Diverse Sarajevo!

Flight from UK to Sarajevo. 

Transfer to your accommodation. 

Get to grips with the city and begin to learn about the 500 years of history that shaped Sarajevo to the fascinating city it is today. This East meets West Sarajevo walking tour covers the Ottoman Empire, Austro-Hungarian times, Yugoslavia, 1992-95 war and present times! 

Next, head to Baščaršija Bazaar to sample some local food and test out your haggling skills! Then, explore the historic centre of Sarajevo! 

Stop and take some water from the Ottoman-style wooden fountain, legend says that those who drink from the fountain will return to Sarajevo!

Today is all about the melting pot of religions and cultures that make up Sarajevo. 

First, tour the main places of worship in Sarajevo, noticing the changes in architecture as you cross over the 'Meeting of Cultures' where the East and West meet. You will visit the Ashkenazi Synagogue, Emperor's Mosque, Old Serbian Orthodox Church, Sacred Heart Cathedral and Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos. 

After exploring the various places of worship, take a look around Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, a short museum to understand how this rich blend of cultures have come together in the city.  

Next, head to the National Museum of Bosnia, home to the Sarajevo Haggadah- one of the oldest depictions of Passover. Learn more about how this manuscript has survived Sarajevo's turbulent history thanks to not only the Jewish community, but also the Catholic and Muslim community as well. 

Optional Evening Activity: Take to the ice with an ice skating session, a key part of Bosnian culture! 

Start your day with a visit to the Gallery 11/07/95. Through a variety of different multimedia exhibits, gain a deeper insight into the Siege of Sarajevo. 

Next, take a cable car up to the top of Trebević Mountain. Holding memories of both Sarajevo's glory days during the 1984 Winter Olympics, and as a refuge for many civilians during the war, this mountain offers much more than just impressive views of the city. 

Now it is time to head to the Abandoned Bobsleigh Track. Once the pride of Sarajevo, you can explore the now abandoned bobsleigh track which harbours the scars of war as well as new art from local graffiti artists. 

Finish your busy day with a trip on the Sunnyland Alpine Coaster. Surrounded by greenery in a natural setting, enjoy an adrenaline-fuelled ride on an alpine coaster!

Head straight into the city this morning with a visit to the Vječna vatra (Eternal Flame Monument). Dedicated to those who liberated Sarajevo in WW2, the flame has been burning since the first anniversary of the city's liberation. 

Next, it is time to visit a true historical spot, the Latin Bridge, where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated which sparked the beginning of WW1. 

Visit the museum inside City Hall to get in-depth information on the history and culture of the city, housed in a beautiful building with an ornate, colourful interior. 

Take time to admire the peace in the Kovači Cemetery where the wartime president, Alija Izetbegovic, chose to be buried with his martyrs. 

Wind down from today by taking in the panoramic views of the city from the defensive wall clifftop remnants of the Yellow Fortress. 

Spend your final day in the Tunnel of Salvation (Sarajevo War Tunnel). By visiting this small museum, you are given an insight into life during the siege on the city as well as seeing the tunnel that was used to connect the city to the UN controlled territory when Sarajevo was isolated by Serbian Forces. 

Flight home from Sarajevo to UK.