HERZEGOVINA BIKE II: FROM ROMAN TIMES TO THE HAJDUK REPUBLIC

Day 1. Arrival: Sarajevo, Capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina 

We arrive at Sarajevo International Airport, where our guide and tour leader welcome us. We head to the Lights Restaurant for a light lunch and a toast to the journey ahead.

After lunch, we explore Sarajevo with an authorized guide, learning about its rich and turbulent history and everyday life shaped by centuries of changing empires. The tour starts at the City Library and continues past the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, through the historic streets of the old town.

In the afternoon, we depart from Sarajevo Railway Station and enjoy a scenic train ride through breathtaking landscapes to Čapljina.

Welcome drink, dinner, and overnight stay at Hotel in Čapljina.

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BikeFriendly hotel in Čapljina 4★ 

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Ćiro’s narrow-gauge railway still holds a mythical place in the collective memory of Herzegovina, almost fifty years after its closure. Once vital to local life, today—thanks to the enthusiasm of cyclists—it has been transformed into a world-famous cycling trail featured by major international media.

We cycle along this historic route to relive the life that once flourished beside the railway, passing through typical Herzegovinian landscapes and former railway stations. Our ride leads us to the Vjetrenica Cave, which we visit with an authorized guide who reveals its unique underground world.

We finish the ride at a former railway station, now a traditional tavern serving authentic Herzegovinian cuisine. After lunch, we return to the hotel for free time by the pool or rest before a shared dinner.

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BikeFriendly hotel in Čapljina 4★

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Čapljina → Zavala, 60km, 416m 

With several kilometers already behind us, today we finally reach Mostar. We explore the city with an authorized guide, followed by free time to photograph the iconic 16th-century Old Bridge and soak in the vibrant atmosphere where Mediterranean and Oriental cultures meet.

After visiting the Spanish Square and the open-air exhibition created by the Mostar Street Art Festival, we continue cycling towards Čapljina. The route follows the Neretva River and traces sections of the old Ćiro railway all the way back to our hotel.

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BikeFriendly hotel in Čapljina 4★

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Mostar → Čapljina, 55km, 100m 

Čapljina lies at the natural crossroads of Herzegovina and is surrounded by four rivers and the Hutovo Blato Nature Park, the largest marshland area in this part of Europe. A paradise for birdwatchers, it also offers an exceptional cycling experience.

We ride along scenic trails around the park’s lake, enjoying unique viewpoints and the rich wetland landscape. The afternoon is free for relaxation by the hotel pool, followed by an à la chef dinner paired with selected Herzegovinian wines.

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BikeFriendly hotel in Čapljina 4★

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Čapljina → Hutovo, 56km, 820m 

After breakfast and check-out from Hotel Storia, we set off towards Ljubuški to visit the stunning Kravice Waterfalls, a protected natural treasure of Herzegovina.

From Kravice, we cycle through rural landscapes and local villages, gaining insight into everyday life in the Herzegovinian countryside. We stop at the Franciscan Monastery in Humac to visit the Archaeological Museum, founded in 1884, which presents the region’s history from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages.

Our ride continues to the Peć Mlini excursion site, a hidden natural gem. From here, we load our bikes onto the van and transfer to Blidinje Nature Park, where we check in at Hotel Hajdučke Vrleti.

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BikeFriendly hotel in Nature park Blidinje 3★

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Čapljina → Peć Mlini, 59km, 820m 

The Franciscan Route offers a unique cycling journey through monasteries and cultural heritage sites across Bosnia and Herzegovina. After breakfast, we ride through Blidinje Nature Park towards Rama, enjoying breathtaking ascents and descents with panoramic views.

In Rama Valley, transformed into a reservoir in 1968, we visit the Franciscan monastery situated on a small island and enjoy lunch locally. Afterward, we cycle back to Hotel Hajdučke Vrleti for rest and dinner.

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BikeFriendly hotel in Nature park Blidinje 3★

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Blidinje → Rama, 80km, 2.000m 

Today we cycle through Blidinje Nature Park to Masna Luka, a site of Franciscan spiritual exercises. Following the park’s scenic trails along Blidinje Lake, we continue to Tomislavgrad, a town with Roman roots.

The highlight is the praslon, a 3.5-million-year-old fossil housed in the Franciscan monastery museum, which we visit together. We conclude with a shared picnic before loading our bikes onto the van and returning to Hotel Hajdučke Vrleti for dinner and overnight stay.

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BikeFriendly hotel in Nature park Blidinje 3★

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Blidinje → Tomislavgrad, 66km, 700m 

After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and transfer to Sarajevo Airport. We bid farewell to our guide, concluding an active week exploring the natural beauty, culture, and history of Herzegovina.

On behalf of the ERO Travel team, we thank you for joining us and wish you safe travels home.

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The itinerary is subject to change in terms of accommodation, lunch, picnics, and locations visited. Contact us and we will create an offer that best suits your requirements.

• Special dietary needs: Vegetarian or require a special menu? We’ll coordinate with accommodations and restaurants to meet your needs.

• Accommodation preferences: Prefer peace or a single room? Not a problem!

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The ERO Travel Team