Excursions
Balkan Region Day Excursions
Itinerary
Stolac Day Tour
Departure: 9:00 AM
Duration: 8 hours (return at 5:00 PM)
Stolac is a city museum, rich in cultural and historical monuments. Notable sites include the Ali-Paša Rizvanbegović Mosque, which sits on the Bregava River, and a series of historic tombstones (Barrows) in Radimlja. The city is home to beautiful ruins, stone bridges, and mosques, and visitors can discover the history and artistic value of these ancient relics.Accompanied by a local guide, explore the fascinating sites of Stolac before enjoying a delicious lunch by the scenic Bregava River. Return to Mostar by 5:00 PM.
Included: Transportation, local guide, entrance fees.
Sarajevo Day Tour
Departure: 8:00 AM
Stop at Jablanica for a museum visit and a view of the destroyed bridge from 1943.
Arrival in Sarajevo: 11:00 AM
Embark on a guided tour of the capital, including visits to a mosque and Serbian Orthodox Church. Savor traditional Bosnian specialties for lunch. Return to Mostar at 5:00 PM.
Included: Transportation, local guide, entrance fees.
Dubrovnik Day Tour
Departure: 8:00 AM
Stop at: Trsteno Arboretum for a refreshing break.
Continue to Dubrovnik for a guided tour of the city, including climbs on the city walls, a stroll along Stradun, visits to the local market, Franciscan Monastery, and Cathedral. Enjoy lunch before free time to explore. Depart for Mostar in the afternoon, with an expected arrival by 6:00 PM.
Included: Transportation, local guide, entrance fees.
War Tour: Mostar-Jablanica-Konjic-Sarajevo
Departure: 8:00 AM
Explore Mostar with a focus on the war experiences from 1992-1995, followed by a visit to Jablanica, including significant sites from 1943, such as the destroyed bridge on the Neretva River and the Jablanica Museum. Continue to Sarajevo for lunch. Visit the Museum of Franz Ferdinand and the War Tunnel from 1992-1995.
Included: Local guide, entrance fees, transportation.
Woodcarving Workshop
Departure: 8:00 AM from Mostar to Konjic
Arrival: 9:30 AM at Nikić Woodcarving Workshop
Explore the tradition of woodcarving as you learn from skilled artisans. Each participant will receive tools and hands-on instruction from the master craftsman. After lunch, visit the Museum of the Old Town and the birthplace of travel writer Zuko Džumhur. Return in the evening.
Included: Local guide, transportation, woodcarving course.
Mostar – Half-day trip
Mostar is located on the riverbank of Neretva, known for its emerald green color. It is the biggest city in Herzegovina and second in the country, immediately after Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It serves as an economic, university, cultural, political, and tourist center of the region. Mostar is a city where different civilizations have left their mark, with attractions such as the Old Town Kujundžiluk, towers on both sides of Neretva, the Old Bridge (a symbol of the city), the “Prijecka Čaršija,” mosques, Turkish houses, and more. Mostar is a city of greenery, sun, and blossoms, with a Mediterranean climate. The city is decorated with places of worship from all four religions: Catholic, Orthodox, Islamic, and Jewish. As the most western point of the Orient, it offers a unique contrast between Byzantine and Western civilizations. Mostar has long attracted tourists, painters, and poets, and continues to do so.
Blagaj – Half-day trip
Blagaj is a historically significant and picturesque location, situated 12 km south of Mostar. It has been mentioned as a city since the year 950 and was once the seat of the Herzegovina ruler, Herzeg Stjepan Kosača. Ruins of his fortress and towers are still visible in the hills above the Buna River, known for its deep green beauty and powerful flow—36 cubic meters of water gush from the cave every second. The Tekija (Dervish Monastery), established in 1466 after Herzegovina fell under Turkish rule, adds to the town’s beauty. The architecture from the Turkish period, including the Velagića and Kolakovića houses, remains some of the best examples of Balkan architecture from the era.
Počitelj – Half-day trip
Počitelj is a small medieval town located 30 km south of Mostar, on the left bank of the Neretva River. Built in 1383 by King Tvrtko, it was strategically important. The Turks took it over in 1471, and today it is known for its impressive collection of monuments from the Turkish period, making it a museum of urbanism and architecture. Key sights include Hadži Alija’s mosque, a clock tower, Turkish bath (hamam), Turkish inn (han), and a religious school (medresa). The town’s amphitheater-like appearance adds to its charm as a unique historical gem.
Hutovo Blato Park of Nature – Half-day trip
Hutovo Blato is the last swamp in Herzegovina, located 1-4 meters above sea level, with a vast 7,411 ha territory. It is an ornithological reserve, home to over 250 bird species, including 18-22 species of ducks, 4-5 species of geese, and many other migratory birds. The park is also a significant spawning ground for fish coming from the Adriatic Sea. Surrounded by limestone hills and a Mediterranean climate, it’s a place of natural beauty and protection for swamp birds. The Karaotok Hill, transformed into a forest haven, is a highlight, and the area also offers photo safaris and a hotel for accommodation.
Waterfall Kravice – Trebižat – One-day trip
Located 40 km west of Mostar, Kravice Waterfall is one of the most beautiful natural landmarks in the country. Known for its stunning waterfall made of crystalline calcium carbonate (tuff), the waterfall has a semicircular shape, 120 meters wide, with water falling in a chain-like pattern. Surrounding the waterfall are poplar and fig trees, and a small cave rich with stalactites. This area also features water mills that date back to the 4th century, adding to its historical charm.
Međugorje – Half-day trip
Međugorje is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in the Catholic world. Known for the first apparition of the Holy Virgin in 1981, it has since become a destination for millions of pilgrims worldwide. Visitors can climb the Hill of Apparition, experience the spirit of faith, and enjoy the serenity of this holy place. After a liturgy, travelers can enjoy a meal at one of the local restaurants serving traditional Herzegovina cuisine.
Trebinje – One-day trip
Trebinje, located on the Trebišnica River, is a city steeped in history, mentioned for the first time in the 10th century by Byzantine historian Konstantin Porfirgenit. The city’s significant historical landmarks include the Tvrdoš Monastery, the Holy Lady Church, and the Arslanagić Bridge. Trebinje’s unique blend of Byzantine, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian architecture offers a fascinating look into its rich cultural past.
Visit to Wine Basements – Brotnjo – Half-day trip
Herzegovina is known for its wine, particularly Žilavka and Blatina, which thrive in the region’s Mediterranean climate. The vineyards in Brotnjo, part of a long wine-making tradition, offer an authentic experience. Over 20 private wine shops in Brotnjo produce top-quality wines, with Žilavka being a distinctive white wine, and Blatina a rich red. Wine lovers will appreciate the opportunity to sample these local varieties.
Podveležje
Located 15 km east of Mostar, on the foothills of Velež Mountain, Podveležje offers spectacular views and high-mountain recreation experiences.
- Ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and picking medicinal herbs.
- Visitors can explore the traditional lifestyle of local highland shepherds, including activities such as sheep shearing, cheese making, honey production, and wool sewing.
- With more sunny days than Mostar, Podveležje is the perfect escape during hot summer nights.