Year round Bosnia & Montenegro discovery 8 days tour from Korcula. Bosnia & Montenegro: visit main attractions of 2 countries.

Tour highlights

Year round Bosnia & Montenegro discovery 8 days tour from Korcula. Monterrasol Travel private tour in minivan. Bosnia & Montenegro: visit main attractions of 2 countries.

This year round tour will pass through 2 neighbors countries of Croatia: Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro. Pick up and drop off in Orebic. During this multi-day tour we will visit main attractions of both countries: old towns include medieval town Kotor which is UNESCO World Heritage Site, climb Ottoman's empire fortresses, visit old monasteries.

In Bosnia-Herzegovina we will visit old Christian monastery in Zavala, admire panoramic view from the hill located Stolac fortress, visit Blagaj dervish monastery, walk in UNESCO town Mostar and its old bridge, and next day will visit pilgrimage center Medjugorje, watch wonderful waterfalls in Kravice natural park, and climb by narrow streets of medieval fortified town Pocitelj. Next, we will move to see Sarajevo historical streets and Sarajevo market, after we will move to Trebinje, the southernmost Bosnia-Herzegovina town, to see Trebinje cathedral and visit located nearby Tvrdos monastery.

In Montenegro, we must see 17th century Ostrog monastery, carved almost entirety in a vertically positioned mountain cliff. The night we will spend in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. After sleep in Podgorica, we will visit monastery Dajbabe which was built within a natural cave, and will walk streets of Old Bar, small settlement known from Byzantine Empire time. Our next destination is coastal town Budva, where we will walk over its narrow medieval streets.

At next day after sleep in Budva we will visit UNESCO town Kotor, full of spirit of Venetian empire. If we're strong enough to survive climbing 1350 steps to a height of 1200 meters, we will be awarded to visit Kotor Fortress or otherwise known as The Castle of San Giovanni. If we can do it, we will admire amazing views over the city and harbor. On the way back, we will pass few nice beaches so at summer time we always can stop and refresh in crystal clear water of Mediterranean sea.

The tour will start and finish in Korčula (Croatia) and will take 8 days (7 nights). During this tour you will visit Zavala, Stolac, Blagaj, Mostar, Međugorje, Kravica, Počitelj, Konjic, Sarajevo, Trebinje, Tvrdoš, Ostrog, Podgorica, Dajbabe, Bar, Budva, Kotor located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro.

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

Overall, with this tour you will visit 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 4 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 #151 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: #151. 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, Montenegro.

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: 7 April 2021

Tour itinerary

Tour starts in: Korčula, Croatia

day 1: travel to Zavala, visit Zavala monastery, travel to Stolac to see Stolac fortress (UNESCO Tentative List Site), travel to Blagaj to see Blagaj monastery (UNESCO Tentative List Site), travel to Mostar to see Mostar historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Mostar; accommodation in Mostar
day 2: travel to Medjugorje, visit Medjugorje pilgrimage center, travel to Kravica to see Kravica waterfall, travel to Pocitelj to see Pocitelj medieval old town (UNESCO Tentative List Site), travel to Mostar and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Mostar; accommodation in Mostar
day 3: travel to Konjic, visit Konjic bridge, travel to Sarajevo to see Sarajevo historical center (UNESCO Tentative List Site), visit Sarajevo cathedral, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Sarajevo; accommodation in Sarajevo
day 4: visit Sarajevo fortress, travel to Tvrdos to see Tvrdos monastery, travel to Trebinje to see Trebinje cathedral, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Trebinje; accommodation in Trebinje
day 5: travel to Ostrog, visit Ostrog monastery, travel to Podgorica to see Podgorica cathedral, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Podgorica; accommodation in Podgorica
day 6: travel to Dajbabe, visit Dajbabe monastery, travel to Bar to see Bar ancient settlement, visit Bar cathedral, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Bar; accommodation in Bar
day 7: travel to Budva, visit Budva historical center, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Budva; accommodation in Budva
day 8: travel to Kotor, visit Kotor historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site); return to Korčula

Tour finishes in: Korčula, Croatia

Planned distance of this tour: 1079 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: #151. 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

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.

Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for archaeological site, fortress, medieval old town, viewpoint, waterfall; fortress is a UNESCO Tentative List Site

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.

Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

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.

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for bridge, historical center, medieval old town; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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.

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 and 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 park, waterfall

Among the most fascinating natural features of this region are the sparkling waterfalls of Kravica, tucked away in the trees, on the Trebižat River, in the karstic heartland of Herzegovina in Bosnia and Herzegovina, about 40 km from Mostar. These beautiful falls are well worth the visit and just perfect for a day trip.

Počitelj (Pocitelj), Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

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.

Konjic, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for bridge, river

The town is one of the oldest permanent settlements in Bosnia (dating back almost 4000 years), and home to the best preserved Ottoman bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Ottoman-inspired bridge (Konjička Stara Ćuprija). Konjic natural heritage together with the cultural heritage represent rich and valuable resources for Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Europe.

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for bridge, fortress, historical center, museum, river; historical center is a UNESCO Tentative List Site

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.

Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for architecture, medieval old town, 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.

Tvrdoš (Tvrdos), Bosnia and Herzegovina

Known for orthodox monastery

The famous Monastery Tvrdos, located about four 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.

Ostrog, Montenegro

Known for viewpoint, orthodox monastery

The Monastery of Ostrog is a monastery of the Serbian Orthodox Church situated against an almost vertical background, high up in the large rock of Ostroška Greda, in Montenegro.

Podgorica, Montenegro

Known for historical center

Dajbabe, Montenegro

Known for cave, orthodox monastery

Dajbabe is a Serbian Orthodox Christian Monastery in suburb of the capital of Montenegro, city Podgorica. Monastery Dajbabe is located in a cave on Dajbabe hill (Dajbabska gora), which raises above Zeta valley. The monastery was founded in 1897.

Bar, Montenegro

Known for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, seaport, viewpoint

Budva, Montenegro

Known for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, venetian empire

Budva is a Montenegrin town on the Adriatic Sea, known for its well-preserved medieval walled city, sandy beaches and diverse nightlife. Budva is 2,500 years old, which makes it one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic coast. The coastal area around Budva called the Budva riviera.

Kotor, Montenegro

Known for coastal town, fortress, marina, medieval old town, venetian empire, orthodox church; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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.

Tour map

Tour starts in: Korčula, Croatia

day 1: Zavala monastery, Stolac fortress, Blagaj monastery, Mostar historical center; accommodation in Mostar
day 2: Medjugorje pilgrimage center, Kravica waterfall, Pocitelj medieval old town, Mostar free time; accommodation in Mostar
day 3: Konjic bridge, Sarajevo historical center, Sarajevo cathedral, Sarajevo free time; accommodation in Sarajevo
day 4: Sarajevo fortress, Tvrdos monastery, Trebinje cathedral, Trebinje free time; accommodation in Trebinje
day 5: Ostrog monastery, Podgorica cathedral, Podgorica free time; accommodation in Podgorica
day 6: Dajbabe monastery, Bar ancient settlement, Bar cathedral, Bar free time; accommodation in Bar
day 7: Budva historical center, Budva free time; accommodation in Budva
day 8: Kotor historical center; return to Korčula

Tour finishes in: Korčula, Croatia

Planned distance of this tour: 1079 km.

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