Srebrenica is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina , which during its history has changed several names, such as Domavia, Argentaria, Argentum, Bosnia Argentaria etc. In the area of Srebrenica, there were traces of life since the earliest times, which was conditional on the favorable geographic position and rich silver ore. During the reign of the Roman Empire Srebrenica was a major center for minting money and one of the largest smithy of the Roman Empire. Srebrenica ten days ride away from Dubrovnik .
Srebrenica is in the medieval Bosnia seemed very important area for valuable ore deposits of precious, so is visited by travelers from all over the world, leaving in this region traces of different cultures. Seen from a military point of view, its significance was invaluable, because of its favorable geographical position. Arrival of the Franciscans in Srebrenica somehow verified long ago set the border between the eastern and western civilizations.
Province of Bosnia Silver or Bosnia Argentaria formed as a Franciscan easternmost settlement, showed the importance of this area and confirmed the Drina as a border between different cultures. Wars, changes of rulers, occupation, rare and little freedom and security through the ages began to interfere with the spirit of Bosnian small town, but it maintained and defined as specitikum based fighting mentality, striving for self-preservation.
In Bosnia, she had lived in Srebrenica in the last two millennia, this fight was ongoing. East and West have always come warriors and wanted the territory, power, silver , health spa Guber and the position on the Drina. Srebrenica that fight never fully received. Occasionally he showed that crafts, agriculture, culture and art, above all, have a favorable environment for existence, but the periods in which the history allowed this city to try to live, were rare and brief.
On this tour we will visit Travnik and Jajce, the two Bosnian gems which represent the fascinating heritage and history of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Travnik, the Viziers town and Jajce, a King’s town.
Driving from Sarajevo our first stop is Travnik which was one the capital town of governors’, also known as the Ottoman Vizier Town. We will see the colorful mosque of Sultan Sulejman which is specific for the amount of color interlaced into its decoration. We’ll pass on to the vizier tombs, known as the Ottoman Turbe and a picturesque cemetery. Also we will visit the monastery of St Luke and the Church of St Mary. Then we’ll walk up the hill to see the Travnik Fortress and beyond the fortress you will see an uphill trail which leads up to the famous mount Vlašic.
Next stop will be Jajce. Known as the King's town, just like Travnik, located in a valley and watched over by a fascinating roman Fortress. Differently to Travnik, the Jajce fortress stands in the middle of the town and everything else is built around the hill where the fortress is located. Jajce is a town built in the 14th century, during those times it was the capital of the Independent Kingdom of Bosnia. It was protected by a large city gate which we will also visit. After, we move on to the most famous site of Jajce, which is the river Pliva waterfall which is located below the old town and this is the place where the river Pliva flows into the river Vrbas.
In this location, we will have a break with lunch and refreshments. You will enjoy the relaxing sounds and scents of these natural surroundings.
Srebrenica is a town which suffered the most during the homeland war in Bosnia. Today, Srebrenica is the host of a memorial with the names of 8000 innocent war victims killed during the aggressor siege.
Srebrenica has become known for the unfortunate events which went on during the Bosnia war. Within 3 days, the biggest genocide massacre since World War II, took place in Srebrenica making it go down in history. On this tour, you will visit the Srebrenica Potocari Memorial Complex. This memorial was established in 2001, and it was officially opened to the public by former US president Mr. Bill Clinton.
During your tour around the Potocari memorial, our guide will tell you all about the history of Srebrenica and the events that happened during the harsh war times. Srebrenica has become a UN protected zone due to these events and to the unresolved genocide status of the town. Although the everyday life of Srebrenica has regained its natural flow and returned to normal, many of the women and children who survived the massacres and lost their loved ones are still not able to find peace due to the fact that they still haven’t found the remains of their loved ones. A number of mass graves have been excavated, but a number still remains lost.
Beside the tragic past of Srebrenica and Potocari, this location has in the past also been very popular for the beautiful natural landscapes, typical for Bosnia. A plethora of wildlife and greenery, dense forests with pine trees, the thermal springs and cozy villages with country homes, are all a must see on your tour to Srebrenica. On this tour you will also see and learn about the “July 11th Musala”, the Turbeh, the Wall of Memories, and the Museum of Genocide.
