Arrival in the city of Mostar, where the legacy of the Ottoman Empire still remains visible throughout the city. Mostar first appeared in the 15-th century when a small settlement began to form around wooden bridge suspended on chains, on the left bank of the River Neretva. Its name is rooted in the word "Mostar" (a bridge guard). In 1566 a new stone bridge was opened to travellers and merchants. The Old Bridge, as it is popularly called, served many purposes throughout its 400-year life.

After a guided tour of Mostar, we proceed to Rujište

Ruiste, a very-known destination of Mostarians, is located on the slopes of Mounts Prenj and Velez, only 25 km south from Mostar. This mountain area, being at 1050 m above sea level, has the greatest concentration of Oxygen in this part of Europe. Attractive, rich of natural beauties, an area suitable for nature lovers and tourists who come here for picnic, relaxation, or barbeque, is visited during the whole year. Here, winters are characterized by steep snow, and in summer periods it is a perfect place for those who escape from high temperatures in Mostar. The area is extremely abundant of the endemic species of pine, called «munika», which makes the site suitable and healthy especially for sportsmen and as a medical therapy. 

At Rujište we have a welcome drink of Rakija (grappa) on arrival and a walk around. Afterwards we proceed to having cooking lessons and preparation of a traditional meal. In the evening we have the dinner and wine tasting.

EXAMPLE MEAL PLAN (subject to seasonal changes): 

Appetizer: Prosciutto and bag cheese with traditional doughnuts

1st course : Begova corba -a soup made with veal and vegetables

2nd course: Dolma - fried peppers stuffed with minced meat and spices or Sogan dolma - fried oninons stuffed with minces meat and spices or Japrak - stuffed cabagge leaves with minced meat and rice.

Side dish: patato pure'

Dessert: Tufahija – Apple boiled in sugar and stuffed with minced walnuts and with cream on top.

For vegeterians:

Satarash – Mixed vegetables and rice cooked in a pot or pan or Zucchini soup and fried zucchini

Vegetable pies

Vegetable soup

We leave to Sarajevo at 18:00.