Ottomans, the church is so big that it can receive more than 10.000 people. Next stop will be most famous Serbian scientist an done of the biggest investors in the World history – Nikola Tesla. After exploring the museum and learning about inventions of this great scientist, you will continue to the Museum of Yugoslavia, and hear the story about Josip Broz Tito, the president of former Yugoslavia and leader of the Non-Aligned Movement. Visit to his mausoleum in the House of Flowers. After we will be sighted to Slavija Square, Tašmaidan, Terazije Square, Republic Square, Knez Mihailova and Kalemegdan Area. At Kalemegdan, we will discover Leopold’s Gate, Zindan Gate, Despot’s Gate, Jakšića Tower, Chapel of St.Petka and Ruzica Church (Virgin Marry Church),Mehmed- Pasha Sokolović Fountain – Defterdar’s Gate, The Main Gunpowder Storage, Karl 6 Gate and Nebojha Tower, The Victor Monument, Roman Well, The King’s gate and Sava promenade, the Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Clock Gate, Clock Tower, Military museum and Istanbul’s gate, Monument of Gratitude to France.
Day 6, Belgrade – Novi Sad – Belgrade
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Novi Sad & Sremski Karlovci for full day trip (94 Km – Approx: 1 Hour). We will have our lunch at the local restaurant. After the trip, we will transfer back to hotel and free time for leisure. In the evening, we will be meeting at the hotel lobby for our dinner transfer. We will have dinner in traditional Serbian Restaurant with live traditional music. At the end of the dinner, we will return back to hotel and free time. Accommodation at the hotel in Serbia.
*B-L-D – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
**Novi Sad & Sremski Karlovci Trip : Given a mere 539-metres highest peak and close proximity of Novi Sad city, one wouldn’t expect much from Mt Fruška Gora. However, , this mountain is awash with historic treasures and pleasant unknown corners, be it old towns or villages, Orthodox monasteries or excellent wineries. After a short drive across the Danube we reach lush Fruška Gora woodlands, justly named as “Alma Mons (“Fruitful Mountain”) by the Romans. Our first stop is the monastery of Novo Hopovo with its unique church spire and dome as well as beautifully decorated interior by early 17th century fresco paintings. Continuing on minor roads through picturesque villages we reach Grgeteg monastery. The existing monastery complex rose from ashes after being demolished and plundered by Croatian Nazis during World War Two. Nowadays this is a place of serenity and prayer, highly regarded by local residents . Tourists flock here to see elaborate templon conceived by Serbia’s famous painter Paja Jovanović. we then visit another remarkable monastery Krušedol, with its beautiful 16th century fresco and tombs of significant contributors to Serbian history. Last but not least, we arrive to the picture-postcard town of Sremski Karlovci which abounds with old churches and magnificent palaces but even older wine cellars!. After visiting most important sites there is an optional visit to the Parish Museum boasting a rich collection of vintage books and icons Time permitting we visit the Chapel of Peace, where historic Karlowitz Treaty was agreed back in 1699. We wrap up the day with wine tasting followed by lunch at local wine producers’ estate.
Day 7, Belgrade – Sarajevo
Breakfast and check out from hotel. Transfer to Sarajevo, Bosnia&Herzegovina (294 Km – Approx: 6 Hours by coach). Lunch at the local restaurant on the way. Arrival and Sarajevo City Tour. After tour, transfer to hotel and free time. Dinner will be served at the hotel restaurant. Accommodation at the hotel in Sarajevo.