Experience the Sarajevo city from the air, in an aeroplane, with a friend, a loved one or in a small group. Meet the capital city of a heart shaped county Bosnia and Herzegovina in a new way! Enjoy the view of the Sarajevo city landscape with your favorite co-flyers. Give life to an unforgettable experience with your friends and loved ones by flying together over the city of Sarajevo and the surrounding areas.
You will experience Sarajevo in a completely different dimension. The panoramic view of Sarajevo from a plane is a unique experience because it shows the variety of nature and structures of the capital of Bosnia which is located in a valley of the surrounding mountains. Looking down at the Sarajevo from a bird’s eye view you will find yourself breath-taken by the fascinating surroundings.
You will see the descending valley of Sarajevo, the hills and the mountains, forests and parks, rivers, rocky canyons and climbing rocks, and large city structures all blend in together, almost magically! The aeroplane panoramic flight of Sarajevo makes for the perfect birthday or anniversary gift. Some have even proposed to their beloved future wives during the Sarajevo Panoramic Flight.
Surprise someone you care about with a gift you will both share and keep in your memories for the rest of your lives. Experience adventure, inspiration, panorama, and Sarajevo as an ultimate thrill for all human senses. Flying in a group in an aeroplane, on a Panoramic Flight of Sarajevo, is safe and secure. The professional licensed pilot will always ensure that the weather conditions are suitable for flying and that the passengers are given all of the necessary equipment for the flight.
A whole day trip in this Karst region in the south of our country, you have the possibility to experience, in a relatively small area, various natural beauties created in distant past.
Pocitelj – Artistic colony, town museum from the 16th century.
Mogorjelo – Valuable heritage from ancient times. An archaeological site was discovered there and excavations were carried out 1from 1899 to 1903.
The Kravice Waterfall – a magnificent natural phenomenon and most beautiful cascades in Herzegovina 26 m high and about 120 m wide.
The museum of the Franciscan monastery – Humac; together with its rich archaeological collection, keeps the oldest document of this region – the Humac Tablet from 1185.
Discover and experience the phenomenon of Medugorje, one of the best-known pilgrims’ destinations in the Catholic world attracting millions of visitors.
Discover the secrets of one of the most intriguing figures of the old communist bloc which are laid bare in this underground nuclear bunker in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Ride through interesting suburbs of Sarajevo will take us first to town Konjic where we will go through the old town and see the Old Bridge which represents one of the most precious heritages from Ottoman period. Our next stop is 6500 square meter bunker, officially know as ARK (Atomska Ratna Komanda, Atomic War Command) which was one of the most expensive structures in the former Yugoslavia and well kept secret for decades.
Bunker is located under the mountain Zlatar with the deepest point of 280 meters underground. This atomic shelter could withstand a nuclear attack of 20 - 25 kilotons. The bunker has eight alternative exits that are not shown on the map which lead to the top of the mountain. The whole complex is built in a horseshoe shape, resembling a maze with offices, conference rooms, dorms and of course, Tito’s private rooms. It was all supported by two kitchens and a supply of oil, food and water that could sustain the bunker for up to six months. In the event of a nuclear strike, the bunker could accommodate Tito (Yugoslav revolutionary and “benevolent dictator” Josip Tito) and 350 of the most important political and military persons in the country.
ARK D-0 exists today only because of the Bosnian military guard, who refused to carry out an order from Serbian high command in Belgrade, who wanted to blow up the bunker up in 1992. Thanks to this forward thinking bit of preservation, the bunker is still in much the same condition as it was during the Yugoslav era with all of its furniture and equipment intact.
Vrelo Bosne is an oasis located around the spring of River Bosna. It is an ideal place for families, children, and romantic couples.
The best way to arrive to the Vrelo Bosne park is through the large Alley of Ilidža which is 3,5 km long. Ilidža is a municipality of Sarajevo and is known for the natural thermal spa tourist complex. It passes through a tunnel of 726 plane and wild chestnut trees. We can walk through the alley to Vrelo Bosne, but if you want the full flavor of the Vrelo Bosne tour, the best experience is to travel by a horse carriage. It is quite an idyllic place with swans, waterfalls and Austro-Hungarian palaces.
