Tvrdoš (Tvrdos), Bosnia and Herzegovina
Monterrasol Travel private tour by car.
Private tour package 8 days in Bosnia and HerzegovinaAll seasons 8 days Bosnia discovery tour from Sarajevo. Bosnia travel off the beaten path.tour ID: #198
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Tour highlightsAll seasons 8 days Bosnia discovery tour from Sarajevo. Monterrasol Travel private tour by car. Bosnia travel off the beaten path. We welcome you to come with us to explore Bosnia-Herzegovina with our all seasons 8 days discovery tour over Bosnia-Herzegovina from Sarajevo. Explore this medieval land and see fortresses, old towns and monasteries. Take this tour as a good example of off-beaten-path travel, a conscious way to travel where you are more mindful of your journey and gain a deeper awareness of the country. The tour will start with visiting a very important place in Sarajevo, the so called Tunnel of Hope, a famous place as a reminder of the Bosnian war and Sarajevo siege. Next, we will come to visit the Bosnian Pyramids and learn why this place people see as controversial. We will come to sleep in a nice hotel organized in ethno-village style. The next day will bring us to 2 medieval fortresses, Vranduk and Travnik. After sleeping in Jajce, we will visit there a beautiful waterfall, a medieval fortress with a small underground church, and at the end of this day, we will come to see cute small wooded watermills first mentioned in 1562. On the way from Jajce to Mostar, we will come to see a Franciscan monastery located on a thin peninsula in the middle of a beautiful lake. There, we will also see a rich local ethnographic museum. In Mostar (UNESCO World Heritage site), we will walk the historical center, learn about the history of this amazing town, and walk over the famous Mostar bridge. Next day we are going to see a few places around Mostar: the growing popular Catholic pilgrimage center Medjugorje; beautiful natural park Kravica with waterfalls; Mogorjelo, the real Roman Villa Rustica, established as an agricultural estate in the 4th century AD; and before returning to Mostar, we need to see the medieval town Pocitelj, served as an open-air museum. On the way from Mostar to Trebinje, we will see Blagaj dervish monastery (known also as Blagaj tekke), built in 1520 and located in a picturesque place beneath a high vertical cliff and near the source Buna river emerging from a huge karstic cavern. The next place is Radimlja archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage site) with medieval carved tombstones. We will also see hilly medieval fortress Stolac and small Orthodox monastery Zavala. Next day we will spend in Trebinje, to see a small cute historical center, admire a wonderful panoramic view from a hill with a beautiful church, and come to the Orthodox monastery Tvrdos, famous for its old vine cellars, where we can try their awarded white, rose, and red vines. After a second night in Trebinje, we will take the road back to Sarajevo via Sutjeska national park. The tour will start and finish in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and will take 8 days (7 nights). During this tour you will visit Bosnian Pyramids, Vranduk, Travnik, Jajce, Šćit, Mostar, Međugorje, Kravica, Mogorjelo, Počitelj, Blagaj, Radimlja, Stolac, Zavala, Trebinje, Tvrdoš, Dobrićevo located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Sarajevo. Drop off is the same as pick up, or upon request in another place. Overall, with this tour you will visit 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 4 sites from the UNESCO Tentative List (sites that were submitted to the World Heritage Committee, and are awaiting to consider for nomination, and therefore suitable for inscription on the World Heritage List). This page describes details of the multi-day private car tour #198 offered by Monterrasol Travel. We, Monterrasol Travel, are an independent tour operator specialized in cultural and destination tourism. This sightseeing tour has been developed by Monterrasol Travel for private travelers based on our own experiences and belongs to the group of car tours with pre-designed itineraries. If you like this tour but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #198. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side. We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a pace that allows to our clients have a more authentic experience and a true exploring of each destination that features in our itineraries. This tour can be booked by solo traveler as exclusive solo tour (the tour will be for you only, without other travelers in the vehicle). The price for 1 person reflects it. We provide for this tour a special discount for pensioners (seniors citizens). Border crossing for this tripThis tour does not require border crossing. Money and paymentsIn each country of your trip you can use main credit and debit cards. You can use ATM to withdrawal cash or pay at purchase point with card. More information on currencies, payments, and use cards you can read on this our page: On the trip: currencies, payments, card use. Last reviewed: 15 February 2024 Tour itineraryTour starts in: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina day 1: travel to Sarajevo Tunnel, visit Sarajevo Tunnel museum, travel to Bosnian Pyramids to see Bosnian Pyramids landmark, travel to Cardaci to see Cardaci ethno village; travel to Zenica for accommodation Tour finishes in: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Planned distance of this tour: 859 km. How to understand if this itinerary is good for you? Read our advice: what is a good itinerary for a multi-day