This was the best tour from the first first 9 days of our 23 day “Balkan Odyssey.” I am sure it will remain the best (or top 2!) after our visits to the next 5 countries. But among the tours so far in Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina this one was excellent and exceed all expectations. It was essentially a private tour for our group of four and Mak drove us in a comfortable car to all the key locations in and around the city which brought to life the history that he so thoroughly and informatively, shared, with facts and personal anecdotes, that while sad in many cases, were priceless in providing not only an intellectual understanding of Sarajevos recent tragic history, but also, and most especially, an emotional and very human one. I had made an effort to study a bit of the complex history of the Balkans before coming, this in order to set a basic framework for our forthcoming experience, and during the first there days we had some general tours of Sarajevo’s Old Town and sites, and a day trip to Mostar, but the Roses of Sarajevo tour with Mak was the icing on the cake that put it all together for me, and I believe my travel companions as well. Do I recommend this tour? 1000%.The Balkans have much to teach the world both about how different people can live in peace, as well as, how horrible things can get when that peace is destroyed by evil men and the sheep who follow them. It is a stable but fragile peace that exists today, and it will take a long time to completely smooth out the tensions, but there IS peace at least, and there is rebuilding. I urge everyone to go to Bosnia-Herzegovina and Sarajevo in particular and contribute tot heir tourism development. And if you do, TAKE THIS TOUR. And while I imagine the company has other good guides, I further urge you to ask for Mak and you will not be disappointed.