Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina

11 days - from $2020

Stunning natural beauty, a rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality
Bosnia & Herzegovina and Montenegro have for centuries been crossroads of ancient civilisations, with a magical mixture of European and Near Eastern culture. The diversity is very clear, from the vibrant cities of Kotor and Budva, to the Oriental influence of places such as Mostar and Sarajevo, and the numerous tiny hamlets where the traditional, tranquil way of life has remained unchanged for years. Here we find a unique fusion of traditions, religions and architecture. Small wooden mosques, secluded Orthodox monasteries, Catholic chapels and Jewish synagogues can be found within metres of each other. The natural beauty of this region is truly stunning, with ancient forests, rugged peaks and the beautiful waters of the Adriatic coastline, where we explore the the magnificent bay of Kotor and make a stop in the wonderful Croatian city of Dubrovnik.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Dubrovnik; drive to Kotor in Montenegro. 2 Kotor city tour; boat ride to Gospa od Skrpjela and Perast islands in the Bay of Kotor. 3 Transfer to Cetinje for city tour. Drive to UNESCO Durmitor N.P. visiting Ostrog Monastery en route. 4 Gentle walk around Zabljak Plateau with its numerous lakes and traditional highland villages. 5 Transfer to the Piva River on the border with Bosnia & Montenegro; lunch and a short walk along the banks of this beautiful river; drive to Sarajevo. 6 City tour including the Sarajevo Tunnel Museum. 7 Drive to Lukomir, Bosnia and Herzegovina's highest inhabited village; gentle three hour walk to canyon. 8 Transfer to Mostar for sightseeing and city tour. 9 Explore Ottoman town of Pocitelj, Kravica Waterfalls and visit nearby village of Blagaj. 10 Transfer to Tvrdos Orthodox Monastery; followed by wine tasting. Continue to Trebinje and finally to Dubrovnik. 11 End Dubrovnik.

Mode of travel: Travel by private bus on good roads. Cultural discovery trip with gentle walking.
Group size: Normally 9 to 18, plus driver and local leader.
Accommodation: 10 nights hotels and pensions.
Food: All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $227.50
Trip Reference: AVB
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.
Trip Reference: AVB