BOSNIA BALKAN TOUR

Unforgettable Sephardic memories

Tour start

Upon the reception of the adequate number of applications

Duration

• 9 days

Languages

• English
• Hebrew

ABOUT THE TOUR

More about the tour

You can find more about the tour at theThe European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage web page 

Description

An exploration of the Balkans’ complex and fascinating history, its stunning natural beauty, glorious art and architecture, delightful people and rich Jewish heritage.

Follow ther route:
Sarajevo-Stolac-Dubrovnik-Split (Croatia)
Visiting Mostar (Old bridge).

Visit the incredible city of Sarajevo

Old Sephardic Synagogue
Old Sephardic cemetery

The Famous Old Bridge in Mostar

The Old Bridge is a symbol of Mostar and his surroundings and there are thousands of stories, paintings, legends and artistic expressions about his beauty. In July 2005, UNESCO listed Old Bridge and Old City as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Old bridge Mostar
Jewish Cemetery Mostar
Synagogue Mostar
Old bridge Mostar

On our way across Bosnia and Herzegovina we saw many such tombstones (stećak), but this one in Radimlja has the most preserved tombstones in the entire country. It is located near the road Trebinje – Mostar and has a large parking. The fee (4 KM) is quite low for such an important museum.

Radimlja Necropolis Stolac
Radimlja Necropolis Stolac
Amazing Review of Radimlja
Special prayer at the grave Tzadick of Rabbi Moshe Danon
Our sightseeing of Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic” and one of the leading sea trading ports and a center of culture and business, begins with a cable car ride to the top of Mount Srdj for a gorgeous view overlooking the entire old town and shoreline. We shall descend the cable car and begin our walking tour through Dubrovnik’s medieval and renaissance streets and squares. Our route includes the Stradun, Onofrio’s Fountain, Franciscan Monastery from the 14th century, Roland’s Column, Sponza Palace, a Gothic Renaissance palace and former customs house; Rector’s Palace, the Cathedral, The Assumption; and the Jewish Quarter. We shall visit the Jewish Ghetto and the Synagogue of Dubrovnik, the third oldest synagogue in Europe, built in 1408. Dinner in local restaurant, overnight in the hotel.
Dubrovnik general view and Dubrovnik Old Synagogue
Enjoy into the historic heart of Dubrovnik’s Old Town
Stories and legends about history of Jewis community Dubrovnic are still living nowadays
Before leaving Dubrovnik, we shall visit the Jewish cemetery “Bet HaHaim,” where graves with inscriptions in Hebrew, Latin and Croatian can be found. We head to the north along the magnificent Adriatic coastline. We shall drive along the coast until we reach the city of Split, the second largest city in Croatia. Overnight in the Radisson Blu Resort, Split.
Jewish cemetery Dubrovnik
See Split landmarks including Diocletian's Palace and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius. Stroll through the Marjan Hill park and enjoy magnificent views along the coast
Visit Jewish Community of Split – One of the oldest European synagogues still in its original use
Split achieved its fame when the Roman Emperor Diocletian had his retirement palace built here, where he lived from 295 to 305 AD. The city of Split is built in and around the ruins of Diocletian’s Palace, among the most imposing Roman ruins in existence. The remains of the Palace are part of the living heart of the city that features labyrinthine streets packed with locals and tourists alike, bars and restaurants. We shall tour the palace, including the basement halls where archeologists have found carvings of menorahs on the walls, which provide evidence of an early Jewish presence in Split. We shall visit the restored Synagogue of Split, situated along the narrow street called Židovski prolaz (Jewish Passage) and the Jewish Ghetto. Then we shall drive to Marjan Hill for a visit to the Old Jewish Cemetery dating from 1537, from which there is a magnificent view of the city. We return to the synagogue for Shabbat services and dinner with members of the Jewish community. Overnight in the Radisson Blu Resort, Split.
Jewish cemetery, Diocletian’s Palace Split, Old Synagogue
Breakfast in the hotel. Back to Sarajevo. On our way we will visit waterfall Kravice  and lunch in Mostar close to Old Bridge. Back to Sarajevo. Overnight in hotel. Evening free. Transfer to the airport for the return flight.
Waterfall Kravice

Kilometar / time distance

Sarajevo – Mostar, distance 120 km, time 2 hors
Mostar – Stolac, distance 37 km, time 40 min.
Stolac – Dubrovnik, distance 102 km, time 2 hours
Dubrovnik – Split, distance 257 km, time 4 hours
Split – Kravice – Sarajevo, distance 300 km, time 4,5 hours

Contact your guide

Call us: +387 61 688 951
Viber: +387 61 688 951
WhatsApp: +387 61 688 951

Book the tour

Pricing

Pricing is avaialble upon request

Get to know the person behind the tour DR. Eli Tauber

Dr. Eli Tauber is the Founder and president of the NGO Haggadah Sarajevo, assossiation for preserving and promoting Jewish culture and tradition. Adviser for culture and religion Association of Jewish communities of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Expert in Jewish tours trough Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Languages
• SERBIAN – fluent
• CROATIAN – fluent
• Hebrew – fluent
• ENGLISH – fluent