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Sarajevoto Belgradeby TrainTour durationHoliday typeSeasonality7 daysIndividual TourExplore at LeisureYear-roundThis individual itinerary combines the laidbackBosnian capital of Sarajevo with thewonderful lively city of Belgrade by train.The train between Sarajevo and Belgrade washistorically one of the few physical links thatbound Muslims, Serbs and Croats. Almostthe entire railway network in Bosnia wasrendered unusable during the 1992-1995war. Now after 18 years, the train line fromSarajevo to Belgrade is running again andthis short break enables you to spend a fewnights in each capital city, making the historicaltrain journey between. However, whilst theroute may seem straightforward the journeyis somewhat of an adventure as in the stillfragmented region of the former Yugoslavia,it now requires four different locomotivesfrom four separate railway companies, twopassport checks and more than eight hoursto journey about 300 miles.Day 1 Fly to SarajevoFly to Sarajevo and transfer to hotel for 3nights.Day 2-3 SarajevoFree days in Sarajevo to explore at leisure orbook optional excursions. (B)Sarajevo has a fascinating history, nestledbetween wooded hills and divided by thebabbling river Miljacka, in the centre ofBosnia-Herzegovina. The Bascarsija is themain market square, and the hub of the innercity with over 40 narrow lanes emanatingfrom it - these lanes are filled with tradersin copper, leather and woodwork. In themarket you can buy carved wooden toys andhandmade tin coffee pots and cups. Sarajevois packed with places of worship. The neo-Gothic Roman Catholic Cathedral dates from1889. The Jewish museum was a synagoguewhen it was built in 1556. A nearby Orthodoxchurch has been there since 1539.Day 4 Sarajevo to BelgradeTake train to Belgrade, which departs at 11:35and arrives Belgrade at 20:18 (times mayvary). Arrive Belgrade and check in to hotelfor 3 nights. (B)Day 5-6 BelgradeFree days in Belgrade to explore at leisure orbook optional excursions. (B)Belgrade is now firmly back where it belongs,at the heart of Europe. Fortunately, the soleevidence now of its many conquerors andformer despots is in its architecture. Name astyle from the 17th century or from the 20thcentury, and it will be there. Yet Belgradeis more than just its buildings; the Danubeand its hilly surroundings are as importantas the city itself. The Old Town is compactenough for walking everywhere and cars arebanned from many of its streets to ensure thisis enjoyable.Day 7 Belgrade to UKFree morning before transfer to airport forflight back to the UK. (B)Prices fromPer person twin-share £750Single room supplement £145Prices include• Return flights in economy class withCroatian Airlines via Zagreb fromLondon Heathrow• All airport taxes and security charges• Accommodation in 3-star hotels withbreakfast• Airport transfers• Train tickets, Sarajevo to BelgradePrices exclude• Railway transfers• Sightseeing excursions - please contactus for excursion options and pricesCity BreaksAsk us for individual city break prices inSarajevo, Belgrade or Mostar.27Call 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agent