*B-L-D – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
**Sarajevo City Tour : Capital of the Bosnia, Sarajevo is one of the top destination on Balkan Region. The main sights of the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian architecture and will show you a unique line where East meets West. Starting with Bascarsija Square, an outdoor market that was built in 15th century you will get short tour introduciton The wooden fountain Sebilj, one of the main simbols of Sarajevo will be our first stop. our guide will tell you some of the secrets of this Sarajevans favorite meeting point also known as the Pigeon Square. Heading to Kazandziluk (Coppersmith Street), where you can feel like you’ve stepped back into the 16th century as you browse the copper crafts, from jewelry to pottery. After Bravadziluk street, famous for its restaurants you will get to the pearl of Austro Hungarian architecture, also one of the symbols of this remarkable city – The City Hall. The tour will continue along the Miljacka river to our next stop. Worldwide know site .-Latin bridge, the place of Assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand that triggered WWI. Heading back to Ottoman area, you will enjoy stories about Gazi Husrev Bey and his heritage we still are proud of. Once you step from Ottoman area to Austrian part of the town, you will be fascinated by totally different street style and architecture. Find out why Sarajevo is know as European Jerusalem…
Day 8, Sarajevo – Mostar & Blagaj & Pocitell – Sarajevo
Breakfast at the hotel. After that, we will start our full-day tour of Mostar & Blagaj and Pocitell (140 Km – Approx : 3 Hours by coach). We will have our lunch during the tour of Mostar. After the tour, we will return back to hotel and free time for leisure. In the evening, we will be meeting at the hotel lobby for our dinner transfer. We will have our dinner in traditional Bosnian Restaurant with live traditional music. At the end of dinner, we will return back to hotel and free time. Accommodation at the hotel in Sarajevo.
*B-L-D – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Blagaj-Bosnia
**Mostar & Blagaj & Pocitell Trip : Our First stop of the day is a short visit to the old part of Konjic town. Unique, prehistorically inhabited, famous for 17th century 6-arch Old Bridge, looming over the turquoise Neretva river, it is a day’s perfect start. Standing at the site of WW2’s last day, during the Nazi withdrawal, we learn the story of the ‘monument to human stupidity’, the mystery of Tito’s Bunker, Boracko Lake glacier and few other stories before we continue our way. The ride continues by passing the large, dammed but very beautiful Jablanicko lake, with a short stop at Jablanica where we learn the WW2 story of ‘Neretva Battle’. Then we continue through some really amazing parts of Neretva river canyon, telling the unique stories of Herzegovina, before we arrive to our second stop – Počitelj. Unique, Medieval, dating back to the Ottoman era, present day Ottoman-Mediterranean style architecture fortress in Počitelj town, is one of the very few urban ensembles in Bosnia and Herzegovina preserved in their integrity to the present times. After Pocitelj, we keep going, and after a short ride we arrive to Blagaj. Blagaj town is home to the Buna river spring – Europe’s most beautiful, most powerful, clean and drinkable river spring, settled beneath few hundred meters of rocks. Water comes out of quite large but stunningly deep cave, which springs amazing 43 cubic meters of water per second. Just next to the spring, under the rock, is home to Blagaj Tekke – Dervish house, dating most likely to a pre or early Ottoman era from early 16th century, and it is a unique sacral-residential example of Islamic architecture in Bosnia and Herzegovina. After a visit to Blagajska Tekija and Izvor rijeke Bune we stay there for bit longer as it is time for lunch. Due to the cleanliness of Buna river, the most important thing to taste in Blagaj today is the local trout. Later, only 15 minute further, it is time for the visit to Mostar, which is the most important jewel in this Herzegovina day trip. As soon as we arrive to Mostar, we start our 2 hour walking tour which will cover most important sites and locations in Mostar. We focus at Mostar’s Old Bridge, Old Bazaar and Old Town, but offer stories of Mostar’s uniqueness, in regards to historical and cultural diversity. In Mostar we give our guests free time to explore on their own as we simply do not like to hold a candle all the way. After Mostar it is time to go back to Sarajevo, and it will take us around two hours ride before we are home.
Day 8, Departure from Sarajevo
After breakfast, we will check out from the hotel. Transfer to Sarajevo airport for your flight home…
The capital of Serbia, Belgrade,
is known as “the city that never sleeps”.
