Private tour package 5 days in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tour summary

Ston to Bosnia 5 days discovery year-round tour. Monterrasol Travel minivan private tour. Visit Trebinje, Sarajevo, Mostar, Blagaj, Medjugorje, Kravica.

This page describes details of the multi-day private car tour #398 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: #398. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side.

The tour will start and finish in Ston, Croatia, and will take 5 days (4 nights). During this tour you will visit such places and attractions as Vjetrenica, Zavala, Tvrdoš (Tvrdos), Trebinje, Sutjeska National Park, Tunnel of Hope, Sarajevo, Konjic, Mostar, Blagaj, Međugorje (Medjugorje), Kravica, located in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Overall, with this tour you will visit 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites 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 Ston. Drop-off can be at the same place as pick-up or, upon request, in another location.

We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a gentle pace with no rush, allowing our clients to have a more authentic experience and a true exploration of each destination that features in our itineraries.

Our tour prices include accommodation 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.

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Photo gallery of attractions involved in this tour.

Tour description

Introduction

Join us on a relaxing 5‑day discovery circle tour from Ston into neighboring Bosnia‑Herzegovina, crafted for elderly and mature travelers who appreciate scenic roads, well‑known destinations, and off‑the‑beaten‑path hidden gems in a not hurried way. Following the Slow Tourism philosophy, this year‑round journey takes you from the Croatian coast into the heart of Herzegovina, where you will explore fascinating cave systems, serene monasteries, poignant war museums, vibrant capital Sarajevo, iconic Mostar bridge, mystical Blagaj, and thundering Kravica waterfalls.

All at a gentle, easy pace, this tour blends natural wonders with cultural treasures. From the extraordinary Vjetrenica cave to the Orthodox wine cellars of Tvrdos, from the evocative Tunnel of Hope to the bustling Bascarsija bazaar, from the legendary Stari Most to the Dervish sanctuary of Blagaj – every day brings a new discovery, returning you to Ston after five enriching days.

Day after day description

Day 1. We depart from Ston and cross into Bosnia‑Herzegovina, first visiting the fascinating Vjetrenica cave system (UNESCO World Heritage Site), renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity and spectacular underground formations. We then continue to the nearby Zavala monastery (Orthodox) and to Tvrdos to explore its Serbian Orthodox monastery, originally founded in the 15th century, where we enjoy a tasting of their excellent red wines, particularly the local Vranec variety, known for its deep color and robust body. Our journey proceeds to Trebinje to see the elegant Arslanagic Bridge from the 16th century. We will stay overnight in Trebinje.

Day 2. After staying in Trebinje, we enjoy a scenic drive through the stunning Sutjeska National Park, one of Bosnia's oldest and most beautiful protected areas, famous for its primeval forest Perućica and the WWII battle site. We then travel to the poignant Tunnel of Hope museum in Sarajevo, a preserved underground passage that served as a vital lifeline during the city's siege in the 1990s. After that, we will come to Sarajevo for accommodation.

Day 3. After staying in Sarajevo, we explore the city's historical center (UNESCO Tentative List Site), a vibrant mosaic of Eastern and Western influences. We visit the Sacred Heart cathedral (Catholic), explore the Gazi Husrev‑beg museum (Islamic), wander through the bustling Bascarsija old bazaar, and admire the elegant Sebilj fountain at the heart of the old town. We stay another night in Sarajevo.

Day 4. After 2 nights in Sarajevo, we travel to Konjic to see its iconic Old Stone Bridge from the 17th century, a beautiful example of Ottoman engineering spanning the Neretva River. 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. We will stay in Mostar.

Day 5. 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 continue to Medjugorje, a world‑famous Roman Catholic pilgrimage center that has attracted millions of visitors since reported apparitions began in 1981, and finally to the spectacular Kravica waterfalls, a natural amphitheater of cascades on the Trebizat River. After that, we return to Ston, where our memorable journey concludes.

Conclusion

This 5‑day discovery tour delivers a wonderfully relaxed immersion into the historical, cultural, and natural splendors of Bosnia‑Herzegovina, enriched by a tasting of local red Vranec wine. We warmly invite you to travel with us – at a gentle pace, without hurry – to experience the timeless allure of Trebinje, Sarajevo, Mostar, Blagaj, Medjugorje, Kravica, and their enchanting surroundings. This tour is provided by a company specialized in Bosnia‑Herzegovina.

