17 days in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Minsk & Kiev Itinerary

Nearly destroyed by war during the 1990s, the riverside city of Sarajevo now serves as one of the region's major educational, cultural, and commercial hubs.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then hit the slopes at Olympic Center Jahorina, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Ferhadija Mosque. On the 12th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Sarajevo Memorial for Children Killed during Siege, appreciate the history behind Nermine, dodi, then go all around town with City Tours, then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel in Sarajevo, and finally make a trip to Goat's Bridge.

To find other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Sarajevo online day trip planner .

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Sarajevo is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Jeddah to Sarajevo. Traveling from Jeddah in January, things will get colder in Sarajevo: highs are around 5°C and lows about -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to take a train to Mostar.

Famed for its 16th-century bridge, Mostar boasts a rich cultural and architectural heritage.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Koskin-Mehmed Pasha's Mosque, then make a trip to Velagic House, then make a trip to Missionarie della Famiglia Ferita Maria, and finally do a tasting at Andrija Wine Cellars. On the next day, contemplate the waterfront views at Neretva River, then take in the exciting artwork at Art Studio Pandur, then admire the masterpieces at Bosnaseum, and finally don't miss a visit to Mehmed Karadoz Moschee.

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You can take a train from Sarajevo to Mostar in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Sarajevo in January: high temperatures in Mostar hover around 11°C and lows are around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Banja Luka.

Banja Luka, ) or Banjaluka is the largest city and the de facto capital of the Republika Srpska entity and second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina after the capital Sarajevo. On the 15th (Wed), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mariastern Abbey, then don't miss a visit to Rekreativna Zona Banjaluke, and then get engrossed in the history at Etno Muzej Ljubacke Doline. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Thu): take in the exciting artwork at Republika Srpska Art Gallery, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Banja Luka, then take an in-depth tour of Banski Dvor Cultural Centre, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Vrbas River.

To see photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read Banja Luka online road trip planner .

You can drive from Mostar to Banja Luka in 4 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Mostar in January: high temperatures in Banja Luka hover around 5°C and lows are around -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Minsk.

As the capital and largest city of Belarus, Minsk represents a cultural center full of churches, libraries, museums, and theatres.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Monument to a Beaver and Church of All Saints. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Minsk: Mir Castle (in Mir) and Mound of Glory (in Slabada). There's much more to do: relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, don't miss a visit to Minsk City Hall, browse the collection at National Library of Belarus, and get curious at Belarus Aerospace Museum.

For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Minsk online itinerary builder .

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Banja Luka to Minsk. The time zone difference when traveling from Banja Luka to Minsk is 2 hours. Traveling from Banja Luka in January, expect Minsk to be slightly colder, temps between -4°C and -10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Kiev.

The center of East Slavic culture, Kiev boasts centuries of eclectic art, architecture, and history.

Explore hidden gems such as Sergiy Korolyov Astronautics Museum and Vydubychi Monastery. When in Kiev, make a side trip to see Memorial House Museum of S.P. Korolyova in Zhytomyr, approximately 1h 50 min away. And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Kyivo-Pechers'ka Lavra, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, examine the collection at State Aviation Museum, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Nicolas Cathedral.

To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Kiev trip planner.

Getting from Minsk to Kiev by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Minsk to Kiev due to the time zone difference. In January, plan for daily highs up to -1°C, and evening lows to -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.