Private tour package 3 days in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tour summary

All seasons 3 days Bosnia mini tour from Makarska. Private tour in minivan from Monterrasol Travel. Visit Mostar and surrounding sites.

This page describes details of the multi-day private car tour #273 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: #273. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side.

The tour will start and finish in Makarska (Makarska), Croatia and will take 3 days (2 nights). During this tour you will visit Međugorje, Mostar, Blagaj, Žitomislić, Podrumi Andrija, Počitelj, Kravica located in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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).

Additional information

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

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.

The default tour price includes rooms in 3-star hotels, which are usually not near historical centers with pedestrian streets. If you would like better accommodation in terms of location and quality level, please contact us.

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).

We recommend you consider traveling off-season. Advantages of traveling off-season.

Photo gallery

Photo gallery of attractions involved in this tour.

Tour description

Introduction

Come with us on a fascinating 3-day mini tour from the coastal town of Makarska, crossing the border into neighboring Bosnia-Herzegovina to discover its rich cultural and natural treasures. This all-seasons journey is designed to introduce you to the region's most captivating sites, from the world-famous pilgrimage center of Medjugorje to the iconic UNESCO-listed city of Mostar.

We will guide you through a landscape where Ottoman heritage, Christian spirituality, and stunning natural beauty intertwine. You will encounter the mystical Dervish monastery of Blagaj, taste exquisite local wines at a traditional Herzegovinian winery, wander through the enchanting medieval hill town of Pocitelj, and marvel at the spectacular Kravica waterfalls. This compact itinerary offers a perfect glimpse into the soul of Herzegovina.

Day after day description

Day 1. We depart from Makarska and cross into Bosnia-Herzegovina, traveling first to Medjugorje, a world-renowned Roman Catholic pilgrimage center that has attracted millions of visitors since reported apparitions began in 1981. We then continue to the iconic city of Mostar to explore its famous historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and admire the reconstructed 16th-century Stari Most (Old Bridge), a powerful symbol of reconciliation. Our accommodation for the night is in Mostar.

Day 2. After staying in Mostar, we take a short drive to Blagaj to visit the stunning Dervish monastery (Tekija) (UNESCO Tentative List Site), a 16th-century Sufi (Islamic) retreat dramatically built at the source of the emerald Buna River. We then travel to Zitomislic to see its serene Serbian Orthodox monastery, originally founded in the 16th century, before enjoying a tasting at the Podrumi Andrija winery, sampling local Herzegovinian vintages. After that, we will return to Mostar for accommodation.

Day 3. After 2 nights in Mostar, we travel to the enchanting Ottoman-era hill town of Pocitelj (UNESCO Tentative List Site), renowned for its beautifully preserved stone architecture and panoramic views. We then visit the spectacular Kravica waterfalls, a natural amphitheater of cascades on the Trebizat River, perfect for swimming and photography. Finally, we return to Makarska, where our memorable journey concludes.

Conclusion

This 3-day mini tour delivers a wonderfully balanced immersion into the cultural and natural splendors of Herzegovina. We warmly invite you to travel with us and discover the timeless allure of Mostar, Blagaj, Pocitelj, and their enchanting surroundings.

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: 4 April 2026

Tour itinerary

Tour starts in: Makarska (Makarska), Croatia

day 1: travel to Medjugorje, visit Medjugorje pilgrimage center, travel to Mostar to see Mostar historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit Mostar bridge; accommodation in Mostar

day 2: travel to Blagaj, visit Blagaj monastery (UNESCO Tentative List Site), visit Blagaj river, travel to Zitomislic to see Zitomislic monastery, travel to Podrumi Andrija to see Podrumi Andrija winery; travel to Mostar for accommodation

day 3: travel to Pocitelj, visit Pocitelj medieval old town (UNESCO Tentative List Site), travel to Kravica to see Kravica waterfall; return to Makarska

Tour finishes in: Makarska (Makarska), Croatia

Planned distance of this tour: 282 km.

What is a good itinerary for a multi-day tour

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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: #273. 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.

Visited places during the tour

Our tour will pass several towns and places along the route. Each town and place has something to offer from a tourist's point of view. We will stop in each place and explore its attractions. The exact attractions for each place or town can be seen in the tour's itinerary.

Here is the list of places visited during this tour, in the order they appear in the itinerary.

Međugorje (Medjugorje), Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for catholic pilgrimage center

Medjugorje, with special vibe and a mild Mediterranean climate, is the largest tourist and pilgrimage site in Bosnia-Herzegovina. It is a popular pilgrim's destination. There are a number of religious significance places that you should visit if you are there.

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for brewery, bridge, historical center, medieval old town, museum, river, franciscan monastery, islam mosque, orthodox cathedral; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Mostar, beautiful and historical town, located only 60 km away from the Adriatic Sea, is the cultural, political and financial center of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Its diversity and architecture make it truly special. The Old Bridge, built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, is one of Bosnia-Herzegovina's most recognizable landmarks, and is considered one of the most exemplary pieces of Islamic architecture in the Balkans.

Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for architecture, bridge, cave, fortress, landmark, museum, river, viewpoint, islam monastery; monastery is a UNESCO Tentative List Site

Blagaj is a village in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of Bosnia-Herzegovina, located in about 15 km from Mostar, and is one of the most valuable mixed urban and rural built environments in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Blagaj has eleven national monuments, and is famous for the spring of the Buna river coming from cave, historical Dervish monastery (tekija) built around 1520, and medieval fortress Blagaj Fort, town-fortress complex built on a 310 meters high karst hill. Blagaj is also known as a residential area of Bosnian rulers and royal families.

Žitomislić (Zitomislic), Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for frescos, garden, museum (ecclesiastical), paintings, winery, orthodox monastery

Zitomislic Monastery is situated in southern Bosnia-Herzegovina, nestled in the lush valley of the Neretva River, approximately 15 kilometers south of the famous city of Mostar. This Serbian Orthodox monastery stood as a spiritual beacon for Orthodox Christians in the Herzegovina region for over 400 years.

Podrumi Andrija, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for distillery, winery

Počitelj (Pocitelj), Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

Pocitelj is a small Ottoman-Mediterranean settlement, built along the Neretva river, conveniently located on the major road between Dubrovnik and Mostar. The walled town of Pocitelj 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.

Kravica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for nature, park, river, viewpoint, waterfall

The Kravica Waterfalls, also known as Kravica Nature Park, are one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most spectacular natural wonders. Often described as a miniature version of Niagara Falls, this breathtaking ensemble of cascades and travertine formations is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling through the Herzegovina region.

#273 Tour map

Tour starts in: Makarska (Makarska), Croatia

day 1: Medjugorje pilgrimage center; Mostar historical center; Mostar bridge; accommodation in Mostar
day 2: Blagaj monastery; Blagaj river; Zitomislic monastery; Podrumi Andrija winery; accommodation in Mostar
day 3: Pocitelj medieval old town; Kravica waterfall; return to Makarska

Tour finishes in: Makarska (Makarska), Croatia

Planned distance of this tour: 282 km.

Availability of this tour

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