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Sarajevo to Split by Road & Rail

Nine-day Balkans journey from Sarajevo to Split via Talgo train and road

Illustration of Sarajevo to Split by Road & Rail

Cox & Kings' nine-day tailor-made journey takes you from Sarajevo through Bosnia-Herzegovina and into Croatia, ending on the Dalmatian Coast at Split. After two nights exploring Sarajevo's Ottoman-era architecture and the sites of religious and political history, you board a modern First Class Talgo train for one of the Balkans' most scenic rail routes to Mostar. There you spend three nights visiting the UNESCO-listed old town and bridge, then sample wines in Herzegovina's southern vineyards. The journey concludes with three days in Split, a Roman-founded city on the Adriatic, where you can explore Diocletian's Palace and the palm-fringed harbour at your own pace. Throughout, you stay in 4- and 5-star hotels with guide services and transfers included.

What to know before you look closer

  • Day 5 morning and days 7 and 8 are entirely at leisure; activities and meals are not detailed by Cox & Kings for these periods.
  • The train journey accounts for only one day of the nine-day trip; most travel is by road or flight.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Sarajevo

    Fly from the UK to Sarajevo.

    Arrive and transfer to Hotel Europe for two nights.

  2. Day 2overnight: Sarajevo

    Sarajevo

    Spend the morning touring Sarajevo, including Bascarsija Square, where historic buildings frame a wooden Ottoman-era fountain; the 16th-century Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque; the Latin Bridge, site of Archduke Ferdinand's assassination which precipitated the first world war; and Vijecnica, the impressive city hall.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Mostar

    Mostar

    Transfer to Sarajevo railway station and board a modern Talgo train, riding First Class to Mostar on one of Europe's most scenic rail journeys. Transfer from Mostar station to Hotel Eden for three nights.

  4. Day 4overnight: Mostar

    Mostar

    Enjoy a morning walking tour of Mostar, visiting the UNESCO-listed old town and bridge; Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque; the Church of St. Peter and Paul, which features the tallest belltower in Bosnia-Herzegovina; and the exterior of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.

  5. Day 5overnight: Mostar

    Herzegovina wine region

    Your morning is at leisure. This afternoon, enjoy a wine-tasting tour in Herzegovina's sun-kissed southern vineyards.

  6. Day 6overnight: Split

    Split, Croatia

    Transfer from Mostar over the border to Split, Croatia. The largest city in the historical region of Dalmatia, Split occupies a picturesque position on the Adriatic Sea. Check in to Hotel Dioklecijan for 3 nights.

  7. Day 7overnight: Split

    Split

    Your day is at leisure to explore the Dalmatian city of Split, with its sprawl of attractive terracotta roofs overlooking palm-fringed harbours. Landmarks include the Diocletian's Palace and the surrounding Old Town; leafy Marjan Park; and the Cathedral of St. Domnius.

  8. Day 8overnight: Split

    Split

    Day at leisure.

  9. Day 9

    Fly to the UK.

    Transfer to Split Airport for your return flight to the UK.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Walking tour of Sarajevo's Bascarsija Square with its Ottoman fountain, the 16th-century Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, and the Latin Bridge, site of the assassination that sparked the First World War.
  • Day 3Travel by First Class Talgo train from Sarajevo to Mostar on one of Europe's most scenic rail journeys through the Balkans.
  • Day 4Morning walking tour of Mostar's UNESCO-listed old town and bridge, including the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque and the Church of St. Peter and Paul with Bosnia-Herzegovina's tallest belltower.
  • Day 5Wine-tasting tour in Herzegovina's sun-kissed southern vineyards.
  • Day 6Arrive in Split on the Adriatic Sea and check in to Hotel Dioklecijan in the largest city of Dalmatia.

Included

  • 4- & 5-star accommodation
  • First Class rail tickets
  • All transfers, guides & meals as stated

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the package?
Yes. First Class Talgo train tickets from Sarajevo to Mostar are included, along with all transfers, guides, and stated meals.
Which train is used?
A modern Talgo train operates the Sarajevo to Mostar route.
Is the trip escorted or independent?
It is a tailor-made journey with guided tours in Sarajevo (Day 2) and Mostar (Day 4), plus a wine-tasting tour in Herzegovina (Day 5). Days 5 morning, 7, and 8 are at leisure.
What is the accommodation?
Cox & Kings books 4- and 5-star hotels: Hotel Europe (5-star) in Sarajevo for two nights, Eden Hotel & Spa in Mostar for three nights, and Hotel Dioklecijan in Split for three nights.
When does the trip run?
Departures are available in May from GBP 2,095 and in August from GBP 2,295.
How much walking is involved?
The trip is rated as moderate activity, with morning walking tours of Sarajevo and Mostar's old town and several leisure days.

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