✦ With Special Guests Steven and Evan Strong ✦
And Participation in the Bosnian Pyramids Event of the Year —
2027 Summer Solstice International Conference and Celebrations
We are delighted to invite you on our next Sacred Balkans & Bosnian Pyramids Adventure — a unique journey through some of the most beautiful, inspiring, and culturally rich places in the Balkans.
This special journey combines ancient history, living traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and meaningful connections with like-minded people. Along the way, we will explore the Bosnian Pyramids, pristine rivers, ancient forests, Croatian stone-built coastal towns, Ottoman-era cities, sacred sites, and places of profound cultural, historical, and spiritual significance.
As always, we travel in our signature slow-paced style, allowing time to truly connect with the land, the people, and each other. More than a tour, this is a moving retreat. Our intention is not simply to collect photographs, but to experience these places deeply and carry their gifts home as living memories.
We believe that travel can be a powerful catalyst for transformation when we allow ourselves the time and space to fully embrace a place and its stories.
Through shared meals, walks in nature, bus conversations, evening gatherings, and moments of quiet reflection, we will explore the many layers of history, culture, mythology, and memory woven throughout the Balkans. As locals, Tara and Manu will share their love for these lands and the experiences, stories, and insights gathered over many years of exploration.
Internationally recognised researchers whose work explores ancient civilizations, Indigenous wisdom traditions, archaeology, cultural memory, and humanity's forgotten past.
The Pleiades — the Seven Sisters — a constellation appearing in the sacred traditions of cultures across the world
We are honoured to be joined by Steven and Evan Strong on this extraordinary journey. Over many years of research, they have investigated ancient sites throughout Australia and beyond, exploring questions about humanity's origins, forgotten histories, and the deeper connections that may exist between cultures separated by vast distances and spans of time.
One area of particular interest is the recurring appearance of the Seven Sisters tradition. Known as the Pleiades in astronomy, the Seven Sisters feature prominently in many Aboriginal traditions across Australia — and in many other ancient cultures around the world. Whether these parallels point to ancient connections, shared human memories, or universal patterns within human culture remains an open question.
Throughout the journey, Steven and Evan will share stories, perspectives, and discoveries gathered over decades of research — enriching our exploration of the Balkans and the Valley of the Bosnian Pyramids.
In 2025, Steven and Evan Strong met Dr. Sam Osmanagich during his visit to Australia. What began as a conversation between researchers soon developed into an ongoing friendship and collaboration exploring ancient sites, cultural memory, and humanity's deeper past.
Steven & Evan at work — examining ancient artefacts
Steven Strong is an Australian researcher, author, and former educator whose work focuses on ancient history, Indigenous knowledge traditions, archaeology, and humanity's forgotten past. With a background in archaeology and Aboriginal education, Steven has spent more than three decades working alongside Aboriginal Elders and custodians, exploring ancient sites, oral traditions, and cultural knowledge often overlooked by mainstream history.
Co-author of Forgotten Origin, Mary Magdalene's Dreaming, Constructing a New World Map, and Shunned.
Evan Strong is a researcher, historian, and author with academic studies in psychology, archaeology, anthropology, sociology, and counselling. For over two decades he has worked alongside Steven Strong investigating ancient civilizations, Indigenous traditions, archaeological anomalies, and emerging evidence that challenges conventional narratives of human history.
Co-author of Forgotten Origin, Mary Magdalene's Dreaming, Constructing a New World Map, and Shunned.
We are also in conversation with several internationally recognised authors, researchers, and speakers. Additional guest announcements will be made as they are confirmed.
The final stage of our journey takes us to the Valley of the Bosnian Pyramids, one of the most fascinating and discussed ancient sites in Europe.
Here we will explore the Pyramid of the Sun, the Ravne Tunnels, the giant stone spheres, and other key locations that continue to attract researchers, explorers, and visitors from around the world. For us, the Bosnian Pyramids invite larger questions about history, culture, human potential, and the knowledge that may still be waiting to be rediscovered.
They remind us that history may be richer, deeper, and more interconnected than we have been taught.
Left: The Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun · Right: Stone Spheres, Zavidovići
Stone Spheres, Zavidovići — a profound encounter with the ancient world
The 2027 Bosnian Pyramids Summer Solstice Conference & Celebrations takes place in Visoko from 13–20 June. The gathering brings together researchers, authors, explorers, artists, speakers, and visitors from around the world for presentations, discussions, music, cultural events, and shared experiences.
Our journey stays in Visoko beyond the official conference programme so that we can also be together on the true astronomical Summer Solstice, 21 June 2027.
Over the years, the event has become one of the most recognised annual gatherings associated with the Valley of the Bosnian Pyramids.
Michael Tellinger & Dr. Semir Osmanagić — Summer Solstice Conference and Celebrations
From Belgrade to the Adriatic coast, through ancient forests, river canyons, and Ottoman cities — every stage of the journey has been chosen with intention.
Throughout the journey, Tara and Manu will offer optional morning yoga, Tai Chi, Nikola Tesla Harmonics sessions, storytelling, and shared exploration. Steven and Evan Strong join the journey as guest speakers, bringing their research and perspectives into the places we visit.
Nikola Tesla — inventor, visionary, and son of the Balkans
Mount Rtanj — the legendary Pyramid Mountain of Serbia
The highlands of the Balkans — ancient forests and golden light
The Bosnian Pyramid of the Moon, Visoko
Summer Solstice on the Pyramid of the Sun — 21 June 2027
Mostar's Stari Most at night · Kravica Waterfalls, Herzegovina
Dubrovnik — the Pearl of the Adriatic
Tara River Canyon — one of the deepest river canyons in the world
Return to the Bosnian Pyramids — final day in Visoko
Not Included
International flights · Travel insurance · Personal expenses · Drinks · Some meals during free time · Optional rafting and other personal activities
Full Journey
7–29 June 2027 · 23 Days / 22 Nights
Save AUD 600
Short Journey
8–22 June 2027 · 15 Days / 14 Nights
Save AUD 300
Tara & Manu — your guides