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: 29 May 2026

Tour itinerary

Tour starts in: Ston, Croatia

day 1: travel to Vjetrenica, visit Vjetrenica cave (UNESCO World Heritage Site), travel to Zavala to see Zavala monastery, travel to Tvrdos to see Tvrdos monastery, visit Tvrdos winery + wine tasting, travel to Trebinje to see Trebinje bridge; accommodation in Trebinje

day 2: travel to Sutjeska National Park, visit Sutjeska National Park scenic road, travel to Tunnel of Hope to see Tunnel of Hope museum; travel to Sarajevo for accommodation

day 3: visit Sarajevo historical center (UNESCO Tentative List Site), visit Sacred Heart cathedral in Sarajevo, visit Gazi Husrev-beg museum in Sarajevo, visit Bascarsija old bazaar in Sarajevo, visit Sebilj fountain in Sarajevo; accommodation in Sarajevo

day 4: travel to Konjic, visit Konjic bridge, travel to Mostar to see Mostar historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit Mostar bridge; accommodation in Mostar

day 5: travel to Blagaj, visit Blagaj monastery (UNESCO Tentative List Site), visit Blagaj river, travel to Medjugorje to see Medjugorje pilgrimage center, travel to Kravica to see Kravica waterfall; return to Ston

Tour finishes in: Ston, Croatia

Planned distance of this tour: 564 km

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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: #398. 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.

Vjetrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for cave; cave is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Vjetrenica (the wind cave) is the largest and most important cave in Bosnia-Herzegovina, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the most important caves in the Dinaric Alps mountain range, which is famous worldwide for its karstic and speleological richness. It is a real treasure in biodiversity. Also, it is the home to the famous olm (cave aquatic salamander) and houses beautiful cave formations as well.

Zavala, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for cave, frescos, paintings, viewpoint, orthodox monastery

The Zavala monastery is an important and old Serbian Orthodox monastery located in the village of Zavala, on the eastern part of Popovo Polje, in Herzegovina, about 50 km west of the city of Trebinje. The northern part of the monastery's church is situated in a cave. The Zavala monastery is famous for frescoes with vibrant, well-preserved colors and an unusual depiction of Jesus Christ.

Tvrdoš (Tvrdos), Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for winery + wine tasting, 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, historical center, museum (ethnographic), museum (history), river, viewpoint, winery + wine tasting, orthodox cathedral, orthodox monastery

Trebinje, the southernmost city in Bosnia-Herzegovina and 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-Herzegovina) are the most visited tourist attraction in Trebinje.

Sutjeska National Park, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for park, river, scenic road

Tunnel of Hope, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for museum, sightseeing

The Tunnel of Hope educates on 1990s Balkan conflicts, particularly on the siege of Sarajevo, often overlooked in mainstream history. Built secretly using shovels by Bosnian forces, the Tunnel facilitated the transport of food, fuel, weapons, and humanitarian aid. Visitors leave moved by the stark reality of war and inspired by human tenacity, making it a must-visit for history buffs and empathetic travelers alike.

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for brewery, bridge, fortress, fountain, funicular, historical center, museum (archaeological), museum (National), old bazaar, park, river, viewpoint, catholic cathedral, orthodox cathedral, islam mosque; historical center is a UNESCO Tentative List Site

Sarajevo is the capital city, the administrative, political, economic, social, cultural, educational and sport center of Bosnia-Herzegovina, nestled within the greater Sarajevo valley of Bosna river, is surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka river in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans.

Konjic, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for bridge, river

The town is one of the oldest permanent settlements in Bosnia-Herzegovina (dating back almost 4000 years), and home to the iconic Konjic Old Stone Bridge, constructed in 1683 during the Ottoman era. Konjic is also famous for its woodcarving tradition. Konjic natural heritage together with the cultural heritage represent rich and valuable resources for Bosnia-Herzegovina as well as Europe.

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for brewery, bridge, historical center, medieval old town, museum, old bazaar, 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, added to UNESCO's World Heritage list in 2005, 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.

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.

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.

#398 Tour map

Tour starts in: Ston, Croatia

day 1: Vjetrenica cave; Zavala monastery; Tvrdos monastery; Tvrdos winery + wine tasting; accommodation in Trebinje
day 2: Sutjeska National Park scenic road; Tunnel of Hope museum; accommodation in Sarajevo
day 3: Sarajevo historical center; Sarajevo, Sacred Heart cathedral; Sarajevo, Gazi Husrev-beg museum; Sarajevo, Bascarsija old bazaar; accommodation in Sarajevo
day 4: Konjic bridge; Mostar historical center; Mostar bridge; accommodation in Mostar
day 5: Blagaj monastery; Blagaj river; Medjugorje pilgrimage center; Kravica waterfall; return to Ston

Tour finishes in: Ston, Croatia

Planned distance of this tour: 564 km

Availability of this tour

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