Vrelo Bosne is one of the most famous features of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As the name says it is a place where the Bosna River, a significant watercourse for the areas it flows through and for the whole Bosnia and Herzegovina, starts. It is one of the country's top natural landmarks and one of the most famous scenes of natural beauty in the region. Feel the presence of water, lush vegetation, the cool breeze from the mountain Igman and experience that offers every visitor an atmosphere that can not be forgotten.
The park is filled with springs, fountains, walking trails, lovely bridges and little waterfalls. In this area you can feel the spirit of the untouched nature. It consists of several small islands that are connected with bridges over numerous small streams. Water surfaces are decorated with the scenes of beautiful black and white swans and ducks which you will love to photograph.
Before the end of the tour, we will relax at the local restaurant, enjoying nature beauty and peacefulness while having traditional lunch.
With its long and warm summers, and short and mild winters, this small town is considered to be one of the coastal towns which have the greatest number of sunny days in the year. Morning ride will take us through interesting suburbs of Sarajevo and areas of central Bosnia until we pass Ivan Mountain and enter Herzegovina region. The first stop of the day is a short visit to Mostar town with focus at Mostar’s old bridge, old bazaar and old town. After Mostar, we will visit Blagaj, home to Buna river spring – the most beautiful, powerful and clean river spring where we will have a traditional lunch.
After 2 hours of driving we will arrive to our destination - Neum, the only BH seaside city which is situated on the southern part of the Adriatic coast. Ever since the ancient times, the area of Neum was well known as an important crossroad of different roads which led from the seaside to the mainland. Bathing season in Neum lasts from June to September. Thanks to the policy of moderate Neum pricing, a large number of guests choose this town as vacation destination during the season as well as in off-season time.
Of course Neum is not considered only for its beautiful beaches, sea and comfortable accommodation that make the vacations great. A rich gastronomical offer of Neum’s specialties in a great number of restaurants and taverns, terraces with “live” music, promenades, sport terrains, and other fun choices, will make our sojourn ampler and more pleasant. While in Neum we will take a boat tour and explore the whole Neum bay while having a lunch. After that you will have some free time for your own activities and we are going back to Sarajevo.
Mostar (Cyrillic: ??????, Serbo-Croatian pronunciation: is a city and municipality in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina. Inhabited by 113,169 people, it is the most important city in the Herzegovina region, its cultural capital, and the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. Mostar is situated on the Neretva River and is the fifth-largest city in the country. Mostar was named after the bridge keepers (mostari) who in the medieval times guarded the Stari Most (Old Bridge) over the Neretva. The Old Bridge, built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most recognizable landmarks, and is considered one of the most exemplary pieces of Islamic architecture in the Balkans.
The city is the birthplace of many famous people, including Aleksa Šantic, Alois Podhajsky, Džemal Bijedic, Osman Ðikic, Avdo Humo, Vladimir Corovic, Svetozar Corovic, Elisabeth Radó, Senad Lulic, Predrag Matvejevic, Himzo Polovina, Zlatko Ugljen, and Grga Martic. Mostar is also widely celebrated in popular lore, featured frequently as the setting for books, movies, and television programs. Dani Matice Hrvatske is one of city's significant cultural events and it is commonly sponsored by the Croatian Government and the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mostar Summer is another umbrella event which includes Šantic Poetry Evenings, Mostar Summer Festival and Festival of Bosnia and Herzegovina choirs/ensembles.
The city is a home of music festival called Melodije Mostara (Mostar Melodies) which has been held annually since 1995. Theatre festivals include Mostarska Liska (organized by the National Theatre Mostar) and The Mostar Spring (organized by the Matica hrvatska Mostar).
During the rule of the Bosnian Kingdom, Visoko valley was a very important trade, cultural and educational centre of the Bosnian Church. Old Town „Cajengrad“ is a medieval fortress which served to defend Bobovac from enemies and today represents an archaeological site.
In recent times, tourists are attracted by the archeological finds of the alleged pyramids, which the archeologist Semir Osmanagic assumes is the work of an advanced civilization that settled in the areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina before the Illyrians. In any case, the pyramidal mountains surrounding Visoko are an interesting natural phenomenon.