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Bosnia Classic in 7 days: group itinerary for tour operators and agents
Bosnia Classic is a 7-day, 6-night round trip from Sarajevo through Travnik, Jajce, Mostar, Blagaj, Počitelj and Kravice, designed by travellige, a Sarajevo-based, trade-only DMC, for tour operators and travel agencies to sell under their own brand.
- Duration
- 7 days
- Route
- Sarajevo → Sarajevo
- Best months
- April to October
- Group size
- From 2 travellers by private car to 45 by coach
At a glance
- Duration
- 7 days, 6 nights
- Route
- Sarajevo, Travnik, Jajce, Mostar, Blagaj, Počitelj, Kravice, Konjic, Sarajevo
- Overnights
- Sarajevo 3, Jajce 1, Mostar 2
- Arrival and departure
- Sarajevo (SJJ); Mostar or Dubrovnik possible as an open jaw
- Longest drive
- Jajce to Mostar, about 3 hours
- Border crossings
- None
- Best months
- April to October
Why this programme sells
Bosnia Classic is the complete first trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina in one week. It covers the capital, the Ottoman towns of central Bosnia, the waterfalls of Jajce and Kravice, and Herzegovina with Mostar, Blagaj and Počitelj. Drives are short, there are no border crossings and every day has a clear highlight, which makes it easy to sell and easy to operate.
It works for culture groups, study tours, Turkish and European markets, and as the Bosnia core of a longer Balkan programme. With a Mostar or Dubrovnik departure instead of Sarajevo, it becomes an open-jaw tour that saves a day of driving.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Sarajevo
Meet and greet at Sarajevo International Airport and transfer to the hotel (20 to 30 minutes). Depending on arrival time, an orientation walk along Ferhadija to Baščaršija and a welcome dinner with Bosnian dishes.
⌂ Sarajevo
Day 2
Sarajevo: four faiths and a century of history
Full-day guided tour. Baščaršija, the Sebilj fountain, Morića Han and the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque. The Catholic Cathedral, the Old Orthodox Church and the Old Synagogue. The Latin Bridge and the site of the 1914 assassination. Afternoon at the Tunnel of Hope near the airport, the lifeline of the city during the 1992 to 1996 siege. Optional sunset ride on the Trebević cable car.
⌂ Sarajevo
Day 3
Sarajevo to Travnik and Jajce
Drive to Travnik (about 1.5 hours), the former seat of the Ottoman viziers of Bosnia: the Painted Mosque, the fortress and the birthplace of Nobel laureate Ivo Andrić, with a stop for Travnik cheese. Continue to Jajce (about 1 hour 15 minutes): the Pliva waterfall in the town centre, the fortress and catacombs, the AVNOJ museum and the Pliva watermills by the lakes. Total driving about 2 hours 45 minutes.
⌂ Jajce
Day 4
Jajce to Mostar via the Neretva valley
Drive through Donji Vakuf, Bugojno and Prozor to Jablanica (about 2 hours), with a stop at the Jablanica bridge and the Battle of the Neretva museum and a lamb lunch on the spit, a local tradition. Continue along the Neretva canyon to Mostar (about 45 minutes). Late afternoon guided walk: Stari Most, the old bazaar and the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, with the bridge in evening light. Total driving about 3 hours.
⌂ Mostar
Day 5
Blagaj, Počitelj and Kravice
Morning in Blagaj (20 minutes from Mostar): the dervish tekke at the spring of the Buna river. Continue to Počitelj (about 30 minutes), the fortified Ottoman village above the Neretva. Afternoon at the Kravice waterfalls (about 30 minutes), with time to swim in summer. Return to Mostar (about 45 minutes). Optional: a short stop in Medjugorje or a wine tasting in the Čitluk area.
⌂ Mostar
Day 6
Mostar to Sarajevo via Konjic
Morning return to the old town of Mostar at leisure before the day visitors arrive. Drive north along the Neretva to Konjic (about 1 hour 15 minutes) and its old stone bridge; the Cold War bunker known as Tito's Bunker can be added on request, subject to availability. Continue to Sarajevo (about 1 hour). Farewell dinner.
⌂ Sarajevo
Day 7
Departure
Free time until the transfer to Sarajevo International Airport.
Included in the ground package
- Accommodation in the hotel category agreed in the quote, in twin or double rooms, with breakfast
- All transport shown in the itinerary by air-conditioned coach, midibus or minibus sized to the group, with a professional driver
- Arrival and departure transfers on the programme dates
- Licensed local guides for the city tours named in the itinerary, in English, German, Turkish, Arabic or Italian
- Entrance fees to the sites marked as visited (not those marked optional)
- Parking, road tolls and the driver's accommodation and meals
- Local tourist (city) taxes on accommodation, itemised in the quote
- One operations contact reachable around the clock while the group is on the ground
- Dinners on days 1 and 6 if quoted on half board, and the lamb lunch in Jablanica on day 4
- Tunnel of Hope, Jajce fortress and Blagaj tekke entrance fees; Kravice waterfalls entry
- Bosnian coffee and a traditional sweet on the Sarajevo tour
Not included
- International and domestic flights, unless quoted separately
- Visa fees and any visa support beyond the invitation letters we can issue for confirmed bookings
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Meals and drinks not listed as included
- Optional excursions and activities
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses, porterage at hotels unless requested, and anything not listed under included
- Trebević cable car, Tito's Bunker and other optional visits
Hotel categories
We quote two standard levels and can mix them.
- Standard: 4-star city hotels in Sarajevo and Mostar, and the best available 3-star or 4-star hotel in Jajce
- Superior: upper 4-star and 5-star hotels in Sarajevo, and boutique hotels in or near the old towns of Sarajevo and Mostar
- Boutique options in old Ottoman houses for small groups and FIT
- Larger groups (over 40) are usually split between two hotels in Jajce; we can also overnight in Travnik instead
Group size and guiding
The programme operates for any group size, from two travellers in a private car with a driver-guide to 45 travellers in a full-size coach. For groups of 10 to 20 we use a midibus, which handles old-town access more easily.
A licensed guide or tour manager travels with the group from day 1 to day 7, in English, German, Turkish, Arabic or Italian. In Sarajevo and Mostar we add local city guides where local rules require it or where you want more depth.
FAQ
Can the tour end in Mostar or Dubrovnik instead of Sarajevo?
Yes. With an open jaw, day 6 becomes a Mostar to Dubrovnik transfer (about 2.5 to 3 hours including the Croatian border), or the group departs from Mostar airport. Check the Schengen visa needs of your clients for Croatia.
Is the programme suitable for older travellers?
Yes. Drives are short and the walking is on old-town cobbles and some steps. In Jajce and Počitelj we can limit climbs to the lower parts of the sites.
Can you run it as a series with weekly departures?
Yes. We contract hotel allotments for series with agreed release dates, so you can sell weekly or fortnightly departures through the season.
Can this programme be made halal-friendly?
Yes. We confirm halal menus, alcohol-free dining where required and prayer times in the daily plan.
Is it possible in winter?
Yes, with changes: Kravice is less suitable, roads in central Bosnia can be snowy and daylight is short. We would shorten the Jajce day and add a mountain or Sarajevo experience.
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