tour! If you like this private tour and itinerary but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #198. We do not charge for development a custom car tour itinerary, it will cost you nothing. We will be glad to discuss with you the details of your future trip and plan it following your ideas and wishes. Visited places during the tourOur tour will pass several towns and places along the route. Each town and place has something to offer from a tourist's point of view. We will stop in each place and explore its attractions. The exact attractions for each place or town can be seen in the tour's itinerary. Here is the list of places visited during this tour, in the order they appear in the itinerary. Bosnian Pyramids, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for ancient settlement, landmark, museum, nature, park The Bosnian pyramids complex is a pseudoarchaeological notion to explain the formation of a cluster of natural hills in the area of Visoko in central Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since 2005, Semir Osmanagic, also known as Sam Osmanagic, a Bosnian American businessman now based in Houston, Texas, has claimed that these hills are the largest human-made ancient pyramids on Earth. His claims have been overwhelmingly refuted by scientists but he has proceeded to promote the area as a tourist attraction. Vranduk, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for fortress, historical center The Vranduk fortress was built in late 14th century, and it is located approximately 14 kilometers from the town of Zenica. It was built on a rock above the river Bosnia, and represents one of many medieval towns with rich history. In the Middle Ages Vranduk was one of the several royal cities, and was a capital to many Bosnian kings at the time. For six centuries Vranduk fortress was known as the gate of Bosnia. Travnik, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for architecture, fortress, historical center, river Travnik is a charming small town located 90 km northeast of Sarajevo, and it is one of Bosnia-Herzegovina's most historically important towns. The town's centerpiece is the medieval Travnik fortress, which was originally established and controlled by Bosnian rulers before the Ottoman takeover of the 15th century. The town has a cultural heritage dating from the Ottoman period, with landmarks such as the Hadji Ali-bey Mosque, the Regional Museum, and the elaborate gymnasium built in the Austro-Hungarian architectural style. Jajce, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for fortress, historical center, nature, park, river, waterfall; historical center is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Jajce is a town and municipality located in the central area of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the confluence of the rivers Pliva and Vrbas. Jajce was first built in the 14th century and served as the capital of the independent Kingdom of Bosnia during its time. A medieval fortified old town of Jajce is one of the best preserved fortified capitals of the Bosnian Kingdom. The old Jajce walled city core, including the waterfall, and other individual sites outside the walled city perimeter, such as the Jajce Mithraeum, is designated as The natural and architectural ensemble of Jajce and is placed on the UNESCO Tentative list. Šćit (Scit), Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for museum, peninsula, franciscan monastery Scit is small village located in central area of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The village location is notable because it's fully placed on the peninsula located in the middle of artificial lake. Scit is famous for Franciscan monastery built in the 15th century and very specific locality. Mostar, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for brewery, bridge, historical center, medieval old town, museum, river, franciscan monastery, islam mosque, orthodox cathedral; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Mostar, beautiful and historical town, located only 60 km away from the Adriatic Sea, is the cultural, political and financial center of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Its diversity and architecture make it truly special. The Old Bridge, built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, is one of Bosnia-Herzegovina's most recognizable landmarks, and is considered one of the most exemplary pieces of Islamic architecture in the Balkans. Međugorje (Medjugorje), Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for catholic pilgrimage center Medjugorje, with special vibe and a mild Mediterranean climate, is the largest tourist and pilgrimage site in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a popular pilgrim's destination. There are a number of religious significance places that you should visit if you are there. Kravica, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for nature, park, waterfall Among the most fascinating natural features of this region are the sparkling waterfalls of Kravica, tucked away in the trees, on the Trebižat River, in the karstic heartland of Herzegovina in Bosnia and Herzegovina, about 40 km from Mostar. These beautiful falls are well worth the visit and just perfect for a day trip. Mogorjelo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site, nature Mogorjelo is site and location of a Roman villa rustica that dates from the early fourth century. The villa area is surrounded by a park. The site is protected by the state and is a National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Počitelj (Pocitelj), Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for