Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Fall Edition – UK
Travel like you’ve never done before with unique immersive experiences
Come explore the heart of the Balkans with us on a journey through Bosnia and Herzegovina’s breathtaking fall landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and soul-warming cuisine. From misty mountains and cobbled streets to cozy meals and conversations with locals, this trip is all about connections to place, to history, and to people. We will also be learning about the Bosnian Genocide, which lasted from 1992-1995 through visiting sites such as the Srebrenica Memorial Center and speaking to survivors.
If you’re drawn to meaningful travel, breathtaking beauty, and the chance to learn the truth about what happened in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 90s through community-led activism, this trip is for you.
The immersive experience with The Hybrid Tours, merging culture and education, broadened my understanding of historical events, giving me a more nuanced perspective of the complexities and contexts behind them. Interacting with knowledgeable guides, first-hand witnesses and historians brought stories to life, filling in gaps and answering questions that I never knew I had. – Michelle, USA
Start
End
Sarajevo
Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Transport
Private Bus
Group size
1 – 15
Days
7
Accommodation
Shared accommodation in 4* hotels (single rooms can be arranged for an additional fee where possible)
Dates
October 4th – October 10th, 2026
Physical activity
Moderate: Expect extended walking and standing for site visits, stairs or uneven surfaces. All hiking and intense activities are optional.
Trip highlights
Mostar – Stolac – Sarajevo – Srebrenica – Jajce
✔️ Walk through history – Experience both scenic and historic sites, from Sarajevo and Mostar to Jajce and Stolac, blending natural beauty with historical context.
✔️Engage in cultural immersion – meet locals, hear first‑hand accounts from survivors of the Bosnian Genocide, and gain deeper insight into the country’s past and present. This is done through our permanent partnership with Our World Too.
✔️Warm Hospitality & Local Flavor – Bosnians are known for their warmth and generosity. From hearty traditional dishes like ćevapi and burek to conversations over coffee, visitors often leave feeling personally connected to the people and culture.
✔️A rich blend of cultures: Bosnia is a crossroads of East and West, where Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and Slavic influences converge in architecture, food, and traditions, which offer a truly unique European experience.
Why this trip is for you
Experience The Hybrid Tours – Go beyond the guidebooks and learn what it’s truly like to go in an immersive cultural experience of a country! Connect with locals in a way you’ve never done before. Despite our differences, we have more in common than we think. Join us to find out why.
Walk through Sarajevo, as our local guide weaves stories of resilience, history and culture into our tour.
Explore the beautiful old town of Mostar, including walking over the historic Stari Most!
Learn about the Srebrenica Genocide and the wider Bosnian Genocide from survivors and activists.
Treat yourself to traditional Bosnian cuisine like Klepe!
Bosnia and Herzegovina offers breathtaking nature, historic towns, and an incredible mix of cultures that is not commonly found around the world. However, it wouldn’t be possible to visit this beautiful country without learning about the Bosnian Genocide, which lasted from 1992-1995.
From October 4th – 10th, 2026, we’re taking you on an unforgettable journey through Bosnia and Herzegovina, where history, culture, and stunning nature are waiting for you.
Through our partnership with Our World Too, we’ve created this Hybrid Tour to bring you the best of both worlds – the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history, culture and tourist highlights of Bosnia and Herzegovina while also visiting sites such as the Srebrenica Memorial Museum and learning more about the war from survivors – people who have LIVED through history
If you’re looking to visit a lesser-known destination in Europe, travel in a completely different way, get to meet new people and immerse yourself in a new culture, then come and join us!
Itinerary
Our team will be waiting for you in the city centre of Dubrovnik to be picked up at 12 pm. Dubrovnik has better connections than airports in Bosnia and Herzegovina so this will make things easier for you. We would also suggest you take advantage of this stop to explore Dubrovnik before we pick you up!
We will then begin our journey towards Mostar, during which you will witness the beautiful landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina. You’ll have some time to explore the beautiful sights that Mostar has to offer before our welcome dinner in the evening.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight in Mostar.
We’ll spend the day in the beautiful town of Stolac learning more about the history of the city and how conditions were during the Bosnian War, including visiting a traditional home!
The necropolis in Radimlja, one of the most valuable monuments of the medieval period in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the ancient citadel of Daorson are just two of the unique historical pearls that we will explore in Stolac.
In the afternoon, after having lunch by the beautiful waterfalls in Stolac, we’ll visit Pocitelj. Here you’ll be able to visit the historic fortress and learn about the aggression the village was subjected to by Croatian nationalists during the Bosnian war.
Later in the day, we’ll be making our way to Sarajevo for the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Sarajevo.
On our fourth day, we’ll visit the memorial site of Srebrenica-Potocari, where 8,372 Muslim men and boys were murdered in July 1995 as a result of sustained fascist and ethnonational propaganda spread by Serb nationalists.
