Red flowers along the Miljacka river in Sarajevo

Itineraries · 10-day family learning adventure

From the Mountains to the Sea

Sarajevo · Mostar · Šibenik · Dubrovnik
June 23 – July 2, 2027

Ten days across Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, from the Ottoman bazaars of Sarajevo to the walls of Dubrovnik. Some blocks are for the whole family, some split into an adult track and a youth track, and a few evenings are yours to explore on your own.

Family Everyone together
Adults Ages 19 and up
Youth Kids and young adults
On your own Free time, not included

Breakfast at your hotel is included every day. Plan to arrive in Sarajevo by Day 1, June 23.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures marker in the old town

Day 1 · Wed, June 23

Sarajevo: Welcome

Adults Morning visit to an embassy and a museum, getting around by tram.
Youth Culture day with Lily Collective, alongside kids of the Bosnian diaspora.
Family Lunch at a food hall in the city center.
Family Afternoon introduction to the region and its history.
Family Welcome dinner, then a gelato walk through downtown with a local guide.

Day 2 · Thu, June 24

Sarajevo: The story of Yugoslavia

Adults Morning talk on the politics and history of Yugoslavia, told where it happened.
Youth Animal park outing with Lily Collective.
On your own Lunch, a nap or shopping in the baščaršija.
Adults Afternoon wine tour.

The Old Bridge in Konjic over the Neretva river

Bust of Tito inside Tito's Bunker near Konjic

Day 3 · Fri, June 25

Konjic, Tito's Bunker & Mostar

Family Day trip south through the Neretva valley, with transportation and the bunker tour arranged.
Family Konjic's old stone bridge and Tito's secret Cold War bunker, built to survive a nuclear war.
Family Mostar's Old Bridge and the Ottoman old town.
On your own Dinner on the drive home, at a local spot known for roast lamb.

Day 4 · Sat, June 26

Mount Trebević & a cooking class

Family Gondola up Mount Trebević, a hike and a visit to the 1984 Winter Olympics site.
Family Lunch at a mountaintop restaurant.
Family Afternoon cooking class, with transportation included.
Adults Night out on the town, with childcare provided.
Youth Pajama party, fort building and a movie night at the hotel.

Croatia

Day 5 · Sun, June 27

Krka Waterfalls, on to Šibenik

Family Drive into Croatia, with transportation arranged.
Family Morning stop at the Krka waterfalls for a swim and a short hike.
Family Arrive at the resort in Šibenik around 4 to 5 pm, then resort time.

Beach at the Šibenik resort with a floating water park

Pool and sun loungers at the Šibenik resort

Day 6 · Mon, June 28

Šibenik resort day

Family A full day at the resort on the Adriatic: beach, pools and a floating water park.
Family Childcare provided at the resort, so parents can relax too.

Day 7 · Tue, June 29

Resort day & Roman Zadar

Family Another resort day, with childcare provided.
Family Optional excursion to downtown Zadar, with its Roman forum and old town.

Swimmers in the Adriatic below the hills of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik's old harbor seen through a stone arch

Days 8–10 · June 30 – July 2

Dubrovnik

Family Check out by 10 am and transfer down the coast to Dubrovnik.
Adults Guided tour of the walled city.
Youth Hands-on activity for kids and young adults.
Family Yacht day to Lopud island.
Adults Night out on the town, with childcare provided. Youth Hotel movie night.
Family Closing dinner by the sea.
On your own Some lunches and dinners in town.
Family July 2: departure day.

Land package · priced per person

Includes lodging, daily breakfast, in-country transfers, guided tours and the cooking class. Some meals are on your own. Airfare to the Balkans is not included.

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