7 days Multi activity Wine and Dine tour In Bosnia and Croatia

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival day & introduction to the city of Sarajevo
1 stop
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Sarajevo
After welcome drinks at the hotel’s Sky Bar, where you will meet your fellow travelers and enjoy a beautiful view of the city, you will be free to spend evening to explor Sarajevo's city centre, which features a unique, exotic blend of Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian and Modernist architecture and influences. A leisurely walk will take you through charming streets, in which you will be able to immerse yourself in the local culture and try some local culinary favorites such as ćevapi (grilled minced meat) and pita (traditional pie). In the evening we will relax at the hotel and prepare for the exciting activities planned for the next day.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Skakavac Waterfall, a city tour of Sarajevo & a visit to Hedona Winery
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Skakavac
After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive up to Sarajevski Ozren Mountain for a moderate-level, 2-hour hike below and above the stunning Skakavac Waterfall, which at 322 ft (98 m) is the tallest waterfall in the country, the name of which translates charmingly to “grasshopper”. At the end of our hike you will enjoy a lunch with local specialties at a traditional Bosnian mountain lodge. After returning to the hotel for a breather, we will meet again for a guided tour of Sarajevo’s rich historical beauty and vibrant culture. In the first of our winery events, we will drive up one of the sloping hills that surround the city to Hedona Winery, where an 8-course fine dining experience will feature a different wine from the vineyard with each course. The winery boasts both a stunning view of the city below, as well as a vineyard that is home to 3,500 vines that include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Zweigelt.
Admission ticket free
Day 3
River Safari on Trebižat River, Wine&Dine at Carska Vina
1 stop
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Trebižat
After breakfast, we will depart from Bosnia and arrive in Herzegovina. There, close to the town of Čapljina, we will enjoy a guided, 2.5 hour canoe safari tour of Trebižat River. The friendly guides will lead each boat, and will tell you all about the local life and legends, as you enjoy the sights of small waterfalls and lush vegetation nurtured by abundant water and endless days of sunshine. Lunch will be served at a charming place by the river. The owners grow 300 kinds of fruits and vegetables, a variety of which will of course take center stage in the meal. From there, we will travel a short distance to Međugorje (a world-famous Catholic pilgrimage site), where we will check-in at the Hotel Cesarica (4-star hotel) and enjoy a well-earned break. We will wine and dine with a delicious 5-course meal at Carska Vina Grgo Vasilj, also exploring the winery and learning about the various grape varieties they use, such as Žilavka, Traminac, Chardonnay & Cabernet Sauvignon.
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Cycling along the Ćiro Trail, Wine & Dine at the Vukoje wine cellars
1 stop
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Trebinje
After a relatively early start with a good breakfast, we will travel to the town of Ravno, where bicycles (regular or electric) will await us at the starting point of Ćiro Trail. Our 28-mile (45 km) cycle tour is flat, making for a relatively easy-going, enjoyable ride with stunning views. A support van will be on hand to transfer luggage and anyone who is unable to cycle. At the halfway point (which is coincidentally the former site of the largest Ćiro train station) we will have a light lunch before continuing to our destination; the picturesque town of Trebinje. Upon arrival, we will check in to the Hotel Integra (4-star hotel) with free time during the remainder of the afternoon to explore the town. Another 5-course meal awaits us at Trebinje’s renowned Podrumi Vukoje, a winery with numerous awards. Here, we will enjoy the finest wines from Podrumi Vukoje’s cellars, that are made with the utmost level of care and expertise.
Admission ticket free
Day 5
Visit to Vjetrenica Cave, drive to Korčula (Croatia), Dinner at Konoba Mate (The Green Michelin Star)
1 stop
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Korcula Island
After a delightful breakfast, we will head back to the town of Ravno, where we will enjoy a guided tour of Vjetrenica Cave. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots for cave-dwelling fauna, notably subterranean aquatic fauna. As only 4.4 miles (7 km) of this cave has been properly explored, some geologists have suggested that it may even stretch as far as the Adriatic Sea, approximately 10 miles (16 km) away. Transfer to Korčula Island, along the stunning peninsula of Pelješac. En route, we will stop for a break at Saints Hills Winery in Oskorušno, whose gentle rolling vineyards slope down to the very edge of the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea. After a short 15-minute ferry ride across the calm waters of the Adriatic, we will arrive in Korčula. We will end the day with a delightful 4-course dinner paired with local wines at the Green Michelin-starred Konoba Mate in the village of Pupnat.
Admission ticket free
Day 6
Mokalo Bay, Islands of Badija & Vrnik, water sports & dinner at LD Restaurant (The Michelin Star)
1 stop
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Korcula Island
After a a delicious Mediterranean breakfast we will sail to Mokalo Bay for a boat tour around the picturesque archipelago of Korčula, exploring small islands and gorgeous bays that can only be reached by boat. We will disembark on Badija Island, a true gem in the Korčula archipelago. This tiny island is covered lush Mediterranean vegetation and aromatic pine forests, bordered with stunning beaches along a 2.5 mile (4 km) circular path. We will enjoy a relaxing lunch at on the neighboring island of Vrnik. Here you can choose to while away the rest of the afternoon with more food and wine, or enjoy the additional pleasures that the Adriatic has to offer: swimming, snorkeling or just sunbathing. Back in Korčula, we will enjoy a 5-course slow food dinner at the only Michelin starred restaurant on the entire island of Korčula, LD Restaurant. Here, we will enjoy the exquisite Dalmatian wines.
Admission ticket free
Day 7
Trip to Konjic, Tour of Tito's Bunker, Return to Sarajevo (or follow-on travel in Croatia)
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Sarajevo
After a hearty breakfast, we will start our return journey to Sarajevo. (Alternatively, you may wish to independently extend your vacation in Croatia or to fly out from Split or Dubrovnik airports. This can be decided by you in advance of your booking with us). There will be a short break in the historical village of Počitelj in Herzegovina, a beautifully photogenic village to rival any in all of Europe. We will follow this with a traditional lunch at Sedmica close to the town of Jablanica. From there we will move on to the town of Konjic, where we will visit the ARK D-0 bunker, known as “Tito’s Bunker”, a wonderfully preserved, formerly top-secret atomic bunker that was built in total secrecy between 1953-79. Here we can visit its residential areas, conference and engine rooms, which are now home to many works of contemporary art. After returning to the Hotel Courtyard Marriott in Sarajevo, we will meet up once more in the Sky Bar, to share stories of our extraordinary week.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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