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Afterward, our boat tour continues farther Breakfast, Lunch
south along the scenic bay to the town of
Kotor, a wonderfully preserved medieval
walled town situated at the head of southern Day 6 Travel to Sarajevo, Bosnia &
Europe’s deepest natural bay. Designated a Herzegovina • Explore Mostar
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churches and former aristocratic mansions
Herzegovina. Along the way, we’ll stop at
that line narrow, cobbled streets. After a
the ancient town of Mostar. Established by
guided tour of Kotor and lunch on your own,
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in late afternoon.
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and the Adriatic Sea. Mostar is named for
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