fortified town, fortress, medieval old town, viewpoint; medieval old town is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Počitelj is a small Ottoman-Mediterranean settlement, built along the Neretva river, conveniently located on the major road between Dubrovnik and Mostar. The walled town of Počitelj evolved in the period from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Architecturally, the stone-constructed parts of the town are a fortified complex, in which two stages of evolution are evident: medieval and Ottoman. Blagaj, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for architecture, bridge, cave, fortress, landmark, museum, river, viewpoint, islam monastery; monastery is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Blagaj is a village in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of Bosnia-Herzegovina, located in about 15 km from Mostar, and is one of the most valuable mixed urban and rural built environments in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Blagaj has eleven national monuments, and is famous for the spring of the Buna river coming from cave, historical Dervish monastery (tekija) built around 1520, and medieval fortress Blagaj Fort, town-fortress complex built on a 310 meters high karst hill. Blagaj is also known as a residential area of Bosnian rulers and royal families. Radimlja, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Radimlja is a main UNESCO World Heritage Site where is possible to see so called Stecci, a monumental medieval tombstones. Radimlja necropolis located near town Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is one of the most valuable monuments of the medieval period in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Stolac, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for ancient megalites, fortress, river, viewpoint, waterfall; fortress is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Stolac and surroundings have been inhabited since ancient times due to the area's favorable natural environment. The rich grounds along with other natural benefits attracted prehistoric man, and later the Illyrians, Romans and Slavs, all of whom left a wealth of anthropological evidence. The area has been settled for at least 15,000 years. Zavala, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for orthodox monastery An important and historical Serbian Orthodox monastery located in the village of Zavala, approximately 50 km from Trebinje (Republika Srpska). Along with Zitomislic (located near Mostar) and Tvrdos (near the city of Trebinje), Zavala is one of the most prominent monasteries in East Herzegovina. Trebinje, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for bridge, medieval old town, museum, river, viewpoint, winery, orthodox cathedral, orthodox monastery Trebinje, the southernmost city in Bosnia-Herzegovina and one of the most beautiful cities in the country, is the economic and cultural center of the region of Eastern Herzegovina. Its Ottoman walled Old Town together with the Arslanagic Bridge (which is one of the most attractive Ottoman-era bridges in Bosnia-Herzegovina) are the most visited tourist attraction in Trebinje. Tvrdoš (Tvrdos), Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for winery, orthodox monastery The famous monastery Tvrdos, located about five kilometers from Trebinje, dates back to the Middle Ages and it is believed that it was founded by the Czar, Saint Constantine, and his mother Saint Helen. The Tvrdos monastery is renowned for its wine production and its wine cellars, with possibility to wine tasting. Dobrićevo (Dobricevo), Bosnia and HerzegovinaKnown for orthodox monastery Dobricevo, Serbian Orthodox Monastery, built in the first half of the 13th century, suffered and damaged many times. #198 Tour mapTour starts in: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 
day 1: Sarajevo Tunnel museum, Bosnian Pyramids landmark, Cardaci ethno village; accommodation in Zenica Tour finishes in: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Planned distance of this tour: 859 km. Availability of this tourPlease check below for the availability of this private tour for a specific month and year. In addition, for this tour, a 30 days cut-off period is in effect. Of course, you are always welcome to contact us with questions about availability. Check availability for specific period:
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Price from€ 1,326
The min amount of people in this tour: 1 This private tour is available all year round. SRS means single room supplement. Prices above depend on the season. Read our pricing policy. Maybe you want?What the tour includes• transport with driver • transportation in car with air conditioner • the car is minivan by default • company's tour guide • English spoken driver and tour guide • tour guide all the time with you • transportation for your group only, no foreigners • accommodation in *** hotels or guesthouses • accommodation with breakfast only What the tour does not include• lunch and dinner • accommodation in single rooms • hotel tourist tax • professional tour guide • entry fees and tickets • flights tickets • ferry tickets • travel insurance • country visas Safe TravelsThe Safe Travels stamp allows travelers to recognize destination companies around the world that have implemented health and hygiene protocols that are aligned with WTTC's Global Safe Travels Protocols. Monterrasol Travel Private tours has implemented health and hygiene protocols. Monterrasol Travel is the Safe Travels company.  |
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