All seasons 2 days Bosnia discovery tour from Dubrovnik. Trebinje, Tvrdos monastery, Blagaj tekija, Pocitelj open-air museum, Roman villa Rustica.

Tour highlights

All seasons 2 days Bosnia discovery tour from Dubrovnik. Monterrasol Travel private tour by minivan. Trebinje, Tvrdos monastery, Blagaj tekija, Pocitelj open-air museum, Roman villa Rustica.

Discover in short all seasons 2 days tour Bosnia-Herzegovina and Dubrovnik Riviera. We will visit famous Tvrdos orthodox monastery with it own wine cellar, admire panoramic view of Trebinje from hilly viewpoint, taste real Herzegovina wine from family running winery in Trebinje and enjoy small walk tour in Trebinje, known for its river with crystal clear water, small old town and beautiful cathedral overlooking the town from a hill.

On the next day we will take a road to see Zavala orthodox cave monastery, archaeological site Radimlja (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with carved gravestones, historical town Blagaj with dervish monastery (tekija) built around 1520, and historic medieval town Pocitelj (UNESCO Tentative List site), served as open-air museum, with narrow streets and old Ottoman fort with great view. We will have a dinner in local restaurant and before start our way back to Dubrovnik we will have a walk in rare place, a real Roman villa Rustica, established as agricultural estate in 4th century AD. We will return back by scenic road along Adriatic sea admire Dubrovnik Riviera. At summer season on the way back we can stop on beautiful beach for refresh.

The tour will start and finish in Dubrovnik (Croatia) and will take 2 days (1 night). During this tour you will visit Tvrdoš, Trebinje, Zavala, Radimlja, Blagaj, Počitelj, Mogorjelo located in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Dubrovnik. Drop off is the same as pick up, or upon request in another place.

Overall, with this tour you will visit 1 UNESCO World Heritage site and 2 sites from the UNESCO Tentative List (sites that were submitted to the World Heritage Committee, and are awaiting to consider for nomination, and therefore suitable for inscription on the World Heritage List).

This page describes details of the multi-day private car tour #161 offered by Monterrasol Travel. We, Monterrasol Travel, are an independent tour operator specialized in cultural and destination tourism. This sightseeing tour has been developed by Monterrasol Travel for private travelers based on our own experiences and belongs to the group of car tours with pre-designed itineraries. If you like this tour but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #161. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side.

We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a pace that allows to our clients have a more authentic experience and a true exploring of each destination that features in our itineraries.

This tour can be booked by solo traveler as exclusive solo tour (the tour will be for you only, without other travelers in the vehicle). The price for 1 person reflects it.

We provide for this tour a special discount for pensioners (seniors citizens).

Border crossing for this trip

This route require border crossing. You must have valid travel document with you. Please check with your embassy which documents are requested for border crossing to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Money and payments

In each country of your trip you can use main credit and debit cards. You can use ATM to withdrawal cash or pay at purchase point with card. More information on currencies, payments, and use cards you can read on this our page: On the trip: currencies, payments, card use.

Last reviewed: 22 March 2021

Tour itinerary

Tour starts in: Dubrovnik, Croatia

day 1: travel to Tvrdos, visit Tvrdos monastery, travel to Trebinje to see Trebinje cathedral, visit Trebinje winery, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Trebinje; accommodation in Trebinje
day 2: travel to Zavala, visit Zavala monastery, travel to Radimlja to see Radimlja archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage Site), travel to Blagaj to see Blagaj monastery (UNESCO Tentative List Site), travel to Pocitelj to see Pocitelj medieval old town (UNESCO Tentative List Site), travel to Mogorjelo to see Mogorjelo ancient settlement; return to Dubrovnik

Tour finishes in: Dubrovnik, Croatia

Planned distance of this tour: 332 km.

If you like this private tour and itinerary but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #161. We do not charge for development a custom car tour itinerary, it will cost you nothing. We will be glad to discuss with you the details of your future trip and plan it following your ideas and wishes.

Places on the route

Tvrdoš (Tvrdos), Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for winery, orthodox monastery

The famous Monastery Tvrdos, located about five kilometers from Trebinje, dates back to the Middle Ages and it is believed that it was founded by the Czar, Saint Constantine, and his mother Saint Helen. The Tvrdos monastery is renowned for its wine production and its wine cellars, with possibility to wine tasting.

Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for bridge, medieval old town, museum, river, winery, orthodox cathedral

Trebinje, one of the most beautiful cities in the country, is the economic and cultural center of the region of Eastern Herzegovina. Its Ottoman walled Old Town together with the Arslanagic Bridge (which is one of the most attractive Ottoman-era bridges in Bosnia and Herzegovina) are the most visited tourist attraction in Trebinje. Besides, there are a lot of sights and more nearby.

Zavala, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for orthodox monastery

An important and historical Serbian Orthodox monastery located in the village of Zavala, approximately 50 km from Trebinje (Republika Srpska). Along with Zitomislic (located near Mostar) and Tvrdos (near the city of Trebinje), Zavala is one of the most prominent monasteries in East Herzegovina.

Radimlja, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Radimlja is a main UNESCO World Heritage Site where is possible to see so called Stecci, a monumental medieval tombstones. Radimlja necropolis located near town Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is one of the most valuable monuments of the medieval period in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for ancient settlement, cave, fortress, landmark, museum, nature, river, viewpoint, islam monastery; monastery is a UNESCO Tentative List Site

Blagaj has always been a place visited for its beauty, fascinating nature and history. Blagaj area is known for its diverse flora and many endemic species. Here are some national monuments that will be worth visiting besides the noteworthy Blagaj Tekke, a monastery built for the Dervish cults. The unique atmosphere at the source of the river Buna, the peace of the Dervish House and the fresh waters of Buna make it a truly special place.

Počitelj (Pocitelj), Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for fortified town, fortress, medieval old town, viewpoint; medieval old town is a UNESCO Tentative List Site

Počitelj is a small Ottoman-Mediterranean settlement. The village is built along the Neretva river. The walled town of Počitelj evolved in the period from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Architecturally, the stone-constructed parts of the town are a fortified complex, in which two stages of evolution are evident: medieval and Ottoman.

Mogorjelo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for ancient settlement, archaeological site, nature

Mogorjelo is site and location of a Roman villa rustica that dates from the early fourth century. The villa area is surrounded by a park. The site is protected by the state and is a National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

#161 Tour map

Tour starts in: Dubrovnik, Croatia

day 1: Tvrdos monastery, Trebinje cathedral, Trebinje winery, Trebinje free time; accommodation in Trebinje
day 2: Zavala monastery, Radimlja archaeological site, Blagaj monastery, Pocitelj medieval old town; return to Dubrovnik

Tour finishes in: Dubrovnik, Croatia

Planned distance of this tour: 332 km.

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