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Bosnia & Albania: A Journey through History and Culture

Fatma Feyza AKYOL

9 Jan 2024

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Embark on a 9-day adventure through Sarajevo and Tirana, where ancient marvels and vibrant cultures await. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Bosnia and Herzegovina, from the Bosanska Kafana Tunel to the War Childhood Museum. Then, venture into the heart of Albania, exploring the Pyramid of Tirana and the National Historical Museum. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with captivating sights and flavors.

Trip to Sarajevo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Secrets of Sarajevo

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$16

Bosanska Kafana Tunel

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Baščaršija

Dating back to the 1400s, this bustling market offers dining & shopping amid cultural landmarks.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Delights of Sarajevo's Cityscape

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$60

Simidçe Sarajevo

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

2 - 3 min

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Sarajevo City Hall

Originally built in the late 1800s, this grand national monument hosts government events & concerts.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$30

4 - 6 min

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Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque

Completed in 1532, the country's largest mosque is one of the main Ottoman complexes in the Balkans.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

Day 3A Glimpse into Sarajevo's Past

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$46

Pekara Edin

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

6 - 9 min

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War Childhood Museum

Prominent museum featuring exhibits & videos on the children who lived through the Bosnian War.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

5 - 8 min

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Sebilj

Landmark wooden fountain built in the 18th century & resembling an ornate kiosk.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Latin Bridge

Ottoman-era stone bridge near the site of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's 1914 assassination.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$5

Day 4Culinary Delights and Cultural Treasures

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$76

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$ 4

The Castle Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

6 - 9 min

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The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Established in 1888, this history museum features cultural artifacts, exhibits & a botanical garden.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$35

9 - 11 min

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Gallery 11/07/95

Modern gallery with artistic & documentary multimedia content memorializing the Srebrenica massacre.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 5Nature's Beauty and Historical Significance

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$40

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$ 8

kod amira na rostilj

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

9 - 11 min

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Vrelo Bosne

Picturesque woodland park featuring a spring & pool, the source of the River Bosna, plus cafes.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Tunnel of Hope

Small military-history museum at the site of a storied Bosnian War–era underground tunnel.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $370 In total

Activities & Food:$359

Transport:$11

Trip to Tirana

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Secrets of Sarajevo

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$16

Metropolitan Restaurant

Metropolitan have been awarded in international platform with Best Service and Best Restaurant Food for 2010. Our delicious food will be prepared by our passionate chefs and you will get opportunity to taste award winning dishes.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

10 - 15 min

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Grand Park of Tirana

Spacious public park with a botanical garden, zoo, the Presidential Palace, a church & a lake.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Delights of Sarajevo's Cityscape

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$37

Segafredo ETC

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Pyramid of Tirana

Opened in 1988 as the Enver Hoxha Museum, this large pyramidal structure is now a conference center.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

9 - 14 min

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Tirana Castle

Medieval castle of which only an Ottoman-era wall remains, now housing handicraft stores & eateries.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Et'hem Bej Mosque

Guided tours are offered at this 18th-century mosque with colorful frescoes in the city center.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 3A Glimpse into Sarajevo's Past

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$37

PANEVINO

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

3 - 4 min

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Bunk'Art 2

Unique Albanian history museum inside a preserved, Communist-era nuclear pit bunker.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

Day 4Culinary Delights and Cultural Treasures

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$31

Beirut Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

3 - 4 min

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National Historical Museum

Major museum in a Communist-era building featuring themed exhibitions about the history of Albania.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $370 In total

Activities & Food:$359

Transport:$11