Cultural Treasures of Magnificent Bosnia: 3 Nights with Turkish Airlines, November 15 (Special November Break Offer)

Meeting 3 hours before departure at the Turkish Airlines International Terminal counter of Istanbul Airport. After passport and check-in procedures, we depart for Sarajevo on Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight TK1021 at 14:50. Upon arrival at 14:40 local time, we proceed to Sarajevo city center with our waiting vehicle. Sarajevo, the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a highly significant hub, especially in the Balkans. The city is a meeting point of Western Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Southern Ottoman peoples. Throughout history, it has been an example of civilizations clashing, yet also a beacon of hope for peace due to its multiculturalism and tolerance. Known for its religious diversity, Muslims, Christians of various denominations, and Jews have lived together here for centuries. The city reflects its rich historical diversity in its architecture; some areas resemble Central European cities, while just a few streets away, one can encounter influences reminiscent of Ottoman or Soviet-style socialist modernism. After arriving at the center, our walking city tour will include Vijecnica (Central Library), built as a municipal building during the Austro-Hungarian Empire but now serving as the national library; Inat Kuca, known for its surprising story; the Bosna River; Latin Bridge, which has survived from the Ottoman period to today; and the spot where the archduke of Austria-Hungary was shot, sparking the First World War. Next, we will move to Bas Carsija, Sarajevo's historic center, famous for its Ottoman-era cobblestone narrow streets, traditional bazaar, and historic mosques. In this area, you may hear the call to prayer while passing by a church or synagogue. Among the sights we will see in Bas Carsija are Bas Carsija Sebili, Pigeon Square, the historic clock tower, the Sacred Heart Cathedral, and Morica Han, the only Ottoman caravanserai preserved from the Ottoman period to the present day. We will conclude our tour by visiting Vjecna Vatra (Eternal Flame), dedicated to the military and civilian casualties who liberated Sarajevo during World War II. The monument consists of tiles inscribed with text in the colors of the former Yugoslav flag (blue, white, and red) and features a copper bowl shaped like a laurel wreath containing an ever-burning open flame. After the tour, free time. Transfer to our hotel at the time indicated by our guide. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we depart for the Grand Bosnian Heritage (Počitelj & Blagaj & Mostar) tour. First, we will visit Počitelj, a well-preserved historic town known as the Turkish Village, where we will see buildings constructed during the 16th-century Ottoman period and Počitelj Fortress. Next, our stop will be Blagaj. In this historic town, we will view the Blagaj Tekke, an Ottoman-era dervish lodge built on the banks of the Buna River and surrounded by high cliffs; you may have lunch during free time along the riverbank. After the break, we will take a short journey to Mostar. In this city established around the Neretva River, our walking tour will first include the Mostar Bridge. A masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, the bridge is the symbol of the city. Although it was destroyed in the conflicts of late 1992, it was rebuilt in 2004 with significant contributions from the Republic of Turkey. The Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque will also be among the sites visited during our tour. Free time follows the tour. Transfer back to our hotel at the time indicated by our guide. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we depart for the Natural and Historical Splendor of Travnik tour. The city was named "City of Viziers" because many viziers of the Ottoman Empire were from there; its historic fabric, narrow streets, fountains, and stone houses dating back to the Ottoman period are truly dazzling. During our tour, we will visit the Süleymaniye Mosque (Alaca Mosque) and Travnik Fortress, both of which hold great significance for Ottoman and Bosnian history. After the tour, free time. Transfer back to our hotel at the time specified by our guide. Overnight at the hotel.

Free time after breakfast at our hotel in the morning. Later, transfer to the airport at the time determined by the guide. After baggage and ticket procedures, departure for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1022 at 15:30. Arrival at 19:30 local time and end of our tour.