Despite frequently being overlooked by media outlets in their coverage of the invasion of Ukraine, the Srebrenica Genocide was the worst atrocity to take place on European soil since WW2.
The extensive use of propaganda during the war in Bosnia dehumanised and painted the Bosniak (Bosnian Muslim) population as an ‘incompatible other’. By visiting the memorial site you’re taking part in a necessary effort to learn the importance of combating hate and preserving the stories of survivors and victims for future generations.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Sarajevo
After breakfast, we’ll begin bright and early with a short drive to the Tunnel of Hope (tickets included). This structure is what allowed Sarajevans to be able to survive during the longest siege in modern history. After a guided tour of the tunnel, we’ll be making our way back to Sarajevo where we’ll be hosting lunch. You’ll be able to try burek, a Bosnian delicacy. Vegetarian options are available.
After lunch, we’ll go on a guided tour of Bosnia’s beautiful capital city Sarajevo, a city steeped in medieval and modern history. Our expert local guide will walk you through the cobblestone streets of the historic Baščaršija area of Sarajevo.
In the evening, you will have some free time to join us for an optional cable car trip (tickets will be self-funded) to enjoy breathtaking views of the city or you can choose to explore the city and its traditional handmade stalls and bakeries. This will be a great opportunity to purchase locally-made gifts and souvenirs to take home with you.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Overnight in Sarajevo
We will be venturing up north to the town of Ahmići, a village where hundreds lost their lives due to aggression from Croat nationalist forces. Following this, we will continue onwards to Jajce, famous for its nature and stunning waterfalls. There is ziplining here available for an additional price.
After Jajce, we’ll head on to Travnik, a historic town in the central part of Bosnia. Here you’ll find Bosnian architecture that is unique to this region. We’ll walk through the narrow streets and learn more about the history before making our way to the Cevabdzinica Hari for our goodbye dinner. Locals all around the country claim this is the best spot in Bosnia and Herzegovina for cevapi!
After dinner, we’ll make our way back to Sarajevo for the evening and our goodbye dinner!
Meals: Breakfast and dinner.
Overnight in Sarajevo
On our last day, you’ll have some free time to roam around the city and get those gifts you were tempted to buy on day 1! You can also join us for some tea and baklava at one of our favorite spots in the city.
The tour will officially end after this. Transport to airports is not included but can be arranged upon request. Should you wish to extend your stay in Bosnia & Herzegovina, let us know and we can assist you with accommodation, transportation, and anything else you might require.
Thank you for joining us on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Accommodation: Shared accommodation in 4* hotels. (single rooms can be arranged for an additional fee where possible)
- Activities: Activities and entry fees listed in the itinerary are included
- Small groups: For the best immersive travel experiences, we pride ourselves on having no more than 15 people per group
- Transport: Transportation is provided for the duration of the trip in a private vehicle
- Meetings with survivors: You’ll be learning about history from people who have actually lived it. We expect our guests to remain polite and courteous towards survivors
- Local tour guides: Professional English-speaking tour guides
- Meals: Meals listed in the itinerary are included
- Dubrovnik pick-up: If you are flying to Dubrovnik and arriving within a specified time period, transfer from Dubrovnik to Mostar will be provided.
- All government taxes.
- Travel insurance: All participants are required to have travel insurance
- Personal expenses: We recommend bringing $100-200 USD for all of your personal expenses throughout the week. This does not include the tips.
- Extra Meals: Meals outside of those stated in the itinerary. These range from $5 to $ 10 USD/meal.
- Tips for Guides: Not included. We recommend tipping 10-20% of the total trip price to your local guide.
- Visas: Visas required for Bosnia and Herzegovina or required in countries en route to Bosnia are not included. If you have any questions about visa requirements, please reach out to us directly – info@thehybridtours.com.
- Activities not listed.
- International flights: International flights are not included.
- Beverages: Water will be provided throughout the trip; however, all other beverages are a personal expense.
- Airport pick-up/drop-off: Airport pick-ups/drop-offs apart from the initial trip from Dubrovnik to Mostar are not included
Logistics ✈️
Pickup is from the city of Dubrovnik, Croatia, on the 4th of October at 12 pm.
The airport code is DBV. If you prefer to come in from Sarajevo (SJJ), we can also arrange that. We offer both airports for flexibility.
The tour finishes on the 10th of October at midday in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The airport code is SJJ. If the flight schedules do not align, we will be happy to arrange extra hotel nights & airport transfers if needed! Please reach out directly to help you out 🙂
Travel tip: Game of Thrones was filmed in Dubrovnik and makes for a great visit. Add a few days before or after this trip to make the most of your holiday.
Why should you join us?
- You’re tired of tourist traps and want to discover something real
You’re curious about history, culture, and human stories
You want to connect deeply with locals and fellow travelers
You’re interested in learning about countries and their history beyond the statistics, headlines